We run Monday through Wednesday, 8:30am to 12:30pm.

Arrival: 8:30am to 8:35am - Children come in and get ready for the day (Put away anything they have in their cubbies like bags, jackets or shoes. Put away any snacks or drinks in the fridge. Say hello to their friends and get comfortable, etc).

Inside time: 8:35am to 9:30am- Children play, socialize, and choose works (i.e. art, puzzles, practical life works, dance, seasonal activities, etc).

Circle time: 9:30am to 10:00am- Children gather in a circle and engage in a teacher led activity. This could include music, yoga, reading, academic games, seasonal activities, etc.

Group Activity: 10:00am to 10:30am- This could be inside or outside depending on the activity. This could include snack prep, baking, art, gardening, music, movement, etc.

Snack time: 10:30am to 11:00am

Outside time: 11:00am to 12:20pm- Children garden, play in the sand box and on the swing set, observe nature, use the outdoor kitchen, have picnics, and participate in other gross motor activities (yoga, running, ring around the rosie), and additional creative activities we come up with.

Departure: 12:20pm to 12:30pm- Children clean up any messes so our school is ready for the next day. Gather any belongings and say goodbye to friends.

1 day- $200

2 days- $350

3 days- $450

Tuition is due on the first of every month. There is a $100 snack & supply fee, which is provided annually for each child upon enrollment to cover all snacks and supplies for the school year; and a $100 non-refundable registration fee, which is provided annually for each child upon enrollment to reserve their seat in the program.

Late Payments: There is a $25 late fee for payments that are not paid by the fifth of the month with a $1 charge each day after. If tuition is not paid by the tenth, children will not be able to return until it is.

Late Pickups: Late fees begin 10 minutes after departure time and increase from there. There is an initial $10 with $1 extra for each minute after.

1. Use our contact page to send us a message so we can set up a quick video chat/ in person tour.

2. The visit will determine if it is a fit both ways.

3. Submit a $100 payment to hold your spot in the school or on the waitlist.

4. Complete the parent packet and forms. These papers are due prior to the first day of attendance.

We also have a waitlist form that you can fill out to either be notified of any openings during the school year or when enrollment for the next school year opens. Just send us a message through our contact page and we’ll email over the form for you fill out.

We will have a 3 day spot opening in January and we also have a Tuesday only spot available.

We also have our waitlist for next year open if you'd like to join. We will start tours and enrollment for the 2025-2026 school year in May of 2025!

The Crawford School is a program designed for 2 and 3 year old children.

If your child is not fully potty trained, wipes and pull ups must be sent with them.

Mrs. Crawford graduated from Louisiana State University in May of 2020 in Elementary Education with a certification in Early Childhood Development. She has 10+ years of experience in childcare as a teacher and nanny.

She is CPR and First Aid certified. She has also completed all Colorado Shines trainings for childcare providers.

We are located in Mrs. Crawfords home at 2705 E Bijou St! On our gallery page and instagram you can see many pictures of our space!

No, we are not open all year. We run on a school schedule, which begins in September and ends in May. So we are off each summer from June to August. For holidays and weather closures we mostly follow along with the District 11 schedule.

Mondays- Baking (Breads, holiday treats, etc.)

Tuesdays- Art (Painting, pottery, holiday crafts, etc.)

Wednesdays- Gardening during warm months (caring for our garden or picking snacks for the week) or movement/music during cold months (yoga, games, climbing, singing, dancing, instruments, etc.)

There will be multiple methods of communication with parents about their child’s progress at The Crawford School.

There will be daily updates using the Class Dojo app. Through this app parents will see pictures and descriptions of activities we are working on. This will also be where parents can send messages and ask any questions through out the day.

Another form of communication will be progress reports, don’t worry there are no grades here. These are just used to let you know the progress your child is making. A big part of Montessori Education on my part is observation, so I’m able to cater to their new needs as they master more skills. So I want to also make sure you are up to date with their goals and successes as they change. Along with this, you will get a schedule of what the month ahead will look like. At the beginning of the year you will receive a full calendar to plan for days off, but this monthly calendar will let you see more into the actual activities and skills we will be working on together for that month like holiday themed activities.

Of course, along with all these methods, parents are always welcome to request a meeting over the phone or in person when they’d like.

We provide one large snack a day. Breakfast is to be eaten before arriving to school. If you would like your child to have lunch before returning home you are welcome to send them with a lunch box, we will have a full kitchen to store and heat up whatever is sent. Examples of snacks will include breads, fruits, and vegetables, many of which will come from our garden! They will usually be seasonal and connect back to our lessons.

Parents will receive a school calendar each year with planned holidays off. However Mrs. Crawford will always let parents know of any closures due to weather or illness as soon as possible.

For the 2024-2025 school year the holidays are:

Sept. 9: First Day of School

Nov. 25-27: Fall Break

Dec. 23-Jan. 1: Winter Break

March 24-26: Spring Break

April 30: Last Day of School

We are an in-home program, which means we are not an allergen-free facility. Snacks provided may include, or come in contact with, or be prepared on surfaces, that are exposed to common allergens, including: wheat, dairy, eggs, peanuts and tree nuts.

We are also home to two cats, so any serious cat allergies should be carefully considered.

We are currently unable to accommodate any severe allergies or dietary restrictions to the following foods in our preschool program: Wheat, Gluten, Dairy, Eggs

Any other minor allergies or dietary restrictions may be able to be accommodated on a case by case basis. If an accommodation is to be made, an additional snack fee of up to $50 may be applied to cover the additional time and potential costs required to make specific accommodations.

The Crawford School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin in the administration of its enrollment, policies, or programs and supports the diverse environment of children within an early childhood setting.

TCS is not affiliated with AMS or AWS.