Girassol Preschool
 A Year-round Program for
​Children Age 18 Months to 5 Years
Currently we are not enrolling new students. Accepted applicants will be placed on a waiting list. Download the application. 

School Calendar

Learning themes

indoors

sensory play

art every day

pretend play

Outdoors

Girassol's structured preschool program operates year-round and is influenced by two highly regarded education philosophies: the Reggio Emilia Approach and the Montessori Method. Both emphasize learning through play in a setting where children are free to create and discover, build relationships with peers, and become confident learners. 
      Activities at Girassol Preschool support age-appropriate development and early learning in eight domains: Physical Development, Social and Emotional Development, Language Development, Creative Arts, Literacy Knowledge, Mathematics Knowledge, Science Knowledge, and Social Studies Knowledge.  
      Our daily schedule is structured to include planned activities, snack and lunch times, outdoor play, and, for full-day students, a two-hour period during which the children should not require one-on-one attention in order to nap, rest, or play alone quietly. Families who prefer a less-structured approach should consider a daycare program, such as one that is home based. ​​

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BASIC INFORMATION

• Ages: 18 months - 5 years
  ​We are gently organized into three groups based on age: Jardim I for the youngest children, Jardim II, and Jardim III.  This is not a rigid structure, because we consider each child's level of development, and there is interaction among the groups, so all the staff and children know each other. ​

• Hours of Operation (Monday - Friday)
  Full day: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.; half day: 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
• Fees
  * 18 months - 2 years: full day-$85; half day-$70. 
  * 2 - 5 years: full day-$75; half day-$60 
  Please note: Enrollment requires a monthly commitment. Please contact us if you would like more  information about enrollment fees.​
• ​Children with Special Needs. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Girassol does not discriminate on the basis of a child’s disability. If your child has special needs, please contact us to discuss their strengths and reasonable accommodation that may be needed. ​

Children at Girassol become familiar with Portuguese
words and phrases. "Gole de agua" means"sip of water."

HEALTH INFORMATION: The State of Alaska requires children in childcare centers to be up to date with immunizations. Girassol's preschool program does not accept immunization waivers for religious or other personal reasons. Our staff is committed to helping promote the good health and wellness of our children and the entire community. Our health policies and procedures are developed with the guidance and approval of our medical advisor, who is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine and practices medicine in our community.  ​