Program Overview

The Hanna Fenichel Center offers a bi-weekly transitional program for children ages 2–3 years of age to support children in separating from primary caregivers and to comfortably settle into our preschool environment. Children entering into the Transition Program will remain with the same peer group for their Transition & 3 Day school years. The teacher/child ratio for this program is 1:4 or 1:5.

Goals for the Transition Program are as follows:

• To provide a safe, caring environment, which fosters growth and the development of positive social interactions
• To support and enhance wonderings and curiosities about the world
• To encourage independence and self-exploration
• To provide individual and group learning experiences
• To expose children to a myriad of open-ended materials that invite exploration and discovery

To help fulfill these goals, teachers interact with a group of 12-13 children in a loving and supportive manner and offer a daily schedule that includes a morning gathering, indoor and outdoor explorations, art studio invitations, a community snack, and a goodbye gathering.

Educators encourage a sense of autonomy in children by providing an environment that is rich with inspirational materials that offer independent and group interaction. Educators listen closely to children’s ideas in order to deepen and extend their play.

At Hanna, we place high value on a smooth transition from home to school through home visits, Social Stories, classroom tours, and individual family guidance. Parents are encouraged to work with their teachers during the transition/separation process and we respect that the timing will vary for each child.

Schedule & Tuition

The Transition Program meets twice weekly. The schedule for the 2025-26 school year is as follows:

Tuesdays & Thursdays - 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Annual Tuition for the Transition Program is $9,100. An Enrollment Deposit of $1000 is due at time of enrollment.

Apply Today

Apply to the Hanna Fenichel Center today by completing an application form here. There is a one-time $75 application fee to put your child on the waitlist. Once the form is submitted, we will contact you to schedule a tour.