Admission Information

Applicants for preschool must turn 3 or 4 by September 1st based on the class for which he/she is applying for. 

All children entering preschool need to be toilet trained.

It is our preschool admission policy to give priority to siblings of our current students and alumni families. 

Portsmouth Nursery School is committed to providing a nurturing and effective learning environment. Admission decisions are made with the best interest of the child and the overall well-being of our school community in mind. We reserve the right to assess a child's suitability for our program, considering factors such as age-readiness, alignment with our educational philosophy, and the ability to thrive in our learning environment. Our goal is to ensure that each child admitted is a harmonious fit for our educational community. Portsmouth Nursery School reserves the right to refuse admittance to any student whom we feel does not fit this criteria.

Portsmouth Nursery School does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, religious affiliation, ethnic or national origin for admissions, educational policies, hiring or any of its school policies. Portsmouth Nursery School is not affiliated with the Portsmouth United Methodist Church in any way. 

School Year

The school year runs from mid-September to mid-June. We follow a slightly modified Portsmouth Public Schools calendar. A calendar will be available in August before the start of school. 

Daily schedule

Drop off 8:30 - 9:00

Free playtime 8:30 - 9:30

Circle Time 9:40

Snack 10:00

Outside play 10:20

Stations (4 year olds) 10:45

OR Open play & project (3 year olds) 10:45

2nd Circle 11:45

Lunch 12:00

Pick up 12:30

Programs + Tuition

3 Year Old Class (must be 3 by September 1)

• Meets Tuesday/Thursday 8:30-12:30

• 2024-25 Tuition: $400/month; $4,000/year

4 Year Old Class (must be 4 by September 1)

• Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8:30-12:30

• 2024-25 Tuition: $450/month; $4,500/year