Early Childhood & Lower School
Wellington Early Childhood & Lower School
Our early childhood and lower school experience is designed to be child-centered and represent the best research and practices in teaching and learning.
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Our Early Childhood program includes Little Jags (for children who are 3 by September 1), prekindergarten (for children who are 4 by September 1), and kindergarten. Our Lower School program serves students in grades 1-4.
Curriculum
Our approach at each level and each subject is based on readiness and need, resulting in a thoughtful and differentiated program where learning is orchestrated to be developmentally appropriate, authentic, and engaging.
Daily Schedule
Thoughtfully designed with developmentally appropriate blocks of academic time, solo exploration, and brain breaks throughout the day to refresh students' minds and bodies.
Small classes
Our small classes allow students to be deeply known, with learning guides in each grade level to provide ongoing differentiation with experienced professionals.
Differentiated instruction for acceleration
Math and literacy specialists work directly with teachers and students to provide differentiated instruction for students ready to move faster or utilize a more challenging lens.
Early Childhood and Lower School Fast Facts
The Wellington Early Childhood and Lower School is made up of 329 students in preschool through grade 4. Grade levels are an average of 48-54 students.
Classes in the Wellington Early Childhood and Upper School are intentionally designed to include only 14-18 students, allowing for engaging discussion, hands-on experiences, and differentiated instruction.
The student-to-teacher ratio at Wellington is 7:1, allowing for small group instruction and creating an environment in which students are deeply known, supported, and challenged.
Explore Our Programs
Meet Mrs. Brown
With years of independent school teaching and administrative experience, Assistant Head of School for Academics and Head of Early Childhood and Lower School Shelley Brown leads with warmth and wisdom.
Learn more about Mrs. BrownPassion Projects
In kindergarten, teachers deliver foundational academic content in the context of individual student interests - from dinosaurs and trash trucks to soccer and space. The result is engaging and memorable - a passion project presented by each student.
Off-Campus Experiences
Off-campus experiences complement student-driven project work and offer opportunities for healthy risks in every grade, from day trips around Columbus to a culminating sleep-away camp experience in 4th grade.