This is a sample of what a typical Girotondo day looks like. Note how outdoor activities are an integral part of the curriculum. For in-depth weekly, monthly, and yearly programs, please email us.
8:30 – 9:15am
Gioco Libero (drop off and free play)
9:15 – 10:00am
Tutto a Posto (cleanup) & Merenda (snack) & Potty
10:15 – 10:45am
Buongiorno Song (good morning song) & Parliamo e Impariamo (we talk and learn)
10:45 – 11:15am
Attivita’ (activity)
11:15 – 12:00pm
Al Parco (to the park)
12:00 – 1:00pm
Mani, Pranzo, Denti (handwashing, lunch, teeth brushing)
1:00 – 1:30pm
Potty e Gioco Libero (potty and free play)
1:30 – 3:30pm
Riposino (nap)
3:30 – 4:00pm
Merenda (snack)
4:00 – 4:30pm
Potty e Parco/Giardino (potty and park/backyard)
4:30 – 5:30pm
Cantiamo e Balliamo (we sing and dance)
5:30pm
A casa (pick up and go home)
Calendar
Girotondo is open from 8:30am to 5:30pm five days a week, year-round.
We mostly follow the NYC Dept. of Education calendar, with a few exceptions, and take all federal holidays. For the school year 2023-2024, we are closed the following dates:
Sept 4: Labor Day
Oct 9: Indigenous Peoples’/Columbus Day
Nov 10: Veterans Day
Nov 23-24: Thanksgiving
Dec 22-Jan 2: Holiday Break (back on Jan 3)
Jan 15: MLK Day
Feb 19-23: Winter Break
March 29: Good Friday
April 1: Easter Monday
April 22-30: Spring Break
May 27: Memorial Day
June 19: Juneteenth
July 4 & 5: Independence Day