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 – 9:00am
Gioco Libero (drop off and free play)

9:00 – 9:45am
Tutto a Posto (cleanup) & Merenda (snack) & Potty

9:45 – 10:15am
Buongiorno Song (good morning song) & Parliamo e Impariamo (we talk and learn)

10:15 – 10:45am
Attivita’ (activity)

10:45 – 12:00pm
Al Parco (to the park)

12:00 – 12:30pm
Mani, Pranzo, Denti (handwashing, lunch, teeth brushing)

12:30 – 1:00pm
Potty e Gioco Libero (potty and free play)

1:00 – 2:45pm
Riposino (nap)

2:45 – 3:15pm
Merenda (snack)

3:15 – 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)

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 2026-2027, we are closed the following dates:

Oct 12: Indigenous Peoples’/Columbus Day

Nov 11: Veterans Day

Nov 26-27: Thanksgiving

Dec 21-Jan 1: Winter Break (back on Jan 4)

Jan 18: MLK Day

Feb 15: President’s Day

March 29: Easter Monday

April 22-30: Spring Break (back on May 5)

May 31: Memorial Day

June 19: Juneteenth

July 5: Independence Day

 Aug 23 – Sep 6: Summer Break (back on Sep 7)