In our 3 year old classes, children develop autonomy by practicing self-help/life skills, develop a deeper sense of self by exploring personal interests, become more confident through interactions with peers and teachers, and learn about what it means to be a member of a group. As teachers, we facilitate this learning to take place by planning with intention. we select activities that address our unique group of students’ needs and strengths.Students also enjoy age level activities such as a Thanksgiving Feast. Special guests such as fire fighters, Rags to Riches Theatre for Young Audiences and leprechauns enhance our curriculum. At Duke Memorial Weekday School, we believe there is a difference between providing responsive care and actively engaging and teaching children.
Operating Hours: Monday – Friday, 9:00 am – Noon with the option to stay until 12:50 pm with lunch bunch.
Download a brochure for the 3 Year Old Program at Duke Memorial Weekday School
| 9:00 – 9:45 am | Students Arrive / Free Play | ||
| 9:45 – 10:05 am | Morning Meeting | ||
| 10:05 – 10:20 am | Snack Time | ||
| 10:20 – 10:30 am | Bathroom Break | ||
| 10:30 – 10:55 am | Playground | ||
| 11:00 – 11:20 am | Discovery Time | ||
| 11:20 – 11:40 am | Read Aloud | ||
| 11:40 – 11:55 am | Wrap Up | ||
| 11:55 – Noon | Dismissal |
Lunch Bunch is available daily for an additional fee. Lunch Bunch ends at 12:50 pm
Fitness and Music Classes meet each week.
Our 3 year Old Classes have Fitness each Monday and Music each Wednesday.
Upcoming special days and events on our Duke Memorial Weekday School CalendarFeb 3-14 – Canned Food Drive for Urban Ministries of Durham
Feb 5 – Dining Out Pop’s Back Door & Tutti Fruitti
Feb 7 – Book Mobile Visit
Feb 7 – Registration Deadline to retain priority status
Feb 17 & 18 – Teacher Workday, Staff Development
Feb 21 – Board Meeting
Feb 26 – Dining Out Lakewood Social
March 7 – Movie Night at DMWS
March 31-April 4 – Spring Break
