Parents
Granada Day School Hours
On-site School Hours:
Infants/Younger Toddlers: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
PreK 1 – PreK 3: 8:15 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Full Day VPK: 8:15 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
The first day of school for the Child Care Center (Infants & Younger Toddlers) is August 14, 2025. The last day of school is July 31, 2026.
The first day of school for the Preschool (PreK 1- VPK) is August 14, 2025. The last day of school is June 3, 2026.
Uniform Policy
Our uniform policy is as follows:
- Child Care Center (Infants and Toddlers): No uniform required
- Preschool (PreK 1- VPK): Uniform required
Uniform Guidelines:
All children must wear:
- Polos or T-shirts with GDS apple logo (see color choices in attachment)
- Khaki or navy blue bottoms (shorts, pants, skorts)
- Shoes must be closed toe, any brand (no flip-flops, ballet slippers, Crocs, etc.)
Things you should know…
Potty Training Techniques
- https://www.zerotothree.org/resources/266-potty-training-learning-to-the-use-the-toilet
- https://www.zerotothree.org/resources/services/lessons-from-toilet-school
- https://www.parents.com/fun/entertainment/books/potty-training-books/
- https://www.pbs.org/parents/thrive/time-to-go-potty-navigating-toilet-training
Social & Emotional Development
- https://www.zerotothree.org/early-development/social-and-emotional-development
- https://www.virtuallabschool.org/fcc/social-emotional/lesson-1
- https://www.virtuallabschool.org/preschool/social-emotional/lesson-2
- https://www.virtuallabschool.org/fcc/social-emotional/lesson-3
- https://www.naeyc.org/our-work/families/building-social-emotional-skills-at-home
- http://helpmegrowmn.org/HMG/HelpfulRes/Articles/WayEncourageSocialDev/index.html
Transitions and Routines
- https://www.naeyc.org/resources/pubs/yc/sep2018/reducing-challenging-behaviors-during-transitions
- https://www.pbs.org/wholechild/providers/little.html
- https://www.raiselearning.com.au/blogs/news/5863603-learning-through-routines
- https://www.zerotothree.org/resources/223-creating-routines-for-love-and-learning