Maple Hill Preschool

03/09/2026

03/09/2026

Have questions about our 4-Year Old Program? Check out below for more information.
* Little learner must turn 4 years old by December 1st 2026
** Tuition is currently $175, subject to change based on enrollment

03/03/2026

💚 Early Enrollment Is Open for Maple Hill Families! 💚

To our CURRENT and PREVIOUS Maple Hill families — it’s that time again! We are so grateful for the community you help create, and we’re excited to offer you early enrollment access for the upcoming school year.

🗓 March 2 – March 20
Your little learner’s seat is secured once the non-refundable $60 registration fee is received.

We know choosing what’s next for your child is a big decision. It’s one made with thought, care, and love — and we truly respect whichever path you choose. Decisions about your little learner are never made lightly, and we honor that.

🌈 Parent-powered.
🌱 Rooted in community.
💚 Serving families across all local districts for 55 years.

We would be honored to continue growing with your family.

**OPEN ENROLLMENT BEGINS 3/20**
email [email protected] for a copy of the early or regular enrollment form.

02/23/2026

💚 Choosing a preschool is a big step—for little ones and for parents. 💚

Your child is growing, learning, and getting ready to take their next small (but mighty) steps into the world. Finding a place that feels safe, joyful, and supportive matters—and so does feeling confident as a parent making that choice.

At Maple Hill Preschool, we’re rooted in community and guided by values like kindness, confidence, creativity, exploration, friendship, connection, and play. For over 55 years, we’ve helped little hands grow ready—through play-based learning, caring teachers, and a strong family partnership.

🌈 We proudly welcome families from all local districts
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Affordable, engaging, and family-focused
🌱 Parent-powered, nonprofit cooperative

✨ Join us for our Open House:
🗓 Saturday, March 21st
🕙 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
📍 35 Boltwood Avenue, Castleton, NY

Come tour our classrooms, meet our teachers and parent community, and see if Maple Hill feels like the right place for your growing learner.

Can't make it but still want to check us out reach out!
📧 [email protected]
📞 518-732-4760

No matter where you live—we’d love to meet you. 💚

12/22/2025

✨ I believe in Santa Claus. I believe in miracles. And if you don’t… this might just change your mind. 🎅❤️✨

Our preschool family elves worked absolute MAGIC and pulled off the largest fundraiser we have ever held. At Saturday’s bake sale and raffle alone, we raised $2,809 🤯—and because miracles love extra sparkle, two companies are matching it!!

And the generosity didn’t stop there…
💛 $640 raised through syrup sales and donations
💛 $81 from our bottle & can drive
💛 $600 in generous checks from extended family

I won’t lie—coming into this school year, things felt uncertain. Over the last few years we’ve faced rising overhead costs and flat fundraising, and it’s taken a true village to keep moving forward. This weekend was a powerful reminder of what happens when a community shows up with heart, generosity, and belief.

And show up you did. 💫
(Also… we’re already getting messages asking if we’re doing this again next year 😄.)

Whether you were a baker, labeler, planner, worker, donor, hype person, shopper, or cookie snacker—THANK YOU. Every role mattered. Every effort counted.

As we head into the holidays, enjoy time with your families and loved ones, dodge the flu and norovirus making the rounds, eat lots of treats, and know how deeply grateful we are. I’m writing this with a full heart and happy tears.

From our preschool family to yours—thank you for believing, showing up, and proving that miracles still happen. ❤️✨🎄

12/02/2025

🌟 This Giving Tuesday, Maple Hill Preschool Needs You More Than Ever 🌟

As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, Maple Hill Preschool has proudly supported young children and families across Rensselaer and Columbia Counties for 56 years—providing a warm, nurturing, and enriching early childhood experience.

But like many small community programs, we are still working to recover from post-pandemic losses while also navigating significant increases in essential overhead costs such as insurance and liability. These rising expenses put pressure on our ability to keep tuition affordable and continue offering support to families who need it most.

This is where our community shines. 💛
On this Giving Tuesday, we humbly ask for your help so we can end our 56th year strong—and step into our 57th with stability, less stress, and renewed focus on what matters most: our children.

🎁 Every donation makes an immediate impact, and we issue donation receipt letters with our EIN for your records.

If you believe in the power of early education, if Maple Hill Preschool has touched your family’s life, or if you simply want to uplift local children—please consider donating today.

👉 Your generosity keeps our doors open, our tuition accessible, and our preschool magic alive.

Ways to give Venmo or mail to Maple Hill Preschool 35 Boltwood Ave, Castleton NY 12033. Please include your email address so that we can issue you a receipt.

Thank you for supporting our little school with a big heart. 💕

09/30/2025

📚✨ Did you know we still welcome new little learners all the way up until January? If you weren’t sure about preschool and are now thinking about it—there’s still time to join us!

It’s a bit like “If You Give a Mouse a Cookie” 🐭🍪… if you give a child a chance to explore preschool, they’ll want to discover a classroom full of friends, hands-on activities, songs, and stories. And once they do, their love of learning will only keep growing. 💡❤️

Come see our class in action—we’d love to show you how big little steps can be! 🌟

Email us at [email protected]

09/07/2025

🌟🖐️ Little Hands, Get Ready! 🌟

It’s almost here—one more sleep until our 4-year-old program kicks off 🎒✨ (and just 2 more sleeps for our 3-year-old class!). We are thrilled to be starting our 56th class at MHPS! 🎉

We also know that pre–first-day jitters are real—for both kiddos and parents. 💛 Big first steps can feel a little scary, but don’t worry—we’ll walk you through it every step of the way. 🌈

Still searching for the right preschool? 🤔 Choosing a program that matches your values, offers high-quality education, and doesn’t cost a small fortune is a big decision. The parents of MHPS understand, because we’ve been YOU. 💬

✨ Limited spots remain—come see why families have trusted us for 56 years!

07/25/2025

🎒✨ Big fun for little learners — and their grown-ups too! ✨🎒

We’re still enrolling at Maple Hill Preschool — but hurry! There are just a few spots left in our 3-year-old class and a handful in the 4-year-old program. 🐛➡️🦋

Looking for a preschool where you don’t just drop off — you join in? At our parent cooperative, families aren’t just part of the day — they’re part of the magic. 💫

🌟 Learn, play, and grow right alongside your child
🌟 Build friendships that go beyond the classroom
🌟 Become part of a close-knit preschool family

📚 Ready to make some memories? Reach out now to snag your spot before they're all gobbled up like snack time goldfish! 🐠

📩 Message us at [email protected] or visit https://maplehillpreschool.org/ to learn more.

Your child will learn and play in a loving environment with two amazing teachers who will ensure they are well prepared to enter kindergarten. I wouldn’t think of sending my children anywhere else! – A.F. (Castleton, NY)

06/15/2025

🌈 Today was nothing short of magical! 🎓✨
We had the absolute honor of celebrating and graduating our incredible 4-year-old class — the first wave of “COVID babies.” Born into uncertainty, these little ones have grown into curious, kind, and resilient learners thanks to the unwavering love and strength of their families. They truly are the rainbow after the storm. 🌦️➡️🌈

Even a sudden power outage couldn’t dim the joy today! Our amazing preschool community rallied together and made the day unforgettable. 💪💡❤️

To our graduating class: We are so proud of you. Onward to kindergarten and the Class of 2038! You’ve got this! 🎉📚👟