Where is Auburn Day School located?
1199 South Donahue Drive, Suite E (in the Old Kinnucans Building) Please click here to sign up for our mailing list.
What are your health and safety procedures?

• Low classroom numbers: Explorers' class: 8 students (2 teachers), Investigators' class: 11 students (2 teachers), Junior Scientists' class: 13 students (2 teachers)
• Frequent and thorough cleaning with Isopropyl alcohol
• Frequent and thorough hand washing for all 
• only "Inside" shoes worn while in ADS
• mask policies for aLL unvaccinated individuals

What does a typical day look like for STEM PReschool (8:00-11:30 a.m.)
​8:00-8:45- Arrival/ Free Play (activities change based on concept and student interest and allow students to practice prior STEM, language, and art activities.)
8:45-9:00- Whole group (Students participate in a hands-on whole group lesson with the lead teachers based on the concept.)
9:00-9:30- STEM (The STEM teacher guides an active hands-on, age-appropriate lesson or rotating centers experiences in Science, Technology, Engineering, Math and/or Language.)
9:30-10:15- GROSS MOTOR SKILLS PLAY/ OUTDOOR EXPLORATIONS/FREE PLAY/ GROUP STORIES AND SONGS (ACTIVITIES WILL DIFFER FROM DAY TO DAY)
10:15-11:00- Snack (Students eat a healthy snack with a whole grain, low sugar dairy, and fruit.)
11:00-11:15- Language (Students participate in an active language lesson.)
11:15-11:30- Art (Students participate in an active lesson led by the classroom teachers in music, dance, or fine arts.)
11:30- Dismissal

WHAT Does A TYPICAL DAY LOOK LIKE FOR STEM PLay (11:30 A.M.- 3:00 p.m.)
11:30-12:30- Lunch (Home Lunch or Greens and Beans hot lunch) and Outdoor Play 
12:30-12:45- Group time (Introduce monthly concept through books, modeling, and activities)
12:45-2:00- Rest Time
2:00-2:15 - SNACK (PROVIDED BY ADS: COMBINATION OF FRUIT, WHOLE GRAIN AND DAIRY)
2:15-3:00- CONCEPT-BASED CENTERS (STEM/ART/LANGUAGE) or Outdoor Play (Various activities to promote gross and fine motor development, Arts exploration, STEM skill practice and social development)
3:00- Dismissal

​What will my child eat for snack? Do I need to bring something?
We provide each child a delicious and nutritious snack each morning and each afternoon consisting of one whole grain, one fruit, and/or one low sugar dairy product. Please send a full water bottle for your child.

What about Lunch?
If your child attends STEM PLAY, please plan to bring a lunch for your child or sign up for Greens and beans hot lunch which is delivered each day. If you are unable to bring a lunch or if you forget, ADS will provide a healthy bag lunch with fruit, grains and protein for your child.
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I will drop my child off at class but I will need someone else to pick him/her up. What do I need to do?
Safety is our priority. Please register any alternate pick-ups on your chilD's/Children's Brightwheel Account(s).

I need to pick up my child early. Is that ok?
Absolutely

Oh no! I'm running late
Please pick up your child by 11:30 for STEM PReschool and 3:00 for STEM PLAY. We understand that life happens and we are happy waive the penalty fee the first time you arrive after 11:40 or 3:10. Subsequently, you will be charged $5 for every 10 minutes you are late.

May I tour Auburn Day School?
Absolutely! Please email Katie Murrah  Or Call (334) 209-0460 to arrange a tour. Tours are typically scheduled in the mornings and last 30 minutes.