Pathfinders Starlings

2026-2027- Pathfinders Starlings Learning Pods: Partial Day Kindy

What is it?

We're excited to once again offer Harmony Pathfinders Learning Pods and introduce a special program just for 5's and 6's.**  This is for kids who are interested in a rich, child-led learning cohort one day each week, where "agency" & positive relationships are nurtured.  Pathfinders Starlings focuses on building community and interpersonal skills, helping children gain independence and self-reliance while building rapport and relationships outside the home.

Pathfinders Starlings is a once weekly, three-hour drop-off program for kids ages 5-6 on Tuesdays from 10 am - 1:10 pm that continues throughout the academic year (with breaks every 6-7 weeks).  Starlings will have a chance to interact and learn with the Novas while benefiting from increased leader guidance & support just right for this age-group during this partial-day program.

Starlings will enjoy reinforcement of development appropriate basic-skills & knowledge such as early geography familiarity, calendar, and weather, plus lots of hands-on learning through projects, imaginative play, literature. Starlings will not engage in explicit instruction of isolated academic disciplines, but will experience child-led application of academic skills like reading/writing/math and STEM.

Cost is $500 per Starling which can be paid in-full up front or in monthly installments. Please note, due to budget planning, families on payment plans who drop out mid-year will still be responsible to fulfill the remaining payments regardless of attendance.

Is Pathfinders a good fit for your child? In which pod are kids with ages on the cusps most likely to thrive? READ more specifics about each Pathfinders Pod here.

Read more about the Pathfinder program overview on our website. (Starlings and Novas will follow a coordinated schedule).

Registration opens:

-For returning Pathfinder families - June 24th

-For new-but-active members & students who previously completed a trial day - July 1st.

-For prospective members - July 7.

Registration will remain open through the end of July. Mid-year registration is accepted only on a case-by-case basis.

RETURNING registrants: Previously enrolled Pathfinders will be invited to return to the program via e-mail.

NEW registrants: Please note, prior to registration as Pathfinders, families must apply and be approved for a Harmony Membership. New Membership info here.

Students who are new to the Pathfinder program are expected to complete a trial day prior to admission to the program. New fall registrants who have not yet completed a trial may enroll normally for the fall, but this means their trial will take place over the first two weeks of the program. Please note that while completing a trial does not guarantee admission to the program, a spot will be held for you for the 2025-6 academic year in the event that all parties agree to finalize the registration after the trial. Trial families will be contacted following the second week to discuss any concerns

Starlings must turn 5 prior to the first day of class on Sept. 8, 2026. Both five and six-year-olds are invited to enroll in Starlings. Students who will be turning 7 right away may wish to consider Pathfinders Novas as Starlings will be designed specifically to address the needs typical of kindergartneners.