Putnam Indian Field School’s mission is to inspire confidence, curiosity, creativity and a sense of community in every student. PIFS is an independent, co-educational preschool for toddlers through pre-kindergarten and has been the premier early childhood program in the Greenwich area for more than forty-five years. Rooted in a play-based, Reggio Emilia-inspired approach, PIFS provides children with an outstanding first school experience and a love of learning.

Built exclusively for young children, the facilities and campus set PIFS apart from all other early childhood programs. The “little red school house” has evolved over the years to include eight light-filled classrooms, a science room, gymnasium, an art studio, a lunchroom and kitchen. In addition, there are five outdoor play areas designed to challenge the various ages and abilities of preschool children, including a natural playscape with a ropes course, zipline, climbing nets, forts and basket swings. Extensive organic vegetable gardens provide learning experiences for the children and healthy food for lunches and snacks.

The educated and experienced faculty is committed to providing the best learning environment for children. For PIFS educators, teaching at the school is more than a job, it is their calling, and many of the teachers have been with the school for decades. They are dedicated to understanding each child’s needs, interests, and abilities, and to creating plans for continual growth and development. The teachers are happy to spend their days learning and playing with young children.

Parents are an integral part of the school. Meaningful communication between families and teachers ensures happy and productive experiences for PIFS students. Parent volunteers run the school events and provide input through their involvement on the Board of Trustees and the various committees of the Parents Association.

For the children of PIFS, life at school is play-based, hands-on and full of interesting and exciting learning experiences.

PIFS provides an early childhood educational experience that will ignite a love of learning and inspire children to:

•Be creative and critical thinkers
•Have a positive self-image
•Bravely take risks
•Embrace diversity
•Feel responsible for themselves and their world
•Be good friends

Putnam Indian Field School has fourteen different classes offering a variety of enrollment opportunities including half-day and two-, three-, four- and five-day options, depending on the age of the child. Our youngest students must be must be two by September 1, 2024; and our Pre-K includes children turning five by the end of the year.

Admission to Putnam Indian Field School begins in September for the following year. While most families complete the process in the fall, we continue to accept students throughout the year as spaces become available.

The best way to get to know if Putnam Indian Field School is right for your child is to visit and tour our campus.

Tours are conducted by PIFS staff and parent ambassadors. During your visit, you and your child will have the opportunity to see the classrooms and play spaces in use; we will explain our philosophy and answer your questions.

It’s time to let loose and enjoy the wonderful three-acre campus that PIFS has to offer!

Your children will spend most of their days outside on our multiple playgrounds as well as across the entire campus, engaged in outdoor exploration, gardening, and using nature as our classroom. Each week will feature a different theme to add to the fun, and we will have special guest appearances throughout the program.

Play is how children learn best, and play is what is encouraged through this fun, engaging and happy five-week camp!

Ages: three to five
Dates: June 24 – July 25
Hours: Monday – Thursday 9:00 am -12:00 pm
Price: $1,925

Putnam Indian Field School accepts children without regard to race, color, creed, sex and national or ethnic origin. Our school is a non-profit, co-educational pre-school. PIFS and its predecessor schools represent more than 60 years of service to area children.

Summer registration opens February 1!

Additional Information

Name: Putnam Indian Field School
Address: 101 Indian Field Road, Greenwich, CT 06830.
Phone: 203-661-4629
Email: pifs@pifs.net
Website: pifs.net