Midtown - Reno Campus
Purple Door Preschool
With small ratios of 2 teachers to 11 students, Purple Door offers a higher level of love, attention and respect to your child. There is only a small window in life to be a child and we believe children should have the most fun while learning. This is what helps make Purple Door such a unique play-based school. We want Purple Door to be a school your kids tell their kids about someday!
Play-based learning
Physical, social & cognitive development
Individualized growth for positive self image
Purple Door Preschool is a hands-on school with an emphasis on play!
Through play, our students will learn all the academic tools necessary to start kindergarten including letter recognition, phonics and numbers. Our students will not be confined to one classroom, they will move from room to room with the same two teaches and same eleven class mates throughout the day. All children are given the opportunity to utilize twelve unique spaces throughout the week.
The Library
Our Library will be filled with hundreds of fiction and non-fiction books. There will be child size furniture and lots of pillows to make reading even more enjoyable! Teachers will let students appreciate looking through books on their own and then guide them through active story telling.
Art Studio
The Art Studio is our Fine Arts room. This is where students get to be creative and decide if the sky is blue, pink or brown! No product art here! This means that no two projects will look exactly the same as their friends. Teachers will guide them through a project but the student will decide how it turns out in the end. Who knows…you might just bring home a yellow polka-dotted rock turtle one day!
Mechanics
This is a super cool room! Students will get to use tools like hammers, screwdrivers and wrenches (real ones!) to take apart machines like old computers, telephones and anything with lots of parts!
The Science Lab
Our Science Lab will be a place for kids to ask lots of questions and look for answers using a variety of tools. From microscopes to scales, to test tubes and bugs, students will learn so much from this hands-on experience while doing a daily science experiment!
The Classroom
The Classroom is where students will work on learning the letter, number and color of the week. This is guided by the teacher who will help them learn to easily recognize all upper and lower case letters and numbers 1-100. They will also learn the sound each letter makes. This is also the time that they will begin writing letters and numbers and also perfect their first and last names. Students will perform hands on activities and use manipulatives to enhance their academic learning. From silly games to delivering the mail, matching beginning sounds to objects, students will flourish in this play-based center.
Fruit Cup Cafe
Our Cafeteria and Kitchen is a working classroom. This is where the kids will cook once a week. This is a great way for kids to have fun while learning math. We will make all sorts of recipes from sweets like cakes and cookies to savory dishes like pot pies and omelets to homemade breads and scratch pasta. They will do all the chopping, mixing, measuring and rolling. What should we do while our food is cooking? Play in the full-sized…yet kid-sized…kitchen of course!
The Big Playroom
In this space, students will have the opportunity to learn, explore, experiment, discover, create, invent, self-express, interact and play! This center will involve dramatic play, dolls, trucks, small toys, a grocery store, a castle and numerous other areas involving imagination.
What’s Going On?
This room will relate to the unit we are studying at the time. It might be Space, Dinosaurs, Birds, Farms, Weather, Pirates or the Ocean to name a few. Kids will find lots of hands-on activities related to the unit that will enhance their understanding and knowledge on the topic.
Symphonies
This is our music room. This space is dedicated to lots of interesting and real musical instruments! We will dance, sing and play instruments here. We will use ribbons and scarves and teachers will guide children through songs with movement and lyrics. We will also use this time to sit around the rug and talk about whatever is on the children’s minds. We will tell stories, play games and enjoy each others company.
The Backyard
This space will bring kids back to the good old days! Lots of things to jump off of, balance on and imagine with. A full size row boat to set sail in! A giant boulder to climb on! A pit to dig in, water to play in, a garden to grow, a seesaw to soar on, pots and pans to bang, and fun to have!
The “Get Moving” Room
This room is based on gross motor skills which are important for major body movement such as walking, maintaining balance, coordination, jumping, and reaching. Gross motor abilities share connections with other physical functions, such as fine motor skills. Students with poor gross motor development, may have difficulty with activities such as writing or sitting up in an alert position.
Engineering
This is a room dedicated to blocks only! There will be many different kinds of blocks for the kids to use and build anything they can dream up. The best thing about our Engineering room is that after the students are done building their masterpieces, they don’t have to tear it down and put it away! It can stay up for all to see!
Lindsey Cross-Director
Lindsey was born and raised in Truckee, California. She attended Sonoma State University where she majored in Child Development at the Hutchins School of Liberal Studies. Lindsey was an Infant and Toddler teacher at the Knowledge Learning Corporation in Vacaville California, and a Preschool Teacher for the city of Fairfield, working with children ages 6 weeks to 5 years old. Lindsey started her career at Purple Door in 2016 and is beyond excited to move into the role of Director and Purple Door Preschool Midtown! Her and her husband have four children who give her, her most valued teaching experiences!
John-Lead Teacher
I am the father of a 20 year old son and a 30 year old non-biological daughter. I have had the pleasure of working with kids of many different ages through coaching, directing Theatre and volunteer work at the boys and girls club. I was born in Truckee and grew up on the North Shore of Tahoe. I LOVE music, Theatre, art, the outdoors and physical activity. After High School I left Tahoe to attend Chico state to major in music. I then decided to serve in the US Navy as a shipboard firefighter. After leaving the military I came home as a single father and used my GI bill to attend TMCC and UNR before taking a full time job to manage the TMCC Theatre. I currently direct the musicals at Reed HS as well in various theaters throughout town. I look forward to meeting you and working with you and your children.
Jenni-Lead Teacher
I'm originally from Sacramento, but I have lived in Reno since age seven. I recently graduated from TMCC, and I will be graduating from UNR in 2024 with a degree in Business and Accounting. I spend a lot of my time participating in different forms of art from painting to embroidery and recently, learning to play music. I love spending time with my four nephews and my niece and have a lot of experience helping look after small children since I was eleven years old. I'm so pleased to be able to spend time with and teach children during this important time in their lives and I look forward to meeting everyone!
Andrea-Lead Teacher
Hi everyone! I am excited to have the opportunity to teach your child here at Purple Door Preschool. My name is Andrea. I was born and raised in San Jose, California and am the first of four children. When I was young I loved playing school with my siblings, they were the ‘students.’ In high school I was accepted into a Teaching Academy where I was given the opportunity to team teach at elementary schools as well as teach alongside my kindergarten teacher. I attended San Jose State for three years majoring in Elementary Education, then relocated here to Reno. Throughout the years I have had much experience working with children of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities. I have been a teacher for two year olds, a nanny, a kindergarten teacher aide, an assistant teacher at a daycare, and a shelter staff at a children’s shelter. I am currently working on completing my degree in Education Studies. I have been married to my patient and loving husband of six years. Most of all I am proud to say I am a mom to two beautiful, smart, and talented kids. My 8 year old son Sebastian and my 4 year old daughter Gabriella have taught me so much about love and life. I enjoy watching them learn and grow into amazing little people. Looking forward to sharing this journey with you as your children grow and fill their minds with a love for learning!
Julie-Lead Teacher
I am originally from Northern California and moved to Reno in 2013. I have been with my husband for 30 years. We are parents to three children, 24-year-old Samantha, 21-year-old Christopher and our bonus baby Karlee, who is 3. I have been in the Early Childhood Education field for 20 years. I have experience working in all types of centers, working with infants to school age children. I worked as an aide in an after-school program as well as being a Site Supervisor for a Head Start Preschool. I also ran my own licensed home Childcare for many years. My hobbies are baking, collecting swan and Cinderella figurines and chasing Karlee around. After taking a break to raise Karlee, I decided to return to the field. I chose Purple Door, due to having the same philosophy about educating young lives. I enjoy doing art projects and singing with the children. I know a little Spanish and implement that into some of our daily activities. I hope to continue learning and thriving with all of the children-as each day brings new possibilities!
Micayla-Erickson-Director
Micayla was born and raised in Reno, Nevada where she also attended the University of Nevada, Reno. She graduated in 2017 with her degree in Human Development and Family Studies. She grew up babysitting and discovered her passion for early childhood education when she worked at the Child and Family Research Center at the University of Nevada! She became a teacher at the Sparks Purple Door in 2019 and is now moving to the Midtown Purple Door! She loves to be silly and enjoys watching children explore, discover, and grow from their time at school! She loves the outdoors and you can often find her camping or hiking with her two dogs and husband! She is looking forward to all the fun, playing, and learning we will be doing at Purple Door!
Delaney-Lead Teacher
Hi, I’m Delaney! I grew up loving summer camp, the outdoors, and anything creative. Working at summer camp is how I discovered my love for working in childcare and from then on I began nannying and babysitting full time. I love to spend my free time reading, crocheting, gardening, and hanging out with my dog. I’m so excited to continue my work in childcare at Purple Door!
Jordan-Lead Teacher
Hi! I was born and raised here in Northern Nevada. I am a poet, an artist, and a musician; I love creativity, and working with kids keeps me feeling inspired and curious about the world around me. I’m studying fine arts and elementary education at Truckee Meadows Community College. I love learning new things, especially if they have to do with crafting or nature. I’m so excited to help your kiddos learn and explore at Purple Door in Midtown, and I feel really blessed to be a part of their lives for this silly and important time!
Aiden-Lead Teacher
Hi, my name is Aiden and I was born and raised here in Reno. I’ve been going to school for Education and have volunteered at the Nevada Museum of Art. I have two younger brothers and it’s helped me realize I want to spend my time in the Education field. I love to read and make art and I hope to help your child develop their own skills and passions!
Audrey-Lead Teacher
Hello everyone, I’m Audrey! I was born in Truckee, California and lived in Chilkoot, California until I was about three years old and then moved to Cold Springs, Nevada. I have two beautiful children of my own, 3-year-old son and 2-year-old daughter who are my pride and joy. I was a stay-at-home mom for three years, until I started working at Purple Door Preschool. I baby sat my three nieces and two nephews while I was a stay-at-home mom along with many of my friend's kids. I'm so excited to have the opportunity to continue working with children at Purple Door Preschool and can’t wait to meet and grow a connection with all the kids and parents!
Laura-Lead Teacher
My name is Laura. I am a mother to three amazing children. Children have always been a huge part of my life. From camp counseling, to daycare, to being a full-time nanny. Nothing is better than seeing the world through a child’s eyes. I am so excited to be part of the Purple Door family and cannot wait for all the memories we’ll make together.
Ruby-Lead Teacher
Hello, my name is Ruby! I have always loved babysitting kiddos of any age since I was 16. I started working in childcare after high school with the small ones that ranged from 6 weeks to 4 years old and I absolutely loved it. I worked really hard to get my CDA certificates to learn how to teach the kiddos during a time that is really important for them development wise. I’m super happy to be a teacher at Purple Door and can’t wait to meet you!
2022-2023 Purple Door Preschool Midtown Price Sheet
Purple Door offers full and part-time preschool classes that run from 8:45am-3:15pm (3:30pm for half day classes). Purple Door is not a “day care” but a school. We do not take infants and toddlers, just potty-trained preschool age students, 33 months through five years old.
We also offer extended care in the morning starting at 7:00am and afternoon care ending at 6:00pm for an additional cost (see rates below). Purple Door charges tuition by the month, not the week, simplifying the fee schedule and your monthly budget. Our traditional school year ends the second week of June and we then open for Summer Camps.
Preschool Price Sheet
8:45am-3:15pm (3:30pm for half day classes) Extended care starting at 7:00am and ending at 6:00pm for an additional cost (see rates below)
5 Full Days- Monday through Friday
$850 per month
3 Full Days-Monday/Wednesday/Friday
$750 per month
2 Full Days-Tuesday/Thursday
$650 per month
3 Half Days AM or PM-Monday/Wednesday/Friday
$550 per month
2 Half Days AM or PM-Tuesday/Thursday
$500 per month
AM Extended Care Preschool Prices
7:00am-8:45am
5 days Before School- Monday through Friday
$125 per month
3 days Before School- Monday/Wednesday/Friday
$110 per month
2 days Before School- Tuesday/Thursday
$95 per month
PM Extended Care Preschool Prices
3:15pm-6:00pm
5 days After School- Monday through Friday
$175 per month
3 days After School- Monday/Wednesday/Friday
$150 per month
2 days After School- Tuesday/Thursday
$125 per month
A $125 non-refundable deposit is due at the time of enrollment. This will apply toward your first month’s tuition.
Purple Door School
Reno Midtown Campus
ADDRESS: 80 Continental Drive
Reno, NV 89509
PHONE: 775-384-2562
EMAIL: midtown@purpledoorschool.com