Island Children's School

Island Children’s School offers School Break and Imagination Play. The curriculum for Imagination Play is created and implemented within student-centered imaginative play.

Programs

• School Break
• Imagination Play — Curriculum is created and implemented within student-centered imaginative play.

At a glance

• Ages: 3–5 years old
• Facility hours: Mon 8:30-3:00; Tue 8:30-3:00; Wed 8:30-3:00; Thu 8:30-3:00; Fri 8:30-3:00

About the provider

The school opened in 1969. In 1993, it was given land and built its permanent home on Halcyon Way. Its mission statement is: “Where the whole child grows. Supporting the magic of early childhood.” The leadership team includes Quinn Savard, Director; Emily Hunsaker, Bumble Bees; Julia Bettencourt, Bumble Bees; Becca Wilbur, Dragons; and Elizabeth Clark-Derrick, Dragons. The school also strives to connect its small community to the larger island community and make a positive impact on the lives of the children and families of Martha’s Vineyard.

Serves families of children who are at least 2.9 years of age. Equal opportunity organization and will not allow discrimination based upon age, ethnicity, ancestry, gender, national origin, disability, race, size, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or any other status prohibited by applicable law.

Last updated September 2, 2026.