Giving each child a positive experience during her introduction to formal education is the goal of the division. The curriculum engages a child's natural curiosity as she develops a firm grasp of fundamental skills, an awareness of the world around her, and an increasing sense of independence. Units of study are relevant and exciting in the children's lives. The faculty recognizes and supports individual needs and differences, always attuned to academic, social, emotional and developmental issues. Cooperative learning experiences, open-ended questions, and varied approaches to problem solving teach critical thinking.
Teachers transfer increasing responsibility to the girls as they grow.
The relationships formed in her first years at Chapin last throughout a student's years in the school. Kindergarten incorporates reading, mathematics, computer, science and social studies. Each day includes a circle time for sharing stories and poems or for group discussions and learning games. Lively activity periods allow students to explore art projects, dramatic play, block building, board games or puzzles. This time is also used for individualized instruction.