Open Door School was founded in 1966

General Registration for the 23-24 school year has closed. However, we still have a couple of spots available in our 4-year-old Half Day class. (Hours are 9am-1pm Monday- Thursday September to May.) We also have spaces available in our Full Day class. (Hours are 7:15am-5:30pm Monday-Friday all year round.) If you are interested in registration for the 23-24 school year, we will be happy to schedule a tour for you. We schedule tours Monday-Friday between the hours of 9:30 and 11:30.

Please email all registration questions to Suzy at opendoorschool1966@gmail.com. Thank you!

**Because we are a preschool with a unique philosophy and a rich history of progressive education in the Charlotte area, we require a tour prior to registration. **

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Inclement Weather Closing Policy:
If Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) are closed due to weather or road conditions, Open Door is also closed. If CMS calls for a delayed opening, Half Day will be closed and Full Day will operate on the same delay as CMS. Please check the status of CMS to determine whether Open Door is open on inclement weather/road days. **We do not follow CMS if they are closed due to power outages, frozen pipes and other non weather related issues.** We will post our closings on our Facebook, Twitter and Instagram accounts.

 

FCA at ODS

There is a parent/guardian volunteer organization known as the Family Community Association (“FCA”) which plans community-building events, adult education forums, and community outreach opportunities, and coordinates fundraising efforts to generate funds for our Sue Riley Scholarship Fund. To connect with the ODS community and learn about upcoming events that are open to the public, find us at:

ODS Facebook page, where pictures, news and events are posted: https://www.facebook.com/OpenDoorSchool
ODS Families page, where families can ask for support, resources, opinions, etc: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1043557652323952/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/opendoorschool/
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/OpenDoorCLT/

Amazon Wish List: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2VAO2S1DKG2VJ/ref=nav_wishlist_lists_1?_encoding=UTF8&type=wishlist

If you’d like to view the yearlong Open Door School closings/holidays calendar, please see the above “About” tab and select “Yearlong Calendar.”

We hope to see many of you tonight! #kindergartenoptions ...

#ods We have openings in our 4s and our 4/5s classes. Call for a tour 704-364-1521. ...

ODS staff has been working hard to prepare for our Parent Orientation 23-24. We can’t wait to see you all tonight! #ods #discoverylearning #cltnc ...

Join us this Saturday for some community building and good clean-up fun! 9-12 and odd jobs for all. Hope to see Saturday. 🌱#beautificationday2023 #ods ...

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End of year ice cream parties are a well loved ODS tradition. Our Full Day class is about to party! #iloveODS #crankingandchurningsince1966 ...

Prepping for a big comeback!! We can’t wait to see new faces and familiar faces in September. #opendoorschool2324 ...

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A good time for all! As usual, the ice cream was delicious. And this time- the company was perfect. Thanks so much to all who came to support ODS! #brownbutteralmondbrittle #jenisicecream #opendoorschool #clt #parkroadshoppingcenter #fundraisingevent ...

All are welcome!! Please considering joining us this Thursday! #jenisicecream ...

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Thanks SO much @theproducebox for their donation of a Gift Certificate to support our annual Silent Auction/Sue Riley Scholarship Fund!! In return we are asking our followers to support the farmers and local artisans they represent by becoming a member today.
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ODS 4s class. Magnet blocks are a favorite at ODS. They can be used in so many, open-ended ways. The light table just kicks things up a notch in this set up. I wonder what the characters in this story will do next…
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Keeping things personal at ODS. Are these not the cutest free-play pieces you’ve ever seen??? #discoverylearning #progressiveeducation #ods #charlottenc ...

Outside time is the best time! #opendooschool #discoverylearning ...

Happy Winter Break from the 4/5s class. #opendoorschoolcharlotte ...