Nursery/Pre-Kindergarten

3 Years to 4.9 Years

The school’s basic goal is to guide each child toward self-confidence in a warm, supportive environment. The small teacher/student ratio allows the staff to carefully choose learning materials and plan activities to encourage each child to think creatively, develop a sense of curiosity, draw conclusions and make comparisons. Additionally, the staff is always ready to seize opportunities that present themselves and turn them into rich learning experiences. Our teachers help children become aware of their own feelings, express them verbally and respect the feelings of those around them.

Large and small motor development activities, free choice, snack, small group time, art, music and cooking are all included in the daily activities. Rooms are designed to provide a multi-sensory learning environment filled with materials which are designed to invite exploration or to teach a specific skill. Open areas, quiet corners, large windows and carefully chosen materials (including computers) provide spaces responsive to the needs of young children.

The program is structured to allow for multiage interaction each day. It is designed to resemble families and neighborhoods which, throughout history, have formally provided much of children’s socialization and education.