Children learn best when they have a strong sense of belonging and are
provided a secure atmosphere in which to discover the world for themselves,
according to their own interests and abilities. Our curriculum actively promotes
emotional security, community connection, and independent learning.
We believe that play IS a child’s work, and that the spirit of play must be
present in all aspects of early childhood learning. Accordingly, our program
promotes and facilitates children’s play throughout the curriculum.
Art, music, stories and imaginative play hold substantial places in the
children’s day. Cognitive skills- math, science and reading readiness activities
are woven into the curriculum in developmentally appropriate ways, as are
opportunities for fine and large motor development so critical to later academic
success.
We are committed to developmentally appropriate practice and a child-centered
program for all children in our care. ClassesThe Running Brook Children Nursery has three different age classes for two to
four year-olds.
Because children develop at different paces, we do not require toilet training.
Programs we offer:
|
Class Age* |
Days |
Time Class Meets |
# of Students |
Adult:Child Ratio |
|
2 |
Tu/Th |
9:00-11:30** |
12 |
1:3 |
|
3 |
M/W/F |
9:00-11:30 |
16 |
1:5 |
|
4 |
M/Tu/Th/F |
12:45-3:15 |
16 |
1:5 |
* Age Requirement: Students must have turned their Class Age by September
1st. Thus a child who turns 2 on September 2nd (or later) would not be eligible
for the present year's "2-Year class."
** 2's Class: This class meets from 9:00 - 11:00 for the first half of the year,
and extends to meet from 9:00 - 11:30 in January, after the Winter Break. | 