Nursery School

We still have openings for the current year. For registrations or information, call  (952) 938-8300

Ages:  3-5 years old within the same classroom - family grouping.          Classes:  2-1/2 hours each day,  2 or 3 days per week.

Extended Care:  Lunch and free play one afternoon per week.   Weekly signup and fees.

Cost:  A yearly tuition per session is divided into nine equal payments due on the first school day of each month.

Provision of Choices - Children are enabled to gain responsibility through their own choices in a variety of these creative and experiential activities:  free art and easel painting, nutritional snacks and cooking, science discovery, manipulative and cognitive toys, dramatic play, book corner and blocks.

Encouragement of Interaction - Large group, teacher-directed activities known as group times are provided:  stories, music/creative movement, large motor activities, films/videos, guests and field trips.  The children will be encouraged to interact in small groups or individually in free play choices.

Concept of Play and Work - Responsibility, cooperation and new skills are encouraged and reinforce a positive self-concept through various planned and spontaneous activities.

Discipline - A consistent, loving environment is maintained in which children are introduced to the limits and routines of the school's program and encouraged to comply with them.

Development of Self-Concept - All activities are designed with concern for each child and his/her feelings about self.  Every child will be helped to find success in school activities and relationships as well as develop positive attitudes about self and others.

Involvement of the Whole Family - The program seeks to create and maintain communication between home and school.  Parents will be asked to take active participation in various activities.  Mutual support, encouragement and the sharing of ideas will be communicated through home visits, phone conversations, conferences, weekly activity notes and monthly letters.