About
Our Preschool seeks to provide children with an environment that is fun and exciting, and at the same time challenging. We offer a Christian atmosphere of caring and acceptance and operate by values that are shared with the Church of the Nativity.
The philosophy of our preschool program is based on
the developmental approach to education.
The children will participate in self -motivated learning through active exploration and interaction with children, adults, and materials.
Professional
Our Preschool is inspected and licensed by the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care, and all our staff are fully trained, licensed, supervised, and background-checked. Coordinated by our Director, the School operates under the authority of the Vestry (Church Board) of the Church of the Nativity.
Program
Our preschool runs from September- early June from
9 AM - 12 PM. We offer 2 or 3 days a week for our preschool students, and 3, 4, or 5 days for our
Pre-Kindergarten students. We follow all public school holiday closures and school vacations.
Children Served
The Nativity Community Preschool shall not discriminate in providing services to children and their families on the basis or race, religion, cultural heritage, political beliefs, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, national origin or toilet training status. The school is open to all children who are at least 2.9 years of age. For information about our nursery, please click on the button below.
Daily Schedule
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9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Welcome! Child directed play in centers -
9:30 AM - 9:50 AM
Morning Meeting -
9:50 AM - 10 AM
Restroom/Wash Hands -
10 AM - 10:15 AM
Snack Time (provided by the school) -
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
Curriculum Activities/Child Directed Play -
11:20 AM - 11:30 AM
Storytime -
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Outdoor Play -
12:00 PM
Dismissal
Goals & Objectives
The children in our school will be provided with a safe, nurturing yet challenging environment that allows for their physical, social, emotional , and cognitive development. Our program is designed around a wide variety of materials and activities which allow for individual needs and interests. Opportunities will be provided to achieve the following goals:
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To help each child develop a sense of trust so
they feel proud and confident in who they are. -
To participate in individual, small group ,
and large group activities. -
To encourage input from children.
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To enrich language development.
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To encourage creativity and the development
of thinking skills. -
To learn to relate to and care for one another