The Infants & Toddlers program is for our littlest children. For infants, the focus is on following each child's individualized patterns and-as the children grow and change-gradually adapting to a more consistent, but flexible, program. Our Preschool program provides our older children with a more regular pattern, with considerable time built-in for children to choose their own activities.
When space is available, we can offer contracts through the summer months for families seeking supplemental care.
When space is available, we can offer contracts through the summer months for families seeking supplemental care.
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We believe that every child is unique, and that each one should be allowed to take an individual, active role in the process of learning. We believe that nurturing confidence, curiosity, and cooperative relationships with both peers and adults is as important as guiding cognitive skills, and that children who are healthy emotionally are best prepared for later schooling.
At NPS we have an awesome staff who are so excited to engage with our children. Our teachers are experienced, with most of our staff having more than 10 years early childhood experience. In each of our three classrooms, at least one teacher holds a degree in early childhood education. We pride ourselves on having low staff turnover, with 5 out of 10 teachers having been with NPS for more than 10 years.
The Neighborhood Preschool has had an ongoing relationship with Wesleyan University since 1989, when Wesleyan invited NPS to run a daycare program in facilities it provided. In return, the University asked for priority in admission for children of Wesleyan employees and students, and certain other services to the University, including providing extra hours for faculty meetings and President's receptions.
The infant's day is governed by parent preferences regarding feeding and sleeping schedules, as well as by the child's own individual patterns. NPS supports nursing mothers and tries to provide a comfortable place for feeding. When the babies are awake, they are held, talked to and played with, taken on walks, and allowed to watch older children.
A more regular pattern of events is provided for this age group, with ample time for children to choose their own activities within that structure. Arrival: focus is on starting the day well, with attention for each family and child and help with adjusting to separation.
Independent play with access to small and gross motor areas, dramatic play, art materials, building, etc., as well as a hands-on project (arts and crafts, nature objects, puppets, etc.)Circle time: Group sharing, song, story or thematic conversation, all designed to foster language development, listening skills, self- awareness and group identity, plus weekly dance and spanish classes.
Independent play with access to small and gross motor areas, dramatic play, art materials, building, etc., as well as a hands-on project (arts and crafts, nature objects, puppets, etc.)Circle time: Group sharing, song, story or thematic conversation, all designed to foster language development, listening skills, self- awareness and group identity, plus weekly dance and spanish classes.
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Katina V.
Jul 13, 2015
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