At Pejepscot Day School, our philosphy is that all children can and will learn through experience and increased confidence. Through modeling by the teachers, as well as through practice, children will learn to solve problems in the classroom, as well as to advocate for themselves throughout life. We are thrilled with our son's Pejepscot experience!
Miss Stephanie's school house in the woods is a magic place- where our son was treated with respect, encouraged to explore his budding interests, and where we felt part of a caring and compassionate family. We have been teaching students from the Bath, Brunswick and Topsham communities for over 30 years!
Miss Stephanie's school house in the woods is a magic place- where our son was treated with respect, encouraged to explore his budding interests, and where we felt part of a caring and compassionate family. We have been teaching students from the Bath, Brunswick and Topsham communities for over 30 years!
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Our philosophy is based on the premise that all children can and will learn through experience and increased confidence. By providing an environment that is safe, consistent, nurturing, and interesting, children will become independent learners involved in the world around them. As teachers, we strive to provide an environment that will help children develop new interests and become self-reliant.
Our preschool was built and opened in 1989 and we have been serving families in the greater Topsham, Brunswick, Bowdoin, Bowdoinham, Lisbon Falls, Durham, and Harpswell areas ever since. Our program serves preschool children age 2 years & 10 months to 6 years and offers multiple class options. Our founder and director, Stephanie Bernier, has worked in the field of education since 1980, after graduating from the University of Maine at Orono.
The curriculum at Pejepscot Day School is an eclectic one, mostly developed on site using a variety of materials and methods. Our themes vary from year to year even though we are addressing the same basic goals, which are aligned with the state of Maine "early childhood learning guidelines." Many resources are used to plan and write our themes and curriculum.
Enrollment for the 2020-2021 School year is full. Please join our application mailing list for the most current updates and to join our waiting list. The availability of your child's space is ensured with a paid tuition deposit. Two week prior notice must be given for early withdrawals in order to apply the deposit towards the final two-week's tuition.
We believe that children's behavior serves as communication for them. Much of their behavior is a function of typical development and often a lack of experience or language skills. Sometimes a child's behavior can be indicative of other issues and needs. As teachers at Pejepscot Day School it is our responsibility to monitor social situations so that we can facilitate children in their experiences before the experiences become negative.
