ABOUT US . . .
Founded in 1974, the school is a unique, non-profit preschool where parents have the opportunity to participate in their child’s first school experience. For the first three years of preschool, teachers and parents work together to provide a secure, relaxed atmosphere where children learn through play. We follow the children’s lead as they explore their environment, become problem solvers and lifelong learners. Our approach allows each child to grow physically, emotionally, intellectually, and socially at his or her own pace. In our final kindergarten year, parents are welcome in the classroom, but are no longer required to participate.
Using a humanistic approach, the staff draws from eclectic sources, incorporating concepts of Reggio Emilia, Montessori, Adler, and Piaget, with a strong emphasis on separation, socialization, independence and community. Ideas are explored through art, books, puzzles, music, dance, and manipulatives. Reading readiness, math, and cognitive development all emerge naturally as the students go about their day. For further information on how this is best for children read more here.
Instilling a love of the environment and all living things is also integral to our curriculum. We play outside, dressed appropriately, to search for the first robin, dig for earthworms, catch snowflakes on our tongues, study animals’ habitats in our surrounding park, and celebrate the change of seasons.
Our program allows children to: feel comfortable separating, often for the first time; become a part of a community of learners; explore the world around them; and learn at their own pace with the support of loving teachers.
