PROGRAM PHILOSOPHY
A phrase from one of our favorite nursery school songs "I like myself and I like you too!" expresses one of our most important goals - to develop each child's self-esteem. In an atmosphere of acceptance and caring, the child's sense of self is nurtured and with it, the strength to grow toward independence and self-reliance.
FREE PLAY
A major part of our program is free play, which allows each child to pursue his/her own interests while encouraging communication, exploration and decision- making. We offer a diversity of creative art and music experiences, dramatic play, storytelling, field trips and daily outdoor play. Nature and science themes are explored as part of our carefully planned curriculum.
NURTURING ENVIRONMENT
Children are encouraged to explore a wide variety of learning experiences in a warm, relaxed and cheerful setting. Each child has the opportunity to choose from independent and group activities that build skills and stimulate the child's natural curiosity and creativity.
PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT
The warm rapport between teachers and parents is evident in the friendly greetings exchanged in the hallway each day. Families are always welcome and often contribute to the program with special talents, treats for special occasions and rides for field trips. Other opportunities for involvement include orientation meetings, parent/teacher conferences, occasional parent programs, our annual Fathers' Breakfast for the four-year-olds and their dads, the three-year-olds' Family Art Show and annual events such as Family Pizza Night and the Ice Cream Social. Parents serve on our board of directors, which supports the Nursery School programs and operations throughout the year.
Dedicated, experienced staff
Extremely low staff turnover
Child-centered curriculum
Spacious and inviting classroom
Strong sense of community
Safe, nurturing environment
460 Main Street
Chatham, NJ 07928
Director: Carol Bardon
Phone: 973.635.5261
email: ns_director_optonline.net
web: http://www.chathamcumc.com
Our bright, cheerful classrooms are housed in the lower level of the church building on Main Street. The large rooms are carefully organized to allow an easy and natural flow of activities from one interest center to another. There is lots of "elbow room" for painting, water play, block building, dressing up, pretend play and just being with friends.
- Large and airy rooms Numerous "centers" for different activities Extensive library of children's books Well-equipped playground for physical activity
- Our outdoor playground has a large climbing structure and equipment, sandbox and designated area for bikes and riding toys. We enjoy all seasons in our safely enclosed play area.
We offer a variety of classes for children beginning at age 3. Each child must celebrate his/her birthday by October 1 of the school year to qualify for either the three or four-year-old programs. Numerous class options are offered so that parents can more easily choose the program that best meets the needs of their child. Three-year-olds may attend two or three sessions a week. Four-year-olds may attend either three or four sessions a week with a further option of one extended lunch session. More specific information regarding days, times and fees is available from the registrar or the nursery school office.
CLASS SIZE
Teacher/child ratios are in accordance with state regulations. Three-year-old classes are limited to sixteen children with two teachers and four-year-old classes have a maximum of eighteen children with two teachers.
EXPERIENCED STAFF
At the core of our program is a staff dedicated to preserving and enhancing the dignity of each child. Their warmth and genuine respect for children is always evident. Each teacher brings to the program the enthusiasm, creativity, continuing curiosity and love for learning that are so important in a dynamic nursery school environment. We are proud to have an extremely low rate of staff turnover and several staff members with over 15 years of experience in early childhood educational settings.
3 YEAR OLD PROGRAM
3 Year old options will be 2 or 3 mornings
MT or W TH F 9-11:30am
Children that start the 2 days may have the possibility of adding a 3rd day in January, depending on enrollment.
Tuition for 2012-2013
2 day:$1,834
3 day:$2,751
4 YEAR OLD PROGRAM
4 Year old options will be 3 or 4 days per week; AM or PM Classes
Classes will be MTW & MTWTh
4 day: $3,668
3s_Info_SheetNEW.pdf
Chatham United Methodist Nursery School does not discriminate against applicants and students on the basis of race, color and national or ethnic origin.
4s_Info_SheetNEW.pdf
Registration for 2012-2013 begins on January 1, 2012. Please print the Information and Registration forms below and follow the registration instructions.
Visits to the nursery school may be scheduled at anytime during the school year by calling the nursery school office.
For more information, contact Carol Bardon, director, at 973-635-5261 or
Registrar, Kim Tighe at ktighe2_verizon.net
3's Program
Tuition for 2012-2013 is:
2 Day:$1,834
3 Day:$2,751
4's Program
3 Day: $2,751
4 Day: $3,668
3s_Registration_SheetNEW.pdf
4s_Registration_FormNEW.pdf
Registration for the 2012-2013 School year began on January 2. Our Director, Carol Bardon, has been busy giving prospective parents tours of our classrooms. If you are interested in a spot for next year, you can obtain an application by contacting our Registrar, Kim Tighe, at 973-377-1691 or calling the school at 973-635-5261.
All classes will be celebrating Valentine’s Day with special parties in the classrooms and will have fun delivering Valentine’s to their classmates. The children in both our Three Year Old and Four Year Old Classes have been busy making Valentine projects to decorate the room for the special day.
Miss Amy, Storyteller, will be visiting all our Three Year Old Classes this month as she travels with her magic box of props. The children enjoy being a part of the story as they act out the tale in simple costumes.
The Fours will have a second music workshop this month. This program will be “Love to Hear Percussion” presented by Joe Devico. The children will have an opportunity to play a variety of instruments that Joe will bring to class. As a special treat the children will also have a chance to play on Joe’s drum set which is always a favorite.
We hope to enjoy outdoor fun in the snow. Enjoy the beauty of the season.
We love hearing from you! For more information or to schedule a tour of our school feel free to call or e-mail us.
Chatham United Methodist Nursery School
Email: ns_director_optonline.net
