Nature Center Preschool
Nature Center Preschool combines the idea of a
traditional preschool program with all the extra opportunities and excitement offered by
the facilities and staff of the SSNSC. We are licensed by the
EEC (Department of Early Education and Care) and accredited by NAEYC (National
Association for Education of Young Children). Naturalists from the Science Center visit the
preschool regularly to provide enrichment activities. Children will actively explore the
Center's diverse habitats on frequent trail walks. Indoor activities include visiting live
animals, experiencing the assorted collections of the Center and exploring different parts
of the building, including the EcoZone exhibit area.
Nature related craft projects and nature inspired songs, games and stories will be part of
your child's day.
Philosophy: The Nature Center Preschool encourages each
child to learn and grow in every educational area as he/she gains love and respect for our
natural world through exploration and hands-on activities.
Nature Center Preschool does not discriminate with regard to race, religion,
national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status or disability.
Activities include:
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active exploration that fosters children's natural
curiosity |
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unfamiliar yet inviting opportunities in the
out-of-doors that challenge and excite.
sensory experiences to help heighten children's awareness of the world around them |
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multi-sensory arts, crafts and cooking activities that
suggest alternative ways to think about and represent the natural world |
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opportunities to dictate stories and create charts,
books, or letters, which redefine or extend children's experiences with nature |
Parent's role: A good preschool program involves the family. We
welcome and encourage any and all suggestions from parents.
Visits to your child's class are welcomed. We hope you can join us for special
events, celebrating your child's birthday and participating in daily activities such as
snacks and stories. An Open House will be held before the
start of school in the fall.
Health: A health form provided by
the Preschool and filled out by
the child's physician is required before entrance to school in September. Parents are
required to report to the Director all cases of contagious diseases as soon as
they are discovered. Parents will be informed if their child has been possibly exposed
to a contagious disease.
Class schedule:
Morning: 9:00 am - 12:00 noon (3 hours)
Afternoons: 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm (2.5
hours) Morning sessions:
Mon, Wed, Fri (3 days) (Pre-K Program)
Tues, Thurs (2 days) (Preschool Program)
Afternoon sessions:
Mon, Wed,
Fri (3
days) (Pre-K & Preschool Program)
The afternoon session is for children ages 3-5
"Lunch Bunch"
Wed and Thurs 12:00 noon - 12:50 pm
Vacation and no school days:
The Nature Center Preschool follows the Norwell public school calendar for holidays
and vacations. If Norwell Schools morning kindergarten is closed because of weather, the
Nature Center Preschool will be canceled. Closings
may be announced on Channel 5 WCVB and Channel 7 WHDH. |
2008-2009 School Year
Please call for registration information
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| Number of Days |
Month |
Semester* |
Year** |
| Mornings |
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| 2 |
$235 |
$1033 |
$2015 |
| 3 |
$330 |
$1460 |
$2870 |
| Afternoons |
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| 3 |
$280 |
$1235 |
$2420 |
* represents a $25/semester discount
** represents a $100/year discount
A 10% discount on the tuition of a second child is given if
more than one child from the same family is enrolled.
A
$15 late fee will be added after ten business days.
Registration is $75 for new students; $50 for returning
students. Registration is non-refundable.
You
must be a member of the SSNSC to register for the Nature Center Preschool.
SSNSC membership may be paid at registration.
Children must be 3 years
old by September 1 of the year in which they enroll.
Staff: Elsa Ryberg, Director, Head Teacher
A senior staff naturalist here at the SSNSC for the last
25 years, Elsa has been
responsible for running such programs as "Animal Tails" and early morning
preschool programs. She has taught in Denmark and Germany, and most recently served as the
Director and head teacher of Yorkbrook Nursery in Canton. Elsa has now turned her energies
towards establishing the Nature Center Preschool.She received her
undergraduate degree from Marselisborg College in Denmark and her Master's degree in Early
Childhood Education from Bridgewater State College.
All other staff have early childhood education backgrounds and
positions are approved by the Department of Early Education
and Care (EEC).
Please call for more information at
781-659-2559 or e-mail preschool@ssnsc.org.
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