Message from the Director

Throughout my career, I have often been asked, "Why do you continue to do the work that you do in the field of Early Childhood Education?" My response has never changed: because it is the most important work there is to do! It's a field that's often overlooked, but its impact on a child's future is profound. By being part of it, we are shaping the future generation.

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Children come into this world as capable beings, ready to embark on a journey of discovery. They teach us those "aha" moments in life, which lead to a deeper understanding of the world in which we live. They come into the world with open arms, hands, mouths, and minds. They possess voices ready to share and ideas of adventures yet to be explored. I can't think of a better gift than the opportunity to support a young child's first learning experiences filled with joy and optimism. 

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Through play, children not only learn but also actively form questions about the world around them. They are continually developing their cognitive, social, emotional, and physical skills. As they make sense of their environments, they also create a more profound sense of self, encompassing self-awareness, self-efficacy, self-reliance, and self-reflection. 

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At North Shore Nursery School, we take a unique approach to early childhood education. We provide a welcoming and nurturing environment where children feel safe to share and take risks. Our environments are specifically designed for preschool children. With natural light streaming through each classroom, our interior and exterior settings allow children in our program to feel confident and secure. Our environments, including the indoor classroom, outdoor classroom, gross motor room (Big Room), conservation land, and maker spaces, allow for both small and large group interactions through playful experiences. 

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We hope you will join us in some capacity to celebrate early childhood. Whether it's by scheduling a visit, becoming involved as a parent, connecting with us through the community, or inquiringabout working with our dynamic teachers and staff, your role is crucial. I hope that when you do, you will feel the same way I do when I step into a classroom and think, wishing I could go back to preschool and be a student in each of our incredible classrooms! I invite you to see the many ways we "embrace the wonder of childhood" at NSNS!