Scarsdale Congregational Church

Nursery School Parents Handbook

Education, Staff, Board

Our Goals and Objectives
School Hours
Tuition Policy
Registration
Parent Participation
Contacting School
Health
Permission Slips
Conference Days
Clothing
Snacks
Allergies
Toilet Training/Changing Clothes
Supplemental Programs

This is the Parents' Handbook for the 2006/2007 school year. Parents of prospective students for the 2006-2007 Nursery School year are encouraged to view the Virtual Tour of the Nursery School

OUR GOALS & OBJECTIVES

The Scarsdale Congregational Church Nursery School (“SCCNS”) is a non-sectarian, multi-ethnic preschool with the following objectives:

FOR THE CHILD:  To supplement home experiences with wider learning opportunities in a loving, secure environment, and to provide a solid foundation for entry into elementary school.

FOR THE PARENT:  To provide meaningful opportunities for involvement in your child’s education, and to promote a positive and happy relationship with your child.

Our purpose is to:

• Guide children to play together happily and constructively

• Promote the development of a positive self-image

• Instill a desire to learn and explore new horizons

• Increase an awareness and appreciation of our environment

• Improve coordination and motor skills

• Encourage verbal expression

• Teach children to learn to listen to others and to follow directions

• Create companionship and friendship with other children and adults

• Allow a child to enjoy being a child