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Our Nursery School at the First Congregational Church of Bloomfield, Connecticut was established in 1960 in response to the community needs. All children are welcome. We offer both half and full day programs

A SCHOOL WHERE LEARNING IS FUN AND PLAY IS SERIOUS BUSINESS

A PLACE WHERE:

...children are loved, just as they are.

...each child's unique manner of learning is recognized and encouraged to develop to the fullest.

...skilled teachers show interest in and give support to children's self-initiated investigations, seeking to expand concepts and encourage growth.

...a variety of material and equipment is available both indoors and out.

...children play together, learning respect for others as well as building a healthy self-image.

...children receive both individual and group guidance to help them acquire skills, gain confidence, and work toward independence.

...curriculum is carefully planned for the needs of the individuals within the group.

...curiosity stimulates the love for learning, and creativity is a way of living.

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ADMISSIONS

All children, 3 through 5 years of age are welcome in either of our Half Day or Full Day programs. Our 1/2 Day Program starts in September with a home visit from the teachers, and ends in June. Our Full Day Program begins the last week of August and runs through to the end of July (we close 4 weeks in August).

Classes are scheduled for:
2, 3, 4, or 5 morning sessions each week,

Half-Day Program Hours Are:
9:15am to 12:00pm

Full-Day Program Hours
We can accommodate our parents needs with a tailored schedule:

Start Between     7:30am  and  8:30am
Finish Between   2:30pm  and  5:30pm

AFTERNOON "HOME-AWAY-FROM-HOME" CARE IS AVAILABLE FOR HALF-DAY CHILDREN

This program (the "Lunch Bunch"), is supervised by our teachers, allows children to bring their lunches and remain at school for rest and play for the afternoon. Hours by arrangement until 2:00 p.m. on Wednesdays and Thursdays.