PROGRAM Our purpose is to provide a supportive atmosphere where children learn the job of being themselves within a group of friends, exploring God’s wonders of life, love, and the world around them. There will be time for: o climbing, running, jumping, o discovering, building, o testing new ideas, skills, o creating, o singing, dancing, pretending, o listening, discussing, o thinking, problem solving, o independent play projects, o cooking, baking, snacking, o growing!

STAFF

Our teachers have professional training and experience in the education of young children, are members of local and state educational groups, and participate in seminars and study to further their professional growth.

A Music/Creative Movement/- Dance program helps the children grow in self-awareness and freedom of expression through imaginative body language, singing, and musical games.

Our staff also includes a certified teaching director and a nurse consultant.

A physician and social worker are available for consultation.

The school is licensed by the Connecticut State Department of Health, and is Nationally Accredited.

PARENTS

Our school welcomes the participation of mothers and fathers. It is important for parents to be a part of their children's learning experiences, to delight in "their school", and to enjoy their successes.

Parent-teacher discussions and friendships are valued as another way to gain insight so we may work together as concerned partners in guiding the child toward mutual goals.

FINANCIAL AID

Information is available on the:

o Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) and the

o Bloomfield School Readiness Grant

Applications are available on request. (Both use income/eligible State Sliding Scale fees.)

INQUIRIES If you would like additional information about our school Please write to: · First Congregational Church Nursery School · 10 Wintonbury Avenue, Bloomfield, Connecticut 06002 Or, Please call: · Mrs. Deborah Huebner, Director · 860-242-0183