Our
church is glad to be able to provide an excellent pre-school program for the
families of our community. Founded in 1967, PNS has long been recognized as
a premier program in the Bayshore area. We are proud to
provide an excellent pre-school program for families of all faiths and backgrounds.
PNS continues to prepare children for life by building a healthy self-image,
promoting trusting relationships, and developing the necessary skills for
success in school and beyond
Educational Philosophy
PNS
adheres to the developmental approach, with the curriculum designed to enhance
the children’s social, physical, emotional and intellectual growth. The academic
emphasis, which is subtle and unpressured, is built into this four pronged
approach. We attempt to develop a positive
self image in each child, a sense of curiosity, plus a sense of caring about others, and an independence to work within
a group setting.
Every
class at PNS ….
·
Is divided into
blocks of active and quiet times
·
Incorporates
creative arts, science, outdoor activities, physical education, music, math,
dramatic play, storytelling, and language arts
·
Offers opportunities
to learn through play with carefully selected materials and through purposefully
planned hands-on experiences
·
Allows children
to be challenged and succeed at their developmental level
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Encourages
the interests and abilities of each child
Parental Involvement
Founded on the premise
that parents and teachers should work cooperatively in the education process,
the parents do indeed play a major role in our program.
We are firmly committed to the belief that this close association is
mutually beneficial to the parents and the teachers, and is of the greatest
advantage to the children who witness this dedicated co-involvement.
Staff
Each
member of the staff is trained and certified in Early Childhood Education.
All are members of the Association for the Education of Young Children. Regular
in-service education makes available current information and understanding
of the most effective ways to guide the development of young children.
Programs
The classes
at PNS are developmentally and academically appropriate, giving students a
rich learning experience in an energetic, warm, and stimulating environment.
We offer:
·
programs for
children who are 3 and 4 years old on or before October 1 of the school year
·
2, 3, or 4 day
programs, morning or afternoon
·
half-co-op and
non-co-op choices for 4 year olds
·
an extended
day lunch program for 4 year olds
·
a “Transitional
Threes” program for children who are 3 years old by February 28 of the school
year, beginning as a “Parent and Me” experience and becoming a regular co-op
class in February
The Director of PNS is Corky Farry. For information on classes
and registration, call the PNS Office at 566-9246, or send an email to the
Nursery School
