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Locations:
Mailing Address:
Telephone (school
office):
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1307 North Main Street, Mt. Airy, Maryland 21771
2927 Gillis Falls Road, Mt. Airy,
Maryland 21771
P.O. Box 416, Mt. Airy, Maryland 21771
(301) 829-0014
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St.
James' Nursery
School
was
established in 1974. We are licensed by the Maryland State Department of
Education and are registered as a nonpublic school for three, four and
five year olds and are members of the Early Childhood Education Association
of Carroll County. St. James'
Nursery School is a mission of St. James'
Episcopal Church and encourages the wonder of God. |
Our Philosophy
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We believe that
the early years in a child's
life are truly significant in the development of a child. Through careful
and thoughtful planning of the learning environment and hands-on
experiences, children are involved in activities which stimulate and
motivate their interest and academic growth. We provide opportunities for
children to interact with a wide range of materials and with each other
through play. Social skills, such as getting along with others and
working in a group, are a focus of our program. One of our main goals is
for children to be well-prepared for kindergarten and for later life
experiences - and most of all - to enjoy their first school experience! |
Our
Mission
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To provide an educational environment which nurtures each child's
spiritual, emotional, intellectual, physical and social development.
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Our
Vision
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To
be the best preschool program in the region dedicated to the preparation of
children for success in school and life.
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Core
Values
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To affirm the value and worth of every child
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To enable each child to discover their
personal interests, talents and skills
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To
support an exceptional staff committed to providing caring, sensitive
guidance with fair and consistent rules
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To
present a comprehensive curriculum which is creative and innovative
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To
create an environment that promotes social growth and behavior
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To
remain rooted in Christianity but welcoming to children of all faiths
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To
provide support for the families
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To
strength the mission of St. James'
Episcopal Church
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Purpose
for Children
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To learn to take directions
from someone other than the primary caregiver
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To find
that school is a happy place and that teachers are warm and friendly
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To
help develop self-discipline through encouragement and consistent
standards of behavior
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To
use gross and fine motor skills through active play with equipment
designed for their age
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To
develop skills, talents, and interests and expand them
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To
develop a positive sense of personal self-esteem and an
understanding of the needs and rights of others
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To
experience personal pride of achievement
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To
consider individual needs in conjunction with the purpose for the
group
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To
expand the ability to communicate and interact with others
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Click here to
download printable brochure
CLICK HERE to download registration form
for 2008-2009
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