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Locations:
Telephone (school
office):
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1307 North Main Street, Mt. Airy, Maryland 21771
2927 Gillis Falls Road, 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 accredited by the National Association for
the Education for Young Children (NAEYC). This accreditation allows us
to be listed on the Maryland State Department of Education website as an
accredited program. St. James'
Nursery School is a mission of St. James'
Episcopal Church and encourages the wonder of God.
Our
program is proud to have earned NAEYC Accreditation - the mark of
quality for early childhood education programs. For more information,
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Registration is open 2010-2011 school year's programs
at St. James' Nursery School.
Follow the links below for the 2's,
3's and Pre-K 4's Programs. To register just for the Enrichment Class
please use the Pre-K 4's registration form. Attached to each form is a
list of registration guidelines and other information.
All registrations will take place at our
Main Street location at 1307 North Main Street. In the event of
inclement weather, please call the school for more information.
The
staff and I hope we will have the opportunity to work with you and your
child. Please call our Main Street office (301-829-0014) to set up a
guided tour of our school and to ask any questions.
Patricia Castle, Director
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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
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