The Northfield Community Nursery School offers classes for children ages 8 months to 5 years old. The school’s relaxed and casual setting is geared to the needs and interests of each young child. NFCNS has a developmental philosophy and is implemented by teaching professionals who are dedicated to providing challenge, love, and care to the developing child.

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---> Music & Movement:
A fun mix of music and movement, this class is designed for the young child and the parent/caregiver. Meeting weekly for 45 minutes with our NFCNS Music Specialist, this class gives children the opportunity to learn about the world around them using musical concepts incorporating singing, bubbles, puppets, instruments and rhythm sticks. Providing large motor play, this class is so much fun that the children don't even realize that they are learning! Perfect for children 8 months through 5 years.

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 ---> Parent & Tot Program:
Toddlers are busy, busy little learners with lots of new things to explore. We specialize in channeling all that energy into things that help toddlers learn and grow. This class introduces the young child and parent/caregiver to the Nursery School routine.  This class meets weekly for 1 hour and 30 minutes.  Parent & Toddler provides socialization, large motor play, exploration of art, story time, snack, and musical activities. Child must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Potty training is not required for this program.  This class is for children who have birthdays between 1/01/08-12/31/08.

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Nursery School:
The following classes are available for children who are two, three and four years old by September 1, 2010.  Classes include active and quiet activities, large and small motor play, rug time with songs, stories, and finger plays, and a snack. A music specialist visits each class weekly and leads the children in rhythm and movement activities. The following Nursery School classes are each 2 ½ hours.

---> 2 Year Old Program:
Our 2 Year Old Program offers a balance of nurturing, playtime, and learning throughout the day.  This class is filled with sensory experiences such as water and sand tables, play-dough and painting that emphasize the importance of their environment and relationships. Our teachers provide an unparalleled level of interaction while individually nurturing each child. This program is for those children who are two years old by September 1, 2010.

---> 3 Year Old Program:
At this age, children are inventors, problem solvers, discoverers and dreamers. They learn about the world around them as they take things apart, put them together and ask lots and lots of questions. Our teachers give children the guidance and the tools they need to explore and learn new things while having fun. This program is for those children who are three years old by September 1, 2010.

---> Pre-K:
Preschoolers are like sponge;  they soak up knowledge. Social, verbal, cognitive and physical skills are built through activities that engage children: counting out oranges for a snack, identifying the first letter of each child’s name, or cooperating to assemble a puzzle. This class meets Monday-Friday from 8:45-11:15 AM or 12:15-2:45 PM and is designed for all pre-kindergarten children. In this program children learn everything they need to be prepared for kindergarten and beyond. This program is for those children who are five years old by September 1, 2010.

---> Enrichment:
Northfield Community Nursery School is proud to offer three Enrichment Classes for kids currently enrolled in 5-Day classes.

Mad Science
In this electrifying program, mini-scientists will experiment with a variety of fascinating topics.  Each week will involve hands-on experiments and exploration designed just for younger scientists. Lots of fun and exciting science topics to investigate and things to take home --a Mad Science extravaganza!

Young Rembrandts
Let’s get ready to draw amazing things together! Young Rembrandts’ innovative, step-by-step drawing method can teach any child how to draw regardless of artistic ability, giving them skills to express their creativity that will last a lifetime. This class will provide all materials and brand new subject matter every week, ranging from animals, landscapes, still-lifes, even art history.  Let's draw!

Mini Olympians
The curriculum includes stretching, warm-up, basic gymnastic skills such as forward and backward rolls, different height dimensions including balance beam and bar, gross motor activities involving jump ropes, hula hoops, parachute and more to develop skills. This program is designed to develop flexibility, strength, endurance, coordination and self-confidence. Children are awarded a medal in a fun  Mini Olympian ceremony at the end of the year.

---> Extended Day:
We provide extended day programs before and after school and transportation in conjunction with Tick Tock Child Care.

---> Lunch Bunch:
Lunch Bunch operates three days a week as an extension to morning or afternoon classes. Students can expand their horizons further through additional experiences with other students. The program is very popular with children and parents alike. During this time children eat the lunch they’ve brought from home and have unstructured play with their friends. Lunch Bunch also gives children the opportunity to socialize with children from other classes. 45 minutes.. 

Summer Session:
Join the fun!  Summer Session is a entertaining experience that addresses the specific social, creative and development needs of Pre-Kindergarten children during the summer.

Summer Camp has the same friendly atmosphere and many of the same staff members from the regular school year. Outdoor activities are the major concentration including water fun, games, nature investigations, sand creations and even ice cream. Fun crafts and indoor activities are available during inclement weather and for quiet times. The program is designed to allow children the opportunity to play, to create, to socialize, and to have fun as an individual and as a member of a group. 

Summer camp is a seven week program two or three mornings a week.   This year's summer session is scheduled for 7 weeks from TBA.