The Northfield Community Nursery School offers classes for children ages 11 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.

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! Three sessions for children 8-16 months, 17-23 months and an all ages siblings class.

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 Parent & Toddler:
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 15 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 1/01/06-12/31/06.

* This is a 1 hour and 15 minute class for child and parent/caregiver. This class is for children who have birthdays between 01//01/06 -8/31/06. This class is a parent/toddler class through December. In January, the children begin to transition to a By Myself class without their parent/caregiver for the remainder of the year.

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Nursery School:
The following classes are available for children who are turning three through five years old (Pre-Kindergarten). 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.

Young Three:
Our Young Three program offers a balance of nurturing, playtime, and learning throughout the day.  Our Young Three program 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.  Class size is limited to 12 children. This program is for those children whose birthdays are between 09/01/05-12/31/05.

Three or Four Morning:
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. We give them the guidance and the tools they need to explore and learn within a comfortable, secure environment.  Class size is limited to 16 children. This program is for those children whose birthdays are between  09/01/04 - 08/31/05.

Five Day Afternoon:
Preschoolers are like sponges – 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 12:15-2:45PM and is designed for all pre-kindergarten children. Class size is limited to 16 children.  In Five Day Afternoon children learn everything they need to be prepared for kindergarten and beyond. This program is for those children whose birthdays are between  09/01/03 -08/31/04.

 Northfield Community Nursery School now offers a pair of Enrichment Classes for kids currently enrolled in 5-Day classes. Mini Olympians and Handwriting Without Tears are fun, entertaining and wildly popular — so register early!

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Summer Camp:
For children enrolled at NFCNS, Summer Camp is a fun 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 June 10-July 24 2009.