The Garden City Nursery School is a unique community of learners – a cooperative – where children, parents and teachers all grow and develop together as they interact in the classroom. We focus on all domains of development (social, physical, intellectual, creative and emotional) and nurture and engage the whole child at each age and stage.

When children feel safe, happy and secure, they thrive.

At GCNS, the children are active participants in their own learning. They have hands-on experiences with real materials to build their understanding of themselves and their world. The program is based on developmentally-appropriate principles and curriculum that incorporates Swiss educator, Jean Piaget’s, philosophy that children construct knowledge through active involvement.

Play is the tool children use to discover knowledge; it keeps learning fun, engaging and meaningful!

Our approach allows children to explore with all of their senses in order to make observations, solve problems, learn academic skills, forge relationships and develop an understanding of the world, all while becoming self-confident, independent, social people. We meet each child where he is and move him forward at his own pace in our supportive and nurturing environment.

Our graduates are able to access and apply their knowledge and skills in new situations:

• they develop self-control, focus, perseverance and coping skills to meet new challenges

• they have the self-help and communication skills to meet their own needs

• they develop life skills so they are well-prepared for kindergarten and for academic success

• they develop an enthusiasm for learning.

 Please feel free to contact me for further information about our school and to schedule a tour.

Sincerely,