St. James’ Nursery School
Nurturing the Whole Child in
a Loving, Christian* Environment since 1963
845-229-0100
Offering Social Skills
For
Superior
School
Readiness
St. James’ Nursery School is an Outreach Ministry of our Church. It is a nondenominational Christian* school created more than thirty years ago to provide a safe and nurturing environment for preschool children as they prepare for the rigors of elementary school. Today our goal is still to provide that same experience, which will enable children to enter Kindergarten smoothly.
Our philosophy is to provide reasonably priced preschool during which children are taught age appropriate activities such as playing sociably, adjusting to a group outside their family, and encouraging their natural learning abilities and curiosity without rushing education at a level they are not ready to maintain.
Children learn to work and play together under the skilled guidance of experienced teachers. The three-day class has a maximum of 18 students, and the two-day class has a maximum of 15 students. One teacher and one assistant are with the students at all times.
*We are part of St. James’ Episcopal Church and therefore Christian. Because that term has many conflicting connotations, it is important to understand what we mean by “Christian.” It means our school embraces Jesus Christ as the Son of God. We believe God loves everyone, that God’s love is a free gift, not to be earned. For us, a Christian environment is one where loving others, respecting those whose beliefs are different and developing healthy community are the norm. People of all faiths and beliefs are welcome and respected here.
Our program emphasizes the physical, social and intellectual development of the preschool child through activities such as:
arts &
crafts
indoor play
blocks
outdoor play
clay
painting
cooking
stories
music
healthy snacks
exposure to foreign languages
simple
Bible stories
To acquaint children with their community and environment throughout the school year, the teachers plan appropriate field trips. They include apple picking, pumpkin picking and an end-of-year picnic.
Programs
Three-day Session - Mornings
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
9:00 - 11:50 a.m.
Ages 4, 5
Two-day Session - Mornings
Thursday, Friday
9:00 - 11:30 a.m.
Age 3 by Sept. 1
Two-day Session - Afternoons
Tuesday, Wednesday
12:30 - 3:00 p.m.
Ages 3-5
(This session only available if minimum enrollment is met.)
The theory behind our days of operation is that children are more accepting of new ideas if the flow of learning is not interrupted by an every-other-day type of schedule.
All Children Should Be Toilet Trained
| TUITION | 5-day | 3-day | 2-day |
| Yearly | $2,080.80 | $1,407.60 | $1,044.00 |
| Monthly | $208.08 | $140.76 | $104.40 |
There is a $30 Registration Fee
