Apple-A-Day Nursery School

Our program is based on two main concepts: child-centeredness and problem solving. Our motto is Helping Children Grow. Our teachers are warm, nurturing, knowledgeable of child development, trained, and committed to the education of young children. Here are some brief descriptions of the two main concept.

Child-Centered means our program is here to meet the real needs of children, allow them the freedom to be children, and put their physical, emotional, and intellectual well-being first. We believe children learn best through play and social interactions. Our main goals are to nurture kids and help them learn to get along with their peers. Problem Solving is how we teach children to form positive relationships, resolve conflicts, learn self-discipline, and show respect for others. We see inappropriate or destructive behavior as a problem to be solved, primarily by the children involved and with the help of a teacher-facilitator. Here are the major terms used in the problem solving approach: Active Listening interprets and reflects a childs feelings. It lets children express and think through their problems and find their own solutions. Negotiation teaches children to talk to each other about their problems, look for solutions, and resolve conflicts nonviolently. Setting Limits teaches children to stay within safe boundaries and learn self-control. Limits are based on safety, responsibility, and respect. We set limits with I-messages, consequences, choices, information, and contingencies. Our last resort is removing and sitting apart. The Learning Environment is built around the childs need for nurturing relationships, safety, comfort, physical activity, emotional expression, social interaction, and intellectual stimulation. Whenever possible, we modify our environment and adapt it to meet childrens individual needs, instead of trying to adapt children to the environment. Affirmations are the ways we make children feel important. Affirmations include positive I-messages, reinforcement, noticing, strokes, and narrating.

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Child Ages:

3 years - 5 years

Rates:

$

Licenses & Accreditations:

New Jersey Department of Children and Families

Preschool:

Yes

Hours of Operation:

Monday-Friday 9:15am-3:15pm