Lake Forest Co-Operative Nursery School, pre-school description in 07849

Pre School Philosophy

The Lake Forest Nursery School does not propose to teach academic subjects per se. It seeks to
provide a well-equipped and happy social environment away from home and to help the preschool child
develop as an individual in the following areas:
1. Making a Successful Break from Home
A child needs a feeling of belonging, one of being in a world which is interested in him/her and
makes him/her feel secure. The nursery school provides this atmosphere. It is a place where he/she can
feel comfortable and have a good time because the teacher and helping mothers try to be as warm and
protective as the childs own mother.
2. Learning to Be With Other Children
Some children are very social and enjoy group experiences. For others, the shy or introverted
child, these experiences may be frightening. We try to be attentive to this child and encourage him/her in
quiet play (a game or a book or perhaps painting at the easel), always making sure that he/she realizes that
we understand his/her need and approve of it. Perhaps this child will never be an outgoing, extraverted
type; but by gradually including him/her in group play or discussion, he/she will keep growing at his/her
own rate of speed and will begin to enjoy being part of the group.
3. Developing an Interest and Joy in Learning
By planning experiences that will be meaningful so that he/she will begin to form a good image of
him/herself; by letting the child discover what an interesting place the world is; by encouraging the child in
all his/her experiences and answering his/her questions with honesty and consideration for his/her age
level; with simple experiments, field trips, and observations about his/her world; by learning to listen, to
speak in front of a group and not be afraid, and to take direction. All of these lead to more important
lessons in the future.

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Accept vouchers

No

Inspection URL

http://www.nj.gov/dcf/divisions/licensing/InfoParents.pdf

Special Needs

n/a

Operating hours

Tuesday-Thursday 9:15 am - 3:00 pm