Newton School for Children in Newton, MA | Education and Resources

Newton School for Children

Newton School for Children is a well known and trusted name in child care in the Newton area and surrounding communities.
Philosophy
After years of experience in the early childhood field, Newton School for Children developed a philosophy based on the L3 principles of Learning, Love, and Laughter. These principles are the 3 key characteristics of our school environment. Learning is based on exploring, questioning and problem solving. A nurturing and Loving environment enables children to feel secure and happy away from home as they learn to understand and care for one another. Laughter ensues as children socialize and form friendships in a secure and happy environment. Newton School for Children's philosophy helps to foster the development of the self esteem of each individual child by meeting his or her needs accordingly.
Mission Statement
Newton School for Children believes that children are capable of learning at an early age and should be challenged intellectually, socially, emotionally and physically. Believing in the intelectual ability of very young children, Farzaneh Pahlavan, established a preschool where learning is based on exploring, questioning and problem solving, all of which help them to develop a positive self image. The curriculum, environment, and teachers all promote Newton School for Children's mission.
NAEYC Accreditation
Newton School for Children is an NAEYC accredited program. NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children) is a national organization that recognizes quality early childhood programs. Newton Schoof for Children has been accredited since 1999.
Program Options
Young Toddlers
The Toddler I program provides care for children fifteen months to two years old.
Toddlers
The Toddler I program provides care for children fifteen months to two years old.
Preschoolers 3s
The Preschool I classroom is where children two years nine months to three years five months enjoy learning and exploring.
Preschoolers 4s
The Preschool II classroom is where children three years six months to four years four months will be educated.
Transition (Pre-K) 5s
The Transition classroom educates children from four years five months to five years old.
Curriculum Principles
Newton School for Children's curriculum is derived from its philosophy of The L3 Principles which are Learning, Love and Laughter. Learning is based on exploring, questioning and problem solving. NSFC also incorporates The Creative Curriculum developed by Teaching Strategies, Inc. which is implemented in high quality early childhood settings. NSFC has chosen The Creative Curriculum because it supports the philosophy of our program and meets the expectations of NAEYC's (National Association for the Education of Young Children ) criteria as well as the Guidelines for Preschool Learning Experiences developed by the Massachusetts Department of Education.
The curriculum includes:
Language Arts: Language Arts are developed through the use of reading books, writing and conversing.
Math: Math skills are introduced through the use of games and manipulatives.
Science: Science is explored by looking at the environment and doing experiments.
Art: Children express their creativity and imagination by using different art materials.
Cooking: In the process of cooking children learn to measure, weigh and learn new words such as sift, bake and beat etc.
Music: Music is a time during which children learn new songs and are exposed to rhythm, beat and the sounds of different musical instruments.
Enrichment Programs
In addition to the regular classroom curriculum N.S.F.C. provides the following enrichment activities during the year for the designated classrooms. Enrichment activities are all included in the tuition.
Music
Children sing and use musical instruments with our music specialist. Every classroom experiences music with the music specialist on a bi monthly basis.
Movement
With our movement specialist children move their bodies to music in a fun and dramatic way. Every classroom experiences movement with the movement specialist on a monthly basis.
Spanish
Children are introduced to the Spanish language using games and songs. The children in the preschool and transition programs participate in Spanish with the Spanish specialist on a weekly basis.
Gymnastics
Children experience professional gymnastics equipment under the supervision of gymnastics instructors. The children in the preschool and transition classrooms enjoy gymnastics weekly during the winter months.
Story Telling
Children enjoy an animated half hour story time with the town's librarian. The toddler, preschool and transition classrooms are visited by the story teller on a monthly basis.