Black Rock Nursery School

“Train up a child in the way he should go,

and even when he is old he will not depart from it.” Proverbs 22:6

Our nursery school was begun in 1969 with the goal of providing a safe and happy environment for preschoolers, while at the same time, through work and play, sharing Christian values with them. Years later, we continue to see this as our goal.

Black Rock Nursery Schools Program Philosophy

Our program is designed to develop the personality of each child by providing an educational experience of lasting value. We provide a loving and caring atmosphere in a safe and nurturing environment designed specifically for the needs of the young child. The child is offered experiences that will develop large and small muscle coordination and motor skills, along with exploring and using firsthand experiences that will help to build an enthusiasm for learning. The child is also encouraged to participate in group activities and to get along with others. Each child can be expected to be treated with respect. The child can try out ideas, express feelings, and know that he or she will still be accepted and loved as a worthy individual. We also respect families as the primary and most important providers of care and nurturing for the child; we believe that parents and teachers are partners in the child’s growth and development.

We believe that each child is a gift from God and uniquely created; as childcare providers, we are committed to you and your child. Our purpose is to assist you, as parents in providing the best environment and care for your child, as we encourage each of them in his or her own individual growth.

Our Curriculum Goals

Our goals are to help your child develop:

• A healthy self-concept which includes accepting himself/herself, feeling loved, wanted and special
• The ability to socialize with other children and to be kind and respectful to others
• A sense of security with trustworthy and caring adults
• Motor, language and cognitive skills leading to readiness for kindergarten
• Creative expression in music, play and art
• An awareness of God’s love
• The knowledge that he/she is personally loved by Jesus
• An understanding of the Bible as God’s truth, and to learn and apply simple Bible truths to everyday life

Black Rock Nursery School does provide a spiritual component in our curriculum. Your child will learn that God made the world and all that is in it; that Jesus is the Savior; and that Jesus loves him. Special times are set aside for Bible stories, prayers, table graces, and songs of praise. Other experiences are also important, like the teachers who share their love for God by their examples and concern for others, and their thankfulness for all of His gifts.

Black Rock Nursery School Program

Black Rock Nursery School offers your preschool child a safe and nurturing environment where he or she can learn, develop and grow. Christian values are taught through play and by example. Our professional and loving staff have designed a physical environment which is scaled to and planned for 2-, 3-, 4- and 5-year-old children. A well-balanced, developmentally-appropriate curriculum has been developed in order to encourage your child in his/her social, emotional, physical, intellectual and spiritual development. The program is flexible in order to meet the needs of each child, and the teacher/student ratio is low to give personal attention. In the course of a typical day, these activities may occur:

Free Play Includes blocks, art, dress-up, kitchen corner, story corner, play-dough, puzzles, games, easel painting, cooking, simple science experiments and beginning writing activities

Circle Time stories, songs, Bible memory and group activities are part of the learning process

Craft Time involves a more structured craft designed to enhance fine motor skills, listening and following directions, and a creative exploration of various art materials

Gross Motor Activities may involve playground free time, group games, or various movement activities which provide muscle strengthening practice in eye-hand coordination, and enhance the child’s control of his/her whole body

Music and Movement your child will also have the opportunity to enjoy a music and a movement class every week by two wonderful teachers who specialize in these areas

Black Rock Nursery School offers classes for two-, three- and four-year-olds, as well as a pre-kindergarten program for five-year-olds. We also offer an extended Lunch Bunch program for 4- and 5-year-olds on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. All our classes run for three hours—9:15-12:15 (extended hours for our Lunch Bunch program.

If you have any further questions, please don’t hesitate to call us at 203-259-4243, or email IHansen@brcc.org.

Ingrid Hansen, Director

“All your children will be taught by the Lord, and your children will have unlimited peace.” Isaiah 54:13