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Thank you for supporting the 2011 Winnetka Children's Fair!

The 66th annual fair will take place June 8-9, 2012. 

Upcoming Events

Feb 20 NO SCHOOL! (President's Day)

Mar 10 Family Art Day @ WCNS 10:00 am-11:30 am

Mar 26-30 NO SCHOOL! (Spring Break)

APR 2 2012-2013 2nd Installment Tuition Invoices Emailed

APR 6 NO SCHOOL! (Good Friday)

APR 27 2012-213 2nd Installment Tuition Payment Due

 

Note: Openings Still Available for Extended Day

SCHOOL CALENDAR

Mission and Philosophy

Mission

We believe it is important to meet the needs of the whole child by providing a safe, consistent, nurturing environment that encourages the social, emotional, physical and intellectual growth of children, while also responding to the needs of families.

The unique personality, needs, abilities and learning style of each child are accepted and appreciated, as the staff and parents work together in the best interest of the children.  We emphasize socialization, building each child’s self esteem through play, the natural learning experience for children.

The WCNS staff works in partnership with parents to increase the child’s respect for her/himself and the rights of others.

Our Philosophy

Construction is superior to instruction: Children learn best when they are actually doing the work themselves and creating their own understanding of what is going on. Children need every possible opportunity to do things for themselves - Jean Piaget

Play is children's work - Maria Montessori

In play, children feel the freedom to explore with new ideas, practice skills and imitate adult roles.  Our teaching philosophy integrates the theories of Dewey, Piaget, Erikson, Montessori and Vygotsky. 

Philosophically, Winnetka Community Nursery School strives to:

  • Foster positive self-identity and sense of emotional well-being.
  • Develop social skills and knowledge.
  • Encourage children to think, reason, question and experiment.
  • Encourage language and literacy development.
  • Enhance physical development and skills.
  • Encourage and demonstrate sound health, safety and nutritional practices.
  • Encourage creative expression, representation and appreciation for the arts.
  • Respect cultural diversity.
  • Include parents as partners in the education of their children.

By providing a rich and creative curriculum, highly qualified staff, opportunities for parental involvement and partnership, a sense of school community, Winnetka Community Nursery School strives to be a model in excellence in early childhood education.