We are offering Two, Three and Four Year Old Programs for the 2009-2010 School Year
Class Ages Days Times Monthly Tuition
Bear 2 Yr Olds T/TH AM 9am - 11:30am $155
Puppy 2 Yr Olds T/TH PM 12:30-2:30pm $155
Giraffe 3 Yr Olds M/W/F AM 9am - 12pm $195
Dino 3& 4 Yr Olds M/W/F PM 12:30 - 3:30pm $195
Elephants 4 Yr Olds M/W/F AM 9am-12pm $195
Hippo 3 & 4 Yr Olds T/TH AM 9am-12pm $165
Class Curriculum
Young children’s development depends on “hands on experiences” provided in the area of play. It is through play, an inborn ability, that children nourish their social, physical, intellectual, creative and emotional development (SPICE). The focus of the curriculum is to:
1. Build self confidence
2. Provide language growth
3. Encourage independence
4. Increase coordination (fine and gross motor)
5. Gain an awareness of “their” world by planting, cooking, working with magnets, etc.
6. Foster creativity and self expression (movement, art)
7. Develop basic concepts of shape, size, etc.
8. Promoting an awareness of many cultures
9. Encourage problem solving, literacy, and creative writing. All of this is accomplished via developmentally appropriate activities encompassing critical thinking and problem solving. The children are free to explore within a structured environment.
Summer Program
ICNS offers a summer program which follows the regular school year curriculum with an emphasis on outdoor play. Theme weeks and special days incorporate all subject areas.
1. All classes are held in the morning 9:00am – 11:30am
2. The program will run from Monday, June 28th through Friday, August 6th
3. Parent Participation is not required during the summer months
4. The costs for the entire six week program are as follows: 2 Days $310.00 3 Days $370.00 4 Days $490.00 5 Days $610.00
Prospective parents are invited to tour our school. Please call our Director, Renee Kaplan, at 516-593-3443, to arrange an appointment. If you wish to speak with our Membership Chairperson you can email Theresa Gaffney at info@intercommunitynurseryschool.com
Policies & Procedures Parent Participation
Parents are required to serve as “Parent of the Day” on a rotating basis throughout the school year. This allows parents to observe firsthand the social and intellectual development of their child in relation to the class and permits parents and teachers to get to know each other better. Please remember that parent participation at this level effectively boosts the self-esteem and emotional well being of the child and enhances the parent-child relationship.
Parent Maintenance
One parent maintenance is required per semester (fall and spring), per family. This participation may be filled by a mom, dad, or other member of the family (i.e. grandparent, aunt, uncle). Failure or inability to serve requires that a fee be imposed each semester. If the participant cannot attend the day of participation but wants to give service, he/she needs to call the chairperson of “Parent Maintenance” and find out what is needed to be done. The participant can fulfill the obligation on another day.
Committee Participation
A parent is required to serve on one of the schools committees. It is critical that each member participates in order to achieve the school’s goals. At least 8 hours of participation are required throughout the school year.
The InterCommunity Nursery School admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies and other school administered programs.
