Narberth Presbyterian Christian Nursery School 

The mission of the Christian Nursery School is to provide a loving Christian atmosphere in which children find security, support, friendship, love and a joyful experience in their first school situation.  The experiences are designed to provide the children with a combination of nurturing, guidance, unpressured learning and just plain fun -- all leading to happy memories and a solid foundation for their next schools!

“I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth.” 3 John 4

The Narberth Presbyterian Nursery School year runs from mid-September to mid-May.  Our school hours are 9:00 am to 11:30 am with an optional extended day program available called Lunch Bunch.  The school also offers two summer camp programs.

Class Programs

All programs are designed to develop an awareness of God and His home for us.  Children will progress through these program experiences to develop a freedom and ease in gross and fine motor skills, creative thinking, communication skills, and a love for music and the Bible.  Each year will provide more exposure to age-appropriate readiness skills in preparation for a positive elementary experience.

Toddler Program

This program is offered for 18 1/2 month to 2 1/2 year olds.  In this program, a collaborative effort between teacher and parent is established to assist in the beginning stages of toilet training.  The toddlers will be introduced to new experiences using a variety of art, music, and large and small motor skill development.  A 2-day, 3-day, and 5-day program is offered with a morning and/or afternoon program available.

Two and a half to three-year old Program

The 2 1/2 to 3-year old classes provide an opportunity for children to develop socialization skills in a loving and caring environment, fostering independence and adjusment to a classroom routine.  Children will be introduced to new experiences using a variety of art, music, and large and small motor skill development activities as well as social interaction.  In this program the children must be 2 1/2 years old and completely toilet-trained at the beginning of the school year.  A 2-day, 3-day, and 5-day program is offered.

Young four-year old Program

This program is for children who may have been enrolled in a preschool program and/or those who are ready for a more in-depth preschool experience.  The children in this class have another year of preschool before they are eligible for kindergarten.  The class provides an opportunity for children to continue to refine their social skills, experience more structure and teacher-directed activities, exposure to problem solving, personal responsibility, and independence.  A 3-day (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) and 5-day program is offered.

Four-year old Program

The 4-year old program incorporates various developmental and social skills in the curriculum.  Kindergarten readiness is developed by circle time, enhanced language arts and reading readiness in conjunction with our handwriting program, Handwriting Without Tears.  The class curriculum provides the children with a more structured setting with an emphasis on independence, personal responsibility, and a positive attitude towards education.  All 4-year old classes are designed to prepare a child for a successful kindergarten experience.  A 3-day (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) and 5-day program is offered.

Each classroom has a teacher and either one or two teacher assistants depending on the class size.  All classes have a music and Bible lesson once a week and gym time every day.
 

Teachers

Field Trips

Field trips enhance the curriculum and are designed to be safe, fun and a good learning experience.  Each year the school takes trips to:

• Narberth Firehouse
• A fall and spring trip to Sandy Hill Farm
• Riverbend Nature Center  
• The Narberth Police Department and a Dental Hygienist also visit our school.

Special Events

• Thanksgiving Feast
• Christmas Pageant
• Mother’s Day Tea
• Father’s Breakfast
• Grandparent or Special Friend’s Day
• End-of-the-year All School Picnic at South Ardmore Park
• Graduation Ceremony for the children entering Kindergarten
   

Lunch Bunch

Our Lunch Bunch program is an opportunity to extend the preschool day.  Children who attend in the morning can extend their day to 2:30 pm or 3:30 pm in the afternoon.  Parents provide their child's lunch and the children eat together and play in the classroom or gym.  Parents may elect to sign up for Lunch Bunch for as many days per week as needed.

• 11:30 am - 2:30 pm at a cost of $15.00 per child.
• 11:30 am - 3:30 pm at a cost of $20.00 per child.

• The curriculum will focus on science, math, language projects, crafts, cooking, drama and cultural awareness.
• The program is offered Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 11:45 am to 3:30 pm from mid-September to mid-June.

Program Tuition for 2012-2013 Year

Toddler Program Tuition for 2012-2013 Year

Applications

Download - Narberth Presbyterian Nursery School Application for Registration

Download - Narberth Presbyterian Nursery School Application for Toddler Registration

Download - Narberth Presbyterian Nursery School Application for Kindergarten Enrichment

Afterschool Programs

Little Stars Theater Program:

This hour-long program introduces young children to the arts and how to learn through creative expression.  This program is offered in an 8-week session in the fall and the spring.

Julian Krinsky Tennis Quick Start Program:

This program introduces 4-year olds to tennis using fun techniques, games, and equipment.  Tennis pros from Julian Krinsky instruct the children in this 1/2-hour 10-week session offered in the fall and spring.

Summer Camp Sessions:

The first summer camp session runs from May 23rd to June 17th.  This 4-week program consists of exploring fun units.  There is an option for a 3- or 5-day program, which runs from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm.  An extended day program is offered.

The second summer camp session runs from June 27th to August 12th.  The second camp session runs for a full 7-week prgram with the option of attending different numbers of weeks.  There is an option for a 3- or 5-day program, which runs from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm.  An extended day program is offered.

Download - Summer Camp brochure

Summer Camp Program Tuition for 2012-2013 Year 

Session 1:  May 21st to June 15th

Session 2:  June 25th to August 17th

Teachers

The teachers are devoted to daily prayer for the children and the school.

• Jennifer Addy teaches the older four-year olds in the 5-day program.  She also is the teacher for the Kindergarten Enrichment program.  Mrs. Addy has been a teacher at the school for 24 years.  As director of the school, Mrs. Addy should be contacted for all school information.  Karin Waller and Fetle Atlaw are the teacher's assistants in this class.  Mrs. Waller is also the bookkeeper for the school.
• Dee Fulginitti teaches the older four-year olds in the 3-day program.  Mrs. Fulginitti has been a teacher at the school for 14 years.  Dolly Monroe is the teacher's assistant in her class.
• Toni Smith teaches the young four-year olds in the 3-day program.  Mrs. Smith has been a teacher at the school for 21 years.  Jennifer Hollowell is the teacher's assistant for this class.
• Jennifer Toland teaches the young four-year olds in the 5-day program.  Mrs. Toland also teaches in the Lunch Bunch program and camp programs.  Renee Weyant is the teacher's assistant in her class.
• Rosemarie Snarski teaches our 2 1/2 to 3-year olds in the 2-day, 3-day, or 5-day program.  Mrs. Snarski also teaches in the Lunch Bunch program and Summer Camp session.  She has been a teacher at the school for 20 years.  Amanda Snarski and Maggie Hook are the teacher's assistants for her class.
• Patrice Kirby teaches our toddler program for 18 1/2 months to 2 1/2 year olds.  Mrs. Kirby is in her third year of teaching at the school.  Lisa Paninos and Sue Fleming are the teacher's assistants in her class.
• Pastor Terry Weyant is the Bible teacher for all of the classes.  Pastor "T" makes all the Bible lessons fun and engaging for the children.
• Helen Manni is the music teacher for all of the classes.  Mrs. Manni does a wonderful job of teaching the children beautiful songs which are performed at most of the special events in the school.
  

For more information and to register, please contact:

Jennifer Addy, Nursery School Director
Narberth Presbyterian Christian Nursery School
Grayling and Windsor Ave., Narberth, Pennyslvania
(610) 664-8890
nurseryschool@narberthpres.org

Board of Advisors
2011-2012

Session Representative and Chairman of the Board	Maria Kaminstein
Pastor	Steve Weed
Nursery School Director	Jennifer Addy
Director of Children's Ministries	Terry Weyant
Congregational Representative	Isabel Lally
Nursery School Parent Representatives	Melissa O'Connor
	Silke Davis

Notice of Nondiscriminatory Policy 

Narberth Presbyterian Christian 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, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.