Poquonock Playschool

We are a non-profit, non-sectarian Nursery School program located at the Poquonock Community Church. We provide early education for three and four-year-olds.

Poquonock Playschool has been in service to the community since 1982. We are licensed by the State of Connecticut, and our facility is inspected and approved annually by Windsor Fire and Health Department officials.

PHILOSOPHY

We believe that pre-school children learn most effectively through a play-based program. Such a program creates a safe and nurturing environment in which children are encouraged to explore, to imagine, to create and to interact. Our major goal is to present each child with a variety of opportunities for success, in order to promote social, emotional, physical and intellectual growth. By offering children opportunities to develop self-confidence and positive self-image, we promote a healthy attitude toward school and future learning experiences.

CURRICULUM

The program at Poquonock Playschool is designed to encourage each child's creativity and interests within a structured framework. Daily activities include art, science and nature, music and movement, playground activities, game-playing, story time and free play. During free play, children may choose from a variety of options, such as sand and water play, dramatic and imaginative activities and playing with manipulatives such as building blocks or puzzles. We emphasize activities which encourage self-growth as well as interaction with other children. We focus on development of pre-kindergarten skills such as listening and language skills, gross and fine motor abilities and respect for others. Through our daily program as well as with field trips and special guest speakers, we encourage children to explore and enjoy the wonders of their world!

TEACHERS

The role of teachers at Poquonock Playschool is to facilitate growth and learning within a positive and nurturing environment. All of our teachers are well-qualified and dedicated individuals who work together to implement a high-quality curriculum. They are trained in First Aid and CPR and they regularly attend classes dealing with a variety of topics and issues in early childhood education.

PARENT INVOLVEMENT

Parents are encouraged to visit the classroom or to participate in the program at any time.

Families are invited to attend Open House, Holiday Parties, Family Nights and year-end picnics.

Parents are kept informed of Playschool activities through monthly newsletters, lesson plans posted on the parent's bulletin board, mid-year progress reports and opportunities for frequent conversations with teachers.

REGISTRATION

Children must be at least two years, nine months old and toilet-trained by the time school starts in September in order to be enrolled in the three-year-old program. Each child must have a current physical examination form on file prior to starting school.

You and your child are welcome to schedule an observation visit at any time.