Village Nursery School

About Village Nursery School

The Village Nursery School is the perfect place for your child to get the best in early childhood education. Founded in 1953, it is the oldest continually running preschool in Harvard and is a non-profit, non-denominational learning institution. At VNS, the priority is to promote intellectual, creative, physical, social, and emotional growth. Their developmental model of education allows for each child to learn in their own unique way. The school boasts small class sizes, with highly qualified teachers, many of whom have been with the school for 5, 10, or even 15 or more years. This creates a close-knit faculty, able to nurture and care for young students. VNS offers a bright, happy space in which children can grow and learn. The outdoor space includes a playground, ball field, Nature Nook, and access to the Harvard Conservation Trail System. At VNS, the environment is designed to be nurturing and child-centered. The school is devoted to the education of the whole child and strives to ensure that every student is supported in their development. Their small classes are taught by experienced, dedicated teachers who have an understanding of the individual needs of each student. The close-knit faculty promotes a sense of community and caring. The outdoor space provides a stimulating and engaging atmosphere, with a playground, ball field, Nature Nook, and access to the Harvard Conservation Trail System. The Village Nursery School has a long history of providing the best in early childhood education. Founded in 1953, it is the oldest continually running preschool in Harvard and is a non-profit, non-denominational learning institution. At VNS, the priority is to promote intellectual, creative, physical, social, and emotional growth. They understand the importance of a bright, happy space in which children can grow and learn, and their outdoor space is a testament to that. With a playground, ball field, Nature Nook, and access to the Harvard Conservation Trail System, students can explore and develop in a stimulating and engaging atmosphere.

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Twos

Our Two Year Old Program is designed to provide an opportunity for 2 year olds to experience the same high quality early childhood educational experiences as preschoolers, while maintaining appropriate activities for twos. Focus is on language and gross motor development, sensory exploration, and basic classroom navigation

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Friday Class for Children Age 2.9

If your child is ready for a fun and age-appropriate program with circle time, crafts, music, cooperative play and the joy of learning in a nurturing atmosphere then we invite you to our program specifically for children turning 2.9 years old. This class is designed to provide an opportunity for those getting ready for preschool to experience the same high quality early childhood educational experiences. The day is structured to introduce children to the different learning centers such as dramatic play, sensory activites, a wide variety of art projects, fine and gross motor skills and storytimes. As with our other programs, the children have full use of our playground and engage in outdoor activities Program offered to children who turn 2.9 by January 1st.Children are accepted on a rolling basis as they turn 2.9 based on available space.Held on Fridays from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., January to June.Admission to this program is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

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Young Explorers Summer Program

Combining indoor and outdoor activities, the developmentally appropriate weekly units are designed and staffed by our own highly qualified teachers. Students create, explore in a range of group activities while having time to make one on one connections and individual time. This program is an ideal opportunity for children to make new friends, meet new teachers, and introduce new incoming students to VNS in a most relaxed atmosphere.. – Summer Program is for children 2.9 to 6 years old. – Select from one to three weeks. -9am-12pm for Threes aged children – 9 a.m. -1 p.m for Young Fours and Pre-K aged children – Children should bring a nut-free snack lunch from home, and a bathing suit and towel for sprinkler fun! The Village Nursery School’s Young Explorers Program takes full advantage of our wonderful wooded site in Harvard. Children will have access to our Nature Trails, Nature Nook, Village Woods, and Playground, as well as our beautiful school building. Teachers will engage children is nature related science, art, sensory, and language activities. We’ll enjoy nature hikes, picnics, water play, music, and more!

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