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Happy Birthday!

60 Highland Street
West Newton, MA   02465
617-527-4770

Established in 1934
We're celebrating 75 years!!
Read our Press Release

Read Sept. 23 article from the Newton Tab
Read Sept. 30 article from the Boston Globe
 

Our Mission:  The Second Church Nursery School is a nonsectarian nursery school serving families in Newton and the surrounding communities. Toddler classes, morning preschool classes and extended afternoon sessions are offered. Children are grouped developmentally to promote their growth and to enhance their social, cognitive and motor skills. Second Church Nursery School is designed to help your child become a confident, happy and independent person!

 

Daily Schedule

Morning Greeting
Free Play
Art Activity
Pick Up
Toileting
Snack
Music
Story Time
Playground

 

Classroom activities stress play.

Play is very "serious business".

 

 

 

 

Individual art activities are always available.  Numerous group art activities are experienced with emphasis on class themes.

 

Morning snacks and birthday parties are group time.

 

 

 

 

 

  Specialists visit weekly and monthly

     ~ Creative Movement
     ~ Music
     ~ Gymnastics
     ~ Librarian
     ~ Basketball
     ~ Puppeteers

 

Our playground is located on top of the campus hill and is age appropriate for 2-5 year olds with sand and rubber tiled surfaces, an umbrella of shade trees, and numerous play "vehicles" and structures.

 

 

  Parent involvement is offered and encouraged

     ~ Pot Luck Suppers
     ~ Halloween and Valentine Parties
     ~ Playground Cleanup
     ~ Picnic day
  

Please contact the director Elinor Dare at 617-527-4770 for more information  

Our website was update 6/16/09