*** KCNS 2024-25 REGISTRATION OPEN ***
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At Kent Community Nursery School (KCNS), in Kent, Connecticut, our mission is to provide the children of our community with a safe, caring environment for exploration and growth in a consistent teaching environment. Community awareness extends beyond school through field trips and special program presentations, with family participation welcome.
Our school meets the individual needs of a diverse population of children and families served by our program, including those with cultural, language and developmental differences. KCNS does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), nationality, ethnicity, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status, in any school activities or operations, including school programs and events.
KCNS is located on the ground floor of St. Andrew's Parish House (see Contact). Our school is not affiliated with any religion.
Licensed and operated in accordance with standards set by the State of Connecticut, the school’s Director and teaching staff adhere to developmentally appropriate practices. KCNS is administered by a Board of Directors (see About).
Our school meets the individual needs of a diverse population of children and families served by our program, including those with cultural, language and developmental differences. KCNS does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), nationality, ethnicity, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status, in any school activities or operations, including school programs and events.
KCNS is located on the ground floor of St. Andrew's Parish House (see Contact). Our school is not affiliated with any religion.
Licensed and operated in accordance with standards set by the State of Connecticut, the school’s Director and teaching staff adhere to developmentally appropriate practices. KCNS is administered by a Board of Directors (see About).
KCNS Educational Program
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2024-25 Nursery School Programs
Half Day Monday to Friday 8 AM - 1:00 PM Full Day Monday to Friday 8 AM - 5:30 PM Children who remain at KCNS 5 hours, or longer, per day are required, by CT state law, to nap (or rest) on a cot for, at least, 45 minutes in the afternoon. KCS-Extended Morning (only for KCS students) Monday to Thursday 8 AM - 12 PM KCNS offers an Extended Morning Program only for students who attend the Kent Center School (KCS) Afternoon PreK program that runs Monday through Thursday. As part of our Extended Morning Program, a Region 1 Bus brings the children from KCNS to KCS at 12 PM. KCS-Extended Morning & Return (only for KCS students and Morning & Return on the same day) 8 AM- 12 PM; 3:15 PM - 5:30 PM KCNS offers an Extended Morning Program & Return only for students who attend the Kent Center School (KCS) Afternoon PreK program. Before and after KCS, children may be at KCNS. The Return is ONLY offered for children enrolled in our Extended Morning Program the same day. A Region 1 Bus brings the children from KCNS to KCS at 12 PM. After KCS, a Region 1 Bus brings the children from KCS to KCNS at 3:15 PM. KCS-Extended Afternoon (only for KCS students) Monday to Thursday 11:30 AM - 5:30 PM KCNS offers an Extended Afternoon Program only for students who attend the Kent Center School (KCS) Morning PreK program that runs Monday through Thursday. As part of our Extended Afternoon Program, a Region 1 Bus brings the children from KCS to KCNS at 11:20 AM. |
Teachers
Abigail Parker Jamie Libertini Katelynn Gorman Director of Family and Community Engagement & Substitute Teacher Anna de Rham [email protected] Executive Director & Board President Veronique Mertl [email protected] Treasurer Jenn Duncan [email protected] Class size The Nursery School class is limited to twenty children, with a teacher to student ratio of 10:1. Ages 3-5 years old (32-35 months, with approval of the Directors) |
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Curriculum
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Kent Community Nursery School is a play-based program with an emphasis on nature and the social and emotional development of children. The daily schedule includes extended time in free play indoors and outdoors, which allows for child-led learning, exploration, and fine and gross motor development. Opportunities for play are combined with music, art, literature, and science in daily school activities. KCNS children are supported to express feelings and to learn to recognize them in themselves and others.
Daily activities include opportunity for problem-solving experiences that help to formulate language development, emotional literacy, and sensory discrimination. In the curriculum, teachers strive to incorporate the rhythm of the seasons and the interests of enrolled children. For example, when students have shown an interest in dinosaurs, books and songs revolve around this theme. An introduction to reading and mathematics is offered informally through songs and games, which incorporate counting and word or sound recognition skills, thus providing a foundation for later learning. Students complete our program with pre-reading and mathematics skills, a respect for others and themselves, and an eagerness to begin kindergarten. |
Exploration and discovery
Individual and small group activities
Health education practice
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KCNS organizes field trips and guest presentations (see Field Trips) and students are invited to participate in two performances every year (see Events).
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KCNS is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) early education center.
6 Bridge Street, Kent, CT 06757 860-927-1294 [email protected]
6 Bridge Street, Kent, CT 06757 860-927-1294 [email protected]
