Mary Johnson Children's Center: Situated in Middlebury VT, Mary Johnson Children's Center is a leader in early childhood education both in the county and in Vermont state. The Center is home to several programs which support children and families. Reflecting the goals of its founders, the Center strives to meet the needs of working parents and families who use the Center to represent the economic and cultural diversity of our community. As a school, we believe in making visible and giving voice to the rich potential and talent of children, and in the right of all children to have an environment where this talent and potential is respected and nourished.
Our Early Childhood Program is housed in a renovated and expanded 19th century farmhouse that reflects the Center’s belief in the importance of beauty, light, the environment and natural materials in the lives of young children. The Center’s early childhood program serves children 18 months to 5 years. Staff and children “loop” together, thus children are with the same core staff members throughout their years at the Center. Families may choose a three, four or five day program.
NAEYC-Accredited Preschool Programs for Children Ages 18 months to 5 years:
- Narnians (18 months - 30 months)
- Thunderdragons (30 months - 3 1/2 years)
- Caspians (3 years - 4 years)
- Dawntreaders (4 years - 5 years)
Centrally located in Boston, MA, The Winsor School is a leading independent day school for academically promising and motivated girls in Grades 5-12. Its mission and dynamic urban setting make it a distinctive choice for Boston-area families. Year after year Winsor graduates go on to excel at the nation's top colleges and universities. Winsor’s reputation for academic excellence has drawn families for generations. The school encourages and expects the best from every girl. Girls expect no less from Winsor.
Winsor enrolls approximately 430 students from diverse cultural, racial and ethnic backgrounds. They hail from more than 50 different communities in and around the city of Boston.
Our teachers are bright, creative and caring individuals. They make their subjects come alive for students in small classes, with an average class size of 13 students. Nearly 20 percent have taught at Winsor for 20 or more years, and 89 percent have advanced degrees. In addition to teaching, they advise girls and lead clubs and activities.
Day Programs for Academically Promising Girls (Grades 5-12)
Departments and Courses include:
- Classical Languages
- English
- Fine Arts
- History
- Mathematics
- Modern Languages
- Physical Education and Health
- Science
Winsor builds time for clubs—a key part of co-curricular activities—into each student’s weekly schedule. Clubs include community service, Model United Nations, debate, drama and engineering.
Saint Mary's Catholic Elementary School in Middlebury, Vermont serves children from 20 towns within Addison County, Pre-Kindergarten through 6th Grade. Saint Mary's Catholic School is located in the heart of Middlebury Vermont. Our 4 ½ acre campus affords us plenty of room for work and play.
St. Mary's School exists to provide an educational setting in which the students will be challenged academically and encouraged to nourish their God-given curiosity in a way that will be informed by Catholic values. Small class sizes and an emphasis on inclusion ensure children get a great deal of one-on-one attention from teachers.
Located just 15 miles north of Portland in Yarmouth, Cumberland County, part of the Portland–South Portland–Biddeford Metropolitan Area in Maine, North Yarmouth Academy is an independent, college preparatory, coeducational day school serving students in grades five through twelve. We offer a college preparatory curriculum with advanced placment courses, college prep PSAT, SAT and ACT as well as an experiential education program to allow active participation in adventure-based learning, an extensive arts program, afternoon enrichment programs and summer camps.
North Yarmouth Academy seeks students whose academic ability, motivation and personal integrity will contribute significantly to the school community. The ideal NYA student is one who has a willingness to contribute to and gain from a challenging college preparatory program offering opportunities for involvement in extracurricular activities and the exploration of intellect.
We are accredited by the Association of Independent Schools in New England, Independent Schools of Northern New England, New England Association of Schools and Colleges, and Maine Department of Education.
Co-Educational Day School Programs from Grades 5-12:
- College Preparatory Curriculum with English, math, science, history, technology, modern and classical languages, athletics...
- Middle School
- Upper School
- Advanced Placement Courses
- College Preparatory Courses PSAT, ACT and SAT
- Experiential Education Program
- Afternoon Enrichment Programs
- Summer Camp
Conveniently situated at the corner of Woodford and Nevens Street in Portland, Maine, Maplewood Montessori School is a small, authentic Montessori school serving children 3 to 6 years old. Our mission is to provide a peaceful, safe, and welcoming environment where children can begin the process of becoming life-long learners, responsible citizens and respectful, active members of a community.
Maplewood is a small, active community of teachers, parents and children who strongly value the philosophy and principles of Dr. Maria Montessori, who viewed children as avid learners seeking to connect with the real world through meaningful, purposeful work. Montessori believed that by providing an environment prepared to meet these needs during the early years, children are likely to more fully develop their academic, social, and spiritual selves.
- Morning sessions run from 8:30 to 11:30, and are available Monday through Thursday; parents may choose to enroll children for three or four mornings a week.
- Our extended day program extends the day until 2:30, and is available Monday through Thursday. This program is intended for children who have had a year of experience in the classroom.
White Wing School in Nashua New Hampshire, is a non-sectarian, non-profit preschool and kindergarten offering programs for children two through six years of age. We offer a developmentally-based curriculum, and our program is currently accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). We're very proud of the fact that we've been serving children for over 50 years.
Located at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Nashua, we serve the New Hampshire communities of Amherst, Hollis, Hudson, Litchfield, Londonderry, Merrimack, Nashua, Pelham and Windham.
Infant Jesus School is a Catholic elementary school in Nashua in Hillsborough County, NH, providing education programs for grades Pre-K through to 6th grade. At Infant Jesus School, we believe in the power of education. It is our goal to instill educational and Christian values in the graduates of Infant Jesus School. Through these graduates, future generations will be assured of the positive power of education and the strength of Christian beliefs. We strive to challenge our students so that they tap into their potential at an early age.
The definition of success at Infant Jesus takes many forms: academic, athletic, social, individual and communal. Academic success includes outstanding academic performance involving effective writing, reading enrichment, and mathematics. Athletically, we offer challenges for students who enjoy fun and competition.
Infant Jesus students are involved in service work throughout the year. Most importantly, though, we teach them to understand all that they have and give freely to others. At the end of their time at Infant Jesus, our students are prepared for greater challenges beyond these walls.
- The curriculum for each grade is grade appropriate and the small classroom environment allows for the teachers to interact with each student and meet their individual needs.
- Core Academic Subjects
- Reading Enrichment
- Foreign Language
- Daily Religion Classes
- Specialized instructors in the following area: Computer (K-6, Music Pre-K-6, Art 1-6, Chorus 3-6, Library Pre-K-6, P.E. K-6, Reading Enrichment 2-6, Band 3-6, Spanish 5-6
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