I cannot say enough wonderful things about the Barn, its teachers, and the school's community. We toured pretty much every preschool in town before choosing the Barn, which we loved immediately for its child-centric philosophy, gentle approach and small class sizes. Our kiddo was the youngest at the school when she started, and we were very concerned that her first school experience be positive.
Nancy, Julia, Kathy and the other teachers are so dedicated, observant, nurturing and responsive! They really get to know the kids (it's amazing how much they notice even if they're only seeing your kid a few hours a week), and they really go to extraordinary lengths to work with every kid's needs and strengths.
Nancy, Julia, Kathy and the other teachers are so dedicated, observant, nurturing and responsive! They really get to know the kids (it's amazing how much they notice even if they're only seeing your kid a few hours a week), and they really go to extraordinary lengths to work with every kid's needs and strengths.
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Our Story
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The Acton Barn Cooperative Preschool works together with families of all kinds to provide a nurturing, play based, inclusive educational experience for children ages 2.9-6 yrs old. Our experienced and diverse team of teachers model enthusiasm for learning and discovery coupled with respect for the uniqueness of each individual.
Educational Inspirations
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Our Indoor and Outdoor classrooms are designed around Exploration Centers following the guidelines of the Early Childhood Environment Rating System-Revised (ECERS-R).
We ensure that our curriculum follows and aligns with Massachusetts Department of Education Curriculum Guidelines and Standards and that we address individual children's learning in the areas of English Language and Literacy, Mathematics, Science and Technology/Engineering, History and Social Science, Health Education, the Arts and Social Emotional Learning and Approaches to Play and Learning.
We ensure that our curriculum follows and aligns with Massachusetts Department of Education Curriculum Guidelines and Standards and that we address individual children's learning in the areas of English Language and Literacy, Mathematics, Science and Technology/Engineering, History and Social Science, Health Education, the Arts and Social Emotional Learning and Approaches to Play and Learning.
Our School
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Our Art and Music Centers are carefully designed to allow children to have full access to a variety of materials encouraging them to freely explore and experiment. Sensory activities promote exploration and naturally encourage children to use scientific processes while they play, create, investigate and explore.
Our Educators
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The Barn Teachers celebrate early childhood. They are experts in identifying children's individual needs and providing appropriate creative opportunities for exploration, discovery and learning. The teachers at the Barn are college educated and have many years of experience in the field of early childhood and diverse experience in working with families.
Becky Everhart
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I have been working with children since I was 13 years old. I love the wonder you see in children's eyes as they learn. I believe that young children learn best through active play and experience. When I toured the Barn with my children, I walked out the door saying that if I could design my own school, it would be the Barn.
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