Our mission is to provide a safe and nurturing environment for children to develop socially, creatively, emotionally, physically and cognitively through the various programs we offer. We operate on the premise that children's natural curiosity enables them to take ownership of their daily activities and subsequently become increasingly vested in their learning.
Our program develops a child's ability to problem-solve, negotiate, predict and think independently. Children are supported to make choices, learn to socialize and become independent and confident individuals. We welcome families of all races, religious backgrounds and cultures; and we work to build reciprocal relationships with each family that encourage a strong connection between home and school.
Our program develops a child's ability to problem-solve, negotiate, predict and think independently. Children are supported to make choices, learn to socialize and become independent and confident individuals. We welcome families of all races, religious backgrounds and cultures; and we work to build reciprocal relationships with each family that encourage a strong connection between home and school.
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Our School
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Located on over one acre of the 12-acre Kiwanis Park, New Canaan Community Preschool is structured to encourage curiosity, inspire creativity and build a strong sense of community. Our classrooms feature floor-to-ceiling windows that showcase the beauty of two playgrounds, nature path and garden. The building was expanded and renovated in 2010 by Maryann Thompson Architects, an award-winning firm based in Cambridge, MA.
Our Programs
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Our philosophy encompasses the ideas and teaching methods derived from the Project Approach while drawing inspiration from the Reggio Emilia Approach. Projects can emerge from questions that children raise and develop based on their interests. As educators, rather than offering the children immediate answers to their questions, the teachers provide them with experiences so that the children can discover the answers on their own.
Threes
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Additional classroom activities throughout the year include classroom yoga, weekly Spanish lessons, and monthly music and dance instruction with Kwame, an African drummer. Lunch Bunch offers an opportunity to extend your child's day Monday through Thursday from 12:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. There is also an option to pick up your child at 1:30 p.m.
Fours
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This class is a great option for families who are thinking of having their child complete another year of preschool before entering Kindergarten as they will be able to transition into the Pre-K Class the following year. With two long days built into the schedule either on Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday from 9:00am - 3:00pm.
Admissions
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New Canaan Community Preschool gives preference to current school families, alumni families, and New Canaan residents but welcome families from the surrounding towns. Families who embrace the program and curriculum and want to work as partners with the school in their child's development. Accepting children of varying abilities and backgrounds who we feel will benefit from our program.
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