Our program fosters creativity, stimulates the imagination, creates an inner sense of trust and autonomy, and develops intellectual, physical and social skills. The emphasis is on the development of the child's self-esteem, empowering the child in independent decision making. We provide hands-on experiences that engage in problem solving and enhance acquisition of cognitive and linguistic skills within a developmental, play-based system.
From its two campuses, Belvedere-Hawthorne Nursery Schools offer four distinct pre-school programs. By participating in music, arts & crafts, dramatic play, manipulative materials, science, cooking projects, carpentry, story-telling, games, outdoor activities, and cooperative play, the child will have an opportunity to experience an ever increasing selection of activities appropriate to the individual needs and abilities of the child.
From its two campuses, Belvedere-Hawthorne Nursery Schools offer four distinct pre-school programs. By participating in music, arts & crafts, dramatic play, manipulative materials, science, cooking projects, carpentry, story-telling, games, outdoor activities, and cooperative play, the child will have an opportunity to experience an ever increasing selection of activities appropriate to the individual needs and abilities of the child.
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Trace the evolution of the school from its inception as a WPA Project in 1939 through its development into the highly regarded program that it is today. Learn about how the organization and structure of the school provides a strong foundation for an exceptional program. Understand the schools play-based curriculum that fosters the development of a child's emotional, social, intellectual, and physical well-being.
History
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The Belvedere Nursery School, Inc. has the distinction of being the oldest nursery school in southern Marin County. It was originally started in 1939 as a WPA Project during the New Deal Administration. The parents assumed control of the school in 1944 and conducted an intensive building fund drive.
Mission
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At BHNS our mission is to provide the child with a nurturing environment and to instill a love of learning within our developmental play-based curriculum. Our program fosters creativity, stimulates the imagination, creates an inner sense of trust and autonomy and develops intellectual, phyical and social skills.
Organization
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Belvedere-Hawthorne Nursery Schools, Inc. ("BHNS") is a private non-profit organization owned and operated by the parents who have children attending Belvedere Nursery School and/or Hawthorne Pre-K. The Board of Directors is responsible for policy-making. Recommendations from the teaching Directors provide important guidance for Board decisions.
Curriculum
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Our goal is to provide the child with a nurturing environment that fosters creativity, stimulates the imagination and intellect and develops social skills.
By participating in music, arts and crafts, dramatic play, manipulative materials, science, cooking projects, carpentry, story-telling, games, outdoor activities and cooperative play, the child will have an opportunity to experience an ever increasing selection of activities appropriate to the individual needs and abilities of the child.
By participating in music, arts and crafts, dramatic play, manipulative materials, science, cooking projects, carpentry, story-telling, games, outdoor activities and cooperative play, the child will have an opportunity to experience an ever increasing selection of activities appropriate to the individual needs and abilities of the child.
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