Anchor Nursery  School
anchorAN INVITATION anchor
 
Children ages 2 (Fall 2007), 3 and 4 are invited to participate in a well-balanced program fostering individual growth and development in a climate of caring and support. They may participate in either the three day or the two day a week programs.


 
PROGRAMS

  Sessions Offered:

 

Afternoons: 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

 
THE SETTING

Classes are held in the education room of the church. The facilities are bright and open, allowing each child much freedom of movement and time for exploration and discovery.

During each session children choose from various learning centers:

  1. the block and truck center
  2. the housekeeping area
  3. the booknook
  4. the concept­building manipulative toy shelves
  5. the science table
  6. the arts area.
OUR MISSION

As a learning ministry of Hope Lutheran Church, the mission of Anchor Nursery School is to provide preschool children with a nurturing Christian environment which aids in the development of independence, cooperation, and feelings of self-worth as children of God's family.

CURRICULUM

The Anchor Nursery School offers a Kindergarten readiness program with an emphasis on independent growth, self-confidence, and socialization.

By providing a warm, loving atmosphere, our school treats each child individually and helps each child progress at his or her own pace.

Each session includes and opportunity for use of the learning centers. Also included in the program are music, storytelling, informal dramatizations, cooking, arts and crafts projects, and supervised outdoor play in a fenced playground with fixed play items and riding toys.

A daily snack is provided by the school.

Holiday observances are part of the children's learning experience.

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION EMPHASIS

Christian concepts appropriate for young children are taught during a special time set aside for Christian Education.

Bible Time introduces children to stories from the Old and New Testaments and includes prayers and songs.

Chapel visits with the pastor are held monthly in the sanctuary for 4 year olds.

OUR STAFF

Director Laura Laza's Web Page

Anchor Nursery School was founded in 1972. Under the guidance of the Hope Lutheran Church Council, the school's level of excellence has been maintained for over 20 years.

Our staff consists of a director, teacher and teacher assistants. The Director is a New York State Certified teacher in Elementary and Special Education. Teachers assistants are chosen because of their experience and maturity. Our current teacher has been working for the nursery school for the past 15 years.

SPECIAL ACTIVITIES

A variety of trips, special events, and other activities are included in the program.

Trips to ...

Special Events

REGISTRATION PROCEDURE

Registration for the fall programs begins in mid-February so parents are encouraged to place their names on a mailing list. If a vacancy occurs after the program is filled, persons still on the list will be contacted.

Tuition is based upon a budget that is set each year. As a non-profit organization, the church seeks to keep expenses and tuition in balance.

 

ANCHOR NURSERY SCHOOL REGISTRATION

SEPTEMBER-JUNE 2008-2009

Please call 732-2511 for more information.
Tuition Costs
Cost
Morning Program (3 Year Olds: Tuesday & Thursday)             9:15-12:15   3 Hours
$1,500 per year
Morning Program (3 & 4 Year Olds: Monday & Wednesday)  9:15-12:15   3 Hours $1,500 per year
Afternoon Program (3 & 4 Year Olds: Tuesday & Thursday)   1:00 - 3:30   2 1/2 hours
$1300 per year
Non-Refundable registration fee
<>$75 
Anchor Nursery School admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights , privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs and athletic and other school-administrated programs.

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS

Children ages 3 and 4 are encouraged to participate in the other Christian Education programs of the church. On Sunday mornings, classes are offered at 9:15 AM.  During the summer, a Vacation Bible School is available (for a nominal fee).





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