MISSION STATEMENT
At Northminster Preschool we strive to provide a safe, nurturing atmosphere in which children can explore and utilize their skills to foster their growth and development.
PHILOSOPHY
Northminster Preschool is non-profit and sponsored by the Northminster Presbyterian Church. We strive to provide a relaxed, yet stimulating atmosphere in which children can learn and grow. Our goal is to help children maintain high self esteem while learning socialization skills so that they feel they are competent, unique individuals upon entering public school. To accomplish this, we present the children with a variety of developmentally appropriate activities, experiences, and materials to enjoy within a structured environment.
GOALS
To encourage growth in personal competence and self discipline, as well as the socialization skills of giving, sharing, taking turns, and group behavior.
To offer children the opportunity, through play, a variety of experiences in storytelling, the arts, music, games, and dramatic play.
To provide an environment that fosters positive self-identity and a sense of emotional well-being while recognizing and addressing each child’s individual strengths and needs.
To provide a rich, developmentally appropriate curriculum in which knowledge is presented at a level where each child is encouraged to think, reason, question, and experiment.
To provide rich and stimulating activities that will promote language and literacy development.
To enhance physical development and skills and encourage sound health safety and nutritional practices.
To teach the children to respect all types of individuals regardless of their sex, race, culture, or religion.
To foster a partnership between home and school through multiple means of two-way communication.
2023-2024 PRESCHOOL STAFF
Adrienne Brown
Katie Brown
Kaitlin Clinehens
Melissa Fiori
Sue Mertens
Melissa Palmatier
Amy Piester
Ashley Raymond
Pam Skonieczki
Brooke Traver
Lena Ulc
Katie Underwood
Preschool Office Hours:
Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM-3:00 PM following Maine-Endwell School Calendar
Email is best: Northminsterpreschool@stny.rr.com
Preschool Office Phone: (607) 754-0747
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Church Office Hours:
Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM and 1:00-3:00 PM
Church Office Phone: (607) 754-0746