White Wing School Profile
Classes and Hours
- 2-Year Old Class 8:45-11:15 AM, T/ TH, W/ F, M/T/ TH or M/W/F
- 3-Year Old Class 8:30-11:30 AM, M/T or M/T/W
- 4-Year Old Class 8:30-11:30 AM, W/ TH/ F or M-F
- Half-Day Kindergarten Class 8:30-11:30 AM, M-F
- Extended-Day Kindergarten Class 8:30-2:00 M-F
- Early drop-off from 8:00-8:30 am for our 3-year old, 4-year old &
Kindergarten. - After school Stay & Play Program M-F 11:30-2:00 pm for our 3-year
old, 4-year old & Kindergarten.
Program
- Developmentally based-focuses on the social/emotional, physical, language, cognitive & creative development of the child
- Hands-on, open-ended approach of discovery & experimentation
- Weekly Music & Creative Movement Programs
- Classroom Discovery Centers
- Daily recess & healthy snack
- Creative Curriculum for Preschool-guideline for lesson plans & themes
- Small classes=low student to teacher ratio
- NAEYC-National Association for the Education of Young Children-Accredited Program
- Family Discount, Referral Kick-Back and Scholarship/Tuition Assistance
Facility
- School is located in the Unitarian Universalist Church of Nashua
- Five classrooms, music room, auditorium/gym, dining room & library
- 2 playgrounds include natural play space, brand new playground structure and are completely fenced with child-safety latching gates.
Staff
- Experienced, qualified lead and assistant teachers
- All teachers & staff are trained in Infant/Child CPR and First Aid
- Warm, nurturing and caring
- Strong understanding of “Developmentally Appropriate Practices”
Carpool
- Staff-assisted drop-off and pick-up daily
- Staff have “posts” throughout building to guide the children to classrooms safely
Special Events/ Enrichment
- Field trips (4-year olds & Kindergarten)
- Kindergarten Play & Thanksgiving Feast
- School-wide Annual Holiday Show Performance
- Field Day (games, Creative Movement, crafts, bubbles)
- Earth Day Celebration
- National Arts Month
- Dental Hygiene Month
- Open Houses & Parent/Teacher Conferences
- Nashua Public Library Story Time & Puppet Shows
- Family Get-Togethers (Roby Park & Parlee Farm)
- Visiting Enrichment Programs
PAWWS (Parents at White Wing School)
- Hold planning meetings and social time for parents monthly
- Host social events throughout the school year
- Organize fundraising events
Classroom Guidance and Discipline Practices
- Positive reinforcement
- Re-direction
- Excellent communication between teachers and parents
- Consistent and clear rules
- Logical or natural consequences
Communication with Families
- Monthly newsletters from Director
- Monthly newsletters and calendars from classroom teachers
- Parent Spring Survey
- Parent-Teacher Conferences: November & April-all classes
Licensing and Accreditation
- Licensed by the State of NH Child Care Licensing Unit (valid until 12/31/15) www.dhhs.nh.gov
- Accredited by the NAEYC-National Association for the Education of Young Children (valid until 7/31/14) www.naeyc.org