What time does Elisabeth Amen Nursery School open?

Elisabeth Amen Nursery School opens at 8:30 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

What time does Elisabeth Amen Nursery School close?

Elisabeth Amen Nursery School closes at 3:30 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.Elisabeth Amen Nursery School is closed on Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Fri 8:30 AM - 3:30 PMSat-Sun Closed

Does Elisabeth Amen Nursery School have free WiFi?

Yes, Elisabeth Amen Nursery School has free WiFi.

Specialties

For over 85 years, the Elisabeth Amen Nursery School has long been committed to quality preschool education. Our approach to education is centered on respect for children as capable and individual learners. We offer a creative, hands-on learning environment where we promote social and emotional development through thoughtful play and experimenting. Our Laboratory Nursery School is located on the Wheaton College Campus and is affiliated with the Psychology and Education Departments. We offer full-day and half-day programs for children ages 3 and up.

History

Established in 1931.

The nursery school owes its beginning to Elisabeth Amen, who joined the Wheaton College faculty in 1925. The following year Wheaton formed a separate Psychology and Education Department, and appointed Amen as the Chair. With a special interest in early childhood education, Amen did a lot of research on laboratory schools, and in 1930 proposed that the college start a nursery school of its own. Opening in Oct,1931, the school was one of the first college-sponsored laboratory schools in the nation. In addition to providing quality preschool experiences for children, it also gave Wheaton students the chance to study children first hand and gain practical teaching experience. As it has from the beginning, the program today emphasizes creative play as the primary medium through which young children learn. The program follows the Reggio Emilia approach to learning which encourages exploration and discovery in a supportive and enriching environment based on the interests of the children.

Meet the Manager: Marge W.

Marge received her B.S. in Elementary Education from Ohio University, an M.A. in Guidance & Counseling from Bridgewater State College, and an Ed.S. Degree in Psycho-educational Studies from the University of Colorado. She is a nationally certified School Psychologist. Prior to coming to Wheaton, Marge was the Special Needs Coordinator & Early Childhood Psychologist for Project SPOKE. This educational collaborative developed an integrated preschool model that was one of the first in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. She is also an adjunct faculty member at Wheaton College, has taught for Wheelock College Masters Program and Framingham State University International Program. She often presents at local and regional early childhood conferences and is a member of the School Committee for the Norton Public Schools.