The small class size at North Shore Day School provides a supportive environment to all students. Our exceptional teacher–to–student ratio enables us to focus on the needs of each individual child within a carefully planned curriculum with clearly defined educational objectives.

Our limited class size permits flexibility to allow for attention to variations in developmental levels, as well as small group instruction. Children are taught that learning is fun but requires commitment to build the solid foundation they will need for educational excellence.

We provide a loving, caring environment where we encourage each child to develop healthy self–esteem and strong social skills with their peers. We form a “Partnership with Parents” to provide an excellent foundation for your child's first school experience.

North Shore Day School provides an ideally suited environment for students as they enter their academically focused years at school. Your child will benefit from our excellent teacher–to–student ratio, small class size and a carefully planned curriculum with clearly defined educational objectives.

Our Pre–K and Kindergarten programs instill a love of learning in each child, both inside and outside of the classroom. We give children the building blocks they need to construct a strong foundation of skills and values. Academic subjects are introduced to develop intellectual curiosity and help each child build their confidence to actively participate in a classroom setting.

TODDLER More

For children turning 18 months by September — they can be in diapers — our program is based on socialization. Our youngest students are intensely curious about the world around them. Our toddler program includes:

• Academics (letters, numbers, colors and shapes)
• Art
• Computers
• Foreign languages (French and Spanish)
• Discovery time and inside free play

Weather permitting, toddlers explore our spacious outdoor campus and play in our scaled down playground and athletic areas specially designed for their size.

NURSERY More

Our Nursery program is designed for children turning three by December. Our program teaches children to function within a group setting and includes:

• Academics (name recognition, writing & recognizing letters and numbers,colors,shapes & monthly themes.
• Computers
• Cooking
• Music/movement
• Library
• Gym
• Fine Arts Class
• Etiquette Class
• Foreign languages (French and Spanish)
• Discovery time and free play

PRE–KINDERGARTEN More

Designed for children turning four by December, our “Smart Work Hour” program introduces our students to:

• Science
• Pre–reading skills
• Math concepts
• Social studies
• Foreign languages (French and Spanish)
• Computers
• Library
• Music/movement
• Cooking
• Etiquette
• Free play

KINDERGARTEN More

Children turning five by January find this program intellectually stimulating and fun. Our kindergarteners enter elementary school with a strong sense of self, superior skills and a respect for learning through a perfect blend of social, academic and creative programming including:

• Academics
• Computers
• Foreign languages (French and Spanish)
• Cooking
• Etiquette
• Gym
• Phonics
• “Enrichment Center” workshops for art and writing skills.

New Unique Programs for 2012–2013

According to the Early Years Institute: “Ninety percent of brain development happens during a child's first five years.” The capacity and curiosity to learn are at their greatest when we are at our youngest. Maximizing a child's potential and instilling a desire to learn, grow and succeed is most effective in these early years. Finding the right balance between imparting knowledge, enhancing creativity, inspiring curiosity and instilling a desire for a lifetime of learning is the focus of all of the NORTH SHORE DAY SCHOOL educational programs.

Beginning with the 2012–2013 Academic Year, in addition to our already innovative, traditional 36–week School Program (166 days with holidays), NORTH SHORE DAY SCHOOL features two new program options (Learning on Vacation (LOV) and the Four Seasons Program) that will address the demand for continuous learning, growth, social and physical development for your child throughout each weekday and throughout the entire year.