Nursery School

Our Nursery School Program has been designed with safety, quality learning, and enjoyment in mind. We meet, or exceed, all existing state regulations concerning staff, classroom size, design, facilities, certifications, etc. With age-appropriate learning activities, modern and safe classroom design, Hilltop Nursery School gives its students a clean, healthy, safe, and caring learning environment.

We offer various Half-Day and Full-Day program schedules to accommodate the different needs of our students and parents. Our current prices can be found in the Forms section of this site, but please do not hesitate to call if you should need a price quote over the phone.

A child’s early years are filled with wonder as she or he learns at a staggering rate. To nurture this joy of learning, it’s important that each child learn at a pace appropriate for them. Hilltop Nursery School strives to provide quality education and experiences appropriate for children’s development so that your child is learning at their pace in a caring and sharing environment. With our emphasis on positive and inter-active learning, the children are continually feeling a sense of accomplishment, thereby building the self confidence and self-worth that is so important to their future.

Our staff uses a combination of the “Creative Curriculum for Preschool” and curriculum goals that we have developed over our 36 years of educating young children. When planning our daily activities and routines we keep every aspect of a child’s development in mind. We feel that fine motor skill development, gross motor skill development, social interaction, independent and self help skills are equally as important for children to learn as colors, numbers, shapes, science, math, phonics and language knowledge.

At Hilltop Nursery School, children participate in many of the following activities, depending on their age and development, with great success.

Activities Include:

  • Outdoor Play
  • Field Trips
  • Creative Art
  • Story Time
  • Finger Plays
  • Social Studies
  • Water & Sand Play
  • Colors & Shapes
  • Cooking Experiences
  • Music & Dance
  • Small & Gross Motor Activities
  • Introduce New Ideas
  • Science
  • Number Recognition
  • Counting
  • Sorting
  • Flannel Board Activities
  • Language Experiences
  • “Show & Tell”
  • Parachute and Relay Games
  • Guests Speakers

Hilltop Children Learn To:

  • Work Independently and With Others
  • Share and Take Turns
  • Explore and Expand Abilities and Interests
  • Listen to Others
  • Develop Feelings of Security and Success
  • Express Thoughts and Ideas
  • Develop Self Help Skills
  • Follow Directions
  • Problem Solve
  • Use Their Manners
  • Be Kind to One Another
  • Respect Their Teachers and Adults
  • Be Responsible for Their Belongings

Daily Activities Schedule for Full-Day Students:

This is an example of a busy day at Hilltop Nursery School. All times are approximate and activities vary daily within the theme of the scheduled time.

  • 7:30 – 9:00  Arrival / Welcoming Friends / Independent Play
  • 9:00 – 9:30  Circle Time – Theme of the Week
  • 9:30 – 10:15 Creative Art / Snack Time
  • 10:15 – 11:00 Learning Tables: Language Arts, Math, Science
  • 11:00 – 11:30 Outside Play / Gross Motor Activities
  • 11:30- 11:40 Handwashing
  • 11:40 – 12:20 Lunch Time
  • 12:20- 12:40 Bathroom Use / Handwashing/Rest Time Prep
  • 12:40 – 2:15 Rest Time / Quiet Activities
  • 2:15 – 2:30 Bathroom Use / Handwashing
  • 2:30 – 2:45 Snack
  • 2:45 – 3:15 Music &Games
  • 3:15 – 3:30 Story Time
  • 3:30 – Departure Outdoor Play, Weather Permitting

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