These 1 ½ or 2 ½ hour classes are designed for children who come from home to thrive in our developmental environment 2 or 3 times per week, a.m. or p.m.

Early September to late May.
Developmental approach: social, emotional, physical, intellectual.
Educational curriculum appropriate for age levels, stressing readiness skills and creativity.
Daily foreign language and computer activities.
Teacher-child ratio 1:8 or less.
Sessions 2 ½ hours. (3, 4 & 5's); 1 ½ hours (2 ½'s).
Large muscle activities indoors/outdoors.
Field trips. (3's, 4's, and 5's).
Parent conferences and visitations.
Parents/grandparents always welcome.
Speech and hearing screening - 4's & 5's.
Professional Faculty.

Tuition paid annually, biannually, bi-monthly or a 10, 11 or 12 month installment basis. For more information please fill out our Request Info Form.

2 3/4 hour class (extra 1/4 hour/day equal to 17 extra classes of instruction).
26 student (maximum).
Degreed Teacher; Assistant Teacher and Teacher Aide.
Teacher/Child ratio always 1:9 or less every day.
Chartered by Ohio Dept. of Education.
Intro to Spanish.
"Nurtury-style" of working with children.

Focusing on the developmental and intellectual needs of children, this highly individualized program emphasizes "active" learning experiences and self-expression. We serve as a model of the very best in kindergarten programming. The class meets five mornings a week, late August through early June. Before school, lunch and extended day programming available.

The Nurtury® has established its Full Day Pre-School Enrichment Programs and School-age Extended Day Programs in order to meet the parental need to find an environment which meets the needs of safety, education, nurturing, and enrichment for their children. The Nurtury® is open year-round between the hours of 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. and serves children ages 2 1/2 through the 3rd grade. Once a parent has chosen The Nurtury® as a supplement to their home and family, its faculty and programs can be counted on as a consistent home-away-from-home throughout the year until a child enters 4th grade.

Parents of children between the ages of 2 1/2 and 5 may reserve a place for their child for 1 to 5 days/week in one of our Pre-School Enrichment Centers. We follow the most current research which recommends: (1) young children in full-day programs should be in mixed-aged, family grouping; and (2) children benefit from preschool classes grouped by age for a few hours each day. Age-grouped Pre-School Development Classes meet mornings during the school year, camp-like activities during the summer. Parents who enroll their children for 5 days a week may choose to receive a $250 college bond or a weeks tuition credit at the end of six months enrollment. For more information please fill out our Request Info Form.

Kindergarten-age children must attend morning classes in either our Private Kindergarten or at another local Kindergarten. In our Extended-Day Program, kindergarten and 1st through 3rd graders are involved in supplemental learning, Spanish introduction, games, relaxation, computer activities, dramas, crafts, listening center activities, nutritious snacks and lunch. Transportation is available to & from schools within the Medina City limits in our van. Before school sessions and programming for days off from school are also available. For more information please fill out our Request Info Form.

Kids' Kamp is a camp-like summer program for children who have finished kindergarten through 3rd grade. Days are filled with local excursions, swimming, crafts, music, gardening, drama and badge winning activities. Optional weekly small group field trips to Harry London Chocolate Factory, Jacobs Field, Zoo, etc. are available. 'Kidette kamp', for children ages 2 1/2 to 6, is planned indoor/outdoor program filled with sunshine, crafts, music, drama, learning and friends.

Both programs are available between 6:30 and 6:30 daily with specific activities planned between 9:00 and 4:00.

Color Code Release System Our release system was recognized by CBS-TV as "Exemplary." Each family is given a confidential "Color Code." If an adult picking up a child is not recognized the Code needs to be given. If parent calls for account info-code must be given. Basically, the Code "unlocks" The Nurtury®.

A University Resource The Nurtury® hosts students from the University of Akron, Kent State, Cuyahoga Community College and Medina Career Center as student teachers and participant/observers. One-way windows encourage observation by parents and other interested community adults.

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