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Program goals
The goals of the Elisabeth Amen Nursery School programs are to:
- allow each child to develop at his or her own rate
- convey to children the challenge and excitement of learning new things
- provide opportunities for our school community to engage in a diverse, inclusive, equitable, and accessible learning environment.
- encourage the development of self-control, self-confidence, social interaction and critical thinking;
- and prepare children for a successful transition to kindergarten.
Program options
Tuition is reflective of a 10-month program from September to June. We follow the Norton
public school calendar as closely as possible.
Morning Classes – Half Day
3-Day AM
8:30–11:30 a.m. Option 1: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
8:30–11:30 a.m. Option 2: Tuesday, Wednesday Thursday
For ages 3 yrs. 0 mo. to 4 yrs. 0 mo. (as of September 1)*
Tuition: $3,975 per year
4-Day AM
8:30–11:30 a.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
For ages 3 yrs. 0 mo. to 4 yrs. 0 mo. (as of September 1)*
Tuition: $5,250 per year
Afternoon Class – Half Day
4-Day PM
12:30–3:30 p.m. Monday–Thursday
For ages 4 yrs. 0 mo. and older (as of September 1)**
Tuition: $5,150 per year
Full Day Class
8:15 a.m.–2:45 p.m. Monday–Friday
For ages 4 yrs. 0 mo. and older (as of September 1)**
Tuition: $9,500 per year
Extended Day
We offer an extended-day option until 4:30 p.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays for the afternoon and full-day classes. Please inquire for more details.
* We will consider enrolling children in the morning class who are age 2.9 by September 1 if space is available, but preference will be given to those who are 3 by September 1.
** We will consider enrolling children in the 4-Day PM and the Full-Day class who are age 3.9 by September 1 if space is available, but preference will be given to those who are 4 by September 1.
Enrollment
Elisabeth Amen Nursery School accepts enrollments on a rolling basis, from October to February, or until the class is full. A nonrefundable deposit is due with your application, and will be applied toward tuition. First preference is given to returning families and Wheaton employees. To enroll, please contact us at:
Elisabeth Amen Nursery School
Wheaton College
26 East Main Street
Norton, MA 02766
508-285-8220
lafrancois_christine@wheatoncollege.edu