Why Love Us
About Us
Our philosophy is learning through play as we offer a stimulating environment for children.
Cooperative School
Parents are actively involved in social activities and in the teaching process by doing monthly parent participation days … Learn More
Participation is key
Parents are an integral part of their child’s first school experience at CCNS … Learn More
Give your kid the best possible start
We pride ourselves on being able to provide a happy, safe and inclusive environment in which children aged two and a half to five years old are encouraged to explore their potential!
Mission Statement
The teachers, in cooperation with family and community, create a nurturing environment that enables children to develop independence, curiosity, respect and a passion for learning
The Cooperative Philosophy
Parents become part of a community working together to help grow our school … Learn More
Our Educational Philosophy
Work and play, fun and learning, take place simultaneously as the child makes contact with the world around him/her … Learn More
We love what we do
We have been educating children for over seventy years. Our goal is to create a place that engages each child.
- Monthly music and library programs
- Educational field trips and school presentations
- Individual attention in a small-class setting
- Opportunities to carry out scientific investigations
- Positive learning environment for your child
Our Classes
Welcome to Croton Community Nursery School
Preschool Learning Through Play.
Social Studies
Holidays, Similarities, Differences, Cultures, Community, Families, Workers, Cooperation
Science
Weather, Seasons, Plants, Experiments, Animals, Space, Humans, Fire Safety, Nutrition, Dinosaurs, Water Table, Sand Table
Language Arts
Spoken Language, Printed Language, Stories, Poems, Books, Name Recognition, Letters, Upper Case, Lower Case, Signs, Charts, Lists, Telling Stories
Math
Counting, Calendar, Blocks, Patterns, Number Recognition, Days of the week, Months, Shapes, Sorting, Graphing, Time, Measurements, Cooking
Social
Playground activities, Fire fighter visits, Librarian visits, Music and Movement, Dentist visits, Visit the elderly
Kenneth M. Garcia
I have a 2 year old and a 4 year old who have been attending for a year now. I can not tell you how much I adore and appreciate all of the wonderful staff.
Matthew D. Campbell
CCNS is a great place for my daughter to start her schooling experience. It’s welcoming and safe and my daughter loves being there.
Cecil J. Kirk
I have to say that I have 2 children ages 4 and 3 and have used various daycare’s in Kindergartens and this is by far the very best I have ever used.
Joe R. Hamblen
CCNS is a great place for my daughter to start her schooling experience. It’s welcoming and safe and my daughter loves being there.
Tony I. Robinette
This letter is to recognize you and your staff for doing an excellent job teaching my son. His skill level is significantly better since attending CCNS.