The School Age programs at Graydon Hall Nursery Schools offer a club-like environment where children attending elementary school can enjoy a fun and safe way to begin and end every school day.
Key Features
- Teacher to Child Ratio: A balanced teacher-to-child ratio ensures that school-aged children receive both supervision and autonomy, allowing for independent decision-making and personal growth.
- Club-Like Environment: The program offers a relaxed, club-like atmosphere designed to help children unwind before and after school, with a focus on socialization and a wide range of activities.
- Daily Logs and Communication: Parents receive regular updates on their child’s participation in activities and any special events, with optional homework support upon request.
- Parent-Teacher Collaboration: Children and parents can work with staff to help plan ongoing group projects, activities, and learning experiences, promoting a sense of ownership and responsibility.
Daily Routines and Care
Activities are designed to help school-aged children unwind after a long day, allowing them to engage in fun and low-pressure experiences with friends.
Children are encouraged to participate in planning group projects, games, and art activities, giving them a sense of independence and responsibility.
A quiet area is available for children who need to complete homework after school, helping maintain academic focus as requested by parents.
Outdoor play spaces allow children to engage in team sports, cooperative games, and nature exploration, supporting both physical development and socialization.
Developmental Focus Areas
- Children learn essential life skills like self-regulation, problem-solving, and positive communication.
- Emphasis on decision-making, with opportunities for children to take responsibility for their choices and actions.
A variety of sports-oriented activities promote physical fitness, teamwork, and coordination.
Opportunities to practice problem-solving, negotiation, and socialization in a cooperative environment.
Full-Day Care and Camps
- Full-Day Care: Full-day care is provided during professional development days, March Break, and throughout the summer months, offering a camp-like environment with sports, arts, and outdoor play.
Our Commitment
- GHNS recognizes that each age group is unique. Our goal is to enhance the keen sense of wonder, capture the enthusiasm to learn, and develop self-confidence as children achieve each milestone.
- By providing a structured yet flexible approach to early childhood education, we aim to support each child’s development in a holistic and nurturing environment.
