About Old Deerfield Nursery School in Deerfield, MA
At the Old Deerfield Nursery School, we’ve been providing a safe and caring environment for preschoolers since 1960. Our unique learning center is a place of joy, where children have the opportunity to learn and grow with intentional teaching and appreciation for each other and the community. We also offer a Social Thinking Curriculum, which teaches important social skills, flexible thinking, and social-emotional growth.
Beyond the classroom, our spacious outdoor play space offers multiple opportunities for hands-on learning and discovery. We are proud to provide a place of enrichment for children aged 2.9 to 5 years old, and to be part of the community for the last 60 years.
Programs at Old Deerfield Nursery School in Deerfield, MA
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A Day in Class
A Day in Class
Our school year begins in early September through June, following the Union 38 academic calendar. While schedules can change based on individual class needs and specific programmatic goals, below is a typical class day for half day and full day programming:
8:15 – 9 Arrival/Limited Choice Activity/Tooth brushing
9:00 Morning Meeting (weather, calendar, jobs, literacy activities)
9:15 Separate Small Group Activity based on Age
10:00 Music and Movement
10:15 Hand washing/Bathroom and Snack
10:30-11:30 Gross Motor/Outdoor Play
11:30 Story Time/Hand washing
11:45 Lunch
12:30 Dismissal for half day program
12:45 -1:45 Rest Period
1:45 Bathroom/Snack
2:15 Afternoon Activity/Outdoor Play
3:00 Goodbye Circle
3:30 Dismissal for Full Day Program
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