Our Children
At Northside we know that you expect the best care for your child. We work hard to provide an environment that will create a “home away from home” experience for your child so that you will feel confident leaving your child in our care.
Our Classrooms:
Our classrooms at Northside are set up for the best learning environment for your child. The classrooms are divided by age and developmental ability along with compatibility with the other children. A fun, happy atmosphere is created so that your child has the freedom to be challenged intellectually and developmentally in every situation.
Our Curriculum:
We regularly update our curricula to align with national and state accreditation standards and are developing new enrichment program offerings to meet the needs of our families. Enrichment programs include Spanish, sign-language, piano lessons and educational field trips. At Northside, we are committed to giving your child the highest quality early childhood education and care to our children and their families.
Our Safety:
With over 140 children attending our preschool, we hold ourselves to the highest safety, cleanliness and maintenance standards. Upon entering our school, parents sign their children in an out using an electronic keypad with a unique security code before dropping off or picking up their child. Doors to classrooms are accessed through a key-card system so that teachers can monitor who enters and exists the room. We regularly inspect equipment to make sure that your child is safe and secure with us.
A Day at Northside
Circle Time:
Circle Time provides a time for children to develop social skills, follow directions, learn to share ideas and listen to others. With frequent opportunities for center time, children gain an awareness of others and a sense of group identity.
Child Individual Learning:
Teachers facilitate art projects, science experiments and other thought-provoking projects for your child to create. These activities are implemented to develop the unique interests and abilities of each child.
Center Time:
Child-directed play in learning centers is an important part of a young child's day. The activities they choose within the learning centers allow for exploration and discovery at the child's pace. During this learning time, teachers individualize attention by encouraging children to make choices appropriate to their needs.
Meals and Snacks
Our centers offer nutritious meals and snacks throughout the day that are planned by a highly experienced dietitian. Served in a family-style setting, meals and snacks are tasty, healthy, and foster valuable learning opportunities. At the table, children build social skills through casual discussion with each other and teachers. Discussions about food and nutrition teach children about healthy lifestyles. Mealtimes also provide an opportunity for children to discuss the day's events and to communicate their feelings with one another.
Here is a sample menu for the day:
Breakfast: Fruit mix served with oatmeal and wheat toast and milk
Lunch: Pot Roast accompanied by corn bread, broccoli, mashed potatoes and milk
Snack Time: Apples, animal crackers and water
Rest Time
Napping in the afternoon helps children relax and prepare for more learning. The teacher is always present and children can read, draw or do a puzzle if they wake up early. After some quiet time, children are re-energized and ready to take on the remainder of the day!
Outdoor Play
Playing outdoors isn't just fun-it helps children grow and stay active and healthy. By extending classroom activities into our outdoor areas, learning takes on new meaning and involves opportunities to interact with nature.