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School Environment

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"While we try to teach our children all about life, our children teach us what life is all about."
The atmosphere of River School is intimate and engaging as well as open and airy. Our discovery room is home-like and set up to support imaginative play and the creative process. The materials available have been chosen to allow small and large motor skills to develop in a holistic way. Natural, open-ended toys encourage children to explore and create. The activities and room arrangement are designed to help the children as they develop their sense of space, their language, and their relationships with other children and adults. Teachers act as both guides and resources for children to build upon their experiences.

We focus on encouraging children to use non-aggressive communication to work out common conflicts. Strengthening these practices in a group setting will provide valuable "tools" for entering the primary years and other social situations. While working on these skills, we are forming friendships, sharing giggles, and having fun!

With a maximum child to teacher ratio of 5:1, there is a lot of attention on their safety and needs. We hold a license in childcare and therefore comply with state safety regulations. We are permitted and equipped to change diapers. Please see Policies and Procedures for more information on health and safety.

The play area is completely fenced in with a sandbox, tee pee, and thoughtfully chosen outdoor toys. Our garden area holds raised beds for seasonal organic gardening and berry picking!

Contact Us

If you are interested in The River School, please fill out the online enrollment form. Also, feel free to call us at 207-671-5970 to set up a time to visit us at our little but lovely current location.