About the Program:
We believe the purpose of our nursery school is to provide:
1. A social environment that supports children’s psycho-social development (inclusion/exclusion, power/vulnerability).
2. An emotional environment supportive, sympathetic, and loving for children beginning the process of separation.
3. A child-centered/child-led environment that recognizes and respects children’s innate curiosity and creativity and provides a safe and supportive environment for children to take the physical, emotional, and cognitive risks that encourage their growth.
Our purpose is reflected in the attitudes of adults toward children. At MBNS children are trusted and respected. We do not use shame, punishment, or extrinsic rewards as a means of control. Limit setting is based on developmentally appropriate expectations. At MBNS the adult’s role is to support children in developing their own internal control. We offer tools such as non-violent conflict resolution, problem solving, and effective communication skills to facilitate psycho-social development.