Miss Laurie
Nursery School Program Contract 2011-12
Dr. Karen
Fitzsimmons,
Principal of East
Hampton's Memorial
Elementary School,
visited during a unit
on community
helpers to read
stories to the Nursery
School and
Preschool students.
Nursery School students sort a variety of colored peppers.

Needed Supplies
(please label everything!)

snack and beverage
1spare outfit
sunscreen

Nursery School Program Facts

Our Nursery School programs run on
alternate days:

    4-year-olds attend on Mondays,
    Wednesdays and Fridays (8:30-
    11:30 am);

    3-year-olds attend on Tuesdays and
    Thursdays (9:00-11:00 am).

Nursery School is only in session when
East Hampton Public Schools are in
session.  If public school is not in session
due to holidays, vacations or weather-
related closures, our Nursery School is
likewise not in session.

The Nursery School room accommodates
two teachers and up to fifteen children.

A variety of stimulating activities is provided
each day to support the children’s
cognitive, motor and social/emotional
development.

Four-year-old Nursery Schoolers
participate in Second Step, a violence
prevention program; and are eligible to
participate in Muzzy, a Spanish language
program.

3-year-old Nursery School Schedule
Tuesday, Thursday

09:00-09:15        Arrival / free play
09:15-09:30        Circle time
09:45-10:15        Guided art activities / centers
10:15-10:45        Storytime / group activity
10:45-11:00        Outdoor play / dismissal


4-year-old Nursery School Schedule
Monday, Wednesday, Friday

08:30-09:00        Arrival / free play
09:00-09:15        Circle time
09:15-09:30        Bathroom / handwashing / snack
09:30-09:45        Quiet reading
09:45-10:45        Activity period:  Second Step / Muzzy /    
                              guided art activity / centers
10:45-11:15        Storytime / group activity
11:15-11:30        Outdoor play / dismissal

KOCO’s Philosophy of Child Care

Kids of Chatham Organization, Inc. -- a nonprofit child care center run by a parent Board of Directors -- is
dedicated to providing high quality child care to children ages 8 weeks to 13 years.  Our developmentally
appropriate programs are designed to challenge and enrich children within the structure of a safe and
nurturing environment.  At KOCO, we believe that children learn best through hands-on activities, so a typical
day balances structured “academic” lessons with child-initiated active play and exploration.  In addition, a
formal conflict resolution and character development program is embedded within the curriculum to support
the social/emotional development of our students.  KOCO’s strong ties with the local public library and school
system help us to maintain a dynamic partnership with our local community.  The crucial bond between
daycare and home is likewise strengthened by daily communication and myriad opportunities for families to
visit and volunteer.  We are proud to be celebrating our 20th year as East Hampton’s premier child care facility!
Nursery School Program