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Nursery School
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WHAT: Junior Wonders is the pre-school 10 month program offered by Playful Wonders.

HISTORY: ​The pre-school has been servicing the community and its children since 1992, fostering each child's sense of self-motivation and curiosity, while facilitating creativity through independent and collaborative exploration.

WHEN: September-June.

CLASSES: We offer 2's, 3's, and Pre-Kindergarten classes.
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GOAL: To develop children’s self-confidence and independence, and to nurture their innate interest in learning and creating. 

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LOCATION:

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We are conveniently adjacent to the Pelham Metro-North Train Station.
Junior Wonders operates in the land marked Community Church Building in Pelham, NY. ​​
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​448 Washington Ave
Pelham, NY 10803 
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APPLICATION FORMS FOR NURSERY SCHOOL - Please Email Us: hope@playfulwonders.com

Registration Open to Community Beginning: March 2022

2022-2023 APPLICATION - hope@playfulwonders.com



OUR SCHOOL:

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We designed and built five warm and welcoming classrooms. It provides parents, caregivers, and visitors with observation points to watch children at work.

The space also includes an indoor gym, center room, outdoor playground, music and dance area.

​To schedule a tour, please click here.

HOURS

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  • 2 's classes: 9:00- 11:30AM on Mon-Fri, or Mon/Wed/Fri, or Tues & Thurs (not required to be toilet-trained)
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  • 3's classes: 9:00- 11:30AM on Mon-Fri, or Mon/Wed/Fri, or Tues & Thurs (not required to be toilet-trained)​
 
  • Pre-kindergarten classes: 8:45-11:40AM on Mon-Fri

Interested in working with us? 

Click here for more info.

NURSERY SCHOOL PROGRAM CALENDAR:

Note: You will be notified by telephone, email and/or text of any school closings.
​There are no make-ups for snow days. Generally, we will be closed if the Pelham schools are closed.

​*ALL DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE*

The 2022-23 school year calendar 

Mon, 8/30 (2s Class); Wed. 9/1 (3s Class); Thurs. 9/2 (PK Class)  -  AM sessions - (tentative dates)
Meet Classroom Teachers (2 separate sessions / grade level)
Tues, Sept 6
First Day of Classes
Mon, Sept 26 
SCHOOL OPEN - Rosh Hashanah 
Tues, Sept 27
SCHOOL OPEN - Yom Kippur
Mon, Oct 10
​Closed - Columbus Day
TBC
Closed - Parent Teacher Conference Day 
Mon, Oct. 24
School in Session during Diwali
TBC
Picture Day
Fri, Nov 11
Closed - Veteran's Day
Thurs, Nov 24 & Fri, Nov 25
Closed - Thanksgiving Recess
Mon. Dec 26 - Fri. Dec 30
Closed - Holiday Recess​
Tues. Jan 4
School Founder (Mary H. O'Connell) Remembrance Celebration
Mon, Jan 16
Closed - Martin Luther King Jr's Birthday
Mon, Feb 20 - Fri, Feb 24
Closed - Winter Recess
Mar 1 - 11
Special Persons Days
Fri, Mar 18
​Closed - Staff Development Day
Wed, Mar 16
School in session during Holi
Mon, Apr 3 - Fri, Apr 7
Closed - Spring Recess
Fri, May 5
 Closed - Parent Teacher Conference Day
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Mon, May 29
Closed - Memorial Day
Thurs, June 15
Last day of school
​Fri, June 16
Pre-K Graduation
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STAY CONNECTED:

        ENROLL:

 Nursery School Applicants: 
Please Email us at juniorwondersoffice@gmail.com

After School Applicants:
Please Email us at hope@playfulwonders.com





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  • WELCOME
    • History
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      • Newsletters
    • Nursery School >
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  • Enroll
  • Blog
  • Contact