WELCOME

Here at the Children's Day School, the staff and I are committed to creating an environment where young children can thrive at an age-appropriate pace. At each age level, we provide a developmental program that fosters their social and cognitive skills. We nurture their interests so that the children see themselves as confident learners, capable of exploring their environment productively. We work hard to offer a curriculum that is open-ended and interesting.

The children are encouraged to take risks, try out ideas, and even make mistakes, for it is through that kind of learning and hands-on exploration that the confidence of a real learner is built. The Children's Day School is also committed to the social development of each child. The classroom affords opportunities for the children to hone their social skills, learn to negotiate, and play in a cooperative manner. These are life-long tools and are highly valued in our classrooms. We look at the whole child and make sure we are addressing their needs at whatever the level.

We are also committed to the child's success as they leave us and go on to kindergarten. We are in close touch with the public school programs, and make sure our children have the tools they will need to be successful. The Children's Day School continues to have a strong presence in the community, and we welcome all to come and see our classrooms in action.

Pam Ely
Director, CDSW

MISSION

Children's Day School of Wilton (the Day School) is open to children ages two through five years regardless of race, color, sex, national or ethnic origin or religious affiliation. Facilities include six well-furnished classrooms, a music/movement room and four playgrounds complete with swings, jungle gyms, slides, sandboxes and other outdoor equipment.

The Day School offers programs based on a traditional preschool approach. Our programs encourage developmental learning through an ongoing pattern of exploration and growth. Students learn in small, nuturing groups. The Day School follows age guidelines provided by the State and Wilton Public Schools as to the enrollment of a child in their particular age-level program.

The Day School is committed to a consistent dialogue between parents and teachers. There are two conference opportunities for parents to meet with teachers during the year and parents are free to contact teachers or the Director at any time. The Day School also provides consultations with an Early Childhood Educational Consultant as a service to families at the school.