Harmony School

read moreWe see dreams as individual potential, and do whatever we can to make the most out of what children believe they can do. And we do it in an atmosphere that's warm, safe and above all, supportive. Because all a little dream needs to grow is the right environment. Harmony offers 2, 3, and 5 day programs for children from infancy through pre-kindergarten. We also offer a 5 full day kindergarten program. Our 3 day schedule is offered on Monday through Wednesday and our 2 day schedule is available Thursday and Friday.

read moreOur curriculum is based on a developmental philosophy, meaning that children are unique and develop at their own pace when in a supportive, enriched environment. Children are grouped chronologically to mirror the experience they will have when they enter private or public elementary school programs. The day is a combination of child directed and teacher directed activities. Classrooms are arranged in learning centers, so that children can select from a range of areas in which to work and play - science, building blocks and trucks (math), art (pre-writing and small muscle development), housekeeping and dress up (social development and imagination), computers, library and table toys/puzzles.

read moreAt this stage in your child's development, forcing facts upon them in the wrong environment can do more harm than good. It can turn a dreamer into a realist far too soon. So we make learning fun at our school. We teach valuable lessons through games, music, art and make-believe. Because we know learning should be a wonderful adventure, not a grueling competition. And for education to take place in the beginning of a young life, it should be as natural and enjoyable as play. To the untrained eye, our learning centers look more like play areas than places to gain knowledge.

read moreWe use October 31st as a "soft" cut-off date for entry into Pre-K. Children born later in the fall who are in lockstep with their slightly older peers are given consideration.

read moreUnlike many childcare facilities, The Harmony School is housed in a single-use, stand alone building. Our school has a large backyard playground with a covered porch so that we are able to extend the curriculum out of doors. This also allows us to take the children outside for fresh air even on days when it may be raining or snowing. Being located within Princeton Forrestal Village allows us to take the children out for daily walks in the neighborhood.

read moreYou are your child's most influential teacher. We do more than accept that fact, we fully support it. So we do everything we can to build on what you've taught your child. That's why we work so hard to ensure that the relationship between parents, teachers, and children is harmonious. The best way to keep that harmony is through open communication. Our certified staff is not only skilled at communicating with children, they also speak fluent "Parent." So, anytime you need to ask your child's teachers about anything, they'll be ready, willing and able to answer.

read moreIn our infant classrooms, we follow parent preferences when it comes to each babies feeding and sleeping schedule. The ratio of teachers to babies is 1:3, and each baby is assigned to a primary caregiver in order to offer the most personalized service and to ensure that your desired routine is consistently followed. Our caregivers plan developmentally appropriate activities on a daily basis based upon the child's age and developmental process. Music and movement, story, and circle time are all a part of each day, even with our infants!

read moreThe age ranges in our toddler room vary - children can be as young as 18 months and stay until they are almost 3 if this is the best placement for their development. If there is a concentration of children in the younger age range, the ratio is 1:5, it can be 1:6 if children are more mature. The curriculum and schedule are similar to that of a young preschool classroom at Harmony, but activities are shorter and simpler to meet a toddler's attention span. They are introduced to letter, number, color and shape recognition through their activities and play.