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ANS Registration Form 2025 2026
Avon Nursery School provides classes for ages 2.8 – 5 years, that focus on children’s growing curiosity, inquisitive minds and need to understand through participation. Our daily plans and curriculum are supported by the Connecticut Early Learning & Development Standards and national Association of the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).
We strive to enhance self-esteem by offering unique opportunities and choices for children. This allows them the freedom to explore, discover, practice and develop an active, lifelong love of learning in a safe and loving environment.
We help each child to develop his/her unique social, language and motor skills by participating in dramatic play, building activities, sensory and science experiments, music and movement, visual and fine art projects, reading and writing adventures and outdoor play. We encourage curiosity about our surroundings and foster an appreciation for nature and the world we live in.
In addition, Avon Nursery School intentionally plants and nurtures the seeds of peace and tolerance. We help children learn how to sustain friendships, develop empathy, and resolve conflicts. We do not discriminate on the basis of religion, race, sex, cultural heritage, political beliefs, national origin or disability and Avon Congregational Church does not teach religion nor proselytize in any way.
We believe open communication between home and school is the foundation for a positive preschool experience. Parents/Guardians are invited into the classroom for special events throughout the year. We send home monthly newsletters, calendars and memos so you stay connected to the happenings at Avon Nursery School.
Avon Nursery School offers the following Programs:
- Preschool 3-year-old Program (ages 2.8 to 3): Tues. & Thurs. from 9 – 11:30 a.m.
- Preschool 4-year-old Program (ages 3.5 to 4): Mon., Wed. & Fri. from 9 – 11:30 a.m.
- Pre-K Option One Program (ages 4-5): Mon. – Fri. from 9 – 11:30 a.m.
- Pre-K Option Two Program (ages 4-5): Mon. – Fri. from 9 – 3 p.m.
Our Mission
The mission of Avon Nursery School at Avon Congregational Church is to instill a passion for learning and a strong moral foundation in young children. Avon Nursery School offers the highest quality early childhood education for 2-8 to 5 year olds. This is accomplished by actively following rigorous NAEYC standards, by using a challenging and creative hands-on / minds-on curriculum, and by providing a safe and loving place where peace, friendship, empathy and tolerance can be practiced.
Our Belief Statement
We believe that learning is a lifelong adventure.
We believe in facing each day with minds open to knowledge and hearts open to love.
We believe in the freedom to wonder, to ask, to explore, to create and to imagine.
We believe that success means doing our best, being our best and feeling proud of our effort.
We believe that every one of us has special talents, and that the talents of each of us, help all of us.
Enrollment
Avon Nursery School continuously enrolls children in its four programs. Children can be accepted into our Spring Session (January to May) or our Fall Session (September to December) based on each child’s age eligibility and the current capacity of each class.
We encourage you to call or email Jolene Tefoe, our Nursery School Director, to learn about openings and age requirements for your child. 860-678-1267 or ANS@Avon-Church.org.
