Your child will reach happy new milestones in our early childhood education programs. Making learning fun is at the core at Merry Go Round Nursery School. Each day,your child selects activities and material to discover,explore and invent in his/her own imaginative and creative way. Our early childhood education program provides a warm,nurturing environment where your child makes healthy choices,independently explores a growing awareness of the world and develops social skills while interacting with others. The result is a confident learner who is ready for school! Nursery School Philosophy The Merry-Go-Around Nursery School in San Pedro values a philosophy of child development that recognizes and respects the uniqueness of child's growth patterns and cognitive,social,emotional and physical needs and to resepect the diversity around them. The Merry-Go-Around Nursery School in San Pedro incorporates into its curriculum,the experiences of different cultures. We encourage children to feel good about their own culture and to respect the diversity around them. Constructive supportive and honest feedback. The understanding of one's own strengths,weaknesses and preferneces The significance of a child's self-confidence We value parents,faculty and staff who support the interfrity,acceptance of each individual. We promote open comminication between home and school,a partnership in learning,and the idea that all children and adults continue to work and learn though out their lives. Above all,the Merry-Go-Round Nursery School is committed to providing an environment for children that fosters self-esteem and pride in one's achievements and provides opportunities for parents to feel this same pride. Center Hours: The nursery school is open from 6:30AM to 6:00PM. An additional charge of $1.00 for every minute that your child remains at school past 6:00PM. Payable to the teacher on duty when the child is picked up. Holiday: The school is open year round,except on the following legal holiday: New Years Day Dr. Martin Luther King Day President's Day Ceasar Chavez Memorial Day 4th of July and Day After Last Thursday & Friday of August Labor Day and Day After Veteran's Day Thanksgiving Day and Day After Christmas Eve Day (1/2 Day) Christmas Day and Day After No reduction in tuition is made for these days sinceour teachers receive a paid holiday the same as is customary in other businesses. Unlike other early learning programs,our core philosophy truly celebrates the individual potential of each child. The Merry Go Round Nursery School is dedicated to encouraging a lifelong love of learning by: Offering a wide range of enriching activities to meet the individual needs of each child Focusing on building each child's emotional,social,cognitive and physical skills Offering multi-cultural and developmentally appropriate materials and equipment Complying with Quality Assurance Supporting the professional development of teachers through early childhood education training Offering open communication with families in an atmosphere of mutual trust and respect. Two (2) Children - 10% Discount for 2nd Child (Both full time students,5 days) Return Checks - $25.00 Service Charge (no exceptions) TUITION IS PAYABLE IN ADVANCE A $10.00 LATE FEE WILL ADDED,IF NOT PAID ON MONDAY