The Brightwell Center For Children
Preschool in Denmark, ME 04022
Welcome to The Brightwell Center for Children,
Teaneck’s multicultural child development center where we provide nursery, toddler, preschool and pre-kindergarten services as well as after hour enrichment programs.
- Child Ages:
- 6 weeks - 6 years
- Licenses & Accreditations:
- New Jersey Department of Children and Families
- Special Needs:
- An integrated program for children with special needs. A group of four children with similar needs will be shadowed by Dr. Brightwell and an assistant as they participate in cognitive and social activities with children of typical development.
- Preschool:
- Yes
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Our philosophical approach to nursery care is based on the premise that the infant mind is absorbent and stimulated by early intellectual exposure through the use of music, story-time, tummy-time and adult interaction.
The toddler classroom is spacious and filled with play equipment that can be pushed, pulled, and rolled. The children are encouraged to utilize their large muscles to assist in their physical development. Story-time, singing, bubbles and puppet shows are Incorporated to stimulate cognitive development.
When the children move to this classroom, they follow a schedule that is more structured than the first toddler room. They participate in teacher-directed activities that include story-time, object recognition, circle-time, music, puzzles and gross-motor activities.
Once placed in this classroom the children participate in activities according to ability and behavior rather than age. These children are now exposed to alphabet recognition, name writing, all fine and gross motor activities as well as story time and puppet shows that increase social awareness and manners.
Those participating in the pre-kindergarten class have demonstrated a sense of independence and discipline. The students are required to participate in teacher-directed activities for 2 1/2 hours each day. These activities include but are not limited to the following: name writing, alphabet recognition, geography, addition and subtraction, cutting, sewing, current events and reading preparation. While their is a focus on cognitive development, we understand the importance of appropriate social behavior. Each teacher is trained to guide and assist each student in behaving in a manner that is socially acceptable.