Business Details
7 Years
experience
Trusted Early Childhood Learning in Northbrook
Northbrook Community Nursery School has been dedicated to early childhood education since 2019, providing a nurturing environment where children develop a lifelong love of learning. Our play-based curriculum integrates sensory exploration, music, storytelling, and open-art experiences to engage young minds. With a team of experienced educators, we maintain small class sizes to ensure personalized attention and foster social, emotional, and intellectual growth. Our program includes weekly music and movement sessions, hands-on STEM activities, and community service projects that instill civic responsibility. Parents appreciate our transparent communication and commitment to creating a supportive community that extends beyond the classroom.As a locally rooted institution, we prioritize parental involvement and maintain strong ties with the Northbrook community through service initiatives. Our teachers, each with specialized training, work collaboratively to create dynamic learning environments that adapt to children's evolving needs. We measure success through students' enthusiasm for learning and their seamless transition to kindergarten programs. This dedication to quality education has made us a trusted choice for families seeking foundational learning experiences.
Services
Preschool Programs
Lunch Bunch Classes
Parent & Tot Sessions
Music & Movement
STEM Activities
Spanish Classes
Yoga Instruction
Art Projects
Storytelling Sessions
Playtime Activities
Details
- Year established: 2019
Highlights and features
- We implement a play-based curriculum proven to enhance early learning through exploration
- Our classrooms maintain 2 certified teachers per class for personalized attention
- We offer specialized weekly music and movement sessions with dedicated specialists
- Our program includes theme-based enrichment classes like STEM and Spanish
- We maintain 50 years of community tradition with modern educational approaches
What people say
Thrilled with experience
Play-based curriculum
Well-prepared for Kindergarten
Warm and nurturing teachers
Loves the school
Services
Preschool Programs
Our age-specific preschool programs for 2-5 year olds combine play-based learning with structured activities. Small class sizes ensure personalized attention while weekly music sessions and sensory table explorations develop cognitive and motor skills. This foundation prepares children for successful kindergarten transitions.
Lunch Bunch Classes
Theme-based Lunch Bunch sessions blend 45 minutes of hands-on learning with 35 minutes of supervised social time. Current offerings include STEM experiments, Spanish language basics, and yoga instruction that reinforce core learning concepts through practical application.
Parent & Tot Sessions
Designed for 15-28 month-olds, these teacher-led classes combine open play with structured activities. Weekly sessions include art projects, storytime, and music activities that promote parent-child bonding while introducing early learning concepts.
Music & Movement
Specialist-led music classes develop rhythm, coordination, and listening skills through instrument play and movement activities. This weekly program enhances classroom learning by reinforcing patterns, counting, and social interaction in an engaging format.
Community Partnerships
Our community service initiatives teach social responsibility through age-appropriate activities. Children participate in local Northbrook projects that demonstrate the value of helping others while connecting classroom learning to real-world applications.
People
Gail Nemoy
Director
Gail Nemoy leads our educational team with extensive early childhood administration experience, ensuring program quality and teacher development while maintaining strong community connections.
Jennifer Brunzell
Teacher
Jennifer Brunzell brings specialized early education training to her classroom, focusing on creative curriculum implementation and individualized student development through play-based learning methods.
Lynn Leviton
Teacher
Lynn Leviton combines pedagogical expertise with practical classroom experience, creating engaging learning environments that balance structured activities with child-led exploration and discovery.
Mary Ann Diaz
Teacher
Mary Ann Diaz applies her child development expertise to create nurturing spaces where students build social skills and foundational academic concepts through imaginative play experiences.
Beth Lome
Teacher
Beth Lome specializes in early literacy development, integrating storytelling and language activities that prepare children for kindergarten reading requirements through interactive play methods.
Questions
What age groups do you serve?
We offer programs for children aged 15 months to 5 years including Parent & Tot classes, Preschool, and Lunch Bunch enrichment sessions.
How does your play-based curriculum work?
Our curriculum uses structured play activities to develop cognitive, social, and motor skills through sensory exploration, music, art, and themed learning experiences.
Are meals provided during programs?
Lunch Bunch participants bring their own meals for supervised lunchtime socialization, while morning/evening classes include snack time as part of the learning experience.
How do you prepare children for kindergarten?
We focus on letter recognition, basic writing skills, and social development through play-based activities that align with kindergarten readiness standards.
What safety measures are in place?
Our secure facility maintains two certified teachers per classroom, supervised play areas, and established emergency protocols for student protection.
Can parents participate in school activities?
We encourage family involvement through classroom volunteering, community events, and regular parent-teacher communication to support student development.
