Today we’d like to introduce you to Lynne Love.
The Pine Manor College Child Study Center was founded in 1974. Licensed by the Commonwealth of MA Dept. of Early Education and Care, the college owned preschool center offers a high-quality program for children in the Newton/Brookline/West Roxbury/Jamaica Plain and surrounding communities. The expansive playground and beautiful college campus offer hours of exploration and adventure.
The Preschool began as a Laboratory School for students studying Psychology with a Concentration in Child Development at Pine Manor College. College students were able to observe children at the Child Study Center and apply what they were learning in their college classes… The program is still available to college students who conduct a Practicum (150 hours in the classroom) or a Senior Internship (192 hours in the classroom). All college students are supervised by the professional teaching staff of the Child Study Center.
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In the past 10 years, the Child Study Center has seen many changes. The building was renovated in 2008 to improve enrollment by attracting customers to new classrooms. By knocking down a few walls and removing closets, we created open spaces that were easy to supervise. Teachers could see all areas of their classrooms and the learning environments were clearly defined. The playground was also renovated by adding a large sandbox, a tree house, and a tricycle path. The program originally offered care Monday through Thursday in the morning starting at 8:30 AM and running until noon with an added lunch option until 1 PM. The Preschool is now open 7:30 AM until 6 PM Monday through Friday. The Preschool will be adding a summer program beginning in June 2018. This will give families the opportunity to enroll for 12 months a year. The Child Study Center still has part time options for those who wish to enroll their children for just a few hours. This play based preschool provides activities throughout the day that challenge each student and allow them to grow and learn at their own pace. Like all early childhood programs, our methods of evaluation and assessment of our students has changed over the years, with an increase in observation and documentation. The teachers are able to plan curriculum and make modifications based on their assessments. The goal is to provide a comprehensive curriculum that meets the needs of all of our students.
So, as you know, we’re impressed with Pine Manor College Child Study Center – tell our readers more, for example what you’re most proud of as a company and what sets you apart from others.
The one thing that sets us apart from all other preschools is our fabulous outdoor space. Our playground is full of interesting components for children to explore, a tree house, an excavator, and a miner’s sluiceway with a working water pump! The college campus also adds to the curriculum, allowing teachers to bring their classes on adventures through the woods making observations on the beautiful college grounds. Walks to the duck pond, playing in the college gym on rainy days, and checking out books at the Pine Manor College library are just a few of the activities our children are able to engage in right on campus!
So, what’s next? Any big plans?
The addition of a summer program will be a big project next year. We’ll need to launch a marketing campaign, hire some new summer staff, and purchase equipment and supplies for more water play and summer fun.
Pricing:
- 5 Half Days (7:30 AM – noon) -$1,040 per month
- 5 Extended Days (7:30 AM – 3:00 PM) -$1,560 per month
- 5 Full Days (7:30 AM – 6:00 PM) – $1,830 per month
- 3 Half days- $660 per month
- 3 Extended Days- $946 per month
- 3 Full Days- $1,150 per month
Contact Info:
- Address: Pine Manor College Child Study Center
400 Heath Street
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467-2332 - Website: www.pmc.edu/csc
- Phone: 617 731-7039
- Email: csc@pmc.edu
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- Yelp: Pine Manor College Child Study Center
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