The Sherman Oaks Nursery School is a private, non-profit educational organization. We operate on a non-discriminatory basis, according equal treatment and access to services without regard to race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry.
The mission of The Sherman Oaks Nursery School is to provide an environment that is stimulating, nurturing and supportive to young children, where young children can discover that they are important and where learning can be fun. The school’s philosophy is to recognize and accept the uniqueness of each child; to create an initial school experience where children can comfortably and freely explore their environment to permit development in ways that are natural for every child. Our goal is to help your child develop a positive self-concept, while also preparing him/her for any kindergarten program he/she matriculates to.
We will recognize the unique timetable of the development of each child.
We will be aware of age appropriate guidelines upon which to base our curriculum.
We will recognize the young child’s need for a variety of appropriate “hands on” experiences that provide opportunities for creativity and exploration.
We will endeavor to recognize the early signs of any physical, developmental and learning disabilities and provide prompt referral to appropriate professionals.
We will endeavor to provide a sense of community and a support system for all families, especially for those who are separated from their own.
We will endeavor to teach understanding and appreciation of the unique religious and ethnic background of each family by explaining, respecting and celebrating holidays such as Christmas, Hanukkah, and Martin Luther King’s birthday.
Children of all racial, ethnic, and religious backgrounds are welcomed and accepted.
We will provide an environment that encourages positive experiences and successes and where boundaries are few, explicit and firm.
The staff and Director will be chosen for their teaching ability and demonstrated knowledge and skill with young children.
Staff members will engage in continuing education.