La Jolla, CA
International Cooperative Nursery School at UCSD

Our educational philosophy is based on the premise that children learn through hands-on involvement with activities about which they are motivated to learn.

At ICNS, we provide an environment in which child-initiated activities are encouraged and developmentally appropriate materials are utilized

Art, Creative Movement, Dramatic Play, Science, Language Arts, and Math activities are all included.

Children gain social, emotional, physical and cognitive competence through these experiences

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A DAY AT ICNS INCLUDES

Child-directed Play at multiple learning and activity stations, including art easels, play dough, water tables, blocks, puzzles, and building tools.

A healthy, nutritious snack

Circle-Time singing and movement led by teachers

Small Group Time - a special time set aside for teacher-directed age appropriate activities. Usually a project or activity set-up by the teacher to stimulate learning and experimenting.

Outside Play Time - Time for more fun and challenges outside.

Story Time - Children are gathered together for a story read by one of the staff shortly before parents arrive to take them home.

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