Welcome to Temple Shalom Nursery School!

74 Bradman Street

Auburn, ME 04210

(207) 786-4201

Director/Head Teacher: Claudette Turcotte
Teacher: Ginna Caldwell

Our philosophy: To provide an environment which promotes the development of the child's inner resources - the capacity to think, create, problem-solve, to learn, to have courage, to risk failure, to be curious, to trust, to like himself/herself, and to care about others.

A non-denominational, social-skills based, nursery school program that has served the children of the Lewiston/Auburn community for over 40 years. 

8-1 Student Teacher Ratio


~ Open to children of all faiths

~ Focus on social skills and play time

~ Development of friendly and cooperative peer interaction

~ School readiness

~ Sign language

~ Kid-friendly, sunny playroom; well-equipped playground; dedicated Art room for       painting, woodworking and endless creativity!
~ Exciting early childhood program which includes field trips & classroom visitors, songs, story time, finger-plays, outside play, computer .... and much more!

Hours:

2, 3 or 5 day options

Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Extended Hours on Mon, Wed, Fri : 8:00 am - 2:00 pm

Children must be 3 years old by Oct 15th to attend M/W/F program

Children must be 3 years old by Jan 1st to attend T/Th program

All children must be potty-trained to attend Nursery School


Please take a look at our site to learn about us!

** Families of our students: Check out our Newsletter and "For Parents" section for Weekly Happenings, Pictures and Contact Info for teachers **


                                  Our Classroom Rights


I have a right to be happy and to be

Treated with compassion in this room;

This means that no one

will laugh at me or

hurt my feelings.

 

I have a right to be myself in this room;

This means that no one will

Treat me unfairly because of my skin color,

Or because I am fat or thin, tall or short, a boy or girl,

Or because of the way I look.

 

I have a right to be safe in this room;

This means that no one will

Hit me, kick me, push me, pinch me, or hurt me.

I have a right to hear and

Be heard in this room;

This means that no one will yell, scream, shout, or make loud noises.

 

I have a right to learn about myself in this room;

This means that I will be free

To express my feelings and opinions without being

Interrupted or punished.

 

I have a right to learn according to my own ability;

This means no one will call me names because

 of the way I learn.