Origins of Laugh & Learn Preschool
Waterman's preschool program began the moment we opened our doors in 2004. The preschool program is a fundamental part of Waterman's mission is to provide enrichment opportunities to all of North Haven. The program has grown with the island and changed to meet the needs of the parents and children it serves. Originally only two days a week, Waterman's began to offer classes four days a week for the island's 3-5 year-old population, and one day a week for the 1-3 year-old population. A few years ago, Waterman's responded to parents' desire to expand the preschool. By adding a new (off-premise) classroom, Waterman's was able to offer programing five days a week to both 1-3 year olds and 3-5 year olds.
Laugh & Learn Preschool Mission
To offer North Haven families a preschool that enhances each individual child with supportive and educationally stimulating learning environment that stems from each child’s natural curiosity and love of learning.
Laugh & Learn Preschool Philosophy
We believe young children learn through play and interactions with their peers and adults while respecting each other’s like and differences. We believe in a positive and stimulating learning environment and nurturing relationships between children, their caregivers, and their families. We strive to cultivate and nurture an excitement in learning and discovery in every child while celebrating and honoring our unique island existence.
Laugh & Learn Preschool Handbook
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Preschool Staff
Preschool Director: Eva Lowerre
Sea Stars Preschool (ages 3-5): Wendy Cooper and Liza Waterman
Little Urchins Preschool ( ages 1-3): Ashlynn Ames, Sarah Fris, and Theo Smith-Miller
After Care Staff: Ashlynn Ames, Sarah Fris, and Theo Smith-Miller
Questions about Laugh & Learn Preschool? Contact Eva at - preschool@watermans.org
Little Urchins (ages 1-3)
Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 12:00pm
Located on the ground floor of Nancy's Body Shop, our Little Urchins program encourages curiosity and development through playtime, nature walks and explorations, art projects, and more. There is even a vegetable garden our preschoolers help tend!
Sea Stars (ages 3-5)
Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 12:00pm
Whether it's building block and Lego towers, baking treats and pressing apples with community members, or teaching each other the days of the week, our Sea Stars class learns by doing. With help from artists, actors, musicians, world travelers, and more, our preschoolers explore the world all from one tiny island.
After Care Program (Ages 1-5)
Waterman’s offers an After Care program from 12:00pm to 4:00pm Monday through Thursday for students enrolled in the Little Urchins or Sea Stars programs. During After Care there is lunch, quiet time and outdoor adventures!