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573-B Washington St.
Newton, MA 02458

ph: 617-581-6780
fax: 617-581-6781

Welcome to Newton Creative Start!

FUN FACT: Newton Creative Start is conveniently located in the Nonantum section of Newton, just outside of Newton Corner.


 Newton Creative Start
573-B Washington Street
Newton, MA. 02458

Main Contact:
Kristi Veronee, Manager
Tel: 617-527-6689
Fax:
617-527-6781

Email: newton@communitiesunitedinc.org

Hours: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM

Rates: $275 per week for Preschool

$300 per week for Toddlers


For an application to Newton Creative Start, you may call the school, or click the following links to download printable copies which should be mailed to Newton Creative Start:

 

Newton Application

Financial Aid Application


You may print out the following health forms that need to be filled out for the 2009-2010 school year:

Medical

Dental


A typical day at Newton Creative Start...

Arrival, greeting, table activities

  • Block area, Dramatic Play area, Library area, Sand/Water table, and the Science area are learning centers located in the classroom that are open to children and provide them with materials to engage in solitary or small group play.

Breakfast

Washing Hand/Tooth Brushing

  • The development of children’s self-help skills helps build confidence and promotes healthy habits for life. Children are encouraged to wash their hands before meals and after play. Tooth brushing is done after meals.

 

Story Time

  • Literacy is an important component to the Creative Start curriculum. There are ample books throughout the classroom that children can access. In addition, books are read in large group and small group with opportunities for questions, conversations and discussions about the books.

 

Music and Movement

 

Outdoor Activities

  • Is done daily, weather permitting, and can consist of playing in the playground, taking neighborhood walks or visiting local playgrounds.

Group Time

  • Allows children and teacher to discuss the daily schedule, discuss relevant topics (such as the weather) or the ongoing classroom theme.

Choice Time

  • Teachers will provide children with a choice between 2-3 activities that are related to the theme they are covering.

Lunch

Rest Time and Table Activities

  •  Rest time allows those children who nap an opportunity to do so. For children who do not nap, it is an opportunity to rest and do a quiet activity, such as looking at a book.

Snack

Outdoor Activities

Afternoon Activities, Clean up and Departure

 

 


Primary contacts:
Kristi Veronee - Manager

Elaine Bowser - Center Liaison/Assistant Manager

Shachi Shrestha- Social Worker

 

 

 

                Click here to download the Community Resource Guide for Newton

 

 

 

 

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573-B Washington St.
Newton, MA 02458

ph: 617-581-6780
fax: 617-581-6781