Bristol Family Center

Shelburne Nursery School, established in 1956, is a nondenominational, non-profit nursery school located in Shelburne Village, VT. As a family cooperative, the school relies on the active involvement of its families to maintain operations and keep tuition affordable, fostering a strong sense of community. With a mission to provide a safe and nurturing environment, Shelburne Nursery School aims to promote the social, emotional, intellectual, and physical development of young children. Through play and experiential learning, the school's experienced teachers facilitate exploration and engagement in both large and small group settings.Generated from the website

Children should be provided balance, a variety of activities, and types of involvement that takes into consideration all the different learning styles. There must be enough flexibility within these planned offerings to spontaneously accommodate group or individual needs, unexpected circumstances, or personal visits. Opportunities to learn how to function effectively within a group setting and become aware of the needs of others, while at the same time being accepted as an individual, are also important to a young childs development and should be considered in any program.