MAYO NURSERY SCHOOL

Established in 1973, Mayo Nursery School (MNS) has been a wonderful stepping stone for preschoolers prior to beginning Kindergarten. MNS prepares our preschoolers for elementary school, giving parents the security in knowing their children are ready to take this momentous step. The structured, yet relaxed classroom environment teaches children socialization skills needed to succeed in school.

MNS is a cooperative preschool where your child will explore the classroom while interacting with friends, teachers and parents. Our school is run by an elected Executive Board of parents in cooperation with the teachers. Parents are actively involved in all facets of the school. Since 1976 the school has been located within the Mayo United Methodist Church grounds.

The school has no religious affiliation with the church; the two entities have had a long-standing relationship.

Mayo Nursery School is fully accredited by the Maryland State Board of Education (MSDE).

Frog Street Threes enhances literacy development and creates a "social bridge" as children this age begin to interact and share with others. It also lays the cornerstones for math concepts such as attributes, classification, and patterns, while integrating STEAM content throughout the week. The program also balances intentional instruction with child-directed play and values individual differences. It provides comprehensive, integrated, thematic activities in all disciplines and domains. 

The Frog Street DIG Pre-K curriculum is an early childhood program that develops the whole child, inspires big learning across all domains, and grows early learners into confident kindergarten-ready students.

Information from Frog Street Press - https://www.frogstreet.com/curriculum/pre-k/

Mayo Nursery School strives to create an atmosphere in which your child’s natural curiosity is enhanced and encouraged through guided and open-ended activities. 

The play-based curriculum is built around the children’s emerging interests and sense of wonder. Our 3-year-olds are encouraged to safely explore their world physically, emotionally and intellectually. Our 4-year-olds continue developing skills encouraged in the 3s class with more emphasis on educational skills with to help them prepare for kindergarten. 

All classes are structured in a manner of constructive play, helping to instill self-esteem and reinforcing the joy to learn.