NSNS: Currently Accepting Applications

North Shore Nursery School Beverly MA, Open Enrollment

Recognized as one of the best preschools North of Boston by Boston Magazine, North Shore Nursery School is currently accepting applications. Founded in 1962, North Shore Nursery School serves children ages 2-5 years of age.

North Shore Nursery School is an exceptional and unique not-for-profit program with a 50 year legacy of excellence in early childhood education. Their highly qualified teachers provide a nurturing and engaging first-school experience that capitalizes on children's natural curiosity and innate sense of wonder. More than half of the faculty hold Master's degrees, and ongoing professional development is valued. This translates into teachers understanding and implementing the latest development is valued. this translates into teachers understanding and implementing the latest developmentally-appropriate practices. Additionally, through their well-established enrichment program, teachers and specialists integrate music, creative movement, Spanish, cooking, and nature studies into the children's weekly curriculum.

  • Engaging theme-based and emergent curriculum
  • Nurturing and highly qualified faculty
  • Very low student-to-teacher ratios
  • Exceptional child-centered facility
  • Warm and welcoming school community

"Though we are happily situated in a beautiful school house and on peaceful, wooded grounds, it's our community of dedicated, thoughtful faculty and engaged parents that make North Shore Nursery School and ideal place for children to begin their educational journey." - Suzanne Hodson, Director, North Shore Nursery School

For more information and to RSVP, please call (978) 922-8450 or visit the website at northshorenurseryschool.org

Since its founding 50 years ago, North Shore Nursery School has embraced the wonder of childhood! Serving children ages two - five years old, NSNS provides a nurturing and engaging first school experience that builds the foundation for a life-long love of learning. Students benefit from the nurturing presence of highly qualified teachers and an outstanding student-to-teacher ratio. Monthly theme based lessons are thoughtfully planned by teachers who also expand upon the emergent learning that develops from a child's natural sense of wonder and discovery. Additionally, the enrichment program includes, music, Spanish, and creative movement, as well as art and cultural programing.

The school was designed specifically for preschool age children. The bright, roomy interiors stimulate young minds and allow children to feel confident and secure. At NSNS children venture outdoors in almost any kind of weather to enjoy physical and imaginative play on the spacious playground, dig in the garden, or explore the nature trails. NSNS is a welcoming community where children, parents, and teachers come together to make the preschool years a very special experience!

Serving children ages two - five years old, NSNS provides a nurturing and engaging first school experience that builds the foundation for a life-long love of learning.

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Take a self guided tour at one of Massachusetts most beautiful locations!
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Babson Farm Quarry Self-guided Walking Tour at Halibut Point

Kids will enjoy this tour of the Halibut Point State Park and Quarry with a focus on its stone-cutting history!
Take a self guided tour at one of Massachusetts most beautiful locations!
7:00 am to 6:00 pm

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North Shore, North Shore Childrens Museum in Peabody MA
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Babson Farm Quarry Self-guided Walking Tour at Halibut Point

Kids will enjoy this tour of the Halibut Point State Park and Quarry with a focus on its stone-cutting history!
Take a self guided tour at one of Massachusetts most beautiful locations!
7:00 am to 6:00 pm

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Tour the Gardens at the Trustees of Reservations Long Hill Gardens in Beverly, Massachusetts!
The Trustees of Reservations invite you to join our expert guides for a tour around Long Hill’s stunning Sedgwick Gardens and learn more about the special plants. Step inside the beauty and layered history of Long Hill with a guided tour of its breathtaking gardens and historic house. Once the...
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