About Our School
Franklin Children's School is a non-profit organization. Our practice is one of complete non-discrimination in regard to race, religion, color, gender, handicap, age, disability, or national origin. Every attempt is made to include a multi-cultural awareness in our curriculum. Founded in 1971, the school is located at 900 Chestnut Street in Franklin, Massachusetts. The school solely exists to meet the pre-school educational needs of Franklin area families.
Our Philosophy
The philosophy of education at FCS is the Developmental Approach. It is our belief that children learn through a direct, hands-on exploration of their entire environment. We believe each childs individual social, emotional, cognitive, and physical needs are met in an open, child-directed setting where various levels of learning can occur simultaneously. By learning through personal experience, we believe a child gains self-esteem, initiative, and independence. Because we believe in varying levels of progression in children, we have created environments to meet such individual needs. Our classrooms are set up with a wide variety of centers. Each center produces many different learning experiences. It all depends upon how each individual child perceives what they are learning. We incorporate the following learning centers throughout the school year: science, social studies, math, art, dramatic play, music, literature, fine and gross motor activities.
FCS also encourages parental involvement. We want to make you an integral part of your childs first early childhood experience. We encourage your support, ideas, and time spent with us to accomplish a complete, positive experience. We hope, through our combined efforts, we will foster a happy and healthy future for your child.
FCS also encourages parental involvement. We want to make you an integral part of your childs first early childhood experience. We encourage your support, ideas, and time spent with us to accomplish a complete, positive experience. We hope, through our combined efforts, we will foster a happy and healthy future for your child.
What to Expect
A high-quality early childhood program provides a safe and nurturing environment while promoting the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development of young children. At Franklin Children's School, you will see:
- Frequent, positive, warm interactions among adults and children.
- Planned learning activities appropriate to children's age and development, such as block building, painting, reading stories, dress-up, and active outdoor play.
- Specially trained teachers.
- Enough adults to respond to individual children.
- Many varied age-appropriate materials.
- A healthy and safe environment for children.
- Nutritious meals and/or snacks.
- Regular communication with parents who are welcome visitors at all times.
- Effective administration.
- Ongoing, systematic evaluation.
Parental Involvement
At FCS we strongly encourage parental involvement in your child's educational experience. There are many areas in which we encourage you to become involved:
- FCS periodically offers discussion groups with guest speakers on such topics as separation anxiety, behavior management and family issues.
- Referral services and informal counseling.
- Special social events for the whole family.
- Our Board of Directors is open by application to the parent community.
- Parents are always welcome to volunteer in their child's classroom.
