Our Programs:
Infant/Toddler:
This program provides full-day, center-based care for children, ages 6 weeks to 2.9 years of age. The
developmentally appropriate program provides safe and stimulating environments for young children to foster their social emotional, cognitive, language and physical development. An emphasis is placed on responding to children’s natural cues, providing continuity of care as well as building strong and consistent relationships between children, parents and staff.
Pre-School/Early Education Program:
Created for children from 2.9 through 5 years of age, the program promotes positive development and prepares children for future success in school. A mixture of creative programming helps children develop skills, confidence, and an enthusiasm for learning. Experiences in language, literacy, computers, math, science, music and art, nutrition and outdoor play are provided. On-site special events and field trips occur on a regular basis. The curriculum is utilized with a Project Approach and individualization for all children including support for children with special needs. The BDN Early Education Program is a full-day program and operates all year long.
School Age (Before and After School Program):
The School Age Program serves children, from 6 through 13 year of age,, offering effective and comprehensive programming for children from kindergarten through the 7th grade. Children engage in a wide array of activities to foster positive development: fine arts, literature, computers, math and science, games, and sports. Long-term projects, cultural exploration and leadership development are also included. Highlights of this program include the Annual BDN Talent Show where our school age children our encouraged to showcase their creativity through art expression. Brockton Day Nursery follows the Brockton Public School System Guidelines that are currently in use when developing our program's curriculum. The BDN School Age Program operates before and after school during the school year and for a full day during the summer months.
Transportation:
BDN contracts with Kiessling Transit, Inc. of Norfolk, MA to provide either one-way or two-way transportation for eligible families. VHS also transports all school-age children to and from 15 different Brockton Public Schools during the school year.
This program provides full-day, center-based care for children, ages 6 weeks to 2.9 years of age. The
developmentally appropriate program provides safe and stimulating environments for young children to foster their social emotional, cognitive, language and physical development. An emphasis is placed on responding to children’s natural cues, providing continuity of care as well as building strong and consistent relationships between children, parents and staff.
Pre-School/Early Education Program:
Created for children from 2.9 through 5 years of age, the program promotes positive development and prepares children for future success in school. A mixture of creative programming helps children develop skills, confidence, and an enthusiasm for learning. Experiences in language, literacy, computers, math, science, music and art, nutrition and outdoor play are provided. On-site special events and field trips occur on a regular basis. The curriculum is utilized with a Project Approach and individualization for all children including support for children with special needs. The BDN Early Education Program is a full-day program and operates all year long.
School Age (Before and After School Program):
The School Age Program serves children, from 6 through 13 year of age,, offering effective and comprehensive programming for children from kindergarten through the 7th grade. Children engage in a wide array of activities to foster positive development: fine arts, literature, computers, math and science, games, and sports. Long-term projects, cultural exploration and leadership development are also included. Highlights of this program include the Annual BDN Talent Show where our school age children our encouraged to showcase their creativity through art expression. Brockton Day Nursery follows the Brockton Public School System Guidelines that are currently in use when developing our program's curriculum. The BDN School Age Program operates before and after school during the school year and for a full day during the summer months.
Transportation:
BDN contracts with Kiessling Transit, Inc. of Norfolk, MA to provide either one-way or two-way transportation for eligible families. VHS also transports all school-age children to and from 15 different Brockton Public Schools during the school year.
