Dr. Jane Norman Child Study Centre

Hours of Operation: ~Mon.-Fri. 7:30-5:30

Ages Served:~2-5 year olds

Cost:~$30.00 per day for full week

$32.00 per day for part week

Contact: Jane MacKenzie

Dr.Jane Norman Child Study Centre

60 Lorne Street, Truro, NS, B2N 3K3

(902) 893-3342

The Dr. Jane Norman Child Study Center offers a play-based program for children ages 2 to 5 years. The center is also inclusive and, therefore, encourages and supports the integration of children with a variety of special needs. Institute students are welcome and encouraged to observe, as well as participate, in the program. The program curriculum is based on the emergent curriculum model. This requires the teachers to closely observe the children, as well as interact with them, to determine individual areas of interest. Planning is then based on those interests. The emergent approach is a collaborative approach that empowers children and therefore fosters a positive self-esteem. It is very responsive to children's interests, needs and abilities. It allows unhurried time for children to fully explore particular avenues of interest. As well, it encourages children to be independent and divergent thinkers.

The Dr. Jane Norman Child Study Centre provides:

~a play based day care program with a variety of activities (music, art, story time, science, movement, free play)

~an inclusive environment which welcomes children with special needs

~a training experience for the Institute's Early Childhood Education and Special Education diploma students and other students in the community

Coordinator

~Jane MacKenzie - CDSA IV