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EXTENDING HOURS
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NCSN IS EXTENDING SCHOOL DAY HOURS
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Starting in Fall 2026, Classes will run:
from 8:45 - 11:15am and 12:30 - 3:00pm

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PARENT & TOT CLASSES
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A Lifelong Love of Learning

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Creative Curriculum
We help children develop a positive attitude toward learning through creating an environment that invites children to observe, explore, inquire, experiment, and make choices.
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Dedicated Staff
Our educated & experienced director and teachers are the heart of our school. Each classroom has 2 teachers working side by side, sharing in every aspect of the classroom and children's development.
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NCNS Family
NCNS has a long-standing tradition of parental involvement, instilling a community feeling that promotes lifelong friendships that extend beyond the walls of school.
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Community Partners
NCNS participates in several service activities throughout the year to instill in our students the importance of supporting our Northbrook community.

Our Teachers

All of our teachers work very closely with students’ parents and communicate regularly to ensure our program is working optimally for everyone. Each of our teachers takes great joy in helping the children to start on the right track of a lifelong love of learning.
Gail Nemoy
Gail Nemoy
Director
Jennifer Brunzell
Jennifer Brunzell
Teacher
Lynn Leviton
Lynn Leviton
Teacher
Mary Ann Diaz
Mary Ann Diaz
Teacher
Beth Lome
Beth Lome
Teacher
Jodi Oldani
Teacher
Elisa Morgan
Teacher

Classes Offered

NCNS is committed to meeting the social, emotional, intellectual and physical needs of each student.
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Preschool
Ages 2-5 years
We offer play-based learning programs, and small class sizes that meet the needs of each age group. Students spend 30 minutes a week performing music and movement with our Music Specialist.
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Lunch Bunch
Ages 3-5 years
Each mid-day class includes 45 minutes of theme-based, hands-on learning, followed by 35 minutes of supervised lunch and play time with friends. Previous classes have included yoga, STEM, Spanish, and more!
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Parent & Tot
Ages 15-28 months
This teacher-led class is an enriching opportunity for children to engage with parents, caregivers and peers. Weekly activities include open play, art projects, stories, songs, and snacks!
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Our family has been thrilled with our experience at NCNS. It has a play-based curriculum, making my children always excited to go to school. My older child will be well-prepared for Kindergarten next year-working on writing upper and lower case letters and some short words. Overall, I highly recommend Northbrook Community Nursery School.

Elizabeth K.

I grew up in Northbrook and went to NCNS. Now I am so excited that my daughter loves the school as much as I did. Another great surprise is that the quality of teachers and programs is even better than I remembered-a quality play-based school for now over 50 years. I just glad I’m a part of it.

Emily T.

Our family has loved being part of Northbrook Community Nursery School! The teachers and director are so warm and nurturing to the children. You can tell how much they care about the education, well-being, and safety of the children. Our daughter is in the 2-year old class, so this is her first experience in a school setting. Her teachers made her feel at ease and excited to go to school immediately!

Katherine S

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    About Us

    Northbrook Community Nursery School (NCNS) believes that children learn best through play. We engage children in our creative curriculum through the use of water/sensory tables, music, imaginative play, storytelling, open-art experiences, children’s literature and playtime on the school’s playground.

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    Northbrook Community Nursery School
    1300 Shermer Road
    Northbrook, IL 60062

    (847) 272-5430
    info@ncnskids.org

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