Second Church Nursery School

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Second Church Nursery School "Play is serious business" Over the years, we have evolved into a nonsectarian nursery school serving families in Newton and the surrounding communities.

The SCNS was established in 1934 (celebrating our 88th anniversary this year) as a morning program by a small group of church families. We now offer extended day, toddler and summer programs to approximately 80 families, many of whom are second-generation alumni and even third generation alumni. The SCNS is designed to help your child become a confident, happy and independent person. The children at our school are grouped developmentally to promote their growth and to enhance their motor, social and cognitive skills. Children are encouraged to experiment with new situations at their level of readiness. We try to help children express their own individuality as well as adjust to others around them. And we know that keeping the teacher/educator and parent lines of communication open is vital to ensuring a productive and positive experience for each child.

🐼Our Panda class (four-year-olds) has been busy creating self-portraits and measuring pumpkins! The children worked hard...
10/14/2026

🐼Our Panda class (four-year-olds) has been busy creating self-portraits and measuring pumpkins! The children worked hard on their portraits and used blocks to see how tall their pumpkins were and links to measure how many went around. We’re learning math concepts through hands-on exploration, creativity, and lots of fun! 🎃

🐻‍❄️ Our Polar Bear class (three-year-olds) has been busy strengthening their fine motor skills through hands-on, creati...
10/08/2026

🐻‍❄️ Our Polar Bear class (three-year-olds) has been busy strengthening their fine motor skills through hands-on, creative play!
From building, hammering, and creating to squishing and shaping playdough, our friends are practicing coordination, concentration, and those all-important little hand muscles while having lots of fun along the way! 🔨🎨
Learning through play makes every day an adventure at SCNS!

Our Koala class has been busy learning through hands-on experiences! 🐨🌱 From planting their spiderette plants and caring...
10/04/2026

Our Koala class has been busy learning through hands-on experiences! 🐨🌱 From planting their spiderette plants and caring for them, to practicing cutting skills, baking a yummy apple crisp and learning along the way, every activity brings opportunities to explore, create, and grow. ✂️🧁🌿

🍎🧸Our Teddy Bears (3’s) had a busy week of learning and exploring! They learned all about apples, shapes, and sink or fl...
09/26/2026

🍎🧸Our Teddy Bears (3’s) had a busy week of learning and exploring! They learned all about apples, shapes, and sink or float through hands on activities, play, and lots of fun! 🍏🔵💦
So much learning happening in our Teddy Bear room!

New routines, new friendships, and lots of smiles! 💛 We love watching our SCNS children settle in, make new friends, and...
09/23/2026

New routines, new friendships, and lots of smiles! 💛 We love watching our SCNS children settle in, make new friends, and reconnect with old ones. Here’s to a wonderful year of learning, growing, and making memories! 🐼🐨🐻🐻‍❄️ 🧸✨

Wishing a special Yom Kippur to all of our SCNS families who celebrate. May this special day bring peace, reflection, an...
09/20/2026

Wishing a special Yom Kippur to all of our SCNS families who celebrate.
May this special day bring peace, reflection, and time with family and loved ones.✨

🎉 Come down to Newtonville Village Day and say hello! 💙We’re here representing Second Church Nursery School and would lo...
09/20/2026

🎉 Come down to Newtonville Village Day and say hello! 💙
We’re here representing Second Church Nursery School and would love to see you! Stop by our tent for books, coloring, bubbles, and lots of fun! 📚🖍️🫧
Come say hi and learn a little more about SCNS while you’re here! We can’t wait to see you! ☀️

Our teachers are hard at work getting their classrooms ready for a wonderful new school year! ✨The classrooms are coming...
08/31/2026

Our teachers are hard at work getting their classrooms ready for a wonderful new school year! ✨
The classrooms are coming together, and we can’t wait to fill them with lots of learning, laughter, and fun!🤩
We’re so excited to see all of our SCNS families next week! 🎉🍎 See you soon! 💕

✨ That's a wrap on our 93rd year at SCNS!Today we celebrated friendships, learning, laughter, and so many special memori...
06/18/2026

✨ That's a wrap on our 93rd year at SCNS!
Today we celebrated friendships, learning, laughter, and so many special memories made throughout the year. We are incredibly proud of all our children and the growth we've witnessed, from first days filled with uncertainty to confident, curious learners ready for their next adventure.
To our graduates, we wish you all the best as you head off to kindergarten. To our returning friends, we can't wait to see you again soon!
Thank you to our amazing families, dedicated teachers, and supportive school community for making this year so special.
Have a safe, happy, and fun-filled summer! ☀️❤️

So much learning at SCNS! This week, we explored volcanoes and bees, supported our local food pantry through donations, ...
06/07/2026

So much learning at SCNS! This week, we explored volcanoes and bees, supported our local food pantry through donations, and learned about George O’Keefe and the important role of the post office in our community. Learning is everywhere when curiosity leads the way! ❤️📚🐝🌋📬

Address

60 Highland Street
Newton, MA
02465

Opening Hours

Monday 8:45am - 3:30pm
Tuesday 8:45am - 3:30pm
Wednesday 8:45am - 3:30pm
Thursday 8:45am - 3:30pm
Friday 8:45am - 3:30pm

Telephone

(617) 527-4770

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