Your Trusted Partners in Early Care and Education Since 1976 Plowshares Education Development Centers Preschool & After-School Programs 360 Lowell Avenue Newtonville, Ma 02460 617-527-3755 Fully Accredited by the National Academy of Early Childhood Program and NAEYC   Introduction Plowshares has been at the forefront of the early childhood profession for the past twenty years and is committed to excellence in the care and education of our young children. We offer a variety of year-round child development programs at three convenient locations in West Newton, Newton Corner, and Newtonville. Programs and services that we offer are: Nursery and Preschool After-School Summer Camps Parent Education Tuition Assistance Voucher & OCCS Slots Business Consultation Program Start-up Staff Development and Consultation Philosophy Loving care and guidance are offered in a safe, supervised and supportive atmosphere where children are encouraged to explore, create, build, problem-solve and try out new skills. Professional, dedicated teachers - many of whom have been with the program for ten or more years - serve as resource facilitators for each child and family. Emphasis is placed on group socialization and the development of each child's individual strengths, self-esteem and confidence. The developmentally-designed curriculum includes exsposure to fundamental concepts - such as size, shape, colors, letters, numbers and language arts - in an unpressured setting. A variety of free-choice and teacher directed activities is offered, including music, arts and crafts, science, dramatic play, reading, indoor and outdoor play, clubs and field trips. Diversity is welcomed and celebrated in enrollment, staffing and classrooms. Plowshares is open to all children and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, sex, color or creed. A Board of Trustees that includes parent, community and professional representation oversees all programs. Hours Newton North High School 360 Lowell Avenue Newtonville, MA 02460 Telephone: 617-527-3755 Fax: 617-244-0227 Hours: 7:45 AM - 5:45 PM Toddlers: 24 months - 2 years 9 months Preschool: 2 years 9 months - 5 years Franklin School 125 Derby Street West Newton, MA. 02465 Telephone: 617-244-9330 Fax: 617-244-8194 Nursery: 2 years 9 months - 5 years *8:20 AM-12:20 PM After School (grades K - 5) *12:30 - 5:45 PM Lincoln-Eliot School 191 Pearl Street Newton Corner, MA 02458 Telephone: 617-965-6082 Fax: 617-965-1395 Nursery: 2 years 9 months - 5 years *8:45 AM - 12:45 PM Extended Day: 8:45 AM - 2:45 PM Full Day: 8:00 AM - 5:45 PM After-School (grades K - 5) *12:30 - 5:45 PM   Staff James S. Robertson, Executive Director Josephine Carpino, Director of the Plowshares at NNHS Lou Arcovio, Director of the Plowshares at Franklin Marcia Ward, Director of the Plowshares at Lincoln Eliot Qualifications: Plowshares believes the quality of early care and education programs is directly linked to the education, dedication and experience of the staff. The majority of our teachers hold Baccalaureate or Master's degrees. Priority is given to continuing staff education and development and equitable compensation. Parents as Partners: Plowshares also believes that parents are the most important persons in the lives of their children and that we should work together as a team to best serve and enrich the lives. Click here for more information and updates from Plowshares.