St. James’ Nursery School was established in 1974, as a mission of St. James’ Episcopal Church. We are a licensed nursery school for two, three, four, and five-year-olds.
We are one of the few dually accredited nursery schools in Maryland, having accreditation from the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE).
Your Child’s Purpose at St. James‘
- To learn to take directions and relate to someone other than the primary caretaker.
- To find that school is a happy place and that teachers are warm and friendly.
- To help develop self-discipline through encouragement and consistent standards of behavior.
- To use gross and fine motor skills through active play with equipment designed for their age.
- To develop skills, talents, and interests and expand them.
- To develop a positive sense of personal self-esteem and an understanding of the needs and rights of others.
- To experience personal pride of achievement
- To consider individual needs in conjunction with the purpose for the group.
- To expand the ability to communicate and interact with others.
Nondiscrimination Policy
St. James’ Nursery School does not discriminate on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, gender, ethnic group identification, race, ancestry, national origin, religion, color, or mental or physical disability in determining which children are served.