Welcome
Welcome to the Early Childhood Program at Venerini Academy, where learning is an exciting adventure!
We believe in cultivating curiosity, problem-solving skills, and a love for learning right from the start. Our Early Childhood Program provides a nurturing and enriching environment where young minds can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
Our dedicated teachers create a vibrant and engaging learning environment, fostering a love for STEM, music and the arts, and beyond. Join us on this educational journey where young minds flourish and lifelong learning begins.
Our programs run from 8:30-2:45 with a before and after school option.
Inspired to Learn.
Formed to Lead.
Exploring the World Beyond Books
Our early childhood programs facilitate learning in developmentally appropriate ways including teacher directed lessons, hands- on experiences and free play/exploration. We provide a rich, integrated academic core that awakens young minds and builds skills. When weather permits, students enjoy outdoor play on the playground. Seeds of Stem Science and Engineering program developed in partnership with WPI is highlighted as well as Fundations (preschool edition) to establish basic literacy knowledge.
As a comprehensive academy, our youngest students benefit from the expertise and resources of our extended professional staff including weekly sessions with our art teacher, music teacher, librarian, and our physical education teacher.
Discovering Science and Engineering
In our Early Childhood Program, we facilitate to learn by doing, to work well with others, and to grow as curious, confident, and engaged learners. Our Engineering is Elementary Program, developed in partnership with WPI and the STEM Education Center, empowers our young children through hands-on, project-based learning. Our “wee” engineers are encouraged to explore, create, and improve, and empowered to see themselves as real-world problem solvers.
Our Program At-a-Glance
- Monday – Friday 8:30 am to 2:45 pm
- Before School and After School care options (additional fee)
- Accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges
- Small, personalized classes
- Professional certified teachers and teacher assistants for every nine students
- Caring, inclusive school community
- Robust campus facilities, including library, gymnasium, art and music rooms, auditorium, chapel, STEM and science labs, and outside play areas
- Structured, age-appropriate, developmental learning
- Learning Centers and theme-based activities
- Project-based learning
- STEAM curriculum to foster imagination and learning-by-doing
- Full-time nurse on staff
Typical Daily Schedule
Arrival
Free Play – Children explore and play with various activities of their choice.
Circle Time – Attendance, calendar, prayers, songs, weather, show and tell, and letter of the week are covered.
Snack Time
Story Time – Children will listen to a story and follow up with conversation and activity.
Large Group Activity Time – Guided activity with set directions to follow (could be a math, reading, or fine motor activity).
Religion – Children will be taught they are special gifts from God.
Outside Play
Lunch Time
Storytime
Rest Time – Children nap or rest quietly.
Center Time – Exploring various fine motor, math, reading, and science centers.
Class Meeting Time – Children come together on the carpet to discuss highlights of the day.
Dismissal
SPECIALS - Children will participate in music, art, library, and physical education weekly.
