The Early Childhood program at Berkeley Hall, which begins at age three,
is the seed of our K-8 program, in which a love for learning, respect and
appreciation for others, and a joyful discovery of each child’s own unique
gifts, are nurtured and cultivated.

Young children learn best from the satisfaction of hands-on immersion
in a variety of experiences. Letting the children’s interests be the engine,
academic investigation in the nursery and junior kindergarten is self-paced
and fun. We believe all children are gifted in special ways, and activities are
designed to nurture and highlight their individual talents.

As with our K-8 program, the Early Childhood Department focuses on a
balanced program with activities that are appropriate for the maturity and
readiness of each child and cover all areas of development - social,
emotional, academic, and moral.

The work of young children is play, and our teachers provide opportunities
to experience this vital activity. The Golden Rule is the basis by which the nursery
and junior kindergarten students learn to get along.