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Newtowne School is a Reggio Emilia-inspired parent cooperative preschool for children ages 22 months to 5 years. At Newtowne, experienced teachers work closely with families to create a nurturing, play-based learning environment that fosters joy and meaning for young children.

Our rich, developmentally appropriate play-based curriculum is inspired by the progressive educational tradition of Reggio Emilia. We believe that children are not empty vessels waiting to be filled with adult-given knowledge, but are constructors of their own learning and experience. The teacher’s role in such an environment is to facilitate, guide, observe, support, and inspire children.