Founded in 1928, NCRC is an independent preschool that believes the early years are the most importa
NCRC is an independent preschool located in Northwest Washington, DC. Many elements make up our model preschool, including a richly diverse community, an experienced, professional faculty, a play-based curriculum inspired by research, special music, motor, and library programs, inclusion of children with special needs, parent education, and a supportive and giving community. At NCRC these elements
NCRC is an independent preschool located in Northwest Washington, DC. Many elements make up our model preschool, including a richly diverse community, an experienced, professional faculty, a play-based curriculum inspired by research, special music, motor, and library programs, inclusion of children with special needs, parent education, and a supportive and giving community. At NCRC these elements
Operating as usual
NCRC TIME CAPSULE: COVID-19 Pandemic Survival Project
Ms. Glen started collecting objects and documentation with which to seal inside the time capsule. She began the process as a way to preserve and remember a most unprecedented time at NCRC.
The global pandemic touched us all in different ways. We have all felt the stress and fear but, we have all rallied together as a community and have persevered.
You can find the time capsule on NCRC’s upper playground.
94 never looked so good! 🎂 Thank you to everyone who makes NCRC what it is today, tomorrow, and yesterday! We look forward to another year filled with friendship, joy, wonder, and play. 🤗
VIRTUAL OPEN HOUSE this Sunday, January 23! Parents will have the opportunity to hear from NCRC’s Faculty, Parents, Child Development Team, Diversity Coordinator, and More. General Session followed by breakout rooms. Click here(https://www.ravenna-hub.com/schools/206586) to sign up!
Help us celebrate by making a gift to the NCRC Annual Fund! 🎁
Click here to show your support: https://forms.diamondmindinc.com/ncrc/ncrcfund?token=1935234448
Every gift makes a difference. ✨
Parents will have the opportunity to connect with the NCRC community at our Open House this Saturday! Stations will be set up around NCRC's playground to meet NCRC's team and parent groups. THIS IS AN OUTDOOR EVENT. Children are welcome and must be supervised by parents at all times. Masks must be properly worn by all participants. Click here(https://www.ravenna-hub.com/schools/206586) to register for a 30-minute time slot!
Parents will have the opportunity to connect with the NCRC community at our Open House this Sunday! Stations will be set up around NCRC's playground to meet NCRC's team and parent groups. THIS IS AN OUTDOOR EVENT. Children are welcome and must be supervised by parents at all times. Masks must be properly worn by all participants. Click here(https://www.ravenna-hub.com/schools/206586) to register for a 30-minute time slot!
NCRC is proud to be a part of Fairy Dust Teaching's 2021 Free to Play Summit! Chosen from over 200 submissions, Ms. Nartey and Ms. A are honored to share the wonderful results of NCRC's community project, "Outside My Window - Putting Kindness into Action." Inspired by the book Outside My Window by Linda Ashman, students and teachers created a range of projects that spread kindness throughout the community, and families shared a glimpse of their homes, traditions and the many perspectives that make up the unique spirit of the NCRC community. We are so excited to share this project that celebrates diversity, inclusion and kindness with the world! Click here for a sneak peek https://vimeo.com/569077686
In such a challenging year, we are filled with tremendous pride and gratitude.
We are grateful that our community stood together, supporting one another and giving back in ways small and large.
Before Wednesday, June 30, consider making an Annual Fund gift in celebration of a teacher, staff member, or community member who has made us all proud & grateful.
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After the "long cold lonely winter" that was 2020, it has been wonderful to see "the smiles returning to the faces" here at NCRC this spring.
Please enjoy a glimpse of the joyful days on Highland Place during this gorgeous time of the year.
Happy Spring and Happy Friday! 🌸🌞
This is "Swinging into Spring!" by NCRCpreschool on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.
And that’s a wrap! 📸 We had so much fun safely unmasking for our close-ups this week, rain AND shine! Thank you for making it possible 🤗
NCRC students and teachers have been busy putting kindness into action! As part of NCRC Days — a celebration of inclusion, kindness, and community — each class brainstormed ways they can show kindness to NCRC or to the community outside. From kindness rocks to birdhouses, food drives and making new friends, each project honored our different perspectives and spread kindness along the way. Each project is documented and displayed on the front porch — make sure to stop by! 🌸
Feeling lucky at NCRC 🍀 Happy St. Patrick’s day!
It’s hard not to get into the spirit on a day like this! 😎 Thank you to our wonderful community for making this year’s Spirit Week extra special ✨✨
What’s your favorite book character? 📚 Here are some of ours! 🤗
Not all heroes wear capes(but some do!) ⭐️ Dress Like a Hero Day was a big hit at NCRC! We can’t wait to see what the rest of NCRC Spirit Week has in store!
A huge thank you to our Gold-level Sponsor. Your support of NCRC’s Tuition Assistance Auction has truly made a difference! 🥳
It takes a village! A huge thank you to our Platinum Sponsors. Your support of NCRC’s Tuition Assistance Auction is truly appreciated! 🥳
We are SO grateful to our Presenting Sponsors. Thank you for your support of NCRC’s Tuition Assistance Auction! 🌟
NCRC's Day of Giving is here! We hope you participate in our textathon, or you can donate now(ncrcpreschool.org/giving) to the Annual Fund! 🎁🥳
Yesterday marked the last day of our 2019/2020 school year and our first drive-by celebration for our Treetop & Explorer graduates! Happy summer to all and a special congratulations to our NCRC graduates! 🥰🎉 @ National Child Research Center - NCRC Preschool
Today was our last day of the 2019/2020 school year. This is for all of you – NCRC past, present, and future – from NCRC with love. 🥰
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We are SO grateful to our presenting sponsors David Hatef, Robert & Tyler and The William Fastow Team at TTR Sotheby’s International Realty. Thanks to your support, tomorrow should be one for the books! 🌟
It takes a village! A huge thank you to our platinum sponsors. Your support truly makes a difference! 🥳
Thank you to all who donated wine to the Tuition Assistance Auction this morning at AM drop-off! Have wine or spirits to donate? Stop by at PM drop-off at 12:35pm! 🥂 Can't make it today? Come by next Friday, January 31 or donate online here: https://www.bassins.com/NCRC_Auction_2020.php
There's still time to make your tax-deductible donation to NCRC! We are so grateful for all of the support from our wonderful community and wish everyone a Happy New Year! 🥳🎉
NCRC is grateful for all of the support from our wonderful community. If you wish to make a tax-deductible donation to the NCRC Fund this calendar year, there is still time to make the December 31 tax deadline.☃️❄️
Did you know that Ms. Nartey and Ms. Fitzpatrick were selected to present at the Annual NAIS People of Color Conference? Their presentation, "Why Not Now? Exploring Race, Identity, and Differences in Early Childhood" was selected from over 500 submissions and attended by over 200 educators and members of NAIS from around the country. Click the link below to read their abstract and how they got there, and congratulations on a job well done! 🥳 https://www.ncrcpreschool.org/blog
is here! We're proud to be a part of this global celebration of giving. Support NCRC on this by making a gift to the Annual Fund. And remember, every gift makes a difference!(https://forms.diamondmindinc.com/ncrc/ncrcfund?token=1935234448)
An Inclusive, Play-Based Preschool Serving the Washington, DC area since 1928. For Children Ages 2 to 5.
October Spotlight (2019)
Mark your calendars 📆 One week until NCRC’s Day of Giving on Thursday, November 14!
Join us on the front porch tomorrow during AM & PM drop-off to talk all things NCRC Tuition Assistance Auction 2020!
Pumpkin Party (2019)
Engine Week (2019)
UPDATE: Due to the rain in tomorrow’s forecast, we have rescheduled portrait days. Please be sure to update your calendars! 📸 🗓
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What's better than watching Rikki-Tikki-Tavi with all your friends on a rainy day? 💙💚
NCRC’s ENGINE SONG (TUNE: I’ve been working on the railroad) 🚂 🚦🚂🚦🚂🚦🚂🚦 I’ve been working on my engine, it goes fast or slow! I’ve been working on my engine, I can help my engine go! I can jump up and dowwwwwn, or do a yoga pose, I’ve been working on my engine, won’t you see me go! Jumping on my toes, breathing through my nose, watch my engine go go go Jumping on my toes, breathing through my nose, watch my engine go!
A sneak peak of pure Pajama Picnic joy!
Happy 90th Birthday, NCRC!
When the kids are away, the teachers will play... and dance! Tremendous thanks to National Dance Institute for the fantastic professional development session today.
Today, Beehivers experimented with... diapers?! Watch as they make predictions on what will happen when a pitcher of water is poured into a diaper, and then test those predictions. Will the water spill, or be absorbed?
Working hard at Family Work Day!
Our Bunnies were inspired this week by nine-year old child artist, Aelita Andre. And now we're feeling inspired by our own NCRC artists.
NCRC Program Peeks: Library with Ms. Parinello Thank you to everyone who supported last week's Book Fair. The library program has some fantastic new titles to add to its shelves!
As we wrap up Parent/Teacher Conferences, we wanted to share this great video by the Jubilee Project because we can't imagine a world without our wonderful and dedicated NCRC teachers!
NCRC Program Peeks: Mi Casa Uno
NCRC Program Peeks: Chatty Cheetahs & Sounds in Motion with Ms. Becky
You've read about Finger Fun Club in Ms. Marian's weekly email, and now you can take a look at a couple of the activities.
Take a peek into our music program. You'll be hearing about this and much more at Back To School Night this evening.
Take a look at what our Bunny Class is learning about.
NCRC's "31 Reasons in 31 Days" Annual Fund Kick-off Reason #30: NCRC is a safe haven. Tips to keep things fun this Halloween from Ms. Judith - Make sure your child has a good meal before Trick or Treating - Pin your name and number to your child in case of accidental separation - Face paint is safer than a mask for small children who are still learning eye/hand/body coordination - Determine ahead of time what your route will be - Avoid homes that have very frightening props or decorations
NCRC's "31 Reasons in 31 Days" Annual Fund Kick-off Reason #2: We love the special programs, the children love the special programs... they're having fun while they learn and we can't ask for anything better! - Faculty
Take a look at how the Sunshine Room used magnets to blend art and science. Picture perfect!
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