Nestled at one end of Memorial Field in Chatham is a small private school where children can be children and learn comfortably at their own pace. The mission of Sprout House is to provide a home-like setting in which happy and inquisitive children develop positive and eager attitudes towards school. Learning starts with the whole and moves to the parts rather than the reverse. Sprout House provides a challenging and developmentally appropriate foundation for later academic, emotional and social success. The curriculum is designed to help children realize the pleasures of learning, and to enjoy working and playing with other children and adults. At the Kindergarten level, teachers meet each child at his or her own point in development within an intimate classroom setting of no more than 8 to 10 students. The Rising 5 is designed for age-eligible children whose social and emotional development is not quite ready for Kindergarten. The Nursery School offers lots of interesting free play experiences and choices for enriched activities in an unpressured, individualized atmosphere with an emphasis on science & nature and fine children’s literature. The 2 ¾ hour program provides a gentle introduction to a school setting. A Summer Program encourages more relaxed outdoor & water play, field trips for older children and much more. Full and part-time Extended Care is also available. For more information or to visit the school, call (973)635-9658.