At Chappaqua Friends Nursery School, children expand their knowledge and understanding of the world and of themselves through interactive exploration and discovery. Language arts, science and early mathematical thinking skills are developed through constructive play, hands-on nature study and creative art projects, as well as through dramatic play, stories, picture-journals, group sharing times, music and movement. The school’s goals include helping children grow in their ability to initiate and sustain meaningful, creative play; deepening children’s understanding of what it means to be a friend; improving children’s skills at managing conflicts and disappointments successfully; and teaching children to be both thoughtful listeners and contributing members of a group. CFNS is a non-sectarian nursery school, managed under the care of Chappaqua Friends Meeting (Quakers). CFNS adheres to the Quaker principles of simplicity, equality and respect for all. Two morning classes for 3- and 4-year-olds run from 9-11:45am. An afternoon pre-k class for older 4s and young 5s runs from 12:15-3pm. The school year goes from September through early June. An optional three-week Summer Friends session is available in June.