Nike Tykes Preschool - Recreation Home

Staff and SupervisionProgram StaffOur staff is what makes Nike Tykes Preschool such aspecial place for your child. Their warm and nurturingways let your child know that this is a place they can trust,be themselves, and have fun!Each teacher is a trained professional in early childhoodeducation and brings a wealth of experience to theirprogram area. There are two teachers in each class andeach teacher is trained and certified in ConnecticutChildcare First Aid, CPR, medication administration andOSHA training. Teachers also receive training annuallythrough conferences and workshops, and are members ofthe National Association for the Education of the YoungChild (NAEYC).Our group size does not exceed twenty children and themaximum teacher to child ratio is one to ten.Children are supervised by their assigned teachers withintheir classroom area and during outdoor play. If a teacheris absent, a qualified substitute is assigned. At no time isthe teacher/child ratio above the maximum numberallowed.Bathrooms assigned to a classroom are open to thechildren at all times. A teacher will assist if needed;however, children are encouraged to use the bathroomsindependently.ConsultantsNike Tykes Preschool is fortunate to have a caring andsupportive group of consultants which we utilize on an ongoing basis.Early Childhood Education ConsultantSharon Kozey, MA, LPCEarly Childhood SpecialistTown of ManchesterNurse ConsultantRhonda Dannehy, School Readiness nurse andManchester Early Learning Opportunities NurseSocial Work ConsultantMary Roche-Cronin, Human ServicesNutritional ConsultantNick Aldi, Food Service DirectorManchester Board of EducationSpecial Needs AssistanceChild Find, Manchester Board of EducationEarly Childhood Consultation PartnershipRichard S. Bunce (Mr. Rich)DirectorEducationCentral Connecticut State University 1990Elementary EducationSpringfield College 1986M.Ed. Leisure Services AdministrationNasson College 1972B.A. PsychologyProfessional ExperienceNike Tykes Preschool 1991 to present“Early childhood education means the first exposure formany children to people and places outside the home andas such should be an experience that nurtures andencourages social and emotional growth and fosters alifelong enjoyment of learning and sense of community.”Rich resides in Manchester with his wife Gail and their twochildren (graduates of Nike Tykes), Chris and Jenny, whoare students at UCONN. In his free time he enjoys sailing,bike touring, cross country skiing, winter camping, homeimprovements, auto mechanics and family activities.Lisa Nisula (Miss Lisa)Teacher, On Our WayCertified Educator/ State of CTEducationCollege of Notre Dame, 1979BA in Education, Minor in Special Ed & Early ChildhoodProfessional ExperienceNike Tykes Preschool 1999 to presentPartners in Play Instructor, 1994-1999Former Kindergarten and 3rd Grade TeacherHead Start Teacher“I feel strongly that a happy, stimulating pre-schoolexperience is the foundation to a successful schoolcareer. I will do my best to help your child grow, smile,and be successful.”Lisa resides in Manchester with her husband, Rick, andher three children, Jessica, Jonathan and Jared, two ofwhom are now attending college. She has two cats and adog. Her family spends summers at the shore.Dental ConsultantPediatric Dentistry, Main St., Manchester