Therapeutic Nursery Program
The Therapeutic Nursery Program (TNP) is a specialized preschool for three-, four- and five-year-old children whose social and emotional functioning interfere with success in typical early childhood education settings. The TNP offers relationship-based care that is built upon the philosophy and research evidence showing that secure, nurturing relationships are the context for learning, growth, and change. We provide a predictable, structured, and supportive classroom where preschoolers learn to regulate impulses, develop positive relationships with peers and adults, express feelings appropriately, build self-esteem and take delight in learning.
Who do we help?
Eligible children who attend the program demonstrate challenges in one or more of the following areas:
- Self-regulation
- Social interaction
- Sensory processing and integration
- Impulsivity and hyperactivity
- Aggression
- Depression
- Trauma
- Excessive worry or fears, anxiety
- Withdrawal or isolating behaviors
- Attachment and relationship difficulties
How do we help?
Our team partners with parents/caregivers to effectively support their child’s social and emotional development and relationships with family. Parents/caregivers participate in evaluation services, individual family meetings, parent conferences, classroom observations, monthly parent group meetings, family field trips, classroom projects and community advocacy.
Where is the TNP Located?
The TNP is offered to eligible children and their families in Montgomery and Prince George's counties. The program operates for 11 months, from late August through July.
Montgomery County
12301 Academy Way
Rockville, MD 20852
Full and half-day options
Prince George's County
6501 Lowland Drive
Hyattsville, MD 20743
Full-day only
