“The transition to preschool is often marked with two steps forward, one step back, as your child grows and learns in amazing ways — but at the same time, regresses in some behaviors, too.” – Child psychiatrist Joshua Sparrow, M.D. & co-author of Touchpoints 3 to 6 Separation anxiety is a common preschool phenomenon. Your […]

The challenges of preschool present an exciting first step in your child’s formal education. But is your child ready? Even with prescribed enrollment ages and required milestones like potty training and independent eating, parents have a few things to consider when assessing their child’s preschool readiness. “Research shows that two of the biggest skills children […]

Graduation Day at Nomura Preschool is traditionally an opportunity for our oldest students to showcase the skills they’ve developed over years of learning together. It’s also the time for Nomura teachers and staff to celebrate the students with a processional walk with their parents and family members in attendance. It’s a time for the entire […]

Preschool students know their classrooms intimately. They can tell you where everything is in vivid detail – after all, the classroom is a child’s home away from home. At Nomura Preschool, our four classrooms set the stage for each class’ adventure in learning. Bright displays of students’ artwork decorate the walls, along with fun learning […]

From our roots as a music preschool in Mrs. Faith Nomura’s Berkeley home, we at Nomura Preschool believe that exposure to art and music at an early age has an enormous positive influence on children. Cognitive development, social life, creative life and physical skill building are all strengthened in the viewing and creating of art […]

Nomura Preschool children are encouraged to be active participants with their peers and in their communities. We love to host events and special guests at our Richmond Annex, CA campus, and we explore the SF Bay Area with several field trips throughout the year. 2011 was a great year for Nomura Preschool. We completed our […]

Understanding the Importance of Gross Motor Play in Early Childhood Development A January 2012 study in Pediatrics found that many children in preschool were not meeting recommended levels of physical activity. The study found that three barriers – injury concerns, small operating margins, and prioritization of academics – were preventing children from the gross motor […]