Our loving, nurturing staff support your children as they grow in self-esteem and develop all skill areas. The Rainbow School's staff are experienced early childhood educators and members of the National Association for the Education of Young Children. The head teachers are certified in Infant and Child First Aid and CPR.   Mrs. Michelle, Director + Teacher Mrs. Michelle absolutely loves working with children! She started out as a classroom volunteer and is now not only serving her 1st year as Rainbow School Director, but is a treasured member of our staff + a proud member of the National Association for the Education of Young Children. Ms. Michelle was previously awarded a license from New York State as a Day Care Provider and is devoted to Early Chidlhood Education. She is a mom of 5 ( though you can usually find at least 10 children at a time at her home ! ! ! ) and all her children are Rainbow Nursery Graduates. Ms. Michelle has found her calling and devotes a great deal of her time and LOTS of energy into the education and growth of children.           Mrs. Chris, Teacher Mrs. Chris enriches our program with her 33 years experience in Early Childhood Education, and she gets better every year!  She is absolutely committed to what is best for children: quality literature, language skills, developmentally appropriate practice, and meeting each child's individual needs.  Maintaining her continuing education, she easily sifts through the newest teaching ideas and utilizes the truest and best.   This 2009-10 Year we also welcome back veteran Kindergarten teacher Ms. Rosann Carpenter and are proud to announce the addition of Ms. Sarah Conklin to our Teaching Assistant Staff !       A LETTER FROM A PARENT :  Dear Mrs. Catherine,     We would like to thank you and your wonderful staff for making our son feel welcome at the Rainbow Nursery School. Although there have only been two days of school so far, [our son] has been very excited to share his experiences with us each evening at dinner; especially today's "walk in the forest ," as he explained it. He was so proud to show us the leaves, pine cones and such that he had collected and cannot wait to begin working on his collage. By the way, we LOVE the refrigerator art [he] brought home on his first day!!! Before attending your school [our son] was never interested in coloring, painting or drawing so these are the first items we've had to display. We are extremely excited to see what he brings home in the future.     Sending our son to pre-school was a big, and much debated decision for us. We were very nervous that this was not the right choice for [him]; however, you and your staff have made an otherwise apprehensive situation enjoyable for our son. Thanks again!!            [Edits by former director  Mrs. Catherine Bailey with permission]  Fall 2007