History
Compass SchoolHouse was formed by the merger of Westfield Cooperative Nursery School (est. 1969) and Mother's Morning Out (set. 1975) in July of 2015. Compass has grown from 145 to 200 students since its inception, now offers a Full Day Kindergarten, and serves children ages 2 months to 6 years old.
Specialties
We are committed to preserving Compass' defining characteristics: a staff whose first commitment is to the students they teach, maintaining an age appropriate curriculum with a focus on teaching children to learn how to learn, prompt parental communication, meaningful relationships, a strong sense of community, and an emphasis on character development. We believe in deep collaboration among our staff, consistent innovation, flexibility, and the courage to change. We plan purposefully, proceed positively, assess frequently, and strive to continuously improve our programs and operations.