MARCH 23, 2012
Kids!
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Fees: 3’s, $5,300 ($5,990 including summer extension); 4’s, $5,500 ($6,240 including summer extension) Special programs: Eurhythmics class meets twice each week with teachers from the music school faculty. Children learn musical concepts through movement and ear training. Other: Both teachers are certified early childhood educators with master’s degrees.
THE HUDSON COUNTRY MONTESSORI SCHOOL 340 Quaker Ridge Road New Rochelle, NY 10804 (914) 636-6202 www.hudsoncountry.org Paul Casey, Educational/Camp Director Philosophy: A three-year age span in each class provides a family-like atmosphere for learning. More conversation and language experience than in most conventional early education settings. Montessori believes in freedom within limits, respect for other people and for the environment. Enrollment: Toddlers through 8th grade Calendar: September through June. Eightweek summer program Hours: Full-day and half-day sessions 2’s, 3’s and 4’s; full day for students 5 and older Fees: Vary according to age of child and session Special programs: Extended day for working parents. Hudson Enrichment program. Summer camp program for children 15 months to 12 years includes swim instruction, sports, science, arts and crafts, and much more. Other: Member of American Montessori Society. Call to arrange a tour.
Calendar: September through mid-June. JCC Summer Camp Hours: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; 9-11:45 a.m.; 12:45-3 p.m.; optional lunch program. Before care and after care available. Fees: Five full days $14,600; five half days $8,375; three half days $5,800; 2’s: two-day, $4,200; three-day, $5,750; five-day, $8,150 Special programs: 4/5 class; afternoon enrichment for 3’s and 4’s; music, movement, gym and swim special in full-size gymnasium and indoor heated pool; biblical-theme playground; classroom computers. Summer camp and vacation programs available. Other: Registered in New York State. Licensed by the NYS Office of Children and Family Services. American Camping Association summer camp
JCC OF MID-WESTCHESTER TOWARD TOMORROW PROGRAM 999 Wilmot Road Scarsdale, NY 10583 (914) 472-3300 Ext. 228 kaplann@jccmw.org www.jccmw.org Nancy Kaplan, Special Education Director Philosophy: Children need a supportive classroom atmosphere that encourages exploration and creativity to develop positive social skills, strong cognitive connections and good feelings about themselves. Learning occurs through structured activities, utilizing a multisensory educational approach, which includes language development, fosters intellectual curiosity and establishes play
skills. Enrollment: 65-70 Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 to 6:1 depending on class Calendar: Sept. 4, 2012-June 26, 2013 Hours: Half-day, 8:45-11:15 a.m. or 12:15-2:45 p.m.; full-day, 8:45 a.m.-2:45 p.m. Fees: State-approved program through CPSE has no fee. Afternoon private class $9,900 (3.5 hours) or $8,500 (2.5 hours) for full 180-day school year. Special programs: Our integrated preschool classes for children with special needs and their mainstream peers place emphasis on development of social skills, appropriate play, increasing language skills and cognitive learning. Other: After-school and Sunday morning programming for children 3-18 years old with special needs offered through our Academic and Arts for Developmental Disabilities (AADD). Additional programs are available for siblings of children with special needs in our SibConnection group.
KEHILLAH SCHOOL FOR EARLY LEARNING Temple Israel of New Rochelle 1000 Pinebrook Blvd. New Rochelle, NY 10804 (914) 637-3808 Kehillah@TINR.org Nancy Bossov, Director Philosophy: The Kehillah School for Early Learning is a unique community within Temple Israel of New Rochelle, providing both part-time and full-time education for children
ages 6 weeks to 6 years. In the Kehillah School, child-centered emergent learning in a Jewish context is integrated with the Bright Horizons Family Solutions curricula, bringing together the best of two worlds for children and families. The Kehillah School is the only Jewish full-time educational program currently available to young children in Westchester County. Fostering independence and selfesteem, encouraging imaginative thinking and problem-solving skills and emphasizing the importance of family, friends and shared experiences, this nurturing home away from home offers an ideal learning environment for children of all faiths and learning styles. Enrollment: Children 6 weeks to 6 years of age Student-teacher ratio: Varies according to program Calendar: Year-round, with both school year and calendar year options Hours: 7 a.m.-7 p.m., 8 a.m.-6 p.m., 9 a.m.-3 p.m., 9 a.m.-1 p.m. or 2 p.m.-5 p.m. offered two, three or five days per week Special Programs: All-school singing, yoga, ethics-themed take-home CDs with Judaic storytelling by staff and clergy, Shabbat with clergy, active parents association Other: Kosher meal provisions for early morning breakfast, snacks and lunch. “Nut aware” dietary adherence. Licensed by the Office of Children and Family Services and New York State Department of Education.
LIBERTY MONTESSORI INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS 155 Beechmont Drive New Rochelle, NY 10804 631 West Boston Post Road Mamaroneck, NY 10543 (914) 777-1382 LibertyMontessoriSchools.com
JCC OF MID-WESTCHESTER EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM
Dr. Pushpa Jagoda, Director Philosophy: Our educational philosophy is derived from the integration of Montessori and early childhood principles. Our experienced, bilingual staff provide a nurturing home-away-from-home learning environment. Our state-of-the-art centers develop your child’s social, emotional, physical and intellectual growth to their highest potential. Enrollment: 200 Student-teacher ratio: Toddlers, 5:1; preschool and above, 6:1 Calendar: Year-round Hours: 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Fees: Call for information Special programs: Music and language
999 Wilmot Road Scarsdale, NY 10583 (914) 472-3300 Ext. 412 dorfmanj@jccmw.org Julie Dorfman, Director Philosophy: The early childhood program promotes healthy physical, cognitive and emotional growth, self-esteem, understanding and confidence, and helps youngsters develop security with adults and peers. Each child is encouraged to explore, experiment and create within a language intensive environment. Enrollment: 150 children Student-teacher ratio: 2’s, 4:1; 3’s, 6:1; 4’s, 7:1; 5’s, 8:1
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