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The Rivertowns Enterprise 2012 I PRESCHOOL GUIDE Hours: 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. (8:30 a.m.-noon also available)
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creativity and where they can develop a lifelong love of learning. Enrollment: For children 6 weeks to 6 years old Student-teacher ratio: 2’s, 5:1; 3’s 7:1, 4’s, 8:1 Calendar: Full year Hours: 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Fees: Vary with age
Fees: New family discounts available. Parent-child classes, $360/session; three half days, $7,500/year; five half days, $9,750/ year; five full days, $13,500/year. Special programs: Parent & Child/Infant Playgroups provide an opportunity for warm and supportive companionship with other families facilitated by an experienced early childhood educator. Read more at http:// www.gmws.org/programs/early_childhood/ Meadows_Gate.aspx.
GOOD SHEPHERD EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER
Other: We are Westchester’s only Waldorf School and have been open since July 2011. Our main campus in Rockland County serves nearly 350 students from nursery school through 12th grade, and opened in 1950.
25 North Broadway Irvington, NY 10533 (914) 591-4104 IPCGSECC@aol.com Sasha Wilson, Director Philosophy: We believe that knowledge for young children is best acquired through the experience of exploration and discovery. Concept development takes place through the child’s own actions as he/she interacts with materials, teachers and peers in the classroom. Our aim is to enhance learning in all areas: cognitive, social, emotional, physical and moral. Enrollment: 92 Student-teacher ratio: 2’s, 5:1; 3’s, 6:1; 4’s, 8:1 Calendar: Mid-September through mid-June Hours: 2’s Monday and Wednesday or Tuesday and Friday, 9:30-11:30 a.m.; 3’s three days, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, or Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 9-11:45 a.m.; 3’s five days and 4’s five days, 9-11:45 a.m.; extended day 4’s Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, 11:45 a.m.2:30 p.m.; 3’s Thursday, 11:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m.; 4’s art Thursday 11:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Fees: 2’s, two days: $3,375/school year; 3’s, three days: $4,200/school year; 3’s five days and 4’s five days, $5,800/school year. Optional extended day extra Special programs: Extended days for 3- and 4-year-olds. Children bring lunch and have a special afternoon program. In the morning we have music specialists twice a month. Sign language for the 4-year-olds twice a month. Other: Licensed by NYS Office of Children and Family services. Registered with University of the State of New York. Accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children.
GREENBURGH HEBREW CENTER 515 Broadway Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522 (914) 693-5121 Jackie Binstock, Director Philosophy: The mission of the Greenburgh Hebrew Center Nursery School is to provide a nurturing, creative, child-centered Jewish environment where children can grow to their full potential. The program emphasizes the
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social, emotional, physical, intellectual, spiritual and cognitive development of each child. Our children acquire new skills and experiences as they grow and mature, which enable them to explore and interact with their environment. In the process, the children learn respect for others and decision-making. Learning is hands-on and play-oriented. Activities are ageappropriate and appeal to a variety of learning styles and modalities. Consequently, children of all abilities can succeed and flourish. The philosophy of the Greenburgh Hebrew Center is that Jewish education as a lifelong pursuit begins at preschool age. The nursery school demonstrates how Jewish values and traditions can be integrated into daily life. We are dedicated to educating our students in Jewish ritual, holidays and values, and providing Jewish cultural and religious experiences. We feel that this is the path to an enduring love and devotion to Judaism and the Jewish people.
Hours: 9-11:45 a.m. (2’s, 9-11:30 a.m.)
Enrollment: 50 children
Patricia Owens, Admissions Coordinator
Student-teacher ratio: 2’s, 4:1; 3’s and 4’s, 7:1
Philosophy: Designed to address children’s physical, emotional and intellectual needs at each unique stage of their development, Waldorf education strives to help create individuals who live up to their capacities. Rather than teaching to the test, the Waldorf curriculum understands that in order to foster critical thinking and creative problem-solving, develop intrinsic ethics and morals, and promote true joy in learning, education must connect to one’s essential nature and engage a child’s will, feeling and thinking. By encouraging direct experience with lesson material, introducing subject matter in age-appropriate fashion, and providing purposeful activities that renew the soul, Waldorf education promotes wholeness, empathy and flexibility of thought by bringing together body, mind and spirit.
Calendar: September through June
Fees: Two-day 2’s, $3,310; three-day 2’s, $5,125; five-day 2’s, 3’s and 4’s, $6,990 Special programs: Club Lunch, extended days, yoga, music and movement specialist, monthly visits from a nature educator, Tot Shabbat
GREEN MEADOW WALDORF SCHOOL
EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER AT TAPPAN HILL SCHOOL 50 Ichabod Lane Tarrytown, NY 10591 (845) 356-9715 www.waldorfwestchester.org Karen Atkinson, Lead Teacher
Enrollment: 5 nursery/kindergarten children, plus 25 families in Parent and Child classes Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Calendar: September-June
HAPPY HARBOR CHILD CARE CENTER INC. 95 Broadway Hastings-on-Hudson, NY 10706 (914) 478-4175 Cindy Veazey, Director Philosophy: Happy Harbor has been providing early care and education since 1988 and is a NYS licensed program providing stimulating age-appropriate activities to guide early learning. Indoors, children have a rich environment in which to explore, experiment and enjoy. The outdoor parklike playground is the perfect setting for learning about the world of earth and sky. Prereading skills and love of literature are part of the pre-K program. Self-esteem and social skills are goals for every child. Enrollment: 44 children Student-teacher ratio: Infants and toddlers, 4:1; 3’s and 4’s, 6:1 Calendar: Open all year-round except the last two weeks of August Hours: 7:15 a.m.-5:45 p.m. Fees: Available upon request Special programs: The beautiful and large outdoor play area is an extension of the indoor environment. Breakfast, lunch and afternoon snack are provided daily. Summer play includes gardening and sprinkler play.
HASTINGS NURSERY SCHOOL — THE CO-OP 7 Farragut Ave. Hastings-on-Hudson, N.Y. 10706 (centrally located at the 5 corners) (914) 478-3777 www.hastingsnurseryschool.com Cindy Nibur and Irene Balint-Wemer, Directors CONTINUED ON PAGE 44A
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