Preschools in the Hudson Valley Area
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Hudson Valley KidsOutAndAbout Preschool Newsletter |
Dear KidsOutAndAbout readers:
Are you planning to have your children attend preschool this year? Or are you thinking about whether it's the best option for your family? Do you have a friend who is thinking about preschool for her kids? If any of these is true, this special annual edition of our newsletter is for YOU! We provide not only options for where to start your search in our area, but also some tips for what to
think about and what to look for as you start the process.
KidsOutAndAbout has a large list of local preschools that have posted to our site; this list is provided in the LISTS/Preschools & Childcare list linked from the menu on every page of
KidsOutAndAbout. In this newsletter, first, we have some featured preschools with descriptions of their programs. Next, we provide a list of links to some additional schools. And last, we provide tips for helping you evaluate preschools when you visit, to see if they are right for you.
Remember: SAVE THIS NEWSLETTER and forward it along! If you or one of your friends is in the market for a preschool, it's a handy
reference.
—Debra Ross, publisher |
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World Cup Nursery School & Kindergarten is dedicated to providing students with a valuable early childhood education using a developmental program with a “hands‐on‐minds‐on” academic approach. In an age‐appropriate, nurturing and supportive
environment, we individualize programs always putting an emphasis on the child’s interests and strengths while continuously recognizing their academic, creative and social accomplishments. World Cup Nursery School & Kindergarten’s classroom activities and skill lessons are connected to our theme‐based curriculum which is designed to actively engage students in their learning. Learning becomes more meaningful when lessons are incorporated into playful activities that let students experience
how facts and ideas connect through subjects. Students explore, discover and problem solve as they make decisions, complete tasks and feel successful in all areas of their development.
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Welcome to Kids Place Learning Center, where we combine a safe and nurturing environment with our innovative creative curriculum preschool. Here, children are inspired to explore and learn in a loving atmosphere. From our infant room to our preschool
programs, we provide exceptional care and education tailored to each child's needs. Parents can trust that our dedication to health, safety, and well-being ensures a secure and thriving place for children to grow. Join us at Kids Place Learning Center to experience the difference our creative curriculum preschool can make for your child.
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Field of Dreams is a family-owned and operated educational facility that provides high quality, full and half day programs. The preschool has a strong educational curriculum that features farm-to-preschool programming. An outstanding staff and commitment to
early childhood learning and development provides each individual child with an environment that encourages self-discovery and a commitment to education. Since 1999, Field of Dreams Preschool has offered structured and enjoyable programming and activities including reading, writing, math, art and music. A unique balance of learning and playing encourages children's confidence and helps them develop friendly social skills essential for future academic success.
We develop all levels of our curriculum with the goal of a smooth transition into kindergarten as the top priority. We engage your child in learning while supporting and challenging their growth in a healthy, safe and nurturing enviornment.
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Nyack's Little House of Explorers is a welcoming and affirming educational preschool program that centers around child-led project work, social/emotional learning, and hands-on experiences with nature.
We welcome children into our indoor and outdoor classrooms and invite them to build relationships with each other, the environment, and their community. We place an emphasis on the arts and creative expression, while nurturing a connection with our local and global communities. Age-appropriate academics are taught within each project, and during a designated period of the day for our Pre-K aged children.
Our curriculum, which emerges from the interests of the children, is infused with age-appropriate lessons that will empower each child to ask questions, seek answers, and engage in thoughtful reflection. We hope to inspire lifelong learning that is joyful, as we support children in their quest to connect with the natural world.
Our program is available for children ages three to five…
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Our dedicated staff of fully certified teachers and assistants will guide your child into a whole new world of fun and exploration. We have spacious classrooms and an exciting outdoor play area. Located just off Route 9 in a residential neighborhood.
Infants - 6 weeks to 18 months: Our intuitive staff will nurture, stimulate and encourage your little ones growth and development, complete with lots of hugs, kisses and tender loving care.
Toddlers - 18 months to 2 1/2 years: As the infants develop into a busy toddler, they experience many "hands-on" activities that encourage the development of their coordination and senses.
Pre-schoolers: We challenge our pre-schoolers each day with a developmentally sound program that combines structured and choice activities. These experiences foster self-help, sensory and social skills.
Pre-K: Our day is structured around a learning environment that encourages each individual child to make discoveries about the world around them. We concentrate on…
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We believe that there should be a bridge between home and school. So we create a safe and trusting environment that is similar to your home. Thousands of students have attended and been nurtured at Butterhill Day School, a clean, safe and spacious facility,
located in historic Cornwall, New York.
We offer full and half day and before and after school options. Our programs are full of exciting activities and learning opportunities every day. Research shows that children learn through play and we encourage students to explore their environment in a way that is meaningful to them. For more than three decades, our goal has been and remains to provide a top-quality education and facility for our students and their families.
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As a local private school for over 57 years, we have delivered exceptional Pre-K education with our excellent and caring teachers and assistant teachers. Our teacher’s credentials and experience are found in our brochure. All our specialists in Physical
Education, Music, Drumming, Art, Science, and Dance are professionals in their fields and part of our programs at no extra fee.
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Joy. Engagement. Reward. These simple words summarize the Thevenet Montessori School experience. Our Primary Program (Pre-K through Kindergarten)
and Elementary Program (Grades 1-5) give children the opportunity to discover the joy of learning at their own pace. Our fully equipped Montessori environment features three Primary classrooms (Pre-K – K), one Lower Elementary classroom (Grades 1-3), and one Upper Elementary classroom (Grades 4-5), all with a caring and committed staff, professionally trained to encourage and support student success.
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The Huguenot Street Cooperative Nursery School is a non-profit, non-sectarian, cooperative school for children ages 2-5. It relies on parents, teachers and students to work together and participate in every aspect of the school. The cooperative model brings
us all closer together to create a dynamic and enriching learning experience for the children.
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What kind of preschool best suits your child?
Those nice parenting articles always tell you to make sure you choose a preschool that best suits your child's personality--but then rarely provide any specifics on what will give you those clues. Children vary widely in their responses to different situations. Think
about where your child falls on the following dimensions, and think about your own personal preferences for what a preschool experience should be like for your child. Then, when you visit preschools, ask the administrators (and observe yourself) about how well the school's philosophy matches your children's needs. - Playing and learning: Do these seem like separate times at the preschool, or are play and learning time integrated?
- The setting: Is your goal to get your child used
to a school setting, or is it important that the setting feel more like home?
- Specific learning goals: Do you have academic milestones or religious needs that you would like met? Think about this before you set out, and refine your thoughts as you visit more schools.
- Introverts and extroverts: If your child falls on one end of introvert-extrovert scale, it's important to realize this and see what would be expected of them at each preschool (especially important for the
introverts).
- Active play: Does the school provide resources for physically active play that match your child's needs?
- Rest: Kids have different rhythms and requirements for rest. Think about what your child's specific needs are to ensure that they will be accommodated.
- Structure: Some kids do better with lots of structure, while other families feel that they already have enough structure and prefer that a preschool ensure lots of time for unstructured play and
interaction.
- Discipline: What happens when kids misbehave at school? Does the school's philosophy match yours?
- Safety: Safety is a big concern. Think carefully about your standards for keeping kids safe, and observe how the school meets your expectations.
If your child attends (or attended) a great preschool that is not currently on our big preschool list (the easiest way to find out is to search in the big search bar on the top of every KidsOutAndAbout page), please
email me back and we'll contact them immediately to see if they'd like to be on this list! |
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