FAQ

FAQs

Starting school is such an exciting time for you and your child, and we know you likely have many questions about the process. We’ll answer the most frequently asked questions here and are happy to speak with you to address any others or provide more detail on those listed below.

Yes, we are licensed by the New York City Department of Health Mental Hygiene/Bureau of Daycare.

Our staff-to-child ratio is 1:4 in an infant room, 1:5 in a toddler room, and 1:10 or less in preschool.

Our preschool head teachers have all received a Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, and all of our teachers have either a Masters, Bachelors, and/or Associates degree in Early Childhood Education. Our teachers receive ongoing training and professional development to grow as caregivers and educators. Every staff member is thoroughly vetted by fingerprint, background check and a rigorous interview process. All staff members are trained in C.P.R. and first aid.

In addition to our educational curriculum we also provide yoga, music, art, movement and foreign language.

Weather permitting, the children go out every day during the school year to nearby neighborhood parks.

Children receive school meals when they enter the toddler program. They eat three times a day: breakfast, lunch and snack. The infant/explorers/inventors programs do not include meals. We understand that at this stage children are trying new foods at different times. We believe that new foods are best introduced by parents.

We are a nut aware daycare and preschool. Please check our Nut Aware Policy.

Children do not need to be potty trained to start in the preschool. When children are ready to potty train, teachers and parents come together to create a supportive plan.

Although parents are always welcomed to swing by and peek in during the day, visits inside the schools are not allowed. Your visit will create an expectation in your child that he or she is being picked up which will invariably cause an upset when your visit is over. However, you may call as often as you like to inquire after your child. Please get to know your site director who will gladly take your call and update you on how your child is doing.

We are open year ’round and observe most major holidays. Parents are furnished with a school calendar prior to each school year.