raising kids
EDUCATION GUIDE
The new school year will be here before you know it! Whether it’s your child’s first school or you’re looking to make a switch, now is the time to find the right place for your child.
Preschools & day care Bright Minds Academy 75 SkyLine Drive • 10304 877-826-2060 brightmindsacademysi@gmail.com bma.school facebook.com/brightmindsacademy instagram.com/brightmindsacademy Programs: Voucher and private pay accepted. Pickup/drop-off services. Fun educational curriculum, nutritious meals, certified teachers. Activities: Arts & crafts, sewing, baking, music, dance, zumba, chess, pod casting, Robotic UBtech, and more.
The Children’s Center College of Staten Island 2800 Victory Blvd. • Bldg. 2R/Rm 104 • 10314 718-982-3190 childrenscenter@csi.cuny.edu csi.cuny.edu/childcare Programs: Infant/Toddler, Preschool, School age (For Children of CSI students). 3K and PKA Full Day (3K & Pre-K for all funded by NYC Dept. of Ed.) Activities: Early education featuring developmentally appropriate hands-on learning experiences in a caring, wellsupervised environment.
20 August 2021 • siparent.com
4 Angels Day Care, Inc.
St. Joseph Hill Academy
245 Simonson Ave. • 10303 917-821-5048 my4angelsdaycareinc@msn.com 4angelsdaycareinc.com Programs: M-F 7am-7pm. 6 wks-12 yrs. Cert. teachers. Spanish/ English vouchers accepted. Free UPK for 3- and 4-year-olds. Activities: iStartSmart technology in the classroom. Everything your child needs in a friendly, loving, multi-cultural environment giving parents peace of mind.
850 Hylan Blvd. • 10305 718-981-1187 egregor@stjhill.org stjosephhillacademy.com
JCC of Staten Island 1297 Arthur Kill Road • 10312 718-475-5224 485 Victory Blvd. • 10301 718-475-5290 1466 Manor Road • 10314 718-475-5230 2221 Richmond Ave. • 10314 718-475-5100 sijcc.org Programs: Infant/Toddler Care - 12 mos; ages 3 mos-2.8 yrs; 3, 4, 5 days/week 7am-6pm; extended hrs 7-9am & 4-6pm. Full Day 3K and PreK for All. Contact facility for specific programs. Activities: Literature, art, music & movement. Intro to Jewish culture and tradition. Indoor and outdoor play area.
Programs: Pre-K3 – 8th grade. Aftercare available. Call for info. Alignment of ELA and Social Studies Curriculums, Project Based Learning including STREAM Pre-K to 8, Project Lead The Way Science Curriculum aligned with NGSS K to 8. Activities: Sports: Soccer, Swimming, Golf, Basketball and more to come. Clubs: Theater, Band, Chess, Fencing, Robotics, Computer Repair, Wacky Science, Hill Explorers, Story and Craft, Hill Herald, Book Club, Zumba and more.
Staten Island Academy 715 Todt Hill Road • 10304 718-303-7803 ccrane65@statenislandacademy.org statenislandacademy.org Programs: Coed college prep school for Pre-K3-Gr 12. Free extended day 7am-7pm. Summer programs. College guidance program. Academic Resource Center staffed with Orton-Gillingham trained specialists. Needbased Financial Aid available beginning in Kindergarten. Activities: Honors Math & Science, AP curriculum, varied electives, Model UN & Congress, musical theater Gr. 5-12, Gr.9 Academy in London, Gr.10 New York Experience incl, Varsity & JV teams, Maker Space studio.
