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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.
Multiple Programs Wagner College Department For Lifelong Learning
631 Howard Avenue • 10301 718.390.3221 lifelong-learning@wagner.edu wagner.edu/lifelong-learning Programs: Friday after school & Saturday classes for ages 4 to 17. ACT Theater & Performing Arts, Architecture, Art, Business, Ceramics, Coding, Digital Art, Dungeons & Dragons, Esports, Magic The Gathering, Mindfulness, Photography, SHSAT/TACHS Test Prep, Filmmaking, Lego Robotics, Sign Language, Spanish, STEAM, Video Game Design.
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. Pick-up/ drop-off services. Fun educational curriculum, nutritious meals, certified teachers. Activities: Arts & crafts, sewing, baking, music, dance and more.
JCC of Staten Island
1297 Arthur Kill Road • 10312 718.475.5224 485 Victory Boulevard • 10301 718.475.5290 1466 Manor Road • 10314 • 718.475.5230 2221 Richmond Avenue • 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. _____________________________________
Most Terrific Child Center 555 Tompkins Ave • 10305 718.273.0334 mtcdaycare@yahoo.com mtcdaycare.com facebook.com/most-terrific-childcenter-105004707711431
Programs: We are an early education center that provides free Full-day 3K and Pre-K programs for kids three and four years old. Activities: Children engage in a critical thinking and fun environment through arts and crafts, music and movement, learning technology, and science lessons. Gaining stronger social, problemsolving, and creative skills.
St. Joseph Hill Academy 850 Hylan Boulevard • 10305 718.981.1187 egregor@stjhill.org stjosephhillacademy.com
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, Creative Chefs, Story and Craft, Hill Herald, Book Club. _____________________________________
Tender Care Preschool
6581 Hylan Blvd • 10309 718.317.2849 or 2858 bquinn@mountloretto.org mountloretto.org/tender-care-preschool facebook @ tender care preschool Programs: Free full day UPK and 3-K, half & full days for 2 year olds. Summer Camp. Activities: Large playground & indoor gym, computers, library. French classes. Extended hours 7am-6pm. Sprinkler park on campus for Summer Camp. Located on the grounds of beautiful Mount Loretto. Plenty of parking.
14 August 2020 • siparent.com
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