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EDUCATION GUIDE 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, zumba, chess, pod casting, Robotic UBtech, and more.
The Children’s Center - College of Staten Island
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.
2800 Victory Blvd. • Bldg. 2R/Rm 104 • 10314 St. Joseph Hill Academy 718-982-3190 850 Hylan Blvd. • 10305 childrenscenter@csi.cuny.edu 718-981-1187 csi.cuny.edu/childcare egregor@stjhill.org • stjosephhillacademy.com PROGRAMS: PROGRAMS: Infant/Toddler, Preschool, School age (For Pre-K3 – 8th grade. Aftercare available. Children of CSI students). 3K and PKA Full Day (3K & Pre-K for all funded by NYC DOE) Call for info. Alignment of ELA and Social Studies Curriculums, Project Based Learning including STREAM Pre-K to 8, ACTIVITIES: Project Lead The Way Science Curriculum Early education featuring developmentally appropriate hands-on learning experiences aligned with NGSS K to 8. in a caring, well-supervised environment.
4 Angels Day Care, Inc.
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. 34 October 2021 • siparent.com
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.
Tender Care Preschool
6581 Hylan Blvd. • 10309 718-317-2849 lherman@cc-si.org mountloretto.org/tender-care-preschool PROGRAMS: Free full day UPK and 3-K, half & full days for 2 year olds. Summer Camp. ACTIVITIES: Large enclosed playground & indoor gym, library. music and movement specials during the school day. Extended hours 7am-6pm. Sprinkler park on campus for Summer Camp. Located on the grounds of beautiful Mount Loretto. Plenty of parking.
SPECIAL NEEDS JCC of Staten Island - First Foot Forward 1466 Manor Road • 10314 718-475-5226 1297 Arthur Kill Road • 10312 718-475-5224 2221 Richmond Ave. • 10314 718-475-5100 sijcc.org
PROGRAMS: Special education preschool for ages 2.5-5. Full day. Center based & integrated classes. Related services. Transportation & tuition at no cost to eligible children. ACTIVITIES: Multi-disciplinary evaluations. Speech & language, occupational, physical & play therapy. Movement & music. Mainstreaming. Parent support groups.
