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Westchester Family Guide to Schools
A CHILD’S DREAM, LLC 10 Mill Road, New Rochelle 633-4332 A Child’s Dream Nursery and Preschool is a small, personalized setting which creates a secure and structured environment that encourages socializing and interacting while learning. It provides 2-, 3- & 4-year-olds a half-day program two to five days a week. Open house, Nov. 7 and 8, 10am.
ALCOTT MONTESSORI SCHOOL27 Crane Road, Scarsdale, 472-4404 306 Rumsey Road, Yonkers, 969-9676 535 Broadway, Dobbs Ferry, 693-4443 Alcott School provides 2- to 6-year-olds a supportive, multicultural learning environment in which to develop independence, self-confidence and pride in their abilities. All sites offer a developmentally-appropriate curriculum with Montessori materials, music, creative movement and nature enrichment programs. School year and summer programs available. Call for more information.
ALL ABOARD!
Child Care Discovery Centers
400 Columbus Ave., Valhalla, 741-1500
100 S. Bedford Road, Mt. Kisco, 244-1100
255 N. Highland Ave., Ossining, 923-1700
Family-owned and operated and licensed by the state. Open 7am-6:30pm. Programs for infants, toddlers and preschoolers (before- and after-school programs at the Ossining location only). Fully-equipped classrooms have viewing windows. The Executive Director has more than 30 years of experience in child development and education and carefully plans the curriculum.
ANN & ANDY CHILD CARE CENTER
2170 Saw Mill River Road, Elmsford
592-3027
Private school with affordable prices serving children ages 2 months to 12 years. Flexible schedules, full and partial days and weeks. School-age vacation/snow day schedules also available. Academic program/Emergent Literacy Program. Family-owned and operated with 34 years of experience. Come see how Ann & Andy cares and becomes part of the family.
Ardsley Community Nursery School
21 American Legion Drive, Ardsley
693-4932
Ardsley Community Nursery School is proud of its caring environment and dynamic enrichment program (Spanish, Nature, Dance and Music). Creative and developmentally-appropriate activities are geared toward recognizing the talents of each child.
BEDFORD DISCOVERY SCHOOL190 Harris Road, Bedford 666-KIDS (5437) Bedford Discovery School, an early childhood learning center with infant, toddler, preschool, kindergarten and before-/after-school programs, offers flexible full- and half-day schedules. The 8,800-square-foot facility was specifically designed for early childhood education and has a 10,000-square-foot playground. Call for information.
BEGINNING YEARS
Early Childhood Center of Temple Beth El
220 S. Bedford Road, Chappaqua
238-5735
Beginning Years believes that a love of learning and school begins at the preschool age. Here, children learn in a warm and nurturing environment. Professional staff helps children to develop their social, intellectual and physical skills while encouraging individual creativity and building self-esteem.
BET TORAH NURSERY SCHOOL
60 Smith Ave., Mt. Kisco
241-6339
Small classes, warm and nurturing professional staff and a developmentally-appropriate secular and Judaic curriculum for 2s, 3s and 4s. Mom’s Day Out (separation program for ages 18 months and older, two mornings each week), Mommy and Me classes and an extended-day enrichment program also available. Also, Camp Keshet summer sessions.
BLUE ROCK SCHOOL
110 Demarest Mill Road, West Nyack
845-627-0234
“Where Every Child Is An Honored Student.” An independent, coeducational day school for grades Pre-K through eight, which offers a balanced curriculum with math, science, children’s classic literature, great world myths, music, art, drama, movement and language. After-school and summer programs also available.
Bright Horizons
866-854-1958
The Bright Horizons Family Solutions mission is to provide innovative programs that help children, families and teachers work together to be their very best. They are committed to providing the highest-quality childcare, early education and work/life solutions in the world. For more information, please call or visit the Web site.
CLUB Z! TUTORING 740-0550 www.clubztutoring.com Providing individualized, one-on-one instruction in the comfort and security of your home. Tutoring available in all subjects for children (Pre-K through grade 12) and adults as well as for organizational and study skills, GED, SAT, ACT, foreign languages and much more. Club Z! educates the world one student at a time!
CONGREGATION SONS OF ISRAEL
Nursery School
1666 Pleasantville Road, Briarcliff Manor
762-6396
Providing Mommy and Me for almost 2’s and a daily Nursery School program designed for 2’s to young 5’s. Programs are designed to foster Jewish identity and personal growth and development. They help children develop their capabilities and interests at their own pace, according to their individual needs.
CONNECTICUT FRIENDS SCHOOL 317 New Canaan Road (Rte. 106), Wilton, Conn. 203-762-9860 Connecticut Friends School is a small, dynamic, accredited K-8 grade school providing an education that fosters confidence, competence and compassion. In the tradition of Friends schools, their program is at the forefront of educational thought and practice and is grounded in the Quaker values of integrity, equality, peace, community and simplicity.
FOR KIDS ONLY, INC – PRESCHOOL
577 N. State Road, Briarcliff Manor
923-1889
Offering flexible programs for children ages 2.9-12 years. Full- and part-time preschool programs available daily. Activities include creative movement, circle, art and outdoor time. Terrific Twos is a morning-only program for 2-year-olds. Before- and/or after-school care provides a place for children to interact, get homework help & use the outdoor playground.
GOOD SHEPHERD EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER 25 N. Broadway, Irvington 591-4104 jpcgsecc@aol.com Non-sectarian program offering classes for 2’s, 3’s, 4’s and parent/toddler. Philosophy based on learning through exploration and firsthand experience. Specialists (music and movement and art) and optional extended days for 3’s and 4’s. Tuition assistance available. Licensed by NYS Office of Children & Family Services, registered with NYS Ed. Dept. and accredited by N.A.E.Y.C.
HOFF BARTHELSON MUSIC SCHOOL 25 School Lane, Scarsdale 723-1169 www.hbms.org Hoff-Barthelson extends a welcome of warmth and caring to all who walk through its doors and into its musical home. Students embark upon a journey of musical growth under the guidance of distinguished faculty, and are encouraged to explore their musical potential in a familial setting of friendship and support.
HUDSON COUNTRY MONTESSORI SCHOOL 340 Quaker Ridge Road, New Rochelle 636-6202 www.hudsonmont.org Children learn to observe, think, judge and pursue their own interests, at their own pace. Exposed to physical and mental order, working with materials with a purposeful design in a calm atmosphere fosters concentration, creativity, self-respect and a solid academic foundation. Open house 9:30am Tuesdays (elementary), Wednesdays (toddlers) and Thursdays (preschool).
HUDSON COUNTRY MONTESSORI SCHOOL 44A Shelter Rock Road, Danbury, Conn. 203-744-8088 www.hudsoncountry.org Children blossom here! The entire staff seeks to inspire a passion for excellence and to nurture curiosity, creativity and imagination. Their goal is not only to give students a fine education, but to prepare them for life. Visit their Web site or call to share a day with them.
IONA GRAMMAR SCHOOL 173 Stratton Road, New Rochelle 633-7744 www.ionagrammar.org Private Catholic school (K-8) established in the tradition of the Christian Brothers founded in 1916. Iona Grammar’s dynamic and diverse education program in a Catholic environment continues to prepare young men for meaningful and value-oriented lives. Come experience their rich tradition of excellence.
JCC of Mid-Westchester 999 Wilmot Road, Scarsdale 472-3300 www.jccmidwestchester.org Back-to-school time means lots more fun at the J! Wide array of educational, fitness and recreational programs offered for young children, teens and adults. Art, dance, music, sports, gymnastics, aquatics, theater, SAT/ACT/Regents Prep, infant/toddler classes, preschool and special needs education and after-school enrichment programs. Visit the Web site for a full listing.
KIDS ARE PEOPLE INC.7 Apple Tree Lane, Scarsdale 497-1919 Rosalie Woo was an assistant director for Westchester County’s Early Childhood Program and believes a family care center with a home-like environment aids a child’s preparation for school. Hence, she created Kids Are People Inc., a licensed Group Family Care Center offering an enriching program encouraging growth through playful activities.
LARCHMONT TEMPLE NURSERY SCHOOL
75 Larchmont Ave., Larchmont
834-9244
Larchmont Temple Nursery School and Early Childhood Center offers a developmental program where children can explore, ask questions and make observations. They provide a safe, nurturing environment that enables every child to develop socially, physically and creatively by building self-esteem and creating moments of success.
LIBERTY MONTESSORI SCHOOLS 155 Beechmont Drive, New Rochelle, 636-3461 631 W. Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck, 777-1382 www.libertymontessorischools.com Offering programs for toddlers through 6-year-olds. In addition to the unique kindergarten enrichment program and the Challenger Program for advanced students, they have special bilingual programs available in Spanish, French and Japanese. Call now to make an appointment to tour their facility and learn more about Liberty.
LYCEUM KENNEDY FRENCH BILINGUAL SCHOOL
One Cross Road, Ardsley
479-0722
The Lyceum Kennedy is a French bilingual school, which provides a challenging learning environment in both French and English to small classes, ranging from nursery to grade five. It provides the perfect blend of traditional and progressive teaching methods. Please call to schedule a visit and for more information.
Mazel Tots Program – Scarsdale Synagogue Tremont TempleJody Glassman, director 2 Ogden Road, Scarsdale 723-3001 Their child-centered program is developmentally appropriate for newborns to 4-year-olds. Warm, nurturing and specialist-rich environment encourages children to grow socially, emotionally and intellectually. They feature a Jewish component focusing on the study of holidays, traditions and family values. Parenting, toddler and preschool programs.
MEAD SCHOOL 1095 Riverbank Road, Stamford, Conn. 203-595-9500 www.meadschool.org The Mead School is Fairfield County’s premier progressive school serving children from preschool through the eighth grade. In addition, a full-day childcare program is offered to children ages 6 weeks to 5 years. Founded in 1969, The Mead School has been a leader in progressive education and innovation.
MILESTONE SCHOOL
70 W. Broad St., Fleetwood
667-3478
Founded in 1979 on the premise that “good beginnings never end,” they offer children from nursery through fourth grade an enriching curriculum, which emphasizes the basics. Their “early reading” phonics-based program leaves room for exploration in many other areas including music, Spanish, drama, yoga and computers.
MONTESSORI CHILDREN'S CENTER
(At Burke Rehabilitation Hospital)
White Plains, 597-2253
Located in White Plains, the Montessori Children’s Center offers full-time childcare for children ages 3 months to 6 years. Montessori promotes self-esteem, self-confidence, independence, respect for each other and the environment, and a sense of personal responsibility. This is combined with a uniquely warm and loving atmosphere and teaching staff.
MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF PELHAM
Christ Redeemer Church
1415 Pelhamdale Ave., Pelham Manor
738-1127
Upholding a “tradition of excellence” for 33 years, they firmly and consistently hold to the principles of child development devised by Dr. Maria Montessori. Children ages 3-5 work with
the apparatus in a prepared environment progressing at their own rate, developing the confidence and love of learning that is the hallmark of Montessori.
MOUNT KISCO DAY CARE CENTER 95 Radio Circle, Mount Kisco 241-2135 www.mkdcc.org Founded in 1971, MKDCC provides exceptional early-care and education for children ages 3 months to 11 years in a beautiful, 20,000-square-foot, intergenerational facility. Open year-round, Monday-Friday, 7:30am-6pm. Before-/after-school programs, new half-day preschool program, Feed Me Fresh seed to table nutrition program and on-site intergenerational programming.
MOUNT TOM DAY SCHOOL Jill Newhouse, Director for Enrollment Information 48 Mount Tom Road New Rochelle 636-8130 www.mounttomdayschool.comMount Tom Day School, located near Pelham Manor, has been serving Westchester’s most discerning families since 1958. They offer enriched educational programs designed to enhance children’s self-esteem and promote a love of learning. Nursery through primary grade classes (ages 2-7) are taught by a staff of professional and experienced teachers.
OUR LADY OF FATIMA SCHOOL 963 Scarsdale Road, Scarsdale 725-3899 Middle State Accredited School for Pre-K through grade eight providing a solid academic and moral education. Computer-equipped classrooms. Grades five to eight are departmental, networked and Internet accessible. Full-day Pre-K and kindergarten, extended day (am & pm), foreign language, science lab, library, breakfast and hot lunch.
RESURRECTION SCHOOL
116 Milton Road, Rye
967-1218
Offering Catholic tradition since 1883. Student registration for Pre-K, kindergarten and grades one to eight. Montessori registration for ages 3-5, Dec. 7. School open house Jan. 29, 2008 for grades four to eight, and Jan. 30, 2008, for grades K-3. For further information, please call or visit the Web site.
RYE UNITED METHODIST NURSERY SCHOOL
Lucia Vassallo, Director
964 Boston Post Road, Rye
921-1939
Founded in 1970 and NAEYC-accredited, they provide a nurturing, hands-on learning environment in which each child develops a positive self-image and social skills and becomes an independent learner ready for kindergarten. Unique, spacious environment with parent participation. Strong music and literacy-based curriculum. Non-denominational. Families of all backgrounds and cultures welcome.
ST. PATRICK’S SCHOOL State Road, Rte. 22, Bedford 234-7914 St. Patrick’s Catholic School offers academic excellence and strong Catholic values for grades Pre-K through eight. St. Patrick’s incorporates academics, spiritual development, athletics and extracurricular activities to develop well-rounded students. The school also offers half-day Pre-K, full-day kindergarten and an after-school program. Please call for more information.
TEMPLE ISRAEL OF NEW ROCHELLE
EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM
Wendy Shemer, Director
1000 Pinebrook Blvd., New Rochelle
235-1800
Infants to 5-year-olds; morning sessions, varied days and times; Extended days including lunch; Kindergarten Enrichment morning and afternoon programs; Summer Programs and Parenting Center. Nurturing and stimulating environment, offered within a Jewish context, encouraging children to explore their Jewish identity through classroom and holiday, family-oriented events held throughout the year.
THE CHILDREN"S JEWISH EDUCATION GROUP
Purchase, 263-3676
A Jewish education for your child, when you don’t belong to a synagogue. Program emphasizes Jewish cultural studies for children in kindergarten through seventh grade, with an emphasis on Jewish tradition, history and holidays. Professional teaching staff. Bar/bat mitzvah lessons available. Classes held Sunday mornings at SUNY Purchase.
THE CHILDREN’S PLAYHOUSE OF YONKERS, INC.
286 Mile Square Road, Yonkers
378 Park Hill Ave., Yonkers
965-9491
Welcoming children ages 2-4 since 1984, to warm, home-like settings. Small groups of 12 enjoy a creative program including music, art, nature study, storytime, drama and indoor-outdoor play. Their original “Early Reading Naturally” program is unique to The Playhouse. Healthy snacks and homemade lunches provided. Open 8am-3:15pm (extended to 5:30pm available).
THE FRENCH-AMERICAN SCHOOL OF NEW YORK
85 Palmer Ave., Scarsdale (preschool)
111 Larchmont Ave., Larchmont (Lower School)
145 New St., Mamaroneck (Upper School)
Admissions: Antoine Agopian, 250-0400; www.fasny.org
Give your child the gift of fluency in two languages. Studies show that learning a second language at a young age increases cognitive abilities and problem-solving skills. The School, which is recognized by both the New York State Association of Independent Schools and the French Ministry of Education, welcomes students in grades Nursery-12.
THE LANGUAGE EXCHANGE (TLE)
Westchester, 914-238-2614
Greenwich, Conn., 203-422-2024
The nationally-recognized center of TLE provides language classes and tutoring for all ages from newborns to seniors. Lyda Ruyter Ahearn, Ph.D., a linguist and founder of TLE, believes that language learning should be approached as a whole-brain leaning activity to maximize benefits. Currently 18 languages are available. Teachers are native speakers with the highest credentials.
THE LONG RIDGE SCHOOL
478 Erskine Road, Stamford, Conn.
203-322-7693
An independent school for 2-year-olds through grade five, offering a child-centered education in a challenging and supportive atmosphere. Stressing a hands-on learning process, integrated curriculum and small learning groups, the school believes that genuine caring and respect for children is central to all activities. New Arts and Athletics Center now open!
THE SOROBAN SCHOOL
529 Central Ave., Scarsdale
472-1181
Soroban B.E.A.D.S. is a math enrichment program for doubling your brain’s speed and power. For more than 30 years, Soroban students have consistently outperformed their peers by using the unique skills developed here. Come to a free informational session and experience the difference that is The Soroban School.
THORNTON DONOVAN100 Overlook Circle, New Rochelle 632-8836 www.td.edu More than a century-old, this independent and international day school has 170 students in grades K-12, who come from around the world and around the corner. Seven foreign languages offered: Spanish, French, Italian, Greek, Latin, Russian and Portugese. This year’s academic theme is “A New Discovery – Portugal.”
T.L.C. – Transitional Learning Center 555 Davenport Ave., New Rochelle 738-6760 Serving young children in the Pelham, New Rochelle and Larchmont area since 1984, T.L.C. prides itself on a unique program blending traditional early childhood education with the “best” of Montessori for children ages 21 months through 7 years. Offering Italian, karate, music, gymnastics, dance, pottery, yoga and nature classes. Contact Director Jeannette Mirabile.
WEEKDAY NURSERY SCHOOL
of Christ United Methodist Church
1200 North Ave., New Rochelle
632-6758
This is a place where children learn through play with experienced and nurturing staff. Their goal is to foster self-esteem and independence and provide a beautiful place where children come first. Programs are offered for children 18 months to pre-kindergarten with many options and choices. Call for an appointment.
WINSTON PREPARATORY SCHOOL
57 W. Rocks Road (lower campus), Norwalk, Conn.
646-638-2705, ext. 624
Private school for students in grades six through 12, with learning disabilities such as dyslexia, nonverbal learning disabilities, expressive or receptive language disorders and attention deficit problems. At Winston, each student’s program is designed to develop essential skills and challenge his or her strengths. Now enrolling for Fall 2007.
WOODLOT CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
Woodlot Road & Lincoln Place, Eastchester
779-0368
Exploring! Discovering! Creating! Built on an understanding of a child’s social, intellectual, physical, emotional and spiritual development, the program is designed to encourage an eagerness to learn in a nurturing environment. They offer half- or full-day programs for children ages 3-5. After-school care for kindergarten through fourth grade.
WOOSTER SCHOOL
91 Mirybrook Road, Danbury, Conn.
203-830-3922
Can a school be accomplished, competitive, successful and kind? It can be if it’s Wooster School. Their K-12, coeducational, college-preparatory day school, situated on 125 scenic acres, cultivates the intellectual, athletic, creative, spiritual and ethical growth of students – for their benefit and for the good of our world. Discover the difference.
WORKMEN’S CIRCLE SECULAR JEWISH SCHOOL OF WESTCHESTER
Rye, 235-9624 (call on weekends)
Progressive Jewish education for ages 5-13 at this unique Sunday school offering a humanistic approach and a curriculum of Jewish history, literature, music, dance, art and the Yiddish language (culminating with a secular Bar/Bat Mitzvah program). Family holiday celebrations, potluck dinners and cultural trips. Teen program available. Call Jody for more information.
WPRLD CUP NURSERY SCHOOL AND KINDERGARTEN
160 Hunts Lane, Chappaqua
238-9267
Full-day programs for ages 2-5. Rich learning environment and flexible curriculum tailored to the needs and talents of the individual child. Their goal is to allow each child to attain high academic levels in a positive social setting. Excellent teacher-student ratio allows staff to focus on each child’s success in a relaxed and fun-filled atmosphere.
Young Wonders446 N. State Road, Briarcliff Manor 944-9434 At Young Wonders, the Director observes classrooms regularly to ensure that care and education are intertwined with numerous experiences that support the growth and development of the infant and young child. All children are allowed to experience their creative endeavors within a supportive framework of care and respect.
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