New York, NY
Academy of St. Joseph

Discipline

OVERALL RATING (4.8)

Parents at this school, on average, believe that conflicts between children:
...are handled extraordinarily well in a way that not only gives me confidence in the safety of my child but also reassures me that my child (and his/her peers) are learning the early skills needed to socialize effectively with one another

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Parents' Notes on Discipline, Health and Safety

Parent #1
They have several sport/play areas: an outside roofdeck, a gymnasium/assembly hall, and they block off the street most day outside for the children to play at recess. Lots of fun games are coordinated (stop-go, ring-around-the-rosie, etc.), they have super soccer stars come to the school, they have daily music-and-movement classes. Physical development and playtime is great!

Health

OVERALL RATING (5.0)
Temperature and overall air circulation is comfortable
Healthy and nutritious snacks are provided

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Safety

OVERALL RATING (4.8)
Screen and identify all visitors
Parents may not bring sick children to school where they may infect others

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