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New York, NY
First Friends Preschool

Four And Half Stars

Parents at this school would recommend this school to other parents.

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neighborhood: 70's ·  Telephone: (212) 769-1088

Basic Stats

Established approx 1985
Average tenure for teachers 5.5 yrs.
% of teachers with:
- Bachelors 100%
- Teaching credentials 100%
- CPR 100%
- First aid 100%

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Facilities

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Transportation and Drop-off Policies

Transportation

- Parents bring their children to and from school

Dropoff Procedure

- Parents walk their child into the classroom

- 9:00 AM is the earliest time a parent can drop off a child

Late Pickup Policy: We call and expect pick-up

source: This information was provided by the director

Features of the Preschool

CONDITION OF FACILITIES RATING (4.0) Four Stars
Building, bathrooms, hallway Four Stars
Classroom equipment and furniture Four Stars
Provide a third year Yes
Provide a kindergarten and elementary school program No
Affiliated with a religious institution No
Teach religious concepts No
Some experience serving children with special needs

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Facilities Include:

Classrooms (with bathroom attached) Check Mark
Classrooms (with kitchenette attached)
Music room
Art room
Library
No Playground

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Accreditation, Membership & Awards

Accreditation by the National Association of Young Children No

Other Accreditations

Accredited by the City of New York.

source: This information was provided by the director

Parents' Comments

Parent #1
The school's highlights are the teachers - I rate them as truly caring and competent. We have received very valuable insights as to our child's development. They were terrific. This school is weak on physical space (very small) and outdoor space (nonexistent). If you want a great local school, go here. If you want the latest and greatest equipment, find somewhere else.

A Great Book Rhymes!

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Kids are a funny bunch. They are often loath to change and anything new. But still, our little ones are open to so much -- and so much more than we more ossified parents are! Think of poetry: preschoolers happily read and repeat poems with ease and

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