New York, NY
First Friends Preschool
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
| CONDITION OF FACILITIES RATING (4.0) |
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| Building, bathrooms, hallway |
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| Classroom equipment and furniture |
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| 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 | Yes |
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Facilities Include:
| Classrooms (with bathroom attached) | |
| 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. |
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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.
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