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Jackson Heights, NY
82nd Street Academics
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Telephone: (718) 446-0690 · Website: www.82ndst.com
Basic Stats
| Total enrollment | 225 |
| Student/teacher ratio | 1:8 |
| Established | 1974 |
| Average tenure for teachers | 3 yrs. |
| % of teachers with: | |
| - Bachelors | 100% |
| - Masters | 10% |
| - Teaching credentials | 100% | - CPR | 25% |
| - First aid | 25% |
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Transportation
- Parents bring their children to and from school
- Private bus service available
- Located close to public transportation
Dropoff Procedure
- Parents walk their child into the classroom
- 8:00 AM is the earliest time a parent can drop off a child
Late Pickup Policy: Children are placed in Extended Day Program and parents are charged $1 per minute.
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Features of the Preschool
| Provide a third year | No |
| Provide a kindergarten and elementary school program | Yes |
| Affiliated with a religious institution | Yes |
| Teach religious concepts | No |
| Some experience serving children with special needs | No |
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Facilities Include:
| Classrooms (with bathroom attached) | 
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| Classrooms (with kitchenette attached) | |
| Music room | |
| Art room | |
| Library |
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| playground |
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| Playground |
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Accreditation, Membership & Awards
| Accreditation by the National Association of Young Children | No |
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Director's Comments
Question to director: Do you have any additional thoughts on what parents should consider when looking at your school? Is there any advice that you would like to provide to prospective parents?
We offer a blended philosophy 3 year old PreK program that teaches sounds, alphabet, gross motor skills, and cooperative play.
The Universal PreK program is child directed and skilled teachers adapt to the learning style of the student.
PreK Plus is for 4 year old children who can have mastered social skills and want extra time with Math, Science, and English skills.
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