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New York, NY
Bellevue South Nursery School
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neighborhood: Gramercy/Union Square · Telephone: (212) 684-0134 · Website: www.bsnurseryschool.org
Basic Stats
| Total enrollment | 30 |
| Student/teacher ratio | 1:5 |
| Established | 1968 |
| Average tenure for teachers | 6 yrs. |
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| - Bachelors | 100% |
| - Masters | 75% | - CPR | 100% |
| - First aid | 100% |
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Facilities
| CONDITION OF FACILITIES RATING (3.5) |
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| Building, bathrooms, hallway |
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| Classroom equipment and furniture |
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| Outside play equipment |
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Transportation
- Parents bring their children to and from school
Dropoff Procedure
- Parents walk their child into the classroom
- 8:30 AM is the earliest time a parent can drop off a child
Late Pickup Policy: Flexible policy.
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Features of the Preschool
| 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) | 
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| Classrooms (with kitchenette attached) | |
| Music room | |
| Art room | |
| Library | |
| separate room for pretend play with a large indoor slide |
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| Playground |
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Accreditation, Membership & Awards
| Accreditation by the National Association of Young Children | No |
Other Accreditations |
ISAAGNY |
Other Memberships
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ATIS |
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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 parent involvement in our school and in their child's education, as well as parenting assistance- any time.
Parents' Comments
Parent #1
I found the school, overall, incredibly average. The school seemed to attract children who couldn't get in elsewhere.
Parent #2
I think Bellevue is a great school. It's simple. It is small children's first exposure to real school and it's a lovely program run by seasoned teachers with lots of experience. It is very low key. I think it provided my child with the confidence and social skills needed to move onto the next phase of learning (Kindergarten) with joy, curiousity and confidence. Which is really all you can ask for.
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