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New York, NY
Battery Park City Day Nursery
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neighborhood: Battery Park City · Telephone: (212) 945-0088 · Website: www.bpcdaynursery.com
Basic Stats
| Total enrollment | 150 |
| Student/teacher ratio | 10:3 |
| Established | 1986 |
| Average tenure for teachers | 9 yrs. |
| % of teachers with: | |
| - Bachelors | 40% |
| - Masters | 10% |
| - Teaching credentials | 100% | - CPR | 100% |
| - First aid | 100% |
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Transportation
- Located close to public transportation
- Parents bring their children to and from school
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: Late fee of $1.00 per minute is paid upon pick up.
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Features of the Preschool
| Provide a third year | No |
| Provide a kindergarten and elementary school program | No |
| Affiliated with a religious institution | 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 | |
| Playground |
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Accreditation, Membership & Awards
| Accreditation by the National Association of Young Children | Yes |
Other Memberships
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Parents League, Downtown Early Childhood Directors, Quality New York |
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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?
Parents should call to schedule an individual school tour.
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