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New York, NY
Columbus Park West Nursery

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

Review this preschool

neighborhood: 90's ·  Telephone: (212) 866-1567  · Website: www.cpwn.org

• Summary
• General Info
• School Philosophy
  & Day-in-the-Life
• Curriculum &
  Teaching Approach
• Quality of
  Teaching
• Home/School
  Connection
• Discipline,
  Health & Safety
• Ages, Schedule
  & Tuition
• Application &
  Admissions
• Kindergarten
  Placement&Tips

Home-School Connection

OVERALL RATING (4.8)
Conducts an open house at start of school year
Conducts a parent-teacher meeting at start of school year
Conducts regular parent teacher conferences
Provides summary of child’s learning at end of year
Provides guidance on developmental goals for the following year
Provides guidance on best Kindergarten and elementary schools

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Separation

OVERALL RATING (4.8)

Beginning of the year separation is handled through:

- Home visits by teachers

- Small group sessions

- Abbreviated schedule at start of school year

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Director's Comments

"We are sensitive to separation issues. We begin each school year with a phase-in period that includes small groups and shorter hours. We work individually with parents and their children to ease the separation, acknowledging and talking about the feelings of both the child and the parents." (SOURCE: www.cpwn.org)

Parents' Comments

Parent #1
Was very impressed with the amount of family involvement. The school is a self-described parent cooperative, so every family chooses a committee (social, fundraising, maintenance, clerical). It is expected that you contribute whatever time you can, but not necessarily money, and I never felt pressured to contribute $ by anyone (though families make monetary contributions if they wish).

Parent #2
Parents are not authorized in the classroom, unless for a specific purpose or project. No viewing window exists to observe your child.

Parent Community

COHESIVENESS RATING (4.0)

Parents:

- Sit on the board of trustees

- Hold social events at the school to build community

- Fundraise

- Go on field trips

- Volunteer in the classroom

- Hold social events outside of the school (with and/or without children)

- Encourage play dates out of school

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Parents' Comments

Parent #1
Participate in/coordinate events i.e. to help prospective parents get to know the school and its families, reunions for alumni and their families, etc.

Parent #2
Required to sign up for a school committee.

Modes of Communication Between School and Home