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Valley Stream, NY
The Wooden Shoe Nursery School

Four Stars

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

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Telephone: (516) 285-6672  · Website: www.thewoodenshoe.com

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The Wooden Shoe Nursery School
1049 Hunter Avenue
Valley Stream, NY  11580

http://www.thewoodenshoe.com

Tel: (516) 285-6672

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Parents: Rate This Preschool Parent Ratings

Discipline
Five Stars
Facilities
Three and Half Stars
Health
Four And Half Stars
Safety
Five Stars

Survey Information
Number of parents surveyed: 1

Savvy Source survey: Yes

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School Philosophy and Mission

"The basic philosophy at the Wooden Shoe is that our school provides a "child - centered" environment where the students are encouraged to participate in the selection of various play activities desig...
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School

"Free Play and "Hands On" Experiences
Games
Crafts
CD ROM Multi Media Computer Center
Learning Activities - Whole Language Curriculum
Art Experiences
Music Appreciation
Science Experiences and Nature ...
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Ages, Class Size, days & Tuition

Ages From 2 months to
5 years
Days: 5 day(s) a week
9:00 am- 2:00 pm

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Key Statistics

Extended day Yes
Age cutoff for enrollment2 months

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Notes on Schedule and Extended Care


"Extended Day Session (6:30AM - 6:30PM)
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Application Information

Applications accepted Open door policy

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2009

Trace around your child's foot, with shoe on, on a piece of white construction paper or card stock. Have child cut out the shoe print and add a spooky face. Glue it to a popsicle stick and you have a ghost stick puppet!

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