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Brooklyn, NY
Huggs Day School

Four Stars

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

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neighborhood: Park Slope ·  Telephone: (718) 230-5255

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Huggs Day School
763 President Street
Brooklyn, NY  11215

Tel: (718) 230-5255

Director: Randie Bader & Gary Siegel

Source: This information was provided by the director This information was provided by parents This information was compiled by Savvy Source

Parents: Rate This Preschool Parent Ratings

Quality of teaching
Four Stars
Development of social skills and work habits
Four Stars
Home-school connection
Three and Half Stars
Discipline
Four Stars
Facilities
Four Stars
Health
Three and Half Stars
Safety
Four Stars
Handling of separation
Four Stars

Survey Information
Number of parents surveyed: 6
Director survey: Yes
Savvy Source survey: Yes

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General Approach to Learning

Checked Play-based with some structure

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School Philosophy and Mission

Huggs Day School provides a warm, nurturing environment for preschool children. Our youngsters' emotional and social well being are of prime importance to the teachers. We strive to make each child ...
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School

Schedule will include
play time
gym or outdoor time
snack time
circle time
story time and music time

Full-day children
lunch
rest time
play time
gym or outdoor time
snack time
...
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Ages, Class Size, days & Tuition

Ages From 2 years to
4 years 8 months
Days:
Mon 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Tue 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Wed 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Thu 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Tuition: $651/Month

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Key Statistics

Extended day No
Total enrollment 135
Student/teacher ratio5:1
Age cutoff for enrollment2 years

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Notes on Schedule and Extended Care


Two Year Old Class: Mornings: 9am - 12 noon Afternoon: 1pm - 4pm Full Day: 9am - 4pm Schedule: Monday - Friday; Monday and Thursday or Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday Three and Four Year Old Class: Morn...
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Application Information

Applications accepted Tours begin november 1. registration begins on a prescribed day in february and is done on a first-come, first-served basis.
Wait listYes
Deadline for applicationsFebruary 15
Application Information Free
Acceptance criteria: First-come basis

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Kindergarten Placement

Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending

  • PS 321
  • Poly Prep
  • Berkley Carroll
  • St. Saviours

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