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Brooklyn, NY
Honey Dew Drop

Two and Half Star

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

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neighborhood: Park Slope ·  Telephone: (718) 788-9633  · Website: www.honeydewdrop.com

Director: Add Your Stats Contact Info

Honey Dew Drop
277 14th Street
Brooklyn, NY  11215

www.honeydewdrop.com

Tel: (718) 788-9633
Fax: (877) 570-2519

Director: Fabiola Santos-Gaerlan
honeydewdaycare@yahoo.com

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
Three Stars
Home-school connection
Three and Half Stars
Discipline
Three and Half Stars
Facilities
Three Stars
Health
Three and Half Stars
Safety
Three and Half Stars
Handling of separation
Three and Half Stars

Survey Information
Number of parents surveyed: 7
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

Honeydew Drop Childcare is a unique family daycare with an exciting program with a flexible schedule. Their curriculum is child centered and is specifically designed to keep children from the ages of ...
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School

8-9 Arrival and free play

9-9:15 Breakfast

9:15-9:30 Free Play

9:30-10 Circle

10-10:30 Table toys, blocks or puzzles

10:30-11 snack and diaper changing

11-12 Outdoor time or m...
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Ages, Class Size, days & Tuition

Ages From 1 years 2 months to
3 years 6 months
Days:
Mon 8am - 6pm
Tue 8am - 6pm
Wed 8am - 6pm
Thu 8am - 6pm
Fri 8am - 6pm
Tuition: $1,190/Month

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Key Statistics

Extended day Yes
School year Year round program
Total enrollment 30
Student/teacher ratio3:1
Age cutoff for enrollment10 months

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Notes on Schedule and Extended Care


For children over 14 months: Flexible scheduling is available. Monday - Friday options:
8:00am - 6:00 pm
8:00 am - 3:00 pm
2:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Full time children enrolled 5 days a week get 10% d...
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Application Information

Applications accepted After a face-to-face meeting at the school (tour, conversation with director, etc.)
Wait listNo
Deadline for applicationsRolling
Application Information $50.00
Acceptance criteria: First-come basis

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