| Bellevue South Nursery School - New York, NY |
- Neighborhood: Gramercy/Union Square
- Telephone: (212) 684-0134
- Website: www.bsnurseryschool.org
Contact Info
Bellevue South Nursery School
10 Waterside Plaza
New York, NY
10010
www.bsnurseryschool.org
Tel:
(212) 684-0134
Director:
Estelle Hofstetter/Caroline Mechanick
BSNS10@aol.com
General Approach to Learning
| Play-based |
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Play-based with some structure |
| Predominantly teacher-led instruction |
| Montessori |
| Waldorf |
| Co-op |
| Reggio-Emilia |
Parent Ratings
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Survey Information
Number of parents surveyed: 3
Director survey: Yes
Savvy Source survey: Yes
School Philosophy and Mission
The program at Bellevue South is eclectic, combining contemporary and traditional techniques. Here a child is given the freedom to develop at his own speed in a supportive, non-competitive and nurtur...
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
Children have free play where they are encouraged to select materials and activities from the structure created by the teachers within the environment.
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Application Information
| Applications accepted | After a phone conversation with the appropriate person at the school |
| Wait list | Yes |
| Deadline for applications | Rolling |
Key Statistics
| Total enrollment | 30 |
| Student/teacher ratio | 1:5 |
| Age cutoff for enrollment | 2 years and 10 months |
| Extended day | Yes |
School year
09/2008 - 06/2009
Summer Program
06/2008 - 06/2008
Kindergarten Placement
Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending
Dalton, Horace Mann, Epiphany, Friends Seminary, ps40, Hunter, NEST+M, UNIS, Brearly, Claremont Prep, ps41, ps116
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Notes on Schedule and Extended Care
4s and 5s have the option of an extended day on T,W, TH until 6 p.m. More >
Ages, Class Size, Days & Tuition
| Ages: From 4 years to -- |
| Days:
Mon 12:45am - 3:45pm Tue 12:45am - 3:45pm Wed 12:45am - 3:45pm Thu 12:45am - 3:45pm Fri 12:45am - 3:45pm |
| Tuition: $8,800/Year |
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Additional Application Information
Application fee: $35
Acceptance criteria: Selective based on sibling priority, diversity, neighborhood, parents' compatibility with other parents
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