Summary

Contact Info

First Step Nursery
95 Stewart Avenue
Hicksville , NY 11801
churches.rca.org/pcchicksville/FirstStepNurserySchool.htm

Tel: (516) 938-4080

Director: Joanne Tomolonis
M1ssj0@aol.com

General Approach to Learning

Play-based

Play-based with some structure

Predominantly teacher-led instruction

Montessori

Waldorf

Co-op

Reggio-Emilia

Application Information

Applications accepted

After a face-to-face meeting at the school

Wait list

No

Deadline for applications

Rolling

Key Statistics

Student/teacher ratio

10:2

Age cutoff for enrollment

2 years

Kindergarten Placement

Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending

Dutch Lane, East Street, Bowling Green, Old Country School, Meadowbrook

Survey Information

Director survey: Yes

Savvy Source survey: Yes

General Info

Basic Stats

Student/teacher ratio

10:2

Established

1984

% of teachers with:

- CPR

9%

- First aid

9%

Transportation and Drop-off Policies

Transportation

- Parents bring their children to and from school

Dropoff Procedure

- Parents walk their child into the classroom

- 9:00 AM is the earliest time a parent can drop off a child

Features of the Preschool

Provide a third year	Yes
• Separation Class 2 year olds Three Year old Class (Nursery ) Four Year old Class (Pre-Kindergarten) Reinforcing alphabet recognition, pre-reading skills, socialization skills and preparing students for longer school days.

Provide a kindergarten and elementary school program

No

Affiliated with a religious institution

No

Facilities Include:

Classrooms (with bathroom attached)

Classrooms (with kitchenette attached)

Music room

Art room

Library

Playground

School Philosophy & Day in the Life

School Philosophy and Mission

Director has not yet submitted this information to the Savvy Source

Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School

Director has not yet submitted this information to the Savvy Source

Curriculum & Teaching Approach

General Approach to Learning

Play-based

Play-based with some structure

Predominantly teacher-led instruction

Montessori

Waldorf

Co-op

Reggio-Emilia

Curriculum and Teaching Approach


Language					YES
Oral language	-	-	-	-	n/a
Nursery rhymes, poems, songs	-	-	-	-	n/a
Storybook reading	-	-	-	-	n/a
Emerging literacy skills	-	-	-	-	n/a

Cognitive Development					n/a
Math and number sense	-	-	-	-	YES
Time & space	-	-	-	-	YES
Sci. reasoning/physical world	-	-	-	-	YES
Music	-	-	-	-	YES

Visual arts	-	-	-	-	YES
Physical activity	-	-	-	-	YES

Other subjects taught					n/a

Quality of Teaching

Director's Comments on Individualized Teaching

Individualized Teaching

Description of how teachers work with children who are
"behind," "excelling" or "different" from the majority of students

Our teachers and assistan teachers are devoted, dedicated women who have worked together for many years. Our staff creates a warm, child rearing enivornment, and a top-notch educaton program. Our teachers and assistant teachers are all CPR certified.

Home School Connection

Director's Comments

To provide the children with a developmentally appropriate program, presented in a loving and nurturing atmosphere. Each class has moe than one teacher attending to it, providing the children with a low adult to child ratio. We have Open Houses and Parent teacher meetings throughout the year.

Separation

Beginning of the year separation is handled through:
- Abbreviated schedule at start of school year

Director's and Parents' Comments

Director's Comments

We offer a slow separation period for our children.
We work with the parent to make the children feel safe and important.

Discipline, Health and Safety

Food Allergies

- We do not allow certain foods in the classroom

Medications

- We call parents when the child needs medication

Ages, Schedule & Tuition

Director and Parents have not yet submitted this information to the Savvy Source.

Application & Admissions

Application Process

Applications are accepted: After a face-to-face meeting at the school

There is no wait list for upcoming school year.

Parent visits tours are: Recommended

Child interview process: None

Parent interview process: Teacher-Parent

Deadline for applications: Rolling

Application fee: $85.00

Admissions Process

Acceptance criteria: First-come basis

Notification occurs: Immediately

Financial aid is not available.

Age/Child Requirements

Child must be 2 years to enroll.

Child does not need to be potty trained to enroll.

Kindergarten Placement & Tips

Kindergarten Placement

Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending

Dutch Lane, East Street, Bowling Green, Old Country School, Meadowbrook