Summary

Contact Info

St. Peter's Nursery Preschool
11 Ogden Court
Huntington Station , NY 11746
www.stpetersnursery.com/

Tel: (631) 423-9523

Director: Eileen M. Dost

Application Information

Applications accepted

A child must be two, three, or four years old by december 1 (december 31 in school districts #5 and #6). three and four-year-old children must be toilet-trained before the start of school in september. three-year-olds who are almost toilet trained, may wear pull-ups when the parent signs a transition agreement. every child is required to have a medical examination. according to the new york state department of education, the school requires each child in the 2 and 4-year-old programs to have a medical and dental examination dated between april 1st but before september 1st. the children in the 2-year-old program are required to have a medical. parents must submit forms for both medical and dental visits, which must include the doctor or dentist's signature and the date of the examination. these two forms are to be completed by the child's doctor and handed in by the first class in september for the child to enter school. certain immunizations as mandated by new york state are required for admission to school. required immunizations are listed on the school health form.

Key Statistics

Age cutoff for enrollment

3 years

Extended day

No

Parent Ratings

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

Development of social skills and work habits

Home-school connection

Parent community

Discipline

Facilities

Health

Safety

Handling of separation

Survey Information

Number of parents surveyed: 1

Savvy Source survey: Yes

General Info

Basic Stats

Established

1971

Transportation and Drop-off Policies

Transportation

- Parents bring their children to and from school

Facilities

CONDITION OF FACILITIES RATING (3.0)

Classroom equipment and furniture

School Philosophy & Day in the Life

School Philosophy and Mission

"St. Peter's Nursery Preschool was established in 1971 as a ministry of St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church to offer a meaningful preschool experience to two, three, and four-year-old children.

Experiences are designed to contribute to they physical, intellectual, social, creative, emotional and spiritual growth of each individual. We work to give an enriched experience in an atmosphere of Christian love, encouraging the development of a positive self-image and a genuine concern for the feelings and needs of others.

"
Excerpted from the preschool's website

Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School

Director has not yet submitted this information to the Savvy Source

Curriculum & Teaching Approach

Social Skills & Work Habits

OVERALL RATING (4.2)

This school has increased my child's:

Ability to listen and follow directions

Ability to sit still for longer periods of time

Ability to be a part of a group of children

Self-sufficiency and independence

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	-	-	-	-
Time & space	-	-	-	-
Sci. reasoning/physical world	-	-	-	-
Music	-	-	-	-

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

Other subjects taught				n/a

Quality of Teaching

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

Home School Connection

Home-School Connection

OVERALL RATING (4.2)

Conducts an open house at start of school year

Conducts a parent-teacher meeting at start of school year

Conducts regular parent teacher conferences

Provides summary of child’s learning at end of year

Provides guidance on developmental goals for the following year

Provides guidance on best Kindergarten and elementary schools

Separation

OVERALL RATING (4.0)

Beginning of the year separation is handled through:
- Home visits by teachers
- Pre-entry meetings with parents at school

Drop-in Policy

- During school parents are encouraged to drop-in during specific times

General Parent Education

-This preschool does not conduct parent education classes

Parent Community

COHESIVENESS RATING (4.0)

Parents:

- Fundraise

- Are able to visit the school anytime we want

- Go on field trips

- Encourage play dates out of school

Modes of Communication Between School and Home

- Special Meetings

- Drop-Off

- Pick-Up

Discipline, Health and Safety

Discipline

OVERALL RATING (3.8)
Parents' Opinions
Parents at this school, on average, believe that conflicts between children: are handled well in a way that gives me confidence in the safety of my child

Health

OVERALL RATING (3.5)

Temperature and overall air circulation is comfortable

Healthy and nutritious snacks are provided

Safety

OVERALL RATING (4.5)

Screen and identify all visitors

Parents may not bring sick children to school where they may infect others

Ages, Schedule & Tuition

Ages, Class Size, Days & Tuition

Ages	Class Size	Days	Tuition
From 3 years to 5 years			$0/Week

Extended Care

- This school does not have extended care

Application & Admissions

Application Process

Applications are accepted: A child must be two, three, or four years old by december 1 (december 31 in school districts #5 and #6). three and four-year-old children must be toilet-trained before the start of school in september. three-year-olds who are almost toilet trained, may wear pull-ups when the parent signs a transition agreement. every child is required to have a medical examination. according to the new york state department of education, the school requires each child in the 2 and 4-year-old programs to have a medical and dental examination dated between april 1st but before september 1st. the children in the 2-year-old program are required to have a medical. parents must submit forms for both medical and dental visits, which must include the doctor or dentist's signature and the date of the examination. these two forms are to be completed by the child's doctor and handed in by the first class in september for the child to enter school. certain immunizations as mandated by new york state are required for admission to school. required immunizations are listed on the school health form.

Admissions Process

Acceptance criteria: St. Peter's Nursery Preschool admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship programs, and athletic and other school administered programs

Age/Child Requirements

Child must be 3 years to enroll.

Kindergarten Placement & Tips

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