Miss Cindy's Neighborhood Nursery School

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Summary

Contact Info

Miss Cindy's Neighborhood Nursery School
1860 Route 300
Newburgh , NY  12550-8939
www.misscindysschool.com

Tel: (845) 564-8426

Director: Cindy Gironda

Application Information

Applications accepted 2 years 9 months (and toilet trained) to 5 years old. if you are interested, please call to make an appointment for an observation.

Key Statistics

Age cutoff for enrollment 2 years and 9 months
Extended day No

Parent Ratings

Parents at this school would recommend this school to other parents. Five Stars
Quality of teaching Four And Half Stars
Development of social skills and work habits Four Stars
Home-school connection Three and Half Stars
Parent community Three Stars
Discipline Five Stars
Facilities Five Stars
Health Four And Half Stars
Safety Five Stars
Handling of separation Five Stars

Survey Information

Number of parents surveyed:  1

Savvy Source survey: Yes

General Info

Basic Stats

Established 1986

Transportation and Drop-off Policies

Transportation

- Parents bring their children to and from school


Facilities

CONDITION OF FACILITIES RATING (5.0) Five Stars
Classroom equipment and furniture Five Stars

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

"Arrival
Organized Quiet Play at Tables
Calendar/Flag/Circle
Story Time
Art/Lesson/Learning Centers
Snack
Large Motor/Special Day Activity
Active Play/Indoor, Outdoor
Pick Up Time
"
Excerpted from the preschool's website

Curriculum & Teaching Approach

Social Skills & Work Habits

OVERALL RATING (4.2) Four Stars
This school has increased my child's:
Ability to listen and follow directions Four Stars
Ability to sit still for longer periods of time
Five Stars
Ability to be a part of a group of children Four Stars
Self-sufficiency and independence Four Stars

Curriculum and Teaching Approach

Free Play Free Play Free Play with Some Structure Free Play with Some Structure Free Play with Some Structure
Language YES
Oral language - - Predominantly teacher-led instruction - n/a
Nursery rhymes, poems, songs - - Predominantly teacher-led instruction - n/a
Storybook reading - Free play with some structure - - n/a
Emerging literacy skills - - Predominantly teacher-led instruction - n/a
Cognitive Development n/a
Math and number sense - - Predominantly teacher-led instruction - YES
Time & space - Free play with some structure - - YES
Sci. reasoning/physical world - - Predominantly teacher-led instruction - -
Music - - Predominantly teacher-led instruction - YES
Visual arts - - Predominantly teacher-led instruction - -
Physical activity - Free play with some structure - - YES
Other subjects taught n/a

Quality of Teaching

Teachers Are:

OVERALL RATING: (4.8) Four And Half Stars
Full of energy and seemingly happy in job Five Stars
Patient and affectionate with children Five Stars
Praises children for accomplishments and good behavior Five Stars
Provides feedback on what my child does during the day Four Stars
Shares insights on my child that are helpful and accurate Four And Half Stars
Identifies my child’s strengths and weaknesses Four Stars
If necessary, provides additional support to my child during pickup and drop-off Five Stars

Director's Comments on Individualized Teaching

Parents' Comments

Parent #1
Miss Cindy's staff have been there for many years, her teachers have all been there for years. It is a small school that my children still love to go back and visit. And they're first teachers always welcome them with open arms.

Home School Connection

Home-School Connection

OVERALL RATING (3.7) Three and Half Stars
Conducts an open house at start of school year Five Stars
Conducts a parent-teacher meeting at start of school year Three Stars
Conducts regular parent teacher conferences Three Stars
Provides summary of child’s learning at end of year Three Stars
Provides guidance on developmental goals for the following year Five Stars
Provides guidance on best Kindergarten and elementary schools Three Stars

Separation

OVERALL RATING (5.0) Five Stars

General Parent Education

-This preschool does not conduct parent education classes

-This preschool does connect parents with services and activities that can help you help your child develop better at home

Parent Community

COHESIVENESS RATING (3.0) Three Stars

Modes of Communication Between School and Home

- Notes

- Phone Calls

- Voice Mail

- Special Meetings

- Drop-Off

- Pick-Up

Discipline, Health and Safety

Discipline

OVERALL RATING (5.0) Five Stars
Parents' Opinions
Parents at this school, on average, believe that conflicts between children: are handled extraordinarily well in a way that not only gives me confidence in the safety of my child but also reassures me that my child (and his/her peers) are learning the early skills needed to socialize effectively with one another

Health

OVERALL RATING (4.5) Four And Half Stars
Temperature and overall air circulation is comfortable Five Stars
Healthy and nutritious snacks are provided Four Stars

Safety

OVERALL RATING (5.0) Five Stars
Screen and identify all visitors Five Stars
Parents may not bring sick children to school where they may infect others Five Stars

Ages, Schedule & Tuition

Ages, Class Size, Days & Tuition

Ages Class Size Days Tuition
From 4 years to -- $0/Week
From 4 years to -- $0/Week
From 3 years to -- Mon 11:30am - 2:00pm
Wed 11:30am - 2:00pm
Fri 11:30am - 2:00pm
$0/Week
From 3 years to -- Mon 8:30am - 11:00am
Wed 8:30am - 11:00am
Fri 8:30am - 11:00am
$0/Week

Extended Care

- This school does not have extended care

Application & Admissions

Application Process

Applications are accepted: 2 years 9 months (and toilet trained) to 5 years old. if you are interested, please call to make an appointment for an observation.

Age/Child Requirements

Child must be 2 years and 9 months to enroll.

Kindergarten Placement & Tips



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



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