Summary
Contact Info
43rd Street Kids Preschool Inc.
484 West 43rd Street
New York
, NY
10036
www.43rdstreetkids.org
Tel:
(212) 564-7496
Director:
Nancy Lillienthal
Prekids43@aol.com
General Approach to Learning
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| Play-based with some structure |
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| Predominantly teacher-led instruction |
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Co-op |
Key Statistics
Kindergarten Placement
Parent Ratings
| Parents at this school would recommend this school to other parents. |
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| Quality of teaching |
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| Development of social skills and work habits |
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| Home-school connection |
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| Parent community |
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| Discipline |
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| Facilities |
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| Health |
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| Safety |
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| Handling of separation |
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Survey Information
Number of parents surveyed:
6
Savvy Source survey: Yes
General Info
Basic Stats
| Average tenure for teachers |
2 yrs.
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Transportation and Drop-off Policies
Transportation
Features of the Preschool
| Provide a kindergarten and elementary school program |
No
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| Affiliated with a religious institution |
No
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Accreditation, Membership & Awards
Other Accreditations
Facilities
| CONDITION OF FACILITIES RATING (3.7) |
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| Building, bathrooms, hallway |
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| Classroom equipment and furniture |
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| Outside play equipment |
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Parents' Comments
Parent #1
This school is loved by the theater families, who have lower standards and have the flexibility this coop school requires. As part of the coop, parents must volunteer in the school and are expected to be very involved in field trips, fundraising, etc. Its a bad fit for families who don't have that much flexibility, especially since they are closed more days than any other preschool.
The teaching is good, but not as good as reputed. The facilities are rundown and dirty, the bathroom situation is terrible.
Either you fit into this school or you don't. If you don't, you will be miserable.
Parent #2
They have dealt well with any problems that occurred.
Parent #3
The school emphasis is on free play, and provides a wonderful environment to do so. If your family wants a very structured environment, this would not be an appropriate choice. I am very satisfied with what the school offers.
Parent #4
My kid loves this school He feels totally at home there. This is critical to me in addition to the care he gets. He could stay all day and love it. The parent community is exceptional and extremely dedicated. On a more personal note I don't believe a great deal of attention is given to the individual child or their special needs. Kids must mostly adapt to the way the school is run. There isn't much sensitivity around emotional/social deficiencies. With some kids there is and with some there isn't. There isn't a lot of feedback from the head teacher on any regular basis as to how your child is doing, at least not with my child. It is mostly up to the parents to pursue if they are interested in how their child is doing.
School Philosophy & Day in the Life
School Philosophy and Mission
"43rd Street Kids is a safe, creative place where children are encouraged to make their own discoveries. We believe that in early childhood, learning can and should take place in a social community. We provide a supportive environment where children can interact with other children, adults, and materials. At the same time we hope to foster a sense of community among the children, as members of their class and the school. We strive to provide an early education that is non-sexist and reflective of our community's ethnic, cultural and economic diversity.
Students and their families become part of a warm, nurturing community. We believe it is important for parents to play an active role in their children’s early education. Family pot luck suppers and holiday parties give people a chance to share a meal and a good time with other 43rd Street Kids’ families.
It is our belief that we are all learners. Children learn from each other, teachers and the other adults in their lives. Teachers and parents learn from each other, the children and the outside resources that are made available through the school.
We encourage each child to learn and develop at his or her own individual rate. Our goal for each child is overall development shown through an increase in his or her social, emotional, intellectual and physical skills." (SOURCE: http://www.43rdstreetkids.org)
Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
Director has not yet submitted this information to the Savvy Source
Quality of Teaching
Teachers Are:
| OVERALL RATING: (4.4) |
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| Full of energy and seemingly happy in job |
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| Patient and affectionate with children |
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| Talks with children and listens carefully when they are talking with him/her |
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| Praises children for accomplishments and good behavior |
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| Provides feedback on what my child does during the day |
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| Shares insights on my child that are helpful and accurate |
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| Identifies my child’s strengths and weaknesses |
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| If necessary, provides additional support to my child during pickup and drop-off |
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| Resolves disputes quickly, calmly and fairly in a manner that allows children to learn from the dispute |
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| Notices children who are not on task and/or engaging with other children appropriately and quickly reengages them |
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| Manages the energy level of the children so that all children feel safe and able to learn |
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| Provides additional support to a child when s/he is clearly failing in her/his efforts |
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| Strikes the proper balance between active and quiet play for children |
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Director's Comments on Individualized Teaching
Parents' Comments
Parent #1
Teachers two and three spend more time with my child than teacher one. I believe teacher one spends her time with children who have more difficulty adapting or blending in. Teachers two and three spend time with the majority of the kids and so can offer me the kind of feedback that perhaps teacher one couldn't.
Parent #2
The school has a wonderful music teacher, dance teacher and swimming program.
Home School Connection
Home-School Connection
| OVERALL RATING (4.0) |
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| Conducts an open house at start of school year |
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| Conducts a parent-teacher meeting at start of school year |
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| Conducts regular parent teacher conferences |
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| Provides summary of child’s learning at end of year |
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| Provides guidance on developmental goals for the following year |
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| Provides guidance on best Kindergarten and elementary schools |
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Director's and Parents' Comments
Parents' Comments
Parent #1
We are permitted to stay in the classroom at the start of each day for approximately 10-15 minutes. At this time we can read to our kids, get them adjusted and begin to say our good-byes. This process was very difficult for my child but over the course of a month or two he slowly began to feel at home in his school setting and so the need to stay longer wasn't' necessary. Doing it this way took the edge off of the immediate drop-off without giving the child the time to adjust.
Parent #2
For the youngest children, the parents or caregivers are in the classroom with the children through age 2 1/2.
Parent Community
| COHESIVENESS RATING (4.4) |
Parents:
Modes of Communication Between School and Home
Discipline, Health and Safety
Discipline
| OVERALL RATING (3.6) |
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| 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
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Parents' Notes on Discipline, Health and Safety
Parents' Comments
Parent #1
The preschool is in an excellent building and the maintenance people are excellent. The school itself is small but cozy and since it is a non-profit they aren't used to making the kind of profit that might allow brand new toys each year or new furniture. The furniture is clean, sturdy, and always maintained.
Parent #2
The pride themselves in providing healthy snacks. However they serve juice but refuse to serve milk (supposedly for milk allergies, but they have no such restrictions on cheese, which is served often).
The outdoor playarea is too small for the number of kids, so they are frequently bumping into each other, riding tricycles into crowds. The kids are covered in bruises.
Health
| OVERALL RATING (4.0) |
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| Temperature and overall air circulation is comfortable |
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| Healthy and nutritious snacks are provided
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| Toys and furniture are cleaned regularly |
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Safety
| OVERALL RATING (4.6) |
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| Screen and identify all visitors
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| Parents may not bring sick children to school where they may infect others |
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| Prescreening for criminal records |
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Kindergarten Placement & Tips
Parents' Admission Tips
Advice from Parents to Prospective Parents on Admissions
Parent #1
Starting him in their early program for 1 year olds and two year olds. Most kids simply move up who have already been in the school and people who apply without prior entry are considered after current kids are placed.
Parent #2
A friend recommended us.
