Summary

Contact Info

82nd Street Academics
81-10 35th Avenue
Jackson Heights , NY 11372
www.82ndst.com

Tel: (718) 446-0690
Fax: (718) 458-7983

Director: Ronald Tompkins
rtompkins@82ndst.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

Total enrollment

225

Student/teacher ratio

1:8

Age cutoff for enrollment

2 years and 9 months

Extended day

Yes

School year

Year round program

Survey Information

Director survey: Yes

Savvy Source survey: Yes

General Info

Basic Stats

Total enrollment

225

Student/teacher ratio

1:8

Established

1974

Average tenure for teachers

3 yrs.

% of teachers with:

- Bachelors

100%

- Masters

10%

- Teaching credentials

100%

- CPR

25%

- First aid

25%

Transportation and Drop-off Policies

Transportation

- Parents bring their children to and from school

- Private bus service available

- Located close to public transportation

Dropoff Procedure

- Parents walk their child into the classroom

- 8:00 AM is the earliest time a parent can drop off a child

Late Pickup Policy: Children are placed in Extended Day Program and parents are charged $1 per minute.

Features of the Preschool

Provide a third year

No

Provide a kindergarten and elementary school program

Yes

Affiliated with a religious institution

Yes

Teach religious concepts

No

Some experience serving children with special needs

No

Accreditation, Membership & Awards

Accreditation by the National Association of Young Children

No

Facilities Include:

Classrooms (with bathroom attached)

Classrooms (with kitchenette attached)

Music room

Art room

Library

playground

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	-		-	-	-
Music	-	-	-	-	-

Visual arts	-		-	-	YES
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

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

Discipline, Health and Safety

Overview

Director's Description of Approach Toward Discipline

Redirection. Not shaming. No isolation or hitting.

Food Allergies

- We ask parents to provide child-safe snacks for their allergic child

Medications

- We call parents when the child needs medication

Ages, Schedule & Tuition

Extended Care

- This school does have extended care

Notes on Schedule and Extended Care

Notes

2 ,3, and 5 day options are available. Extended Day is an additional charge. There is also a free Universal PreK program for children who have their 4th birthday by December 31.

Calendar Year

School Year

Year round program

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: Admissions Director-parent

Deadline for applications: Rolling

Application fee: $50

Admissions Process

Acceptance criteria: First-come basis

Notification occurs: Immediately

Financial aid is not available.

Age/Child Requirements

Child must be 2 years and 9 months to enroll.

Child must be potty trained to enroll.

Kindergarten Placement & Tips

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