Summary
Contact Info
Barrow Street Nursery School
27 Barrow Street, 3rd Floor
New York
, NY
10014
www.barrowstreetnurseryschool.com
Tel:
(212) 633-1203
Fax:
(212) 366-4226
Director:
Carissa Sachs
csachs@greenwichhouse.org
General Approach to Learning
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Play-based with some structure |
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| Predominantly teacher-led instruction |
Application Information
| Applications accepted |
After a phone conversation with the appropriate person at the school, after a face-to-face meeting at the school |
Key Statistics
| Age cutoff for enrollment |
2 years |
Kindergarten Placement
Parent Ratings
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| Development of social skills and work habits |
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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:
7
Director survey: Yes
Savvy Source survey: Yes
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General Info
Transportation and Drop-off Policies
Transportation
Facilities
| CONDITION OF FACILITIES RATING (2.8) |
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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
Pros - A nice caring staff. Children seem happy and engaged. Cons - A very weak, uninterested teacher's assistant in the 2s class. Hallways are messy and organized. 2s room is unimpressive, toys are tired, and the very unorganized. Rugs are dirty. Communication with parents is poor.
Parent #2
It is a very friendly, unpretentious, thoughtful, and very supportive school. All the teachers are impressive. We have never heard a parent express dissatisfaction.
School Philosophy & Day in the Life
School Philosophy and Mission
The goals of Barrow Street Nursery School are the positive growth of the whole children; the development of abilities, interests, attitudes and values that will continue to grow over a lifetime. The daily activities support these goals through a nurturing learning environment that fosters cognitive, social, emotional, and physical growth. The school philosophy is based on the Bank Street College Orientation. It is child centered to bring out each child’s interest and capabilities. The teachers and students explore their environment to gain more confidence to practice their emerging capabilities.
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
Please note: our child is in the 2s program. It consists of 2 very sweet young women, and one extremely lame young teacher who in shy, unengaging, lazy and looks uninterested and bored (has been seen playing in the sandbox alone). The 3s class might be more professional.
Home School Connection
Home-School Connection
| OVERALL RATING (4.6) |
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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 never did the home visit. Heard they did them but they never approached us and we didn't pursue.
Parent Community
| COHESIVENESS RATING (3.2) |
Parents:
Modes of Communication Between School and Home
