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Why Choose St. Edward for Early Childhood?
St. Edward's first opened its doors to the smallest members of our community in the fall of 2000. Our mission has been simple, to ignite a love of learning at an early age while also building a solid foundation in their social, emotional, physical, and spiritual development.
We found that families embrace our approach and enjoy seeing their children thrive in a warm and engaging environment with a curriculum based on open-ended activities where the process is just as important as the end product.
Our classrooms are invigorating and lively while being warm and nurturing. These settings provide the ideal place for each child to grow and to reach his or her fullest potential.
Our Early Education Program is comprised of families from many different religious backgrounds united in our desire to raise compassionate citizens of the world. At an early age, children are taught how to be kind, inclusive, and to serve their community.
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Nursery
All children must be toilet-trained prior to entering the nursery program and must be three by December 1st of the current year.
Our Nursery Program is designed to provide children with the opportunity to explore, play and engage in multi-faceted activities. Each classroom is set up to promote exploration through hands-on activities and independence through center play. Our Nursery Program was designed to help each child develop skills needed for Kindergarten.
Skills we practice in the classroom:- Balanced Literacy
- Fine and Gross Motor Skills
- Social-Emotional Skills
- Character Building
- Directed and Independent Learning
- S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math)
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"Having sent both of my children to St. Edwards Preschool, I have been extremely happy with the teacher and their unique way of creating a nurturing learning environment. As a parent, knowing that they are receiving an excellent education in an atmosphere that is so welcoming is more than comforting to us." - Tricia Lauretano, Parent
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Pre-Kindergarten
All children must be four by December 1st of the current year.
St. Edward's Pre-K program is aimed at helping each student develop all the skills needed for Kindergarten. Our Pre-K students are enthusiastic learners that are immersed in reading, writing, math, science, social studies, religion, and the arts. A small class setting provides a fine quality of education for every student. Our program offers a half-day or full-day option.
There is an emphasis on kind social interaction with peers while exposing them to academics (Pre-reading, writing, numbers, shapes, colors, calendar, and weather). Activities are chosen to encourage the fine and gross motor skills appropriate for this age group.
Students enjoy weekly specials in:- Physical education
- Art
- Music
- Technology
- Spanish
- S.T.E.M.
- Outdoor Play
- Indoor Imagination Playground
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"While there are so many delicious layers to love on the St. Edward cake, the icing for me is the phenomenal camaraderie amongst the parents."
- Jennifer Evans, Parent
"The school reinforces the values that my wife and I are teaching at home, all built around our faith in Jesus Christ."
- Chris Maro, Parent
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Yes! Home Away from Home Before and After Care Program is available to Nursery and PreK students Monday through Friday:
Morning, 7:15 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Afternoon, 2:30 p.m. -5:00p.m
*Families who have older children enrolled in K-8 are provided with free before and after care for Nursery and Pre-K children starting at 8:30 am and until 2:55 pm to simplify drop-off and pick-up.
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Our lunch program is designed and run by parents. We proudly select our offering from a wide variety of local restaurants. Our menu is tailored to meet the nutritional needs of our Early Childhood students.
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Our highly talented faculty is our greatest assets and the secret to our success. Each teacher holds a Master Degree and is New York State Certified. Each class has a full-time teaching assistant. We have selectively built a team of warm and nurturing individuals gifted in working with young children. We challenge you to find better "Good Morning Greeters" and "Boo Boo Kissers".
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Yes, we have a full-time registered nurse!
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St. Edward's has an indoor imagination playground, a fenced in outdoor playground nestled in a park-like setting, and our early childhood students have access to the Elementary School facilities, including the chapel and Mass, the gymnasium, art, music, library, Spanish and the science lab!
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St. Edward the Confessor's Nursery and Pre-K Programs are based on the Diocese of Rockville Centre's Early Childhood Curriculum, which incorporates New York State Standards.
The curriculum includes open-ended activities that focus on the process as well as the end product. Children are immersed in literature and activities for pre-reading and writing. They are given everyday opportunities to learn math concepts, such as shape, size, weight, and numbers. Our program also incorporates religion, art, cooking, music, physical education, and technology.
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Nursery and Pr-K Hours
Nursery
Three-Day Half-Day Option
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Five-Day Half-Day Option
Monday - Friday 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Three-Day Extended Day Option
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:30 a.m. - 2:30p.m.
Five-Day Extended Day Option
Monday - Friday 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.Please Note: Class offerings are subject to change due to the number of applications received for a particular program. The time of classes may also be adjusted slightly to facilitate drop-off and pick-up if necessary.
Pre-Kindergarten
Three-Day Full-Day Option
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Five-Day Full-Day Option
Monday - Friday 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Five-Day Half-Day Option
Monday - Friday 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Transition Option to Full-Day is available to Half-Day students.
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