SMALL WORLD  PRESCHOOL

 144 Bloomingdale Road

Dear Families,

 Thank you for your interest in Small World Preschool.  We know that choosing a child care arrangement for you child is one of the most important decisions you will ever make, because you are actually choosing a partner in the growth and development of your child and your family.  Effective communication between parents and staff helps build mutual understanding and guidance, and provides greater consistency for your child.  It is our goal to provide an environment conducive to optimal growth and development of the child as an individual, as part of a family and ultimately as a member of society.

 Small World has been nurturing Staten Island’s children since 1977.  I bought the school in 1993 and our originally location was Seguine Avenue.  In 1999 we relocated to this location and plan to continue to serve the Staten Island community for many more years to come.  Our preschool business has been a success due to the recommendations of our parents.   

We are licensed by the The New York City Board of Health, Bureau of Day Care.  Each member of my staff is fully trained, properly educated, and have passed comprehensive security and medical background checks.  In addition they are CPR certified.  My degree is in Early Childhood Education.  Since the majority of my staff, including myself, are mothers, we understand the need for quality care in a loving and nurturing atmosphere.

 We feel that young children function best in a consistent program with small group sizes and a familiar caregiver.  Warm positive relationships with adults; help children develop a sense of trust and feelings of worth.  Because a child’s experience at Small World is a supplement to their home experiences, we feel very strongly that staff and families must work together in order to provide optimal development of the children.  When we are all working towards a common goal, the children’s sense of security, self-confidence and individual worth can’t help but blossom.  We are firm believers of the “OPEN DOOR POLICY.”  You are always welcome to stop by and pay a visit or just call to see if your child ate, slept, had a great day or just to say hello.

 Another feature that is unique about our program is the division of age groups.  We offer the following programs here at Small World.

 We provide developmentally appropriate curriculum for each program offered.  All of the programs can be extended to accommodate working parents.  We offer a year-round program with operating hours from 7:30 A.M-6:00 P.M.  We also offer an extended hour from 6:30 A.M.-7:30 A.M and from 6:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M., if needed, for a minimal additional charge.

 We strive to provide the highest quality program for young children and their families.  The giving of careful attention to details by every member of our staff means that your child’s well being is exceptionally looked after.  We welcome you to our program and hope that as a Small World family, you will enjoy your experience with us and remember it fondly for many years.

 If you have any additional questions, please feel free to call.  Registration is on-going; however, since we fill our classes to Board of Health Capacity and opt to maintain small class sizes, classes close out quickly.  Early registration will offer a better chance at obtaining the days and time frames that are most suitable to your needs.  Please feel free to drop by and tour our center.  No appointment is necessary.  We would love for you and your child to see what a typical day at Small World is like.  We look forwarding to meeting with you and your child.