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Building Blocks Playgroup, Manhattan:
Building Blocks Playgroup, is a NYS Dept Of Health Licensed child care facility, located in Manhattan, New York City. Our school is run by Mandy, an experienced Upper Eastside private school teacher and her staff offering year round, quality. Day care is available in our two beautiful, Upper Eastside locations, on East 100th Street and First Avenue and East 95th Street and 3rd Avenue, for children ages 10 months to 2 1/2 years, and preschool children ages 2 1/2 to 4 years.

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- Toddler Program
- Preschool Program

* At Building Blocks Playgroup, we conduct special lessons and projects where the children will learn through several mediums such as cooking classes, science exploration and arts and crafts.

* Our daily and weekly schedule is typical of a high quality pre-school program with the added advantage of small groups and a low student/teacher ratio.

* Children are split into age groups for special activities and projects which are adapted to the range of developmental abilities of the children.

- Monday - Bi-weekly numeracy / science and discovery
- Tuesday - Music and Movement
- Wednesday - Bi-weekly Literacy / Cooking
- Thursday - Library
- Friday - Art

We value and understand how important individual care and small group size are to the education and well being of children, so we maintain a very low student to teacher ratio in our school. At Building Blocks Playgroup, we feel we have truly created the perfect nurturing learning environment for your children to be cared for, and educated in.

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Address: 1955 1st Avenue, Manhattan, New York 10029, USA
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Little Atelier is situated in Bayside, Queens - the easternmost Borough of NYC. Choose from Half Day programs up to 5 Days. Our curriculum explores a range of common areas such as language, math, art, science, history through deep and sustained inquiry.

We do our best to provide motivating, inspiring and nurturing learning environment to the children and their families in Bayside community.
Reggio Emilia-inspired Artistic Childcare Programs:
- Little Matisse: 2 years old
- Little Picasso: 3 years old
- Little Monet: ages 4 & 5

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- 5 day program
- 3 day program
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Bright Minds Center, Manhattan
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Bright Minds Center is a year-round secular day care and nursery school program in lower Manhattan, New York City for 2.5 - 5 year olds geared to help you raise your child to be a lifelong learner. Using the best European techniques for Early Childhood Development of speech, logic, creative abilities and gross / fine motor skills, Bright Minds will discover, develop and nurture each child’s unique talents.

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Early Childhood Programs for Kids Ages 2-5:
- Day Care Program
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- Enrichment Classes
- Russian Language Classes
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- Russian Ballet
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* Multiple options are available to accommodate your child’s educational needs.

* We also offer a Russian language program for those who are interested to preserve their heritage or add a new cultural experience to their child’s life.
Roots of the Future Montessori, Clarence
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Situated in Clarence NY, just 30 minutes west of downtown Buffalo, Roots of the Future is a private, nature-based Montessori Pre-school serving children ages 3-6. We offer a three day (Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday) or five day option. At Roots of the Future, your child is immersed in a Nature-Based education program. The school is set in an environment designed to inspire children to connect with the wonders of nature on a daily basis.

We are committed to reducing waste, conserving resources and bettering the natural world. Children carry out tasks and activities that benefit the environment. These include: water conservation, energy conservation, waste reduction, environmental learning through nature walks, use of green pesticides and cleaning supplies, organic gardening, and composting.

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Nature-Based Montessori Education Program for Children Ages 3-6:

- 3-day (Monday-Wednesday) or 5-day option
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Montessori Curriculum:
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Big Apple Tutoring
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Based in Manhattan, NYC, Big Apple Tutoring is a tutoring agency that offers high-quality tutoring to students in the comfort of their own home. We provide individual private tutoring to students of all ages and levels: Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle School, High School and College. Our tutors serve the Upper East Side, Upper West Side, Midtown and Downtown Manhattan, as well as some areas of Brooklyn, Queens, and the Bronx.

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British International School of New York
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Since its foundation in 2006, The British International School of New York has grown to take its place amongst the leading international schools in NYC with year on year growth and a strong placement record for students transitioning on to middle school in New York, or returning to the United Kingdom, or a new International School.

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- The school’s distinctive curriculum combines the best of British education with the teaching methodology of the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IBPYP).

Key Stage 3: Year 7 - 9 (6th - 8th grade):

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The Dwight School, Manhattan
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- Preschool / Early Years program
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Core subjects include:
- English, history, science, math, foreign languages, physical education, technology, and the arts

Additionally:
- College Preparation Courses SAT, TOEFL
- English as a Second Language Program
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