Early Childhood
Research in the field of early childhood education has shown that experiences provided in the early years help form the foundations for cognitive, emotional and physical development needed for later learning. The West New York Early Childhood Program is committed to meeting the individual needs of our diverse urban student population by providing a nurturing, harmonious atmosphere which supports each child’s inherent love of learning and developing that potential by providing a high quality comprehensive early education program.
Who is eligible for West New York’s preschool program?
All West New York children who have reached the age of three or four by September 30th are eligible.
Where can I go to register my child?
Registration is ongoing throughout the school
year at the registration office, located at 6020 Hudson Avenue,
201-553-4108 x 8221. Applications for the program may be obtained at the
Registration Office, any of our Public Schools and Provider Preschools, and at
the Board of Education Office located at 6028 Broadway.
Which school will my child be going to?
The school your child will attend depends upon your address. The children are placed in preschool classes that are located nearest to their residence while also taking into account parental choice.
What are the hours that the program is in session?
The West New York District Early Childhood expanded program includes the following components:
- A before care program beginning at 7:30 a.m., which includes breakfast.
- A developmentally appropriate educational program during the school calendar year from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
- An after-care program beginning at 2:50 p.m. until 5:45 p.m.
Is there a fee?
At the present time there is no fee for the
services during the school day (8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.) including registration,
field trips, school supplies, etc. There may be a fee for before and after
school care, as well as for meals. The fee for such services will depend on
your current income.
I am a working parent. Who will be responsible for the children before school begins and after school?
At present the West New York Early Childhood Program has contracted with Catapult Learning to provide for the children who need before and after care services. They also are available to care for the children when the District schools are closed during certain dates in the school year. For more information call: 201-553-4035 x 8410.
Will my child be provided with lunch and daily snacks?
The school or center will provide breakfast, lunch, and a morning and afternoon snack on a daily basis. A menu indicating these choices will be sent home. Please review it to see if your child likes the food being served. If you decide not to participate on a specific day because of the food being served, please remember to provide food that is healthy and nutritious.
Are there classes in the summer?
According to guidelines provided by the New Jersey Department of Education’s Office of Early Childhood Education, a summer enrichment program is offered during the month of July. After July, Catapult Learning System offers an all day program for the month of August.
What kinds of opportunities are provided for parents to be involved in their child’s education?
The West New York Preschool Program encourages active parental participation through activities such as: classroom volunteers, parent workshops on timely topics, monthly newsletters; field trip participation and ongoing teacher/parent contact. These activities take place during the school day or evenings based upon parental needs.
How can I get more information about the early childhood educational program?
More detailed information about the program can be found in the Early Childhood Handbook which is available at the West New York Early Childhood School located at 5204 Hudson Avenue and at the West New York Board of Education, 6028 Broadway. |
