| FAQs/Frequently
Asked Questions
Q: What is the youngest age
you accept?
A: At present we take children
aged 2 years and up.
Q: Does my child have to
be toilet-trained to come to the 2s class?
A: No, this process is assisted
by the teachers during the year. It is a gradual process
and should not be rushed.
Q: What time do I need to
bring my child in the morning?
A: The school opens at 8:30
a.m. We have an arrival schedule that allows for flexibility,
but respects the organizational needs of the classroom.
Q: Can you heat up lunch
for my child?
A: Yes, we have the facilities
to warm lunches.
Q: How much do you charge?
A: Please call the office for prices. (212-777-9774)
Q: Do you provide financial
assistance?
A: At this time we can allot
a small amount for financial assistance. Once a year
we allocate this amount to parents in need.
Q: Do you have an after school
program?
A: Yes, we have an after-school
program from 3pm to 6pm.
Q: Are your teachers qualified?
A: All our teachers are qualified
and approved by the Department of Health.
Q: What is the ratio of
teacher to pupil?
A: We have a very good teacher/pupil
ratio. There are 3 teachers to a maximum of 10 children
in the 2s class, and three teachers to a maximum of
15 children in the 3s class.
Q: Is there high staff turnover?
A: No, there is an extremely
high rate of teacher retention.
Q: Is there a lot of parent
involvement?
A: We value parent involvement
on all levels, from fundraising to participating in
classroom activities. Most of our parents are busy working
parents, and yet they consider the quality of their
children’s first educational experience to be
a high priority, as does the school.
Q: How long have you been
in operation?
A: LMDN has been operating
a children’s nursery since 1896.
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