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Is a local preschool or daycare program licensed?
Thursday, December 6, 2018
The New York City Health Department and the New York State Office of Children and Family Services regulate most child care settings. The Health Department inspects and issues permits, licenses and annual reports for New York City sites.
The licenses for daycares and preschools regulate below amongst other things:
Maximum amount of children [...]
“DOH requirements are complex and extensive. The license achieved to run a preschool ensures that the school follows all health/safety standards, has qualified/educated/approved staff, ensures that all children are being provided with an enriched curriculum.” – Susan Kuhlmann, Director Building Bridges Preschool
“Our DOH license is an assurance that our school has passed a rigorous annual review: our space is safe, our staff is highly trained, and our program represents the best in developmentally appropriate practice. Parents understand that our license confirms we are providing the highest quality of care and education. Performance records are publicly available, and they are a great first resource for parents looking for exceptional preschool programs.” – Kristin Brady, Director Cobble Hill Playschool
Preschool and daycare licenses by the New York City Department of Health can be found here, group family daycare licenses by the New York State Office of Family and Children Services can be found here.
The Department of Health (DOH) has closed unlicensed programs in the past in our neighborhood which caused various complications for families including lost tuition and being stranded without a preschool in the middle of the school year.
Our Preschool and Daycare Guide features 38 licensed programs in Brooklyn Heights, DUMBO, Boerum Hill, Downtown Brooklyn, Cobble Hill and Carroll Gardens. It also features free Universal Pre-K programs for 4 year olds. Download our Guide here.
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Ample Hills to replace Brooklyn Ice Cream Factory in 2019
Thursday, December 6, 2018
Brooklyn Bridge Park has announced that Ample Hills Ice Cream will replace Brooklyn Ice Cream Factory at Fulton Ferry Landing next summer. Ample Hills was awarded the 2-story building space and will offer an ice cream scoop shop on the ground floor. They will also transform the second floor of the building by working with the [...]
Winter indoor soccer with Soccer Shots starts in January (sponsored)
Thursday, December 6, 2018
Soccer Shots is the official two to five program of United States Youth Soccer and is excited to announce its 11 week Winter season! The season will kick off January 5th, 2019 and the cost is 3 monthly payments of 140. Classes are filling up quickly, so enroll TODAY for weekend classes inside [...]
Soccer Shots is the official two to five program of United States Youth Soccer and is excited to announce its 11 week Winter season! The season will kick off January 5th, 2019 and the cost is 3 monthly payments of 140. Classes are filling up quickly, so enroll TODAY for weekend classes inside Kiddie Korner Preschool in Brooklyn Heights and Elite Minds Montessori in Carroll Gardens.
Each weekly class will focus on individual skill, fitness and sportsmanship, providing an opportunity for children to be challenged through fun games, scrimmaging and team interaction. Their caring team positively impacts children’s lives on and off the field through best-in-class coaching, excellent communication and expert approved curriculum.
If you’re new to Soccer Shots, or even a returner, Soccer Shots would love to invite you to their FREE classes on December 15th and 16th where your family can experience the fun and positive environment they create through soccer. Invite a friend and enroll Here!
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Kindergarten applications for public schools are open
Wednesday, December 5, 2018
You can now apply online to Kindergarten through January 14, 2019. All children who live in NYC and were born in 2014 can submit an application for the 2019-2020 school year at local public schools. It is not a first come first serve process, just apply by January 14, 2019. Until then, you can change your [...]
 of the 12 options. Those programs prioritize children who speak the target language at home.
Kindergarten offer letters will be sent out in March 2019
If you want to find more about elementary school options in your neighborhood, the application process, wait lists, how to rank the schools etc, attend one of our upcoming school info sessions on 2/11/19 or book one of our one-on-one school consulting sessions.
Photo: PS 133
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Pictures with Santa in our neighborhood
Wednesday, December 5, 2018
Our overview of for-fee and free options for pictures with Santa in DUMBO, Carroll Gardens, Gowanus, Cobble Hill, Brooklyn Heights, Downtown Brooklyn and Park Slope:
Free Santa pictures:
The Brooklyn Heights Garden Club will sponsor the holiday tree-lighting, on
December 12 at 5:30 PM. Grace Chorale of Brooklyn, an 85-member adult choir, will sing holiday songs while Santa and [...]
New preschool opening on Atlantic Avenue
Wednesday, December 5, 2018
CHALK Preschool of Cobble Hill located on the ground floor of a residential building at the corner of Henry Street and Atlantic Avenue will open in Fall 2019. The new preschool at 112 Atlantic Avenue features over 5700 square feet with 5 classrooms and an indoor gross motor room. The program will offer 2, 3 or 5 [...]
Open house at the DUMBO Gan preschool 12/12 (sponsored)
Monday, December 3, 2018
The DUMBO Gan is a play-based preschool in the heart of DUMBO focusing on creating a warm and nurturing environment for ages 12 months to 4 years. Enrollment for January 2018 and Sept 2019 is now open. They are hosting an open house on Wednesday, December 12th at 7:30 pm for parents interested in the school’s curriculum and program.
Secular and Judaic [...]
The DUMBO Gan is a play-based preschool in the heart of DUMBO focusing on creating a warm and nurturing environment for ages 12 months to 4 years. Enrollment for January 2018 and Sept 2019 is now open. They are hosting an open house on Wednesday, December 12th at 7:30 pm for parents interested in the school’s curriculum and program.
Secular and Judaic studies are combined in an age appropriate way with the focus on each child’s unique character, development and talents. Children of all backgrounds are welcome. The school offers 2, 3 and 5 day options with half days and full days.
Email thedumbogan@gmail.com to reserve a spot for the open house or visit the website for more information.
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Split of PS 8 and MS 8 approved
Wednesday, November 28, 2018
The split of PS 8 lower school and MS 8 middle school has been approved. The new District 13 middle school in Downtown Brooklyn with a new name and new principal will open in the space previously occupied by MS 8 next school year 2019/2020. Current P.S. 8 students in grades 4 and 5 will receive priority to [...]
Apply to International School of Brooklyn now! (sponsored)
Wednesday, November 28, 2018
International School of Brooklyn (ISB) is an independent PK 3’s to 8th Grade French and Spanish language immersion IB school in Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn. Their inquiry-based program combines the best features of curricula from around the world, sparking the students’ curiosity, feeding their creativity, and broadening their perspective. Teachers are native speakers in their languages of [...]
International School of Brooklyn (ISB) is an independent PK 3’s to 8th Grade French and Spanish language immersion IB school in Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn. Their inquiry-based program combines the best features of curricula from around the world, sparking the students’ curiosity, feeding their creativity, and broadening their perspective. Teachers are native speakers in their languages of instruction, and they all bring their culture and experiences to the classrooms. Sign-up for a tour to discover ISB’s innovative, inquiry-based, language-immersive approach. Application deadline for Fall 2019 admissions: December 1, 2018.
Upcoming tour on Friday, November 30, 9:45am-11:00am. Other times by appointment (email admissions@isbrooklyn.org). Visit isbrooklyn.org to learn more, or click here to sign up for a tour.
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