About US

You'll Be Glad To Know...

• The Wooden Shoe is approved by the NY State Education Department as a PRIVATE nursery school, and is licensed to provide child care by the NY State Department of Social Services.
  
  
• We serve families with young children, ages 2 months through Kindergarten.
  
  
• The Wooden Shoe uses a 24-hour personalized answering service, and the director can be reached (by beeper) in emergency situations
  occurring outside of school hours.
  
  
• The Wooden Shoe is a non-sectarian program. Many multi-ethnic
  holidays are observed and celebrated in class, with open discussions of each. Children of all backgrounds feel "at home" in our nurturing environment.
  
  
• The Wooden Shoe accommodates the working parent with flexible
  schedules and personalized attention with a warm, caring atmosphere for their children. Special arrangements are a phone call away. Please feel free to contact the school office.
  
  
• The classrooms are supervised and the program is monitored on a daily basis by our Educational Director, Miss Maureen, who has her M.S. in Early Childhood Education.

Call us 24 hours a day at (516) 285-6672 or (516) 285-6558
 

 Other Wooden Shoe Health And Safety Features Include:

• Periodic inspection of our brick fire-resistant building by the Nassau County Fire Marshall's Office and fire drills are conducted monthly.
  
  
• Monitored Central Station fire and burglar alarm system.
  
  
• Every room is equipped with closed circuit cameras and intercoms to communicate with the office and to allow parents to observe classes at will.
  
  
• Nassau County Board of Health "Certified Cook and Food Handler" selects nutritious snacks and meals.
  
  
• Medical examinations required for all staff and children prior to enrollment.
  
  
• Weekly visits by a Registered Nurse.
  
  
• Professional Hearing, Vision, and Speech and Language Screenings
  
  
• Securely fenced outdoor playgrounds
  
  
• Superior teacher/child class ratios.
  
  
• Children and staff must wear special shirts with the school insignia on all trips.

Tuition Discount
The Wooden Shoe Nursery School appreciates our "Reputation through Recommendation". When you recommend our school to other families,
you will receive a one month's tuition reduction of 10%. A special 10% discount is provided for families with more than one child enrolled in
our program.

Year - Round Developmentally Appropriate Programs
For Children 12 Months Through Kindergarten
+ Midi Day Session (9AM - 2PM)
+ Full Day Session (9AM - 4PM)
+ Extended Day Session (6:30AM - 6:30PM)
Hot lunch for all midi and full day children is provided.

The Wooden Shoe Minibus Transportation System
undergoes bi-annual inspection of all school buses as required by the New York State Department of Transportation. The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles ensures that our drivers are certified,
responsible, cautious adults with a CDL license. Our buses are equipped with all the latest safety devices. Each driver is provided with a cellular phone so two-way communication is always possible. Door-to-door service is available upon request. All children under the age of four are required to be secured in a federally approved car seat. Each driver's license is reviewed and reported to the school each year. All bus drivers are fingerprinted, certified in CPR, basic First Aid, and school bus safety training. A "behind the wheel" driving test as well as a written exam pertaining to all current school bus regulations is required annually. All our bus drivers are employed by The Wooden Shoe and are not contracted by an outside transportation company. They are mandated to follow federal guidelines for random testing for drug and alcohol use.

Playground Facilities
at The Wooden Shoe are age appropriate. Both of our outdoor playgrounds are arranged to be stimulating, safe, and fun for your child. Younger children enjoy the sandbox, playhouse, riding toys and climbing areas designed specifically for them in one yard, while the older children climb, ride and play on equipment designed to challenge their physical
abilities.

Vacation Day Care Accommodations
The Wooden Shoe follows the local public school calendar. We will, upon request, supply parents with a list of staff members who are available to make private day care arrangements for official school closings.

Parent Participation
We promote an "Open Door Policy" with parents. You are always welcome to observe your child's class via our closed circuit cameras. We also offer many opportunities for you to participate in The Wooden Shoe experience: Get Acquainted Day; Orientation/Back-to-School
Night; Spring Gathering; Teacher/Parent Conferences; Field Trip Volunteers; Parenting Workshops and Library; Growing Together
Newsletter; Progress Reports.

Discipline Is Taught Through Positive Reinforcement
Children are guided by emphasizing what they must do and praising good behavior. Inappropriate behavior is modified by redirection and the cooperative efforts of teachers and parents.

Community Activities
As a vital part of the Valley Stream community, the Wooden Shoe takes part in several local service programs.

• Mentoring Program ? Our school provides a mentoring site where local high school students participate in the classrooms to learn about the field of early childhood.
  
  
• High School/College Internships - Interns training for a certificate in child care are given opportunities to experience and observe preschoolers within a classroom environment.
  
  
• Little League Sponsorship? Our annual sponsorship of the Little
  League adds fun while providing support for "budding athletes".

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