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Day Nursery

The Day Nursery offers a challenging preschool program that focuses on each child’s uniqueness and their social, emotional and cognitive growth. Our child-centered curriculum fosters learning through creative play. The “I am Special” program nurtures a sense of joy and self-esteem. Children explore their own special talents and learn to value and respect those of others. It is our goal that each child develop a strong sense of self and lifelong desire to learn.

The Day Nursery is an independently funded program of the Church of St. Ignatius Loyola. The Nursery is nondenominational and accepts students of all religions, races and national origins.

Read A Short History of St. Ignatius Loyola Day Nursery by Catherine Skurka, Director of Development

Our Educational Philosophy
The Day Nursery’s curriculum is designed to include each child at his or her own developmental level. Through play and directed learning activities, we work to encourage a child’s social, emotional, spiritual and cognitive growth while respecting their own learning style. Woven throughout all that we do is an ethical view of the world common to all religious traditions. Children develop a sense of their own uniqueness, a sense of mastery and a love of learning that prepares them for elementary school and beyond. Books are read aloud each day, and children develop a love of words and language, and an eagerness to begin reading. Outdoor play on the rooftop playground gives children the opportunity to develop motor skills, and simply having fun.

Curriculum Goals and Objectives
At St. Ignatius Day Nursery, we…

• accept and work with each child at his/her level of development.
• provide children with a stimulating and challenging environment.
• encourage manipulation and exploration of materials, leading to an understanding and mastery of the environment, and feeling of success.
• help each child grow in feelings of self-esteem, and become aware of himself or herself as a person of worth.
• help each child grow in self-confidence and independence, and look upon adults as nurturing, supportive people.
• encourage understanding and acceptance of all people.
• select equipment and materials to meet the particular needs of each child’s age and development level.
• believe the teacher’s role is that of a learning facilitator. Teachers act as supportive and nurturing guides, extending the value of play and maximizing the learning in activities and materials.

Our Facility
The Day Nursery’s generously-proportioned, sunny classrooms were specifically designed for young children. The comfortable rooms are divided into instructional areas containing a rich assortment of materials to encourage skill building and exploration. The natural light and space of the classrooms inspire each child’s imagination, creativity and learning. The 2,000 square foot rooftop playground includes climbing equipment, tricycles, slides and plenty of room for running and playing.

A Faculty Committed to Children
Parents often remark that the Day Nursery feels like “a home away from home.” That feeling of connection and continuity is due in large part to our faculty, professionals dedicated to the education of children. The average tenure of teachers at the Nursery is over 10 years. The result is a happy, secure environment that provides an informed picture of a child’s development year to year.

After the Day Nursery
Day Nursery graduates go on to a range of private, parochial and public schools. The Nursery provides onsite Educational Records Bureau testing, and guidance to parents concerning the best options for their child.

Day Nursery Programs
The Day Nursery accepts children from 2 to 5 years of age for full- and half-day programs from September through June.

Full-day
The full-day program is for ages 2-5, and runs Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The day includes nutritional morning and afternoon snacks, lunch, and naptime.
A daily period of quiet rest gives children a chance to recharge.

Half-day
The half-day program is for 3 or 5 days a week. Morning sessions, from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., are for 2- and 3-year-olds. Afternoon sessions, from 1:30 - 4:30 p.m., are for 3- and 4-year-olds. Nutritional morning and afternoon snacks are provided. Dress-up, plays and puppet shows, planned and impromptu, stimulate children’s creativity and sense of adventure.

Admissions
Parents may receive an application by calling the Admissions Office at 212-734-0043. (please do not e-mail). A non-refundable Application Fee of Fifty Dollars ($50.00) must accompany the application.Once we receive a completed application, we will make an appointment for you to visit the Day Nursery.

Schedule
The Day Nursery’s 2007-2008 school year runs from September through June. Opening and closing dates will be dates will be posted soon.

Tuition
Tuition information for Full-time and Part-time Programs for the 2007-08 calendar year will be updated soon.

Financial Aid
The Day Nursery is committed to serve a diverse range of children and families. Our Financial Assistance Program provides financial aid to students enrolled in the full-day program. Aid is awarded on a needs basis, and is given as a partial reduction in tuition.

Development Office: For Giving Opportunities to St. Ignatius Loyola Day Nursery click here.

Additional Information
Ms. Theodora L. Crist, M.S., Executive Director
Ms. Luz M. Robledo, B.S., Assistant Director
Ms. Rosario Murray, M.S., Admissions Director
Ms. Catherine M. Skurka, B.S., Director of Development

St. Ignatius Loyola Day Nursery
240 East 84th Street
New York, NY 10028

All inquiries by phone (please do not email!)
212-734-6427 Office
212-734-0043 Admissions
212-734-6972 Fax

The Day Nursery is licensed by the New York City Department of Health, and is a member of the Parent’s League, the Yorkville Council, NAEYC and Child Care, Inc.

Download the most current newsletter: April 2007

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