Nursery School Program
Registration Information please call 718-746-3833
St. Luke’s School Nursery Program
gently introduces your child to a world of learning.
REQUIREMENTS: 3 years old by December 1
3 Day Program
Monday ~Tuesday ~Thursday
8:15am – 11:30am
5 Day program
Monday - Friday
8:15am – 11:30am
Become Part of Our School Family
Your little one’s getting bigger and telling you in many ways that it’s time for the challenges and pleasures of school; new friends, exciting things to do, and that very special first teacher. Our Nursery program is full of warmth and caring just like home. We work together with our parents because we know that for every child, Mom and Dad are the first and most important teachers.
At School on My Own
The first goal of our program is to help your child gain the confidence and sense of security needed to be at school on their own, and to help you trust that he or she will be fine. We take a flexible approach with each family because each family is unique. Our relaxed attitude is less stressful for all and leads more quickly to success.
Preschool is an important steppingstone on the way to formal schooling and all that lies beyond, so finding the right preschool for your child is vital. St. Luke’s Nursery Program is a well-rounded, hands-on Preschool program which encourages independence, creativity, curiosity and exploration while providing basic knowledge preschoolers need to succeed.
For the young, small is beautiful. Our class – of no more than sixteen children, supervised by a teacher and an aide – is kept that way so we can be certain there will be time to get to know – and nurture – each child. A small group and low teacher/child ratio make it possible to be there when children need help taking turns, playing together and resolving squabbles. It also gives us the freedom and the flexibility to respond to individual needs and interests.
What We Study
We aim to enrich and stimulate by encouraging your child to experience many materials and activities first hand. Pursuing a desire to know more about the self, the family and each other, children explore the five senses, feelings, likes and dislikes, growth, and the world of nature on the school grounds. Over the school year your child will master basic school skills and rituals, moving from activity to activity, making choices, taking out and putting away toys, listening to a group story, singing together, and taking turns when talking and listening to each other. In a nurturing environment, young children are guided in a variety of activities to develop the skills necessary to be successful in school: socialization, fine motor skills, gross motor activities and listening. Through painting, singing, drawing, coloring and structured play, children are introduced to the alphabet, numbers 1-10, and religion and science topics. The long road to “academic readiness” is pursued without disturbing the relaxed, pressure-free atmosphere of play so necessary to effective early learning.
St. Luke School
A Great Place to Learn!