Applications for Children Born in 2017 for the 2021-2022 School Year Open February 24, 2021
Why Choose Garden's Pre-K Program?
The Garden Difference:
Community Engagement
- 30QBJQ Site Open Since 2014
- Monthly Parent Seminars
- Excellent Communication
- Getting Ready for Kindergarten Workshops
- CDC Milestone Workshops
- Parent Storytelling & Weekly School/Home Connections
- Healthy Habits Workshops
- Annual Art Festival, Sports Day, Family BBQ, Thanksgiving Feast & End of Year Celebrations
Reputation of Excellence
- Scores at or above the 75th percentile for programs across NYC
- 100% of lead teachers with Master's Degrees & NYS EC certification
- 100% of staff are CPR, Epipen, First-Aid certified
- DECE appointed licensed social workers
Inclusion
- Multi-lingual Staff (English, Spanish, Greek, Hindu, Bengali, Urdu, Italian, French)
- Diversity at the heart of our program
- Work closely with support service providers to assist students with special needs in speech and occupational and physical therapy
Arts & Athletics
- Sports & Field Days
- End of Semester Art Exhibition
- Theater Program
Exceptional Facilities
- Sophisticated technology in every room (iPads, Smart Boards, etc.)
- Full-service dining menu (breakfast, lunch, snack) prepared on-site
Enrichment Programs
- Foundations classes including Dance, Language instruction, Karate, Soccer and more
- Music Conservatory
Our NYC Snapshot Highlights (Site 30QBJQ)
Our Facility
Site 30QBJQ
78-10 Northern Boulevard
Jackson Heights, NY 11372
Site 30QABL
33-16 79th Street
Jackson Heights, NY 11372
- Accessible by Bus: Q32, Q33, Q47, Q49, Q66
- Program Hours: 8:20am – 2:40pm
- Extended Day Available
- Small and well-equipped classrooms with qualified teacher assistants
- Breakfast, lunch and snack included
- No uniform
- Outdoor playground with climbing structure
- Health and safety guidelines with extensive Covid-19 protocols
Pre-K for all students also get priority access to Garden School’s after-school enrichment classes AND priority consideration for admission to Garden School. Learn More:
Tour Our Classrooms
Meet Our Teachers
All of our lead teachers have Master’s degrees and NYS Early Childhood certification.
100% of our staff are CPR, Epipen and First-Aid certified and 6 are MAT certified.
How to Apply
Applications for Garden School’s Pre-K for All Program (Site 30QBJQ) for the 2021-2022 School Year for children born in 2017 will open on February 24, 2021 and close on April 7, 2021.
Apply by phone: (718) 935-2009 or
Apply online through NYCDOE MySchools
Questions? Contact our Team:
Maria Victora, PKFA Educational Director
mvictora@gardenschool.org
(718) 335-6363 ext. 122
William Vogel, Director
wvogel@gardenschool.org
(718) 335-6363 ext. 109
