Wooden Shoe Nursery School

Our Story

At The Wooden Shoe Nursery School, we believe that the early years of a child's life are the most formative and crucial for their development. As a premier nursery school in the community, we have been dedicated to providing a step-by-step growing experience for children from infancy to Pre-K since 1979. Our experienced and qualified staff, carefully crafted programming, and state-of-the-art facilities are all designed to create a robust and enriching environment for our young learners to thrive.

Our Philosophy

Our child-centered philosophy puts the well-being and growth of children at the forefront of our operations. We believe in fostering an environment that is safe, inclusive, and conducive to creativity, individuality, and hands-on learning. Our success-oriented activities help children build a positive self-concept, and our teachers are licensed by the state in early childhood education to ensure that our students receive the highest level of care and education.

Our Services

At The Wooden Shoe Nursery School, we offer a range of services designed to cater to the unique needs of each child. Our programs are carefully structured to provide a strong foundation for kids, allowing them to continue developing long after graduating from our school. Some of our services include:

• Infant care: Our experienced staff provide a nurturing and stimulating environment for our youngest learners, tailoring care to meet the individual needs of each child.
• Toddler care: We offer a fun and engaging program for our toddlers, focusing on language development, social skills, and cognitive growth.
• Preschool and Pre-K: Our comprehensive preschool and Pre-K programs are designed to prepare our students for kindergarten and beyond, emphasizing literacy, numeracy, and social skills.

Health and Safety

At The Wooden Shoe Nursery School, the health and safety of our students are our top priority. Our facilities are designed with safety in mind, featuring a range of health and safety features, including:

• A Nassau County Board of Health "Certified Cook and Food Handler"
• Periodic inspections by the Nassau County Fire Marshall Office and monthly fire drills
• Central fire and burglary station
• Camera and communication systems for easy communication and transparency
• Healthy, nutritious, and fun meals and snacks
• High teacher-student ratios
• Fenced outdoor playgrounds
• Visits by a registered nurse
• Before enrollment, children and staff have medical examinations
• Hearing, vision, speech, and language screenings
• Students and staff wear special shirts for trips

Teaching Safety

We also place a strong emphasis on teaching safety to our students, ensuring that they learn skills that help them develop safe habits and promote safety for themselves and others. Our safety lessons are age-appropriate and targeted to the child's level of understanding, covering topics such as:

• Medicine chest safety
• Pedestrian, vehicle, and bus safety
• Lessons from nurses, dentists, policemen, firemen, and other professionals
• Water conservation, recycling, and other environmental safety lessons
• Stranger awareness and social safety
• Smoking and alcohol awareness

Inclusive Environment

At The Wooden Shoe Nursery School, we strive to create an inclusive and welcoming environment for all our students, regardless of their background or cultural heritage. We celebrate and honor the diversity of our community, observing multi-ethnic holidays and promoting an environment that fits the cultural needs of each child.

Discipline through Positive Reinforcement

Our disciplinary approach emphasizes positive reinforcement, praising good behavior and redirecting inappropriate behavior. We believe that children thrive in an environment that is supportive, encouraging, and free from judgment.

A Flexible Approach to a Structured Environment

Our flexible approach allows us to customize care for each student, while our strong foundation structure ensures that our school is safe and productive for all students, staff, and caretakers.