Astor Early Childhood Program
Astor Early Childhood Program in Wingdale, NY is a licensed early childhood center and home to the Dover Union Free School District Universal Pre-K (UPK) program. Children follow a play-based, child-centered day built on The Creative Curriculum, with breakfast and lunch provided to all children. UPK hours run 8:30 to 2:30, transportation is provided, and families take part in monthly parent meetings, three family conferences a year, and home visits.
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Astor Early Childhood Program in Wingdale, NY pairs a licensed early childhood center with the Dover Union Free School District UPK program, offering play-based learning, meals, and transportation - details families can confirm before enrollment.
Ages served
A licensed early childhood center serving infants, toddlers, and preschoolers (capacity 83: 8 infants, 10 toddlers, 65 preschool).
Universal Pre-K
Home to the Dover Union Free School District Universal Pre-K (UPK) program for pre-kindergarten-aged children.
UPK hours
UPK hours run 8:30 to 2:30.
Meals
Breakfast and lunch are provided to all children.
Curriculum
Uses The Creative Curriculum with play-based, child-centered learning in math, science, and literacy, and the Teaching Strategies GOLD assessment three times a year.
Transportation
Transportation is provided.
Family engagement
Families are invited to monthly parent meetings and review each child's development with the teacher three times a year through family conferences and home visits.
How to apply
Families complete a UPK application (available in English and Spanish) and submit it to Nicole Johnson at [email protected] or by mail to the Wingdale address.
Licensing
Licensed by NY OCFS as a Day Care Center, license ID 41593, with a registration period of Sep 8, 2023 to Sep 7, 2027.
Location and phone
6423 State Route 55, Wingdale, NY 12594; phone (845) 832-3331 (Nikki Johnson for tours).
Program details can change, so ask about exact ages and classroom availability for your child, the daily UPK schedule and transportation eligibility, meal arrangements, enrollment steps and required application forms, inspection-history details, and current licensing status before making plans.