Mamaroneck Community Nursery School
Mamaroneck Community Nursery School is a nonprofit, parent-cooperative preschool in Mamaroneck, NY, serving children ages 2 through 5 with a play-based program built on The Creative Curriculum. It runs separate classes for 2s, 3s, and 4s & 5s, plus a small-group Rainbow Room for kindergarten-age children, on flexible two-, three-, or five-day schedules with morning, afternoon, and full-day options.
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A play-based, parent-cooperative preschool in Mamaroneck, NY offering 2s, 3s, 4s & 5s, and a small-group Rainbow Room for children ages 2 through 5, on flexible part- and full-day schedules.
Age range
Programs serve children ages 2 through 5, with separate 2-Year-Old, 3-Year-Old, and 4 & 5-Year-Old classes plus a Rainbow Room for kindergarten-age children. To register for the 2s, a child must turn 20 months by December 31; for the 3s, a child must turn three by December 31. Children do not need to be toilet trained for the 3s program.
Schedule
Scheduling is flexible with morning, afternoon, and full-day options. The 2s offer 2-day (Thursday/Friday), 3-day (Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday), or 5-day options, with full-day available for older 2-year-olds. The 3s and 4s & 5s offer 5 full days, 3 full days plus 2 half days, 2 full days plus 3 half days, or 5 morning or afternoon sessions.
Daily schedule
Morning sessions run 8:45 AM to 11:45 AM, afternoon sessions 12:15 PM to 2:45 PM, and full days 8:45 AM to 2:45 PM. An early-arrival option is available from 8:00 to 8:45 AM.
Curriculum
The play-based program follows The Creative Curriculum, grounded in early childhood education research, with the philosophy that play is a child's vehicle for learning. In the 4s and 5s, more structured learning is blended into the play-based model to build pre-academic skills in literacy, math, and science alongside art, music, and social-emotional growth for kindergarten readiness.
Class size
Classes are small, each with a head teacher and at least one assistant. The 2s rooms have 7 children with 2 teachers, the 3s rooms have 14 to 15 children with 2 teachers, and the 4s rooms have 18 children with 3 teachers.
Enrichment
Special enrichment classes are woven into the week: Yoga with Sue and Music with Kurt Gallagher (ages 2-5), Wild by Nature animal encounters (ages 2-5), Artistree Performing Arts (ages 3-5), and the Sheldrake Environmental Education Program (ages 3-5).
Rainbow Room
The Rainbow Room is a small-group bridge program for children who are 4 and kindergarten-eligible, or who just miss the kindergarten cutoff (turning 5 by December 31). With a 4:1 ratio (about 8 children with 2 teachers), children get small-group and one-on-one attention focused on literacy, math, and science.
Meals
The school is nut-free. A snack is served daily, typically a choice of fruits or vegetables, cheese or yogurt, and a whole-grain carbohydrate, with water to drink.
Parent cooperative
MCNS is a nonprofit parent cooperative led by a community of families who provide support in and out of the classroom. Through the Parent Participation Program for the 3s and 4s, a parent helps in the classroom and brings a simple snack approximately one half-day per month.
Enrollment
Applications for the upcoming school year are completed through an online form. An application deposit is due with the application, and the remaining tuition is paid in three equal installments. A sibling discount and need-based financial assistance are available, and specific tuition rates by program are listed in the tuition schedule. Small-group tours can be scheduled through sign-up links on the registration page.
Setting
A long-established community preschool operating for more than 65 years, with bright classrooms featuring large windows overlooking the playground and learning centers where children explore, create, and experiment freely. A summer camp program runs approximately two weeks longer than most other area preschools.
Location
Located at 501 Tompkins Avenue, Mamaroneck, NY 10543, reachable at (914) 381-2655. Posted school hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM, during the September-May school year.
Program details can change, so ask about current openings, exact age-group placement and cutoff dates, the schedule and day combination that fits your child, tuition amounts, parent-participation expectations, and tour availability before making plans.
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