The mission of the Happy Montessori School is to provide the essentials of quality education for young children:…More support, predictability, warmth, and acceptance in the context of intellectually-stimulating, enriching activities. The school is influenced by the Montessori philosophy, which recommends a structured environment for children to develop to their full potential.</p> <p>This New York-state accredited school offers children aged 2.7 through 6 years a secure and stimulating environment to learn and grow. Loving, certified teachers nurture children to act, think, and rely upon themselves. The school has four sunny, cheerful classrooms and a spacious outdoor playground. The curriculum is a combination of Montessori philosophy and support of the New York State Standards for learning. It also has an accredited kindergarten program for families who wish to remain in a small group setting for an additional year before elementary school.</p> <p>The Happy Montessori School was founded in 1970 by Mrs. Amrit Sethi to provide quality education for young children. The school has developed a reputation for preparing children to succeed socially, emotionally, and academically.</p> <p>Today, the Happy Montessori School is the oldest pre-school in Port Washington and the only non-sectarian Montessori school in the greater area.</p> <p>Door-to-door transportation is available for children Port Washington and parts of Manhasset.</p>

Located in Port Washington, the Florence Brownstein Preschool works tirelessly to foster the healthy development of…More children through art, language and the promotion of Jewish identity. Florence Brownstein's nurturing staff of certified early childhood educators have created a curriculum designed to facilitate the growth of the school's students through music, stories and creative play. Children will engage in a variety of academic- and lifestyle-based activities, including baking, yoga and science projects, all aimed at reinforcing core math and reading skills in preparation for their kindergarten years. In addition, the school works to incorporate elements of the Jewish faith into its robust curriculum, including informal integration of the Hebrew language into daily activities and the reinforcement of Jewish values.</p> <p>All of this is housed in a state-of-the-art facility, complete with brightly lit, welcoming indoor classrooms, play areas and outdoor playgrounds. Each classroom includes a full kitchenette, mini-bathrooms, fully-equipped security system and full-time instructor supervision, with up to three teachers in a classroom at any one time.</p> <p>In 2011, Florence Brownstein will also add two brand-new facilities to its already outstanding offerings. Florence's Mini-Israel is functioning, child-size replication of Israeli life right inside the school's indoor gym, complete with Jewish signage and music. In this dual play/education space, students will develop their gross motor skills as they explore the facility's many activities, including shops, an excavation site, a miniature climbing wall and a live feed to the Western Wall in Jersusalem.</p> <p>Florence's one-third acre Discovery Island is an outdoor classroom that will reproduce the nautical flavor of Port Washington while enabling children to learn and explore in a fun, invigorating environment. On Discovery Island, children will be able to explore a lighthouse and sunken ship and partake in numerous activities in the site's yoga/storytime stadium, herbal gardens and rock climbing area.</p> <p>For more information, or to enroll your child, please contact the Florence Brownstein Preschool at the provided telephone number.</p>