34 The Courier SUN • kids & education • AUGUST 25, 2016 for breaking news visit www.qns.com ▶KIDS & EDUCATION State-of-the-art pre-K center focusing on STEAM classes will open near Hall of Science By Angela Matua [email protected]/@AngelaMatua Future scientists, mathematicians, engineers and artists will get a head start in their studies when a new pre-K center opens in Corona in 2019. According to the Department of Education, the city agency will team up with the New York Hall of Science (NYSCI) and the Department of Cultural Affairs to open a 250- to 300-seat pre-K focusing on science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM) education. The school will be located on the same site as the NYSCI at 47-01 111th St. The museum will also help create the curriculum. “We are excited to work with the city on this opportunity because it has the potential to make a significant, lasting impact in our community,” said Margaret Honey, president and CEO of NYSCI. “Children in our neighborhood deserve high-quality pre-K education, and parents should not have to endure long commutes to a distant school in order for their kids to learn.” School District 24, which encompasses Corona, Glendale, Ridgewood, Elmhurst, Long Island City, Maspeth and Middle Village, has notoriously been one of the most overcrowded school districts in the city. The DOE said it has begun to take some steps to alleviate this problem and will implement some short-term solutions. For the 2016-17 through 2018-19 school years, DOE will add 17 pre-K sections with 312 seats in Corona and Elmhurst. Plans include three sections at P.S. 7 in Elmhurst and seven Transportable Classroom Units (TCU) – three at the Pre-K Center at P.S. 28 in Corona, two at the Pre-K Center at P.S. 16 in Corona, and two at the Pre-K Center at P.S. 7. The TCUs have bathrooms and meals will be provided on-site. Students will have access to outdoor play areas. In the 2013-2014 school year, only 72 pre-K seats were available in Corona and Elmhurst. For the 2016-17 school year, DOE will have more than 2,500 seats for children in those communities. The deadline to apply is Aug. 26 and interested parents can call 718-935-2009 or fill out a form on the DOE website. Applications for the pre-K at P.S. 7, where classes will start in October, have not yet opened but DOE will notify parents when it does. “Finding space for free, full-day pre-K is a priority for my district,” said Councilwoman Julissa Ferreras-Copeland. “While trailers are not a long-term solution, they are the best option to keep children local and provide for immediate spaces for a short time frame. This plan ensures that the trailers will truly be temporary and addresses the need for permanent pre-K seats in our neighborhood.” Photo courtesy of Flickr/Erwin Bernal A new pre-K school focusing on STEAM education will open near the New York Hall of Science in Corona. The Pre-K Program at Precious Moments Offers: • Early Morning Drop-off and Extended Day Hours 7:30-am to 6pm at Affordable Rates • Bus Service at Affordable Rates • Fully Secured Premises • Parent Involvement • Easy Transition to Kindergarten • New York State Standards and Curriculum • New York State Certified Licensed Teachers • Class size limited to 18 students per class • Hands on Learning (Common Core Practices & Work Sampling) • Licensed by the NYC Department of Education & Bureau of Day Care Apply Now!! Whitestone and Maspeth Locations FREE High-Quality PRE K FOR ALL Any child turning 4 years-old by December 31st 2016 Eligible to start Pre-K this fall! We also offer Infant and Toddler Day Care, Nursery School, Pre-K Classes And Bus Service. 2 to 5 Day Programs, Full or Half Day Available. Fabulous Appointed Classrooms - Very neat and clean environment - Fully secured Please call us for more details: 11-02 Clintonville Street Whitestone, NY 11357 (718) 767-6655 61-30 Grand Avenue Maspeth, NY 11378 (718) 416-1624 www.PreciousMomentsNursery.com We also offer Infant and Toddler Day Care, Nursery School, Pre-K Classes And Bus Service. 2 to 5 Day Programs, Full or Half Day Available. Fabulous Appointed Classrooms - Very neat and clean environment - Fully secured Please call us for more details: 11-02 Clintonville Street • Whitestone, NY 11357 • (718) 767-6655 61-30 Grand Avenue • Maspeth, NY 11378 • (718) 416-1624 www.PreciousMomentsNursery.com Apply Now!! Whitestone and Maspeth Locations Grants available for children transferring from Public Schools PRE-K3 TO 8TH GRADE FREE Universal Pre-K SCHOOL YEAR 2016 - 2017 Scholarships and Family Discounts Available (718) 527-0123 115-50 221 St, Cambria Hts, NY 11411
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