Program Descriptions
Infants 1 & 2
Age: 6 weeks- 12 months
1:3 Ratio
Our multiple infant rooms allow for more physical development for older babies and more love and care for smaller infants.
Merrick Avenue Teachers:
Donna- 13 years employed, CPR, First Aid, BS in Nursing/Education, Master's in Elementary Ed
Janine-4 years employed, CPR, First Aid
Monique-20 years employed, CPR, First Aid
Rehanna-New employee
Brookside Teachers:
Cici-3 years employed, CPR, First Aid
Francia- New employee
Ginalesse- 1 year employed, CPR, First Aid, Associates in Early Childhood Education
Kathy- 17 years employed, CPR, First Aid
Mahreen-3 years employed, CPR, First Aid
Twaddlers
Age: 12 months- 18 months
1:4 Ratio
Children will participate in activities that stimulate language development such as reading short stories, flash cards and music. Teachers will provide opportunities for physical, emotional and social growth. Children will be exposed to sensory activities (whipped cream, paint) gross motor (parachute, tunnel) and fine motor (blocks, puzzles).
Merrick Avenue Teachers:
Ana- New employee
Ganga- 4 years employed, CPR, First Aid
Kelli- 3 years employed, CPR, First Aid
Lori N-5 years employed, CPR, First Aid
Brookside Teachers:
Lori B.- New employee, CPR, First Aid
Wendi- 2 years employed, CPR, First Aid, Pending Associates in Early Childhood Education
Toddlers
Age: 18 months- 3 years
1:4 Ratio
Children will enjoy a range of activities to stimulate the 2 year old creative mind. Centers with blocks, trains/cars, little people, dramatic play will allow them freedom to choose activities that they enjoy and opportunities to play together.
Circle time will be a daily routine and the children will learn about letters, colors, and shapes.
Art projects will be displayed throughout the room and sent home.
Monthly themes revolve around the seasons, holidays and children’s interests.
Merrick Avenue Teachers:
Caitlyn- 5 years employed, Pending BS in Early Education
Dawn-8 years employed, CPR, First Aid
Farah-2 years employed, CPR, First Aid
Laurie-17 years employed, CPR, First Aid
Theresa-20 years employed, CPR, First Aid, Associates in Early Education
Brookside Teachers:
Ashaanti-2 years employed, CPR, First Aid
Lori-15 years employed, CPR, First Aid
Madeline- 3 years employed, CPR, First Aid
Rachel S-1 year employed, CPR, First Aid, Pending CDABA in Arts
Shannon-8 years employed, CPR, First Aid, CDA, MAT
Stacey- 1 year employed, CPR, First Aid, Associates in Early Childhood Education, BA in Communications
Taylor-3 years employed, Pending BA
Nursery
Age: 3-4 years
1:6 Ratio
At this age, circle time is a big part of the day when we discuss what is happening in our class and what we will be learning. We begin to focus on identifying letters, sounds and words that begin with the letter. They will play games that will promote mathematical concepts. Our children will still enjoy sensory activities such as sand, rice, pasta and whipped cream. Centers are throughout the room and allow for choosing activities and social play.
Merrick Avenue Teachers:
Cara-2 years employed, CPR, First Aid, Associates in Early Childhood
Olivia- 5 years employed, CPR, First Aid
Brookside Teachers:
Aya- 3 years employed, CPR First Aid
Jaclyn-3 years employed, CPR, First Aid, Bachelors in Education
Lauren-3 years employed, Certified and Registered Nurse, BS
Nuzy-4 years employed
Paige-3 years employed, CPR, Bachelors in Education
Tiffany- 3 years employed, CPR, First Aid, BA in Education
Pre-k
Age: 4-5years
1:8 Ratio
This is such an exciting class because we are preparing your children for kindergarten. We are utilizing the learning box curriculum.
Children are exposed to mathematical concepts such as patterns, graphs, comparison charts. Pre-reading skills and sight word development will be a daily routine. We will work on fine motor skills such as writing with a pencil and cutting with safety scissors. Children will still have an opportunity to play and be creative in the centers set up through the room.
Merrick Avenue Teachers:
Kathleen-20 years employed, CPR, First Aid, CDA Pre-K Specialty
Liz-15 years employed, CPR, First Aid, CDA Pre-K Specialty, MAT
Midge- 11 years employed, CPR, First Aid, BS in Education
Ninette-18 years employed, CPR, First Aid, BS in Elementary Education, MAT
Ryan-5 years employed, CPR, First Aid
Brookside Teachers:
Doris-5 years employed, CPR, First Aid, Bachelor's in Spanish (Bilingual Teacher)
Jodi- New employee, Bachelor's in Education, CDA Early Childhood
Kathy C-3 years employed, CPR, First Aid, Masters in Early Childhood Education
Kelli-4 years employed, CPR, First Aid
Maria- New employee, BS in Psychology and Business Management
Will- New employee, Bachelor’s in Education and Master’s in Special Ed
Brookside Administrative Staff
Francina Cerrone, Director/Owner - Bachelors Degree in Education,
Masters Degree in TESOL, MAT, CPR, First Aid
Professor in ESL and Child Development
Lidia Palazzo - MAT, First Aid, CPR
Maria Cerrone - BS in Business Administration, First Aid, CPR
Pamela Kloos - First Aid, CPR
Merrick Avenue Administrative Staff
Ninette Sherman , Director - BS in Elementary Education, MAT, CPR, First Aid
CDA = Child Development Associate
MAT = Able to administer medication
