Star America Preschool – School Information
Locations: 780 8th Avenue, New York, NY 10036
Phone: (212) 262-4896
Website: http://www.starpreschool.com
Ages: Infants to 6 years old
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Parent Reviews
I did not get the opportunity to see children and teachers interacting in the environment but overall, I was impressed. Star America Preschool is a chain of Preschools in NY. The one I had the opportunity to visit was the brand new location in NY. The school has a convenient location and is beautiful inside. The walls are painted bright and friendly and the school seems very inviting to children. Class sizes are small and each teacher has an assistant. The Director was warm and friendly and was willing to answer all my questions. To make up for no outside play area the center has a gross motor room which classes take turn using. I did not get the opportunity to see children and teachers interacting in the environment but overall, I was impressed.
May 14 2008
There are some very good staff members here but they aren’t given the tools needed to successfully do their jobs. There are much better child care centers and for what they are charging parents, it isn’t worth it. My child started there very young and in the beginning I was happy but now I see what they are lacking. The teachers morale is low because the pay is low, they don’t have the staff development needed to offer great child care and the owner is clueless, all he cares about is making money not about the children. Parents don’t be fooled by he show they put on for you when you visit, this is one of the worst daycare centers around.
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August 28 2008
this center is … pretty expensive and is not worth it . it doesn’t have much to offer but play play play . personally for what they are asking for you can hire a babysitter for less and have your child taken to the park , as well as story time and arts and craft. ect this school doesn’t offer any of the above just play play and play parents beware
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January 8 2009
I have 2 children, one attended Star Preschool 3 years ago and I was not happy at all with both the staff and the director of the school at that point, but I decided to give this school a second chance and was very happy to see so much has changed, both the director and the staff are terrific. My son loves going here and I think part of it has to do with his teacher, she is great and I have to mention that Ms.Denia is one of the best teachers that i have come across. I do recommend that parents reconsider this school because I can say so much has changed and the staff and curriculum has improved tremendously and I hope they continue to hire quality staff that love their job and are dedicated to the children.
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March 24 2010
this center is … wonderful! The teachers and director at this school are great! All of the teachers together to create loving and learning enviroment. They continue to delevople new and fun things for the children to do!
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September 3 2010
My son attended his pre-k year at the Star America branch in Brooklyn on 9th Avenue. I have to say it was the most amazing experience for him. He loved his teachers and I saw him come a long way from day 1. He attended summer school as well and after a full year of pre-k into summer, he has come out learning how to read/write, add/subtract in double digits which is well into 1st grade material. The environment is great and teaching phenomenal. I would highly recommend any child to attend pre-k here!
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October 13 2010
this center is …
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April 1 2011
this center is …Horrible, unprofessional and not organized. Unqualified staffs but few teachers are alright. Please think twice before put your kids in there. Don’t let staffs fool you.
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January 3 2012
this center is …
Ms. Shandella is wonderful. My child loves her for being a good care-giver. However, Ms.Denia is terrible. Can’t believe that such an agressive person is teaching those small children.
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