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Little Stars School, Inc.

4063 Edson Avenue, Bronx, NY, 10466 -

School Notes Overview:

At Little Stars, it is our belief that the foundation for a successful Early Childhood Education is the fostering of a positive self-image. In this regard, our program is based on the understanding that each child’s development is an individual process. We strive to meet the individual needs of the whole child through social, emotional, cognitive and physical development. Little Stars is dedicated to providing a safe and joyful beginning for all of our children. Each classroom provides an environment where children are free to interact, inquire and extend their understanding through hands-on experiences. In this way, children are encouraged to grow in an atmosphere that is nurturing, accepting of individual differences and developmentally appropriate. Our philosophy regards the years of early childhood as being of crucial importance for the development of full adult potential in the areas of personality, emotional stability and intellectual growth. Every opportunity is provided for the individual child to flourish and grow in the healthiest possible environment. Our program is designed to provide intellectual stimulation and also practices and teaches human values and healthy attitudes. We, as educators, are receptive to change and are responsive to new theories in Early Childhood Education. Our school makes a great effort to teach children to learn how to work and play both independently and cooperatively, live effectively with other children, develop self-identity, value the rights of others and to take turns and share....

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School Overview:

	Little Stars School, Inc.
School Type	Early Childhood / Day Care
School Membership(s)	National Association for the Education of Young Children
Religious Affiliation	Nonsectarian
Grades Offered	Grades Nursery/Preschool - Prekindergarten
County	Bronx County, NY
Student Body
Total Students	87 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(NY) School Avg.
% Students of Color	100%	36%
Students by Grade
	Pre-K - 77 students
	Kind - 10 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	1 teachers
	This School	(NY) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:87	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	180 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	10 hours	6 hours

School Notes:

At Little Stars, it is our belief that the foundation for a successful Early Childhood Education is the fostering of a positive self-image. In this regard, our program is based on the understanding that each child’s development is an individual process. We strive to meet the individual needs of the whole child through social, emotional, cognitive and physical development. Little Stars is dedicated to providing a safe and joyful beginning for all of our children. Each classroom provides an environment where children are free to interact, inquire and extend their understanding through hands-on experiences. In this way, children are encouraged to grow in an atmosphere that is nurturing, accepting of individual differences and developmentally appropriate. Our philosophy regards the years of early childhood as being of crucial importance for the development of full adult potential in the areas of personality, emotional stability and intellectual growth. Every opportunity is provided for the individual child to flourish and grow in the healthiest possible environment. Our program is designed to provide intellectual stimulation and also practices and teaches human values and healthy attitudes. We, as educators, are receptive to change and are responsive to new theories in Early Childhood Education. Our school makes a great effort to teach children to learn how to work and play both independently and cooperatively, live effectively with other children, develop self-identity, value the rights of others and to take turns and share.
Profile last updated: 03/04/2009

School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (10466)	School Zip (10466)	(NY) State Average
Population (Approximate)	68,787 people	18,975,234 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	24%	32%
Population Average Age	33 years old	35 years old
Average Household size	2.9 persons	2.5 persons
Median Household Income	$37,141	$44,151
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	4.3 rooms	4.4 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	57 years old	58 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	36% / 64%	41% / 59%