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Sky Village Preschool Alternative
FREE👶 Ages 2–3Course📍 Astoria

Sky Village Preschool Alternative

📆Mon, May 18 · 9:00 AM
📍Sky Village NYC 29th St. · 23-05 29th St. Queens, NY 11105 - Astoria, Queens, NY
🏷Free

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Discover Our Preschool Alternative at Sky Village NYC Creative Beginnings for Lifelong Learning Formerly SHASTYE Art Gallery and Play Space, Sky Village NYC has been nurturing young artists and thinkers since 2015. Rooted in art-based learning, we believe that early childhood education should be dynamic, joyful, and deeply creative. By combining sensory-rich art play with structured routines and interactive learning, we give your child the opportunity to grow with confidence and curiosity. 🌱 Our Approach Inspired by the Reggio Emilia and Montessori philosophies, our program encourages independence, emotional intelligence, and community-building through creative exploration. At Sky Village NYC, children don’t just learn—they thrive. In our calm, thoughtfully designed environment, children learn to: Recognize colors, shapes, and letter sounds Express emotions through art and play Care for themselves and their belongings Practice communication, listening, and cooperation Follow routines that promote stability and confidence 🎨 A Day at Sky Village NYC Our intimate classroom setting ensures every child gets personalized attention and support as they grow through play, movement, and hands-on art experiences. Sample Schedule (M, W, Th): 9:00-9:30am - Drop Off 9:30–9:45am – Creative Play 9:45–10:15am – Music & Dance 10:15–10:30am – Hello Song 10:30–10:45am – Snack & Storytime 10:45–11:00am – Free Play 11:00–11:35am – Arts & Crafts 11:35–11:45am – Clean-Up 12:00pm – Pick-Up As children grow, we gently introduce alphabet writing and phonetic awareness when they are developmentally ready—never rushed, always supported. 🌞 A Calm, Natural Learning Environment Our space is filled with natural light, organic textures, and materials made from 100% natural fibers. We intentionally design every aspect of the classroom to support your child’s sensory development, imagination, and inner calm. 📚 Enrollment Information Tuition: $168/week for our 10-month program A 4-week deposit is required to reserve your space. If you decide to leave the program, your deposit will be applied to your child’s final four weeks. Please note: We observe most NYC Public School holidays and offer full-day "Camp" sessions during closures (excluding week-long breaks). 📍 Locations Sky Village NYC 23-05 29th St. Long Island City, NY 11105 📧 skyvillageastoriapark@gmail.com 📞 917-608-1658 ✨ Book a Tour Today! We’d love to meet you and your little one! To schedule a tour or ask questions, please email or call us. Let's make your child's first school experience joyful, meaningful, and magical.

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