Frequently Asked Questions
Blooming Prep is open Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
Families may choose from flexible enrollment options, including:
Infants (3 to 12 months) and Young Toddlers (12 to 24 months):
3-Day Program
4-Day Program
5-Day Program
School Day: 7:30 AM to 3 PM
Extended Day: 7:30 AM to 6 PM
Toddlers (2 to 3 years) and Preschool (3 to 5 years):
3-Day Program
5-Day Program
School Day: 7:30 AM to 3 PM
Extended Day: 7:30 AM to 6 PM
Yes. In addition to our year-round program, we offer a summer program with outdoor exploration, creative arts, enrichment, special events, and age-appropriate field trips. Current families receive priority enrollment before registration opens to the public.
We offer a year-round program, observe major holidays and professional development days, and share an annual calendar.
Our approach is inquiry-based and child-led, inspired by Reggio Emilia, Maria Montessori, and contemporary early childhood research. See our Blooming Path Curriculum™ page for more.
Blooming Prep maintains staff-to-child ratios that meet or exceed New York City requirements. There are always two teachers and a rotating assistant in each class.
We view conflict as a chance to learn. Positive guidance and redirection help children express feelings, listen, and solve problems together.
Yes. Limited storage is available for approved compact bi-fold or tri-fold strollers; contact our office for guidelines. Scooter parking is available.
Visits are arranged in advance whenever possible to protect classroom routines. Families are always welcome to contact the school office for updates.
Providing a safe, secure, and nurturing environment is one of our highest priorities. Blooming Prep provides multiple layers of security, including:
Secure entry access for authorized staff and enrolled families
Double-entry doors for children's safety
Authorized pick-up procedures with photo ID verification
Electronic attendance tracking for arrivals and departures
Security cameras in common areas
Ongoing staff training in CPR, First Aid, health, safety, and emergency preparedness
Designate authorized pick-up individuals through our parent communication app or enrollment forms, and update them any time through the office. Children are released only to approved individuals, and photo ID is required for first-time pick-ups.
Please notify your child's teacher in advance. We are a nut-free school; all food must follow our allergy and food safety guidelines, and treats need prior school approval. Staff will provide alternatives for dietary restrictions or allergies. Party favors must be age-appropriate, safe, and school-approved.
Yes. We partner closely with families on potty training in a respectful, developmentally appropriate way, recognizing that every child develops at their own pace, and keep home and school consistent.
Children develop at different rates and bring unique strengths and ways of learning. Through ongoing observation and documentation, our educators identify each child's emerging strengths and create opportunities that extend thinking and exploration.
BP Connect, our secure family platform, keeps you informed about your child's progress and daily learning.
Kindergarten readiness goes beyond academics. Children build foundations in literacy, language, mathematics, executive functioning, independence, creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving, along with the confidence and social-emotional skills to thrive in kindergarten and beyond.