Yonkers Early Childhood Academy Announces Record Enrollment for Specialized Pre-K and Kindergarten Foundational Programs for Successful School Year The academy recently held a “Play-to-Learn” workshop for parents, giving them practical, real-world tools to use at home to help boost early literacy and social skills. The district also honored staff who have received additional training in early childhood development to give the district’s youngest a safe, nurturing start.

Q1. How does Yonkers Early Childhood Academy ready its youngest students for the move to a full elementary campus?

Ans. We have “Move-Up” days where students visit their next school to get a feel for bigger school environments and everyday routines.

Q2. Does Yonkers Early Childhood Academy have a sensory room for students who need a quiet place to think?

Ans. We have a sensory room on our campus that allows students to get their feelings in check and regain focus with calming activities.

Q3. What play-based learning centers are used at Yonkers Early Childhood Academy to develop social skills?

Ans. Our classrooms have dramatic play and building centers that allow children to collaborate, share and problem solve together daily.

Q4. Does Yonkers Early Childhood Academy have any “Parent and Me” library hours during the regular school week?

Ans. Parents are invited to come to the library on Friday mornings for a story and to take books home for reading.

Q5. How does the campus nurse at Yonkers Early Childhood Academy help families with chronic medical conditions like asthma?

Ans. Our full-time nurse partners with parents to develop individualized care plans and provides safe daily administration of all medications on-site.