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Welcome To Our Bedford, New York Campus!
New York's Premier Preschool
Landmark Preschool's age appropriate curriculum weaves literacy activities, math concepts, handwriting skill-building, and process art into each day. We also offer special subjects such as music, movement, science, and technology weekly. Recess and outdoor activities are an equally important aspect of our day as your child grows and explores the outside world.
Drawing from extensive experience on our Connecticut campuses in Ridgefield and Westport, we look forward to continuing our reputation of academic excellence on our third, and newest, campus in New York.
Learn More About Us!
- Programs
- Admissions Process
- After School Enrichment Clubs & Seasonal Programs
- Summer Programs
- Parent Resources
Programs
Twos Program
Twos Program
Two, Three, Four, and Five-Day Schedules
Must Be Two By December 1
Our classrooms are large, bright and divided into activity areas so our children can learn and grow. Landmark - Bedford offers a low 1:4 teacher to student ratio so that teachers may better supervise and help children to explore.
Discovery Time
Discovery time allows children to explore the classroom materials at their own pace, and is important in helping your child make a good transition from home to school. Activities include Play-Doh, drawing, puzzles, manipulative materials, a dramatic play area, a sensory table, cars and trucks, and building blocks.
Circle Time
The class comes together each day to participate in songs, finger plays, letter sounds, special bag and games. Creative movement activities, such as dance, marching band, and parachute play, promote coordination and listening skills are also part of our day.
Stories
Sharing stories through books or flannel board is a favorite activity for twos. We know that in addition to being fun, these stories are a great way to teach important skills. Children increase their understanding of language through stories, as well as their ability to comprehend. Important concepts such as patterns, rhymes,and sequencing can be introduced through stories too.
Art
Art provides sensory exploration as children experience the feel, sight and scent of paint, finger paint, glue, modeling dough etc. Your child will enjoy the process of creation using a variety of materials. Projects may be open-ended, or may relate to our themes. Children enjoy these creative activities, which often involve paint, glue, etc.
Recess
Children enjoy outdoor time on our playground each day, weather permitting, building and developing large gross motor skills and coordination. On inclement weather days, we may use parachute play and other games to entertain our children while indoors.
Technology
Interactive whiteboards in each classroom allow the group to explore various subject areas and skill sets while bringing the world in to the classroom.
Threes Program
Threes Program
Three, Four, and Five-Day Schedules
Must Be Three By December 1
Character Development
Emphasis on respect, cooperation, sharing, patience, and being a good friend. Children work on being able to demonstrate the ability to function as an individual and as a member of a group.
Monthly Themes
Themes may include "all about me and my family," colors and shapes, farm life, holidays, transportation and community helpers, zoo, ocean, nature and planting, and summer fun.
Literacy
Special letter and sound of the week, vowel friends, phonemic awareness, phonics games and activities and theme related stories.
Math
Introducing math manipulatives using games and activities, one to one correspondence, concepts (up/down, in/out), number recognition from 1 - 10, counting, and shapes.
Handwriting
A developmentally appropriate program that encompasses tactile wooden pieces, chalkboard and dough, as well as tracing activities to support fine motor skills.
Art
Includes projects that are self-expressive and process oriented, including easel painting and collages, as well as teacher directed projects utilizing many mediums and resources.
Music
Incorporates the use of both new and familiar songs with movement, finger play and instruments as children develop their sense of rhythm.
Technology
Interactive whiteboards in each classroom allow the group to explore various subject areas and skill sets while bringing the world in to the classroom.
Fours Program
Fours Program
Four and Five-Day Schedules
Must Be Four By December 1
In our Fours program, learning is a playful, social experience with teachers using games and manipulatives to introduce math, phonics and writing skills. Art, music, technology, gym, Spanish and field trips further enrich this program, and our 7:1 student to teacher ratio allows for individualized attention and differentiated learning.
Character Development
Emphasis on respect, cooperation, sharing, patience, and being a good friend. Learning to accept responsibility for one's actions and demonstrating the ability to function as an individual and as a member of a group are goals of this program.
Monthly Themes
Themes may include: "all about me," bears and hibernation, nutrition, holidays around the world, solar system, dinosaurs, five senses, rain forest, bugs and insects and summer safety.
Literacy
Includes special letter and sound of the week, recognizing upper and lower case letters and "vowel friends". These skills are further enhanced through our new "Fundations" Literacy program which extends letter learning through fun-filled activities. Progression can include consonant-vowel blends, three letter words, short vowel books, long vowel books and digraphs, reinforced through phonics games and activities and stories.
Math
Skills are developed using math manipulatives, one to one correspondence, counting, graphing, patterning, and sorting. Children recognize and solve problems through active exploration.
Technology
SmartBoards in each classroom allow the group to explore various subject areas and skill sets while bringing the world in to the classroom. iPads are incorporated to reinforce math, phonics and handwriting concepts. Guided by a specialist, students utilize iMac computers to practice using a mouse and keyboard through educational games, graphics, and specific activities.
Handwriting
A developmentally appropriate Get Set for School® program that encompasses tactile wooden pieces, chalkboards and dough, as well as tracing activities to support fine motor skills. Journals are used to help foster an interest in writing and inventive spelling.
Art
Includes projects that are self-expressive and process oriented, including easel painting and collages, as well as teacher directed projects utilizing many mediums and resources.
Music
Incorporates the use of both new and familiar songs, tunes, echo songs, the use of rhythm instruments (drums, bells, triangles, wooden blocks, etc.) and movement.
Science
Opportunities to wonder, ask questions, and seek answers about the natural world through observations, experimentation, use of equipment, recording and collecting data.
Admissions Process
Visitation
Schedule a tour of our school by contacting Dave Suter, at 203.894.1800 x112 or dsuter@landmarkpreschool.org.
Application
We recommend that you complete an Application in the Fall of the year prior to the school year that you would like to enter. You can complete and submit your application with the $50.00 Application Fee online here. Parents of children applying to our Fours program will be contacted to schedule a brief visit to Landmark. These children will meet with an administrator or a member of our teaching staff to assess their readiness for our program. Assessments take approximately twenty minutes and must be completed before acceptance in to the program.
Notification
Notification for Returning Families - sibling applicants, applicants of former families and applicants from our Fun for Ones program - is made during the month of December. Notification for New Families begins in January. Notification and/or an Enrollment Agreement will only be sent to applicants that have completed the application process (including the assessment for 4 year olds).
Enrollment Agreement
The deadline for Current Families to return their Enrollment Agreement and $1,500 deposit is in early January. The deadline for New Families to return the Enrollment Agreement and $1,500 deposit is at the end of January.
Placement
Landmark Preschool uses a first-come, first-served policy when placing students in classes; therefore, timely return of the Enrollment Agreement and deposit increase your chances of securing placement and/or the schedule of your choice. If the program or schedule is not available, the admissions office will contact you to discuss options and availabilities.
Class Assignments
Classroom assignments are sent to families in August. In keeping with past practice, we are unable to accept placement requests. As there are many factors that determine class make up, we ask that you rely on our teachers’ and administrators’ expertise to create the best learning environment for your child.
After School Enrichment Clubs & Seasonal Programs
The Fun & Learning Continue!
Landmark’s seasonal programs provide themed days of events and activities designed to meet the needs of busy parents and active children. Parents may sign up for the entire break, or choose specific days around the demands of schedules. A weekly schedule is provided in advance for ease of selection. Age-appropriate activities include cooking, arts and crafts, sports and more. Registration information, rates and a calendar will be made available for downloading as scheduled breaks draw near. Inquiries and questions should be directed to the main office.
After School Enrichment Clubs
Summer Programs
Summer Fun at Landmark - Bedford
Parent Resources
You'll find all of the required registration forms, as well as important additional materials here.