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Welcome To Our Bedford, New York Campus!
New York's Premier Preschool
Located on the Village Green, in the education wing of the historic Bedford Presbyterian Church, Landmark Preschool - Bedford (NY) is solely focused on early learning programs for children ages 1 to 4 years old. With over 40 years of experience in preschool and early childhood education, Landmark has developed a curriculum that seeks to engage, empower, and educate preschoolers.
Landmark Preschool's age appropriate curriculum weaves literacy activities, math concepts, handwriting skills, and process art into each day. We also offer special subjects such as music, movement, science, and library. 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.
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Landmark Preschool's age appropriate curriculum weaves literacy activities, math concepts, handwriting skills, and process art into each day. We also offer special subjects such as music, movement, science, and library. 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.
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Programs
Landmark Preschool - Bedford offers a balanced, three hour preschool program for 2, 3, and 4 year-old students as well as a weekly Fun For Ones program. Our program inspires children of all levels by enhancing their social-emotional, intellectual, and physical development through a variety of activities and experiences. Our highly trained, nurturing educators understand how children develop and learn, and offer one-on-one instruction to help each child grow at an appropriate pace. Children learn handwriting, pre-reading, and math readiness skills as well as how to be a good friend.
Our preschool graduates have the opportunity to continue their educational journey on our Ridgefield campus, an independent day school for students in Kindergarten through Grade 8.
To learn more about one of our programs, select from the tabs below.
Ones Program
In the Fun for Ones program, budding students learn together with a parent or caregiver about themselves and the world around them through exploration, play, music and the arts. Each fun-filled class will center around a different theme including colors, numbers, letters, animals and holidays and the associated activities will give you ideas that you can incorporate at home to help your child grow and develop. This enriching and engaging program, held one day a week for 45 minutes, offers parents and children creative and stimulating play in an environment designed with young children in mind.
The Fun for Ones program is best suited for children aged 12 months through 24 months. A parent/caregiver must attend each session.
The Fun for Ones program is best suited for children aged 12 months through 24 months. A parent/caregiver must attend each session.
Twos Program
Twos Program
It's Terrific To Be Two!
9:00am - 11:45am
Two, Three, Four, and Five-Day Schedules
Must Be Two By December 1
Two, Three, Four, and Five-Day Schedules
Must Be Two By December 1
Our Twos program focuses on the social development of the child. Learning to separate from parents, be a part of a group, take turns, share with friends, and use the classroom materials appropriately are important skills for two-year-olds to master. Our teachers facilitate social interactions between the children, and help them learn to join in classroom activities. Daily activities are designed to help children develop appropriate use of language to communicate with teachers and peers, as well as to develop fine and gross motor skills. Children are exposed to colors, shapes, letters and numbers through play, art, stories, and songs. Helping children develop self-confidence and a sense of autonomy through mastery of toilet training and other self-care skills is also an important part of our program.
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.
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
The Threes Thrive At Landmark! 9:00am - 12:00pm
Three, Four, and Five-Day Schedules
Must Be Three By December 1
Three, Four, and Five-Day Schedules
Must Be Three By December 1
With its warm, inviting, social classroom environment, our Threes program uses stories, music, and art, as well as outdoor play to provide a rich preschool experience for your little one. Our 6:1 student to teacher ratio allows each student the benefit of individualized attention.
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, our watery world, 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.
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, our watery world, 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
It's Fabulous To Be Four!
9:00am - 12:00pm
Four and Five-Day Schedules
Must Be Four By December 1
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, outdoor play 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, holidays around the world, solar system, dinosaurs, bugs and insects, architecture, 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.
Handwriting
The Fundations program is used to introduce students to the letter/sound connection and begin the process of reading and writing. This program continues through Lower School at Ridgefield Academy. Students write and draw journal entries over the course of the year, documenting their fine motor skill growth.
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
Congratulations on selecting Landmark Preschool for your child! We hope that this checklist will guide you through our admissions procedure. We encourage families to begin this process in the Fall for the following school year.
Visitation
Schedule a tour of our school by contacting Evelyn Tangney, at 914.234.2300 or etangney@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 $75.00 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 $2,000 deposit is in early January. The deadline for New Families to return the Enrollment Agreement and $$2,000 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.
Visitation
Schedule a tour of our school by contacting Evelyn Tangney, at 914.234.2300 or etangney@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 $75.00 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 $2,000 deposit is in early January. The deadline for New Families to return the Enrollment Agreement and $$2,000 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
The Fun & Learning Continue!
While Landmark - Bedford's daily program runs from 9am until 12pm, After School Enrichment Clubs present an opportunity for students to extend their day through lunch and enjoy additional time with friends. Parents feel secure knowing that children are in a safe, nurturing environment. These programs are optional (additional fees apply) and offer children a variety of art, science, music or STEAM activities. Details on current offerings can be found in the main office.
Summer Programs
Summer Fun at Landmark - Bedford
The mission of Landmark Preschool's summer program is to provide children with a fun and enriching experience that celebrates the excitement of being a child. With programs on each of our three campuses (Bedford, Ridgefield, and Westport), each experience offers children a chance to cultivate new friendships, participate in exciting activities, and explore the world around them.
Landmark's summer program offers a low student-to-teacher ratio in a safe environment. Our energetic staff guide children through fun and unique experiences. Daily activities include music, arts, stories, technology, indoor play, outdoor play and water activities.
Summer program offerings are typically posted in late fall. Make this summer a memorable and enriching experience for your child by enrolling in one of our wonderful summer programs! You can learn more about Ridgefield Academy|Landmark Preschool's summer offerings by visiting the link below.
Landmark's summer program offers a low student-to-teacher ratio in a safe environment. Our energetic staff guide children through fun and unique experiences. Daily activities include music, arts, stories, technology, indoor play, outdoor play and water activities.
Summer program offerings are typically posted in late fall. Make this summer a memorable and enriching experience for your child by enrolling in one of our wonderful summer programs! You can learn more about Ridgefield Academy|Landmark Preschool's summer offerings by visiting the link below.