Description: The Neshama Preschool is a place where young children discover creative and nurturing experiences. Our Preschool fosters a life-long quest and love for learning, building a strong foundation for social, emotional, academic, physical and spiritual growth. We are the only Preschool in South Brooklyn that is Reggio Emilia inspired.
We offer small classes with low student to teacher ratios in an atmosphere stimulating multiple intelligences. Our educators are specialists in early childhood development.
Our classrooms are our “third teachers”. Everything in them provides an opportunity for learning and growing. They are large, bright, warm and natural.
Every child is unique, with his/her own interests and learning styles. We provide our children the space and opportunity to interact and play in a meaningful environment. We are a place where children can construct new ideas and discover the world around them. They are inspired to think, reason, question and experiment through play and hands-on activities.
The curriculum is inspired by Reggio Emilia designed to combine learning through self-discovery and teacher guidance. This encourages children to gain confidence and experience cooperative relationships with both peers and adults, all in an atmosphere of inspiration and growth filled with joy, laughter, and developmental and academic excellence.
Social relationships are crucial in so many areas of life, and a positive preschool experience is one of the most important keys to a child’s future success in connecting with other people. Children are born intrinsically social and we want to be right there to help them navigate social experiences and gain social skills. Teachers encourage children to use words to express themselves, model how to resolve conflicts, and facilitate the development of empathy and concern for others.
We believe that the most important goals of our school is to enhance our children’s self esteem, to respect each child as an individual, to foster social-emotional growth, to create a sense of community and family, and for our children to be stimulated and inspired to construct their own knowledge and “own” their daily experiences.
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns, as the provider may have already addressed some or all issues. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
| Date | Type | Regulations | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-10-05 | Minor violations (General Violations) | 47.33(b) | OPEN |
| Brief Description: At time of inspection it was determined that child care service allows staff to perform their duties that are Not healthy or are incapable of carrying out their duties. Staff medical clearances are Not maintained by child care service. | |||
| 2021-10-05 | Minor violations (General Violations) | 47.33(c)(1) | OPEN |
| Brief Description: Staff and volunteers obtain documentation showing immunization with 2 doses measles/mumps, 1 dose rubella, 2 doses varicella and 1 dose Tdap. Medical exemptions only. History of measles, mumps or rubella shall Not replace MMR vaccine except in presence of MMR varicella antibodies. | |||
| 2018-10-31 | Minor violations (General Violations) | 47.25(a)(1) | CORRECTED |
| Brief Description: At time of inspection child care service unable to document that all children enrolled have had an age appropriate medical evaluation. | |||
| 2018-10-31 | Minor violations (General Violations) | 47.27(a) | CORRECTED |
| Brief Description: At time of inspection it was determined that child care service failed to maintain children's daily attendance records. | |||
| 2018-10-31 | Minor violations (General Violations) | 47.33(c) | CORRECTED |
| Brief Description: Staff failed to obtain proof of immunization; Except for exempt staff, required staff immunizations were not submitted to child care service; records not confidential. | |||
| 2018-10-31 | Minor violations (General Violations) | 47.37(b)(1) | CORRECTED |
| Brief Description: At time of inspection it was determined that child care service failed to ensure staff received required training within time frames and/or failed to maintain training records. | |||
| 2018-10-31 | Violations requiring correction within two weeks (Critical Violations) | 47.25(a)(2)(A) | CORRECTED |
| Brief Description: Enrolled children have not received aged appropriate immunization in accordance with Public Health Law 2164 or successor unless exempt | |||
| 2017-12-12 | Minor violations (General Violations) | 47.19 (i) | CORRECTED |
| Brief Description: Child care service failed to conduct business and employment reference checks of staff/volunteers. | |||
| 2017-12-12 | Minor violations (General Violations) | 47.33 (c) | CORRECTED |
| Brief Description: Staff failed to obtain proof of immunization; Except for exempt staff, required staff immunizations were not submitted to child care service; records not confidential. | |||
| 2017-12-12 | Violations requiring correction within two weeks (Critical Violations) | 47.25 (a)(1) | CORRECTED |
| Brief Description: At time of inspection child care service unable to document that all children enrolled have had an age appropriate medical evaluation. | |||
| 2017-12-12 | Violations requiring correction within two weeks (Critical Violations) | 47.25 (a)(2) | CORRECTED |
| Brief Description: At time of inspection child care service unable to document that all children enrolled have had age appropriate immunizations unless a child is exempt. | |||
| 2017-12-12 | Violations requiring correction within two weeks (Critical Violations) | 47.37 (a)(1) | CORRECTED |
| Brief Description: At time of inspection it was determined that child care service failed to ensure staff received required training within time frames and/or failed to maintain training records. | |||
| 2017-10-03 | 47.41(k)(1) | CORRECTED | |
| Brief Description: Violations requiring correction within two weeks (Critical Violations)<br/> Interior entrances and exits monitored and secure; Panic bars required on exterior entrances and exits by May 1, 2016 | |||
| 2017-08-23 | 47.23 (e) | CORRECTED | |
| Brief Description: Violations requiring correction within two weeks (Critical Violations)<br/> Child care service providing care without a staff member trained in First Aid/CPR on site at time of inspection. | |||
| 2017-08-23 | 47.41 (j) | CORRECTED | |
| Brief Description: Minor violations (General Violations)<br/> At time of inspection floors/walls ceilings were observed not maintained; in disrepair or covered in a toxic finish. | |||
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Neshama Preschool is an amazing environment for young children to thrive and learn. The teachers are warm, welcoming, and so respectful towards the children. I love the classrooms- everything in it is so thoughtful and creative and inspired by nature. The children get to plant, engage with animals, and so much more. Highly recommend!!
Neshama Preschool is a wonderful early childhood center that is warm, loving, creative, and respectful. They have multiple locations in Brooklyn and each one is a little oasis for a young child to thrive. The detail and thought that goes into setting up their classrooms are amazing. The rooms are all nature inspired creating a calm environment that opens each child's mind to learning and exploration. The teachers are highly professional and excellent at what they do. Highly recommend.