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Where Fun Happens!

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Welcome to the

Smiles Around Us II Inc, 3K/UPK program!

Here at Smiles Around Us Academy, we are delighted to be there to introduce our young students to school learning!

In our 3K and UPK programs, student growth is promoted across social, emotional, linguistic, intellectual, and physical areas of development, with recognition of how all of these developmental fields build up the foundations necessary to support students throughout their lives.

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We are dedicated to the care and education

Our Educational Programs

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In the first year of life, babies develop a basic sense of self and others, form attachments, and learn to speak their first words—a most important time for development.

Enrollment: 10

Director: Nancy Bret

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Program1

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Energy. Excitement. Motion. These are the qualities that define a student and they are used in this program to power positive learning experiences.

Enrollment: 8

Director: James Origlieri

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Program2

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Students will receive traditional education in science, engineering, the arts, and math and will be tracked academically and socially through continuous assessments.

Enrollment: 12

Director: Sam Nuel

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Program3

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This program preps your child with lessons in forming and maintaining a positive attitude towards independent learning, and mastering gross as well as fine motor skills.

Enrollment: 10

Director: John Smith

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Informational Center

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We believe children learn by building on the knowledge they already have – primarily exhibited through play. Teachers help children learn by creating a rich environment to explore via exciting educational activities.

  1. Image of the child

    Teachers can then shape and build on that knowledge by discovering what children already know through observation, one-on-one conversation, clarification, and invitation to explore the world around them.

  2. Positive Discipline

    Spanking or other methods of corporal punishment are never to be used as a means of disciplining students. This no spanking policy extends to parents with their own children while at school or school sponsored events.

  3. Environment is important

    We like to work and play in attractive surroundings so our buildings are clean, relatively tidy, and pleasing to the eye. The outdoor environments are large, have colourful and interesting gardens, and a variety of activities.

We have a focus on recruiting and retaining quality teachers and offer competitive remuneration, good student discipline and relatively small class sizes

Maria Ferguson

English

She has never tired of the “ah-ha” moments and the pride that swells in a little one who is learning to do something for the first time.

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Kate Bronson

Arts

She has never tired of the “ah-ha” moments and the pride that swells in a little one who is learning to do something for the first time.

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Lindsay Smith

Math

She has never tired of the “ah-ha” moments and the pride that swells in a little one who is learning to do something for the first time.

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Maria Doe

Science

Maria has a Masters degree in Early Childhood Education, a Montessori certification for children ages 3-6.

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If you have feedback or words of praise that you would like to share, please don"t hesitate to submit your review.

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    Margaret Clausen

    “It has been a wonderful year for us with all of our boys at Smiles Around Us and what fun they have had! The boys love their school ...

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    Jeffrey Sweeney

    “During the art chapter in Smiles Around Us my son has been so engaged and excited. He comes home and teaches our family the artists...

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    Tabitha Haak

    “Thank you for being such a wonderful teacher to both us and Nathan. We were so fortunate to have been able to send...

What's new

Latest News

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News 1

Every student received at least one toy, got to meet Santa Claus (Councilman Carlos Menchaca) and had milk and cookies. There was also a holiday performance by the kids ...

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News 2

No estimate has been provided for how long the LOOK will operate as a shelter, although DHS has plans to phase out the practice of renting out commercial ...

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News 3

Community Board 6 met on Dec. 12 for their monthly general board meeting, held at the Cobble Hill Health Center (380 Henry Street), with much to discuss and vote on ...

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News 4

Sector C Neighborhood Coordination Officers Class and Jovin hosted the May Build A Block meeting at Smiles Around Us. Officers Class and Jovin started the discussion ...