Holy Name of Mary Catholic School

Valley Stream, NY

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- What Early Childhood Educational programs does Holy Name of Mary School offer?
  
  HNOM offers 3-Year-Old (Nursery), 4-Year-Old (Pre-K) and Kindergarten classes. These classes provide an excellent foundation for the students’ future educational experience and focus on faith, socialization, and age-appropriate academics. Prayer is part of every day.
  
  Early Childhood students also participate in:
  
  Library
  
  Physical Education
  
  Music
  
  Art
  
  Religion
  
  Cooking
  
  Technology
  
  Early childhood students are given everyday opportunities to learn math concepts, such as shape, size weight and numbers.
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- Holy Name of Mary School has a long standing history of caring for students and families of diverse backgrounds by creating an environment of hospitality, warmth, joy and love of God for everyone who passes through our doors. All are welcome here.” - Principal Sanders
- Nursery at HNOM (3 yr olds)
  
  Our nursery program for three year olds offers the option of a half- or a full- day sessions.
  
  The hours are 9:00AM – 12:30PM or 9:00AM to 2:30 PM. A full-time assistant, as well as a State-certified teacher provides a fine quality of education for every student. All children must be toilet trained prior to entering the nursery program and must be three by December 1 of that school year for the half-day program and three by September 1 for the full-day program.
  
  Before-school and after-care is available to all nursery full-day students.
- Pre-K at HNOM (4 yr olds)
  
  Students must be age 4 by December 1st to enroll in Pre-K. Our Pre-K has a full-time assistant, as well as a New York State certified teacher.
  
  Our pre-K program is full-day, 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM. Before and after care is available for all Pre-K students. Students attend Art, Music, Library, and Physical Education classes.
  
  Before-school and after-care is available to all Pre-K full-day students.
Frequently Asked Questions

Parents - if you have questions that we have not answered below, reach out to Principal Pam Sanders.
- Are Early Childhood Programs Full Day? What are drop-off and pickup times?
  Full Day Nursery and Pre-K classes are from 8:45 am to 2:30 pm.
  
  Half Day Nursery and Pre-K classes are from 8:45 am to 12:30 pm.
  
  We offer Before and after care for Nursery and Pre-K students
  
  Kindergarten follows the regular school day from 8:15 am to 2:45 pm.
- What interaction do students from Early Childhood Programs have with older students at HNOM?
  We are a "school within a school" where the students in the upper grades (1 – 8) are role models for our younger students. The students in grades 6, 7, and 8 assist the younger students during lunch and recess time by reading and playing games with them (all supervised). During the rest of the day, the classes are separated into age appropriate wings of the building. It is the best of both worlds!
- Tell me about your teachers for Early Childhood. Also, do you have a school nurse?
  Our Nursery and Pre-K have a full-time assistant, as well as a New York State certified teacher.
  
  Yes, we have a full time nurse is on the premises.
- What is the history of Holy Name of Mary School?
  HNOM has an 82 year tradition of offering young people in the area an outstanding education in a Christian community that encourages students to reach their full potential - academically, spiritually and socially. An emphasis on faith, service, respect and love of neighbor creates a nurturing environment for students to learn. Our teachers all have a master’s degree and are New York State certified. Our programs are academically-based with an emphasis on being developmentally appropriate.
- Is lunch provided?
  HNOM School has partnered with “Brown Bag It Gourmet” to provide fresh, healthy lunches daily. Parents select, purchase and pay for their children’s lunches online. Food is wrapped separately and delivered to the school in time for lunch. Students may also bring lunch from home.
- Is before and after school care available?
  Yes! All students from Nursery – 8 may attend. Before care begins at 7:00 am and is free of charge. After care begins at dismissal and ends at 5:45 pm. There is a minimal fee for after care.
- Do the students have access to an outdoor play area?
  Yes! We have a playground located in the center of our buildings, safely fenced in.
- How much does the Early Childhood Program cost?
  We have different rates for the different programs. We collect tuition monthly. There are discounts available for parishioners and for multiple children in one family.
  
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- Can we tour the school?
  Yes! Tours of the school can be scheduled by calling the school office at 516-825-4009.
  
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Nursery at HNOM (3 yr olds)

Pre-K at HNOM (4 yr olds)