Family owned and operated since 1979, the Growing Tree Nursery School is known for its caring and friendly environment. The Growing Tree is a “child-centered” school, which understands the needs of each individual child. The director is very active and spends a great deal of time in the classrooms. The Growing Tree believes that a child’s world consists of play and imagination and the children learn through play. The Growing Tree is accredited by the National Academy of Early Childhood programs and is licensed by the New York State Department of Education. It offers programs that meet the needs of children ages 2-5 years. The school has a fully equipped playground and an indoor gym. The children attend computer class and take lessons in Italian and creative movement. Children are taught acceptable ways of playing and sharing with others in a creative environment. Founded in 1979, this non-sectarian school provides an atmosphere of warmth, support and guidance in which your child’s education can begin. For further information, call (516)621-9009.