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Little Flowers Early Childhood Center (Closed 2017)

23410 Merrick Blvd
Rosedale, NY 11422
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About the School

  • Little Flowers Early Childhood Center was known as Excelsior Preschool.
  • Founded in 1986, Excelsior Preschool was then transferred to another owner who lead the school until November 1995.
  • I, Bernadette Martelly-Paul purchased Excelsior Preschool and changed the name to Little Flowers Early Childhood Center.
  • Our Philosophy of Little Flowers Early Childhood Center is to provide a safe, family-like environment.
  • We recognize that each child is a unique individual with a personality and talents distinct from others, and that basic needs to establish trust, satisfy curiosity and maintain good health are shared by all.
  • We believe in educating the whole child, intellectually, emotionally, physically and artistically.
  • We believe in the importance of learning basic skills of math, reading, and spelling through a myriad of teaching techniques and mediums.

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Students By Grade

Student Body

Total Students
38 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 39%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
National avg.:

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Little Flowers Early Childhood Center?
The application deadline for Little Flowers Early Childhood Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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