Red Room

Two Year Olds

  • Class Overview

    Toddlers Class - 7:30-4:00 and 7:30-6:00

  • Welcome to the Red Room

    Our patient and caring teachers love being part of a child’s first introduction to school, and are committed to setting them on a path of a lifetime of learning.
    • A stimulating and engaging first school experience
    • Individual attention in a small-class setting
    • Age-appropriate lessons, toys and activities
    • Routines that children look forward to
    • Age Group:
      Two Year Olds
    • Class Size:
      12 Children
    • Sessions:
      7:30-4:00 and 7:30-6:00
  • What Your Child Needs
    Backpack
    • Your child will use this backpack to carry information and projects to and from school. Please make sure that the backpack is large enough for art projects!
    • Please label with your child’s name.
    2 complete changes of weather appropriate clothing
    • Please label all clothing with your child’s name.
    • 2 pairs of pants or shorts
    • 2 shirts
    • 2 pairs of socks
    • 1 pair of old shoes or slipper socks
    Diapering/Toileting
    • Package of diapers
    • Package of baby wipes
    • 2 pairs of underwear if your child is potty trained
    • You will be notified when you need to replenish diapers or wipes.
    • Note: If your child requires diaper cream you must fill out a waiver in the office. All diaper cream must be labeled with your child’s name.
  • Classroom Centers
    • Manipulatives
    • Dramatic Play
    • Fine Motor Activities
    • Art Activities
    • Sand & Water Table (Sensory Play)
    • Reading Nook

    • We love GNCS! It is such an awesome school. My kids learned so much and were and are being so well prepared for kindergarten and beyond!

    • Both my kids loved GNCS! The teachers are fantastic and the learning environment is so warm and caring.

    • GNCS, the best school in Long Island, is home away from home. The kids are treated with love and affection, they are molded and shaped and given a great education!

    • We love GNCS! It’s an amazing and inspirational school.

  • Class Educators

    With education and experience in early childhood care
    • Kecia Kagan
      Assistant Teacher

      Kecia Kagan

      Assistant Teacher

      Kecia is a former GNCS parent and a former member of the board. Kecia is an Assistant Teacher in the Toddler Program. She has many years experience working with children ranging in ages 2 through 5 years of age at GNCS. Kecia received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology/Sociology from Queens College. While continuing her studies, she worked for the National Society of Autism where she was trained and certified as a Therapy Assistant. Prior to becoming part of the GNCS staff, Kecia worked at Open Door, The Montessori School at Lakeville Jewish Center and the NYC public school system as a Substitute Teacher. Kecia’s passion lies in early childhood and she loves working with all the children at GNCS.

    • Christina Leddy
      Assistant Teacher

      Christina Leddy

      Assistant Teacher

  • Interested in Enrolling?

    We'd love to have you join the Red Room!
About Us
The Great Neck Community School is an accredited, non-profit, multicultural nursery preschool for ages 2 through pre-K and is the only UPK Collaborative Agency approved in Great Neck.
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