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Carousel Day School Ranked Best Private School In Hicksville In Its 55th Year Of Operation
/EINPresswire.com/ HICKSVILLE, NY -- The United States Commerce Association (USCA) recently ranked Carousel Day School as Hicksville's Best Private School, for the second year running.
Carousel Day School is run by owner and director Eugene Formica, co-owner Jane Formica, and assistant director, Kathy Cordaro, who together they have over 70 years of education experience combined. The school is celebrating its 55th year of educating young children in the community.
Carousel Day School, is a year round facility for young children, starting at 18 months of age - with academic and social programs provided through Grade Three. Before and after school care are also provided by the school for children of elementary age. Carousel Day School is fully accredited by the New York State Department of Education and Board of Regents.
The USCA 'Best of Local Business' awards recognize local businesses throughout the country. Only one in 70 award recipients qualified as two-time award winners nationwide, making Carousel Day School part of a very elite group.
"Being ranked the Best Private School is a huge honor and we're all very excited about it. Ever since the school was established in 1956, Carousel has been committed to providing a safe and fun environment within which to educate the children of the Hicksville community. To be recognized for it makes us proud and even more determined to continue providing quality education to young children," said Eugene Formica, owner and director of Carousel Day School (http://www.carouseldayschool.biz).
In addition to their recognition by the USCA, Carousel has also collected other accolades recently. The New York Department of Transportation has placed the school's buses in the Top 10% for their safety and maintenance standards in their semi-annual inspections during State Fiscal Year 2010-11 -- affirming Carousel's high standards for its students.
Carousel prides itself on personalizing education and being student-focused at every step. Eugene Formica, Jane Formica and Kathy Cordaro personally select the teachers at Carousel Day School in Hicksville, New York. All teachers employed at the school are NYS certified in Early Childhood Education ensuring the best quality programs at the school. This personal touch also extends to its students.
"At Carousel, we know every child is different. We take the time to get to know each child personally, which means we're able to provide the type of educational experience that best fits his or her needs," explained Formica.
Carousel Day School offers a number of different programs for young children. In addition to its pre-K, kindergarten, first grade, extended day programs and before and after school programs, the school also provides a summer Day Camp where children between the ages of three and 15 can participate in an extensive range of sporting activities such as swimming, baseball, volleyball, tennis and more; a variety of arts and crafts, drama, dance and music lessons and more on the school's park like grounds.
About Carousel Day School:
Established in 1956, Carousel Day School is a year round children's facility offering well rounded programs designed especially for students aged 18 months through to Grade Three and a summer Day Camp for children ages three and 15. Carousel Day School is fully accredited by the New York State Department of Education and Board of Regents and staffed by teachers who are NYS certified in Early Childhood Education.
Media Contact:
Eugene Formica
info@carouseldayschool.com
9 West Avenue
Hicksville, NY 11801
516-938-1137
http://www.carouseldayschool.com
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