At a time when in new York presents a large variety of preschool programs (they all have different cost and level), Brooklyn, some parents are lining up and are in it for the night, hoping to get a place in the kids-educational program for their children.
«We have to do this for their children,» said one dad.
Nancy Neumann, a woman with folding chair in hand — one of dozens of parents who sit in the queue trying to enroll their children in preschool Greenpoint YMCA.
«There is no guarantee that we will be able to enroll in kindergarten now, but try to get at least the waiting list is the list for the next September,» said Neumann.
In total, this program is designed for 80 seats: one class for a two-year, three classes for three and band for four years.
But why are parents so eager to place their children here? «This is probably the most competitive and affordable option in the neighborhood. In addition, we understand that our children need a good education in early childhood,» said Kathy Morris-Jones of Williamsburg.
At the Greenpoint YMCA two-year-old children attend classes five days a week from 8 am to 6 PM. It costs parents $1224 each month.
Parent Alice Callahan reported that «the educational process takes place in the Montessori style, which is based on the games, questions and learning by research».
After the parents finally came their turn they filled out the paperwork and pay the registration fee of $25 is now their child is admitted to the waiting list. Will have to wait until January to see if he had received one of the coveted places in the training program for next fall.
