FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Location

100 Avenue @ Port Imperial
Weehawken, NJ 07086

School Hours

M-F: 7am – 7pm
Weekends: Closed

Phone + Email

(201) 766-1053
[email protected]

What are the hours of operations?

Sowing Seed School hours of operations are from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM

Basic Full-Time Care (Infants/Toddlers/Pre-k) 10 consecutive hours a day with floating flexibility

(for example 7:00 am to 5:00 pm, 8:00 am to 6:00 pm, etc.)

Extended Care (Infants/ Toddlers/Pre-k ) – time exceeding the Basic Full Time Care of 10 hours

Tell me more about the Facility.

The Sowing Seed School is a brand new state of the art building across the street from the NY Waterway ferry that includes an indoor and outdoor playground and nine classrooms equipped with refrigerators, accessible bathrooms and sinks, as well as diaper changing rooms.

Antibacterial paint called “ paint shield” is used on all of the walls and air purifiers are installed to promote good health.

Our environment is safe, clean, stimulating, and inviting to make children feel at home and develop a love of learning.

Are your teachers and caregivers CPR and First Aid certified?

Yes, through our Staff Development Days we offer our Staff in-house on going training. This ensures that our staff are equipped with the most current information regarding saving the tiniest of lives.

Is your center safe?

Yes, our center has a State of Art Security System with access to ongoing surveillance. Our parents check each student in and out using biometric technology.

Are meals and snacks provided by your center?

Yes, although we do not cook meals on our premises; we do offer delicious, organic meals through a local catering service. Our meals come warm and ready to be served at mealtime.

 We do offer two healthy organic snacks throughout your child’s school day as well as offer organic whole milk with every meal within your child’s school day which is included as part of you tuition.

Will part-time services be available?

Yes, children can attend school on a part time basis for 6 consecutive hours a day, 5 days per week

What is the staff to student ratio?

We exceeded the State of New Jersey expectations when it involves student to staff rations. We believe in the importance of building positive experiences and trust between child and Caregiver.

Do Students have access to Outdoor Facilities?

Yes, we house a beautiful outdoor space on premise! We are also permitted to utilize our great community of Port Imperial to explore nature and to encourage learning through exposure to the great outdoors! Furthermore, we have accessibility to the neighborhood park that Sowing Seed children will be able to use for outdoor gross motor activities.

Can I enroll my child at anytime during the year?

Yes, our center has ongoing yearly enrollment.

How does your center handle difficult students?

We handle challenging students using a variety of methods such as redirection, positive reinforcement, and in more serious situations, the director and staff work with the families to seek appropriate professional help inclusive of therapies.

Is the staff CPR certified?

Yes, our staff is equipped with most the current “best practice” strategies for curriculum CPR first aid, epi-pen, etc.

How do you handle students who never had a school experience?

Our staff is trained to handle all students. Our staff have a vast knowledge of child development and how to build trust between student and teacher. We treat every student who attends our program with love and compassion. We believe that students will thrive when they feel secure and loved.

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Location: 100 Avenue @ Port Imperial, Weehawken, NJ 07086
Telephone: (201) 766-1053

Email: [email protected]

School Hours: M-F: 7am - 7pm

Seeds for Success

Learning requires active thinking and experimenting in a nurturing environment filled with endless opportunities.

At Sowing Seed School our goal is to support children’s development from birth to prepare them for the future by providing a safe, warm and welcoming place for children to explore, learn and grow at their own pace.

GROW WITH US

Our newly constructed, modern facility (10,000 sq. ft of high ceiling space) is meticulously maintained to provide a safe and healthy environment for your child.

Our staff will engage your child in developmentally appropriate activities to ensure high quality education.