Bookworms, Gianna Levine and Valentina Viti read a book together. This year, 2009, marks the 40th anniversary of Cathedral Nursery School serving Garden City and surrounding communities with exceptional early childhood education. Chartered by NYS Board of Regents, CNS offers programs beginning with Mommy & Me, Early Steps, Nursery (3 year) and Pre-K (4 year) classes. Included in our curriculum is a separate music program which culminates with a musical show in the spring.

Our facility offers both indoor and outdoor play areas allowing the children active play time during all types of weather. Located in the cottages behind St. Paul's school, CNS is fortunate to be neighbors with the Senior Recreation Center. The children love the weekly visits from the seniors as part of our "Let's Share a Story" program and warm friendships are forged between the children and their "special readers."

A very active PTO sponsors many extra events for the school such as visits from the LI Science Museum and trips to the Pumpkin Farm and BroadHollow Theatre.

Ben Cicione, Anthony Cuccia, Austin Crouchley and Nicholas Zarra read along with Corduroy. Recently added to our class offerings is a reading enrichment program, Bookworms designed to take our early emergent reading program for our 4 year olds to the next level, giving children time to experiment with all the elements of language and bringing the story to life through art, dramatic play and crafts.

Summertime is fun time at CNS. A five week camp program with theme weeks, such as "Circus, Space, and At the Beach" add to the fun and excitement of this unique camp experience.

Registration for our 2009-2010 school year has begun. Classes are available for our nursery and pre-k programs, as well as Mommy & Me. Please call 516-746-3311 for more information or to schedule a personal tour.

Mrs. Healy works with Sara Turck and her friends in CNS Bookworm Program.