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33 Park Place Goshen, NY 10924 | (845) 294-8250

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Goshen Area Parent Nursery School (GAPNS)

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GOSHEN AREA PARENT NURSERY SCHOOL

Our Philosophy

The GAPNS Difference

GAPNS is a magnificent preschool with a 40 year history of success in the Village of Goshen. We are a modified cooperative preschool whose administration, budgeting and operations are run by the parents through an elected Executive Board. Our learning model is based on “learning through play” with an emphasis on literacy, socialization, role-play and academics.

What our families expect:

■ Each class has a teacher and an assistant teacher(s) resulting in low child to teacher ratios
■ Our Teachers tailor daily activities to provide a challenging, yet nurturing curriculum for each individual student
■ Each child is allowed to work and learn at his/her own pace. Attention and encouragement are essential tools to reinforce each child's learning
■ An open door policy that welcome the participation of parents in the classroom in an effort to allow you the opportunity to partake in and enjoy your child's first educational experience
■ Parental involvement through optional classroom volunteering and committee work allows for us to provide your children with a program full of enrichment not found at other schools

GOSHEN, NEW YORK

Our Programs

Ages 1 1/2 - 3 Years

90-Minutes / Varies

Ages 2 1/2 - 3 Years

2-Day AM and 3-Day PM

Ages 3 1/2 - 4 Years

3-Day AM and 4/5-Day

STEAM Program

The STEAM Program is an exciting enrichment opportunity at GAPNS. Themed sessions are broken down into 6-week segments for both enrolled students and preschool-aged children outside of GAPNS. Past themes include Fall in Love with Fall, Kinder Kitchen, and Once Upon a Time.

Summer Camp

Summer Camp at GAPNS is strictly fun! Each week is a different theme. Campers will have a blast with craft projects, singing and dancing, and outdoor water play. Camp weeks will be announced at the Spring Membership Meeting.

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GAPNS Q&A

Parent Information

As your child enters kindergarten, we know that you probably have a lot of questions. We want to make sure that you and your child feel at home here, so we have come up with a list of the most frequently asked questions about this very important first year of school.

If the question that you are looking for is not listed, please send it to us and we will get back as soon as possible.

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We have had such an amazing year, but the 2022-2023 academic year is coming to a close!!

As a cooperative preschool, parents are expected to participate throughout the year by signing up for different events; whether it be gardening/weeding, housekeeping, purchasing supplies, or helping with fundraisers - just to name a few! Parent involvement to complete these tasks, as opposed to hiring companies, allows us to charge less tuition compared to surrounding preschools!

We still have a few spots open in some of our classes for the 2022-2023 academic year! Email us today at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you’d like to register your child! We offer a variety of classes for children ages 18 months through Pre-k! Explore a little about them using the tabs in our main menu drop down.

Email us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call us at 845-294-8250 for more information or to schedule a tour of our facility! Join the fun at GAPNS and provide your child with a routine and a safe place to grow academically, socially, and emotionally!

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