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Early Childhood Program MOLOKO

for 2 and 3 y/o children


A Russian language Immersion Early Childhood Program for 2-3 y/o children on the Upper West Side of Manhattan

Admissions
Our Approach to Early Learning
In our program, the year begins with a primary focus on each child’s emotional and social development. For many children, this is their first experience in a group setting, so our goal is to help them feel safe, secure, and loved. We support the transition to group care by building trusting relationships, minimizing separation anxiety, and establishing predictable daily routines. Special attention is given to restful sleep, active play and movement, and helping children form their first friendships. As children become more comfortable, they begin learning important social skills such as sharing, helping others, following simple rules, and using words to resolve conflicts. At this age, love and care always come first – the curriculum follows. As children settle into their routine, we gradually increase both the variety of enrichment activities and the length of group experiences. Below are the main areas of learning and development explored throughout the year.
Group 2s Curriculum
Group 3s Curriculum
Children in the 3+ program continue all areas listed above in 2+ curriculum and additionally explore:

Admissions


The introduction to the MOLOKO program and admissions process consists of the following steps:

  • Filling out the Contact Form. The information in the form allows us to determine the overall level of the child and prepare the correct information for follow-up communication.
  • Initial phone call. After we review the information provided in the Contact Form, we will reach out to schedule an initial phone call and discuss the program in more detail.
  • School tour & evaluation meeting. After a phone call, we schedule a meeting to give the family a tour and to meet our potential student.
  • Trial class. Based on the evaluation meeting results, we offer a parent a trial class in the program (usually 1 hour long in the AM hours). A parent may choose to leave the child when they seem calm and engaged in the group activity or stay for the entirety of the class. It is recommended to leave the child with the group for at least half the time for better adaptation in the following weeks.
  • Contract signing. If both the family and the Studio are ready to move forward with the child's enrollment, we email an e-contract to the parent for execution.
  • Tuition fee payment. The Studio uses QuickBooks for tuition fee payments, and pledges are delivered via email. Parents have the option to pay with a Credit Card (2.9% fee) or Bank Wire (1% fee). The Studio does not accept payments via PayPal, Venmo, Zelle, paper checks, cash, etc.
Contact Form
Please complete the contact form below to receive detailed information about our curriculum, daily schedule, and tuition. Once we receive your inquiry, we will email you a PDF with all the details and contact you to schedule a brief phone conversation so we can answer your questions and help you determine whether our program is the right fit for your family.
Interested in the Academic year:
Russian Language Exposure:
Russian Language Comprehension Level
Russian Language Speaking Level
⁠Does your child have any official medical diagnoses related to speech, communication, behavior, or overall development?
For example: Autism Spectrum Disorder, developmental delay, speech delay, or other.
Does your child experience any difficulties with physical development or movement?
This may include walking, using stairs, balance, coordination, fine motor skills, or self-care tasks.
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