Our Early Childhood Education Centers—staffed by Certified Teachers licensed by the NYC Department of Education—recently recognized the achievements of the youngest learners with “Moving Up” ceremonies. These events marked significant milestones for the children and their families and celebrating the growth, learning, and progression to the next phase of their educational journeys. Take a glimpse into the festivities at Prospect, Saratoga, and Allie’s Place Family Residences’ Early Ed.
The families of the kiddos in Prospect Early Ed gathered with flowers and balloons, excited to honor their children’s accomplishments.
“I’m nervous about him going up to kindergarten … there will be new teachers … new friends,” one mom shared about her son.
The kids performed a song, and families enjoyed a slideshow showcasing the year’s learning highlights. The kids loved seeing themselves, and parents were amazed at how much their children had grown since the start of the school year. Sand buckets with fun toys for the kids to enjoy during the summer—including toys for outside and a graduation teddy bear—were distributed to close out the event.
“I am proud of our 3-K group, I am also very proud of our pre-K group because they are getting ready to go to kindergarten and our 3-K are moving up to pre-K,” said Rafaela Bruno, Director of Early Childhood Education at Prospect. “We are very proud of the progress they have made this year. I just want to say thank you to the parents—this would be impossible without your help. Thank you very much to our staff that we have here at HFH—this would be impossible without you as well.”
The celebration at Saratoga Early Ed was filled with excitement as the children moved up to kindergarten and pre-K. The students performed two songs before being called up to receive their certificates. Families captured the moment with photos and enjoyed refreshments, and the little graduates each received a goodie bag containing crayons and coloring books. The occasion concluded with a spirited dance party.
At Allie’s Place Early Ed, the moving up ceremony commemorated the young learners as they take their next big step. The kids performed the song I’m Ready to Go, recited the poem I’m a Little Graduate, and gathered for a family-style lunch. The gathering wrapped up with the distribution of certificates and gifts, including new backpacks and school supplies to prepare the students for their educational paths ahead.
For information on enrolling your child in one of our Early Childhood Education Centers for fall 2024, visit https://www.hfhnyc.org/programs/education/.
