OUR STAFF

The Program Director, Doreen Bistany, with over 25 years experience in education, holds a B.S. in Psychology, a M.S. in Early Childhood Education as well as New York State certification for Nursery through 6th grade. She began her career teaching both fourth and sixth grades in NY City. After the birth of her daughters, she took her first nursery school position, teaching three year olds in White Plains, N.Y. After moving to Ridgefield, Ct she began teaching at St. John’s, where she taught all ages and at both locations. She has been the program director since 2005.

The Early Learning Center employs five head teacher and five assistant teachers. All staff members are selected for their qualifications as well as their love of children and their ability to work as a team. Our teachers are NYS Certified or hold degrees in education, early childhood and related fields and have an average of 10+ years of experience. The staff is CPR certified and First Aide certified as well as Epipen trained.

Our staff continues to be at the top of their field by attending professional seminars in early childhood education, annual staff development day with Northern Westchester’s Directors Group, as well as in house workshops.

Excellent communication is provided to families in variety of ways including two parent teacher conferences, Back to School Night, regular email newsletters and reminders, opportunities for observation, holiday celebrations and open houses.