FAQ's

  • Are you licensed?
    We are licensed by the OCFS and follow all NY State rules and regulations.

  • Are your teachers certified?
    We only hire qualified teachers according to the stipulations of the OCFS. All staff members have been fingerprinted and background checked.

  • What training is required for teachers?
    We are CPR and First Aid certified. In addition, teachers are required to participate in 15 hours worth of professional training every year.

  • Can you give medication?
    Yes, we are licensed to dispense o.t.c. or prescription medication, use a nebulizer and e.p.i. pen.

  • What is your security policy?
    Upon enrollment parents are asked to submit a list of people who are permitted to pick up. Everyone is entered into our computer system and must log in and out. Photo I.D. is required.

  • Do you serve meals?
    We serve breakfast, lunch and two snacks. We only use whole wheat bread, fresh fruit, 100% juice and whole milk. We accommodate reasonable requests for special dietary needs and allergies.

  • What ages do you accept?
    We have age appropriate programs for children ages 6 weeks to 51/2 years.

  • Do you charge extra for extended hours?
    No, our rates are inclusive

  • Do you offer a sibling discount?
    Yes, we offer a discount to siblings who are currently enrolled.

  • Do you accommodate special needs children?
    We are licensed as a "Well Care" facility, but we do make arrangements for children needing Speech, O.T. or Special Ed after they have received a state evaluation.

  • Do you follow a curriculum?
    We endorse "Creative Curriculum" which stresses Learn Through Play. Our age appropriate lesson plans encourage social, reading, science, math, physical and language skills.

  • Do children go outside?
    Yes, children go out twice per day if the weather is appropriate.

  • Do you have class trips?
    Yes we have at least five class trips per year.

  • Do you have parent conferences?
    Yes we do an assessment of each child upon enrollment and have two parent conferences per year.

  • Do you have a summer program?
    Yes, we stress outdoor activities, have picnics, play in the sprinkler and work on our garden.

  • Do you follow the Public School calendar?
    No, We are only closed for the major holidays, and two teacher's prep days per year.