The Polka Dot Place
Princeton,
NJ
08540
The Polka Dot Place
Princeton,
NJ
08540
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SPECIAL OFFER
25% off of month two of enrollment.
About the business
I am a Princeton University Alumna with a degree in Cultural Anthropology and extensive coursework and training in early childhood development. I am the former owner of the legendary Tiger Hall Play Zone which used to be on 206 in the plaza with Mayflower Cleaners. It was a funky preschool and play center hybrid. The page is still active and it gives you an idea about the former spirit of that well loved place. I sold it in the fall of 2013 in order to work on some bigger ventures outside of NJ. Unfortunately, the new owners went out of business shortly after the sale...
I now own a larger center in Upstate New York called The Polka Dot Place. It is in a commercial strip mall and licensed for 38 children. I manage it from afar. The pitfall of owning such a large center that is so far away is that I am no longer interacting with children on a daily basis which has always been my passion.
My eldest daughter grew up in Tiger Hall for 7 years. All of her best friends are former Tiger Hallers because they grew up together side by side. We went on field trips nearly every day, and like Ms. Frizzle and her gang from The Magic School bus we had a whole lot of hands on fun (and a pet lizard too!). I am hoping to form another tiny pod of children that can stick together from infancy/toddlerdom up to or even beyond Kindergarten (I also homeschool and provide homeschooling services). I have several references from reputable and even celebrity clientele. I offer a top notch service with a focus on the whole child and with a unique focus on personal responsibility and civility. Here are some of the highlights of the program that I am going to provide:
Curriculum Based
Organic/All-Natural Menu
Hands-On Adventures at least twice per week
Music, Art and Dance Enrichment
Early Literacy Expertise
Heavy Focus on Civility and Personal Responsibility
Heavy Involvement in Events/Storytimes/Activities in Town
Heavy Involvement in Princeton University Campus Activities
Daily Schedule
Dedicated Playroom
Six Passenger Stroller
In Town Location
Personalized Care and Learning
Opening January 15th 2018
Enrolling Ages 12 - 24 months (ideally)
One spot currently occupied by my child born on 11/10/16
One spot occupied by a child born on 1/18/17
Cost: $345 per week
Refundable Deposit to hold a spot (applied to 1st two weeks of care): $690
I now own a larger center in Upstate New York called The Polka Dot Place. It is in a commercial strip mall and licensed for 38 children. I manage it from afar. The pitfall of owning such a large center that is so far away is that I am no longer interacting with children on a daily basis which has always been my passion.
My eldest daughter grew up in Tiger Hall for 7 years. All of her best friends are former Tiger Hallers because they grew up together side by side. We went on field trips nearly every day, and like Ms. Frizzle and her gang from The Magic School bus we had a whole lot of hands on fun (and a pet lizard too!). I am hoping to form another tiny pod of children that can stick together from infancy/toddlerdom up to or even beyond Kindergarten (I also homeschool and provide homeschooling services). I have several references from reputable and even celebrity clientele. I offer a top notch service with a focus on the whole child and with a unique focus on personal responsibility and civility. Here are some of the highlights of the program that I am going to provide:
Curriculum Based
Organic/All-Natural Menu
Hands-On Adventures at least twice per week
Music, Art and Dance Enrichment
Early Literacy Expertise
Heavy Focus on Civility and Personal Responsibility
Heavy Involvement in Events/Storytimes/Activities in Town
Heavy Involvement in Princeton University Campus Activities
Daily Schedule
Dedicated Playroom
Six Passenger Stroller
In Town Location
Personalized Care and Learning
Opening January 15th 2018
Enrolling Ages 12 - 24 months (ideally)
One spot currently occupied by my child born on 11/10/16
One spot occupied by a child born on 1/18/17
Cost: $345 per week
Refundable Deposit to hold a spot (applied to 1st two weeks of care): $690
In business since: 2007
Total Employees: 2-10
Awards & Accreditations
Founder and Owner of Tiger Hall Play Zone (2007 - 2014)
***Play Center and Preschool Hybrid, Mommy and Me Classes, Birthday Parties, Open Play, Music, Dance, Art, German and Spanish Classes, 2+ year long waiting list for enrollment in full day preschool, Average enrollment length was 3.5 years
Founder and Owner of The Polka Dot Place (2016 - Present)
***New commercial daycare venture in Upstate NY, Licensed for 38 children by the State of New York Office of Children and Family Services, Staff of 9
Princeton University Alumna (Class of 2007)
Pediatric First Aid and CPR Certified
Licensed to Operate a Commercial Childcare Center in NY State (10 month long process toward licensure)
Coursework and Training in Early Childhood Development (my NY State License requires that I complete a minimum of 15 hours of training per year which ensures that my training remain current)
Reputable and Celebrity Clientele
Unparalleled Reputation and Testimonies
Insured
***Play Center and Preschool Hybrid, Mommy and Me Classes, Birthday Parties, Open Play, Music, Dance, Art, German and Spanish Classes, 2+ year long waiting list for enrollment in full day preschool, Average enrollment length was 3.5 years
Founder and Owner of The Polka Dot Place (2016 - Present)
***New commercial daycare venture in Upstate NY, Licensed for 38 children by the State of New York Office of Children and Family Services, Staff of 9
Princeton University Alumna (Class of 2007)
Pediatric First Aid and CPR Certified
Licensed to Operate a Commercial Childcare Center in NY State (10 month long process toward licensure)
Coursework and Training in Early Childhood Development (my NY State License requires that I complete a minimum of 15 hours of training per year which ensures that my training remain current)
Reputable and Celebrity Clientele
Unparalleled Reputation and Testimonies
Insured
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Hours
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8:00AM - 6:00PM
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Tuesday :
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8:00AM - 6:00PM
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Wednesday :
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8:00AM - 6:00PM
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Thursday :
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8:00AM - 6:00PM
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Friday :
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8:00AM - 6:00PM
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Saturday :
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Closed
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Sunday :
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Closed
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Teacher/Student Ratio:
1:5
Program Capacity:
5
Cost & Availability
| Class Type | Rate | Rate Type | Availability * |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Ages | $ 345 | per week | 4 |
*availability last updated on
12/20/2017
OFFERINGS
Full Time (5 days/wk)
Part Time (1-4 days/wk)
Drop-In
Half-Day (Morning)
Half-Day (Afternoon)
Full-Day
Extended Care (Before School)
Extended Care (After School)
PAYMENT OPTIONS
- Personal Check|
- Cash|
- Credit Card
SPECIAL OFFER
25% off of month two of enrollment.
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