New Paltz Preschools

Located in the Village of New Paltz.
PHILOSOPHY
At Little Hands Child Care, Inc. we strive to provide a loving, nurturing and creative environment for children. We are sensitive to their social, emotional, intellectual and physical needs. We provide developmentally appropriate programs that focus on the process of learning while also helping them to enjoy many other successful experiences.
We believe in providing a physical environment that is safe, clean, healthy and child
friendly. Classrooms are arranged to offer challenging play and learning choices at a range of developmental levels. Learning centers allow children the opportunity to explore and to experience the environment.
The strength of our program is the experience, expertise and dedication of our staff. We provide many opportunities for the teachers to share and grow professionally. Our teachers create a caring and nurturing atmosphere that fosters each child's creativity and positive self-image.
We believe in positive methods of discipline. We establish consistent and appropriate limits to help children function in their world. Our programs are designed to develop in children a sense of independence and responsibility. We strive to strengthen each child's own cultural identity, while instilling a respect for others.
Parents are the most significant adults in a child's life. We strive to create mutual respect between parents and teachers - a partnership for the benefit of the child. We encourage daily communication between parents and the center staff. Our doors are open to parents at all times.
Our center values people: the children in our care, their parents, and our employees. We continually work to earn the trust placed in us. We strive each day to provide the best early childhood education services possible.
PROGRAM SPECIFICS
Little Hands provides a high-quality educational and childcare program. We are open between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, year-round. The program serves children ages 6 weeks through 12 years, and is licensed through the NYS Department of Family Services, Office of Children and Family Services. Our Nursery School program is from 9:00 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. daily with a minimum of two days per week required. Daycare children receive the Nursery School program daily and there is also a requirement of a minimum of two half days per week attendance. We offer a before and after school program for children ages 5-12 years.

New York State Licensed daycare center that provides quality childcare for children ages 3 years - 5 years old. Our goal is to ensure children are learning and growing mentally, emotionally, and physically while in a stress-free joyful environment. Children will be engaged throughout the day with activities and curriculum that will prepare them to enter into school with the appropriate skills and knowledge.

While in the program, children will receive a morning snack, lunch, and afternoon snack. All menu's are approved by a licensed dietitian. Children will have the opportunity to engage throughout the day with peers and learn healthy interacting and problem solving skills. Free play will be encouraged, which will allow your children to explore their environment in a productive manner while fostering their imagination.

All staff have experience in the early childhood field, must pass background checks, and are first-aid and CPR certified. Our center will be MAT and stock medicine certified which allows parents to grant permission for staff to distribute medication when necessary and needed.

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A loving, nurturing environment for your precious little ones to grow in. We offer childcare services for children ages 18 months - 5 years old. We also offer different after school services for school aged children. Our staff is committed to providing the highest quality program in a welcoming, safe environment. All children learn differently and we present them with different opportunities to explore their own path learning. We offer various activities throughout the day, including building for fine motor skills, outdoor play for gross motor development, sensory play for children to touch, squeeze and pour different substances, art exploration where the children can scribble, paint or glue to create their own works of art and much, much more.

Agri-Business Child Development (ABCD), founded in 1946, is committed to providing the highest quality early childhood education and social services to farm worker and other eligible families across New York State. Children, eight weeks old through school age, benefit from the culturally and linguistically diverse programming recognized nationally as a hallmark of Agri-Business Child
Development.

I am a home childcare provider holding four NYS Teaching Certifications (Literacy B-6, Early Childhood Education B-2, Childhood Education 1-6, and Students with Disabilities 1-6). I believe in exposing children to the fundamental building blocks of education at an early age. These blocks will set the foundation for their future educational success! With over 12 years of working hands-on with children (8 within the public school system), I feel confident in my ability to provide your child with everything they need in their early years! During the day, your child will participate in centers and activities such as: circle story time, morning exercise, dancing, math time, daily arts & crafts, puzzle time, letter recognition, outdoor play, and much more!
***Also offering before school and after school care with homework help and tutoring included! ***
As a parent you'll enjoy: an open-door policy, a monthly date night, daily verbal/written reports on your child, and a compassionate provider dedicated to your little sprouts.

We strive to provide a safe, stimulating, fun and educational environment. We utilize various educational methods in our curriculum such as Montessori and Reggio Emilia. Cooking, science, music and art are a big part of our learning environment.

We offer live, password protected webcam access of the preschool classrooms for families of enrolled children free of charge.

We strive to be the most affordable and highest quality choice for preschool in the neighborhood. Our schedules are very flexible and we will work with families on a case by case basis to provide you with care for your child when you need it, whether it be full or part-day, morning or afternoon, part week or everyday.

We are a NYS licensed facility. We can accommodate children 6 weeks through 12 years old. We are CPR, First Aid, MAT Certified. We offer a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables for snacks. We are open year round.

I operate a daycare in my home. I am registered with the NYS Office of Children and Family Service. I am CPR and First Aide certified and have completed all required trainings. I have full time and part time hours available for ages 6 weeks to 12 years old. Before and aftercare for the Highland School District. Nutritious meals and snacks are provided at no additional cost. I provide a safe, fun and educational environment where young minds are stimulated. I have a fenced in play area that is kept closed at all times. Subsidies are welcomed.