Daycares near Thornwood, NY

Infant Daycare

Infant program offering a physically and emotionally safe place for your baby to explore and learn about the world around them. Shoe-free policy ensures that classrooms are clean and safe for little ones to move around. Daily routine includes time outdoors, group time, and discovery baskets for sensory exploration. Trained teachers spend time cuddling, singing, and reading to your child.

Toddler Daycare

Toddlers are on the go, exploring and learning new things throughout each day. Classrooms are kid-size in design, allowing children to do more things independently, building their self-confidence. Photos of the children’s families cover the walls of the classroom, creating a sense of community. Daily routine includes: outdoor play, circle time, dance & movement, reading, art, music, and free play.

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Our Infant program provides a warm, secure cocoon where individual needs are met with gentle care. We focus on sensory exploration and building secure attachments through one-on-one attention. In this peaceful setting, babies reach early milestones through music and purposeful play.

Toddler Care Program

In the Toddler room, energy meets discovery! We support emerging independence and language skills through music, movement, and hands-on play. This interactive setting helps toddlers develop social skills and physical confidence while exploring their surroundings in a safe, stimulating space.

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Infants

BeeCurious experiences are tailored to each infant's developmental stage and individual schedule. Educators observe and intentionally plan for each child's physical, social-emotional, and cognitive growth. The program immerses infants in a language-rich environment, with American Sign Language introduced through twenty core signs to support early communication, reduce frustration, and strengthen the bond between children and caregivers. Sensory exploration and daily outdoor experiences extend learning beyond the classroom.

Toddlers

The BeeCurious Curriculum supports active toddlers as they develop increased mobility and begin exploring the world around them. Children engage in hands-on learning centers - dramatic play, blocks, table toys, art, and a cozy area - with toys and props that change regularly to reflect current curriculum studies. Language development is central, with children immersed in daily communication and supported by American Sign Language using twenty core signs, plus additional signs tied to each theme of study. Music, movement, peer interactions, and group projects are woven throughout the day, with outdoor play twice daily extending curriculum experiences into well-equipped play spaces. Process-oriented art and sensory experiences encourage creativity and self-expression.

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Little Hands Playhouse Daycare A loving, safe, and educational home daycare in White Plains, NY At Little Hands Playhouse Daycare, we provide a warm, nurturing, and safe environment where children can learn, play, and grow every day. Our program is designed to support each child’s social

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Coding and STEM Summer Camp

*CAMP DATES: July 6 - August 14* Our next-gen labs are a total vibe. Energetic instructors recruited from elite universities like Stanford and NYU bring their own flair, inspiring campers to transform ideas into reality—from apps and games to BattleBots® and custom 3D designs. Each session blends hands-on learning with campus exploration and traditions like dress-up days, raffles, and gaming tournaments. It's our one-of-a-kind recipe for summer magic.

Barat Center for Early Childhood Education

At the Barat Center, our warm and inclusive community celebrates and values every child fostering an environment where they can explore, play, laugh, learn and grow. Throughout the day the children engage in small pre-literacy and math groups designed to meet their skills sparking joy in discovery.

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