Little Hands Childcare Inc.

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.