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Once Upon A Time Preschool & Daycare is a childcare centre in Putnam Valley, New York, offering early care and education for children from infancy through school age, and providing before- and after-school care for older children.
Once Upon A Time Preschool & Daycare operates as an early childhood centre in Putnam Valley serving infants through school-age children. The program emphasizes developmentally appropriate learning and weekly themes to keep activities varied and engaging.
The program follows a back-to-basics approach with attention to children's emotional well-being and individualized care. Activities are organized around weekly themes and include hands-on learning, creative projects, early literacy and numeracy introductions, and elements such as sign language, art appreciation and exposure to music composers for older children. Staff provide daily sheets for families to support home conversations about each child’s day.
Natural light is highlighted in the infant room, and the centre makes regular use of outdoor play, playground equipment and walks or hikes on the grounds as part of its routine.
The centre provides meals as part of the day and encourages social conversation during mealtimes. Before- and after-school care includes supervised activities, arts and crafts, enrichment opportunities and dedicated time for homework, study and reading.
A toddler group that begins the day with circle time and introduces early literacy, math and science through age-appropriate curricula while focusing on social-emotional development and self-help skills such as potty training, feeding and dressing; outdoor play and walks are used when weather permits.
A 3–5 year old group oriented toward kindergarten readiness, including sign language, art appreciation and exposure to composers, with outdoor experiences connected to other curricular areas and social mealtime routines.
An infant room described as bright and inviting, with age-appropriate activities to support muscle development, gross motor skills, tummy time and guided climbing; story time, singing, arts and crafts and outdoor play are included as appropriate.
Before- and after-school care for school-age children providing supervised games, arts and crafts, enrichment opportunities, and daily time for homework, study and reading.
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