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Ms. Socorro
Art And Wonder Preschool!
Licensed home daycare
New York, NY
8:30am–5:30pm, M - F
Child Centered Preschool with a focus on arts & music!
Great for parents who want...
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A Few Favorite Activities
Activities are designed to help children develop social, emotional and cognitive skills as they sing, dance, play, and learn in a small group setting.
Sensory play
Reading time
Gross motor skills development
Outdoor play
Circle time
Neighborhood walks
Fine motor skills development
Music
Activities are designed to help children develop social, emotional and cognitive skills as they sing, dance, play, and learn in a small group setting.
Each program is led by a licensed child care professional. While they each have their own expertise and approach, they all share a genuine love for educating and helping young children grow & thrive. Being licensed also means they have done a series of state-required trainings and they’ve passed a government background check.
About the Provider
Licensed Family Child Care Educator
License #872586
Education
Graduate Degree - 2015
MS Ed. Early Childhood Education @ CUNY -City College of New York
Licensing Requirements
Background record checked
Includes government-level fingerprinting
Home inspected for child safety
Thorough assessment by a licensor from the OCFS
Health & safety training
Includes annual professional development hours
Each program is led by a licensed child care professional. While they each have their own expertise and approach, they all share a genuine love for educating and helping young children grow & thrive. Being licensed also means they have done a series of state-required trainings and they’ve passed a government background check.
Q&A with Ms. Socorro
What inspires you to care for young children?
Being around children every day is so much fun! I stumbled upon my career by accident – I’d been working with older children in New York City when I found myself in a toddler classroom one day and couldn’t believe how much imagination and energy was flying around the room! That day was a turning point for me, one that led to a master’s degree in early childhood education, a teaching certificate, and ten plus years of childcare - and counting!. I’m so grateful that I ended up in that classroom that day - working with young children is so rewarding and such a perfect fit for me.
What’s a typical day like at your daycare?
I put a lot of thought and intention into my program. We are flexible, play-based, and child led. Giving kids opportunities to pursue what they are interested in makes for more personal learning, and lessons that really stick with them! During free play the kids really get in the zone and learn in an active way about socializing and sharing. At circle time, we have singalongs that get the kids engaged and excited - our music area is fabulous, and my program sparks lots of creative expression. Our curriculum changes every few months and we often use the changing seasons as a guide. My program is always evolving, in positive and exciting ways!
What’s one thing parents should know about your program?
My program is unique because I have a unique approach. I am a firm believer in progressive education - kids learn so much through active experiences and following their own interests and talents – and my program makes it easy to do both! Our space is shaped around the kids, with kid-sized furniture, materials and activities at the children’s height level, and easily accessible toys. This makes it easy to move about independently and choose what to do on their own. This is the best way for kids to learn self-reliance and independence! I’m happy to say that many of my former daycare kids make it a point to reconnect with me later in life – the bonds we create here are lasting, and so special.
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“Every day, through engagement in the arts, our children learn to open their imagination, to dream just a little bigger and to strive every day to reach those dreams.”
~ Michelle ObamaRates & Openings
Daycare rates depend on how old your child will be and what your schedule looks like. 5 days / week might get a slight discount, and infant rates are usually more than toddlers’. Finding a spot also depends on age and schedule because each daycare has a limited number of openings for each age range.
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Location
There is 1 home daycare in Bloomingdale. Most care for 6 to 10 children and take both infants and toddlers. All home daycares are licensed by the Office of Children and Family Services, just like preschool centers.
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