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Ms. Joanna

Little Cuties Day Care And Afterschool

Licensed home daycare

Whitestone, NY

8:30am–5:30pm, M - F

Where children grow and thrive together through play sing and dance !!

Great for parents who want...

Each daycare has its own approach and specialties based on the provider’s expertise. Take the survey to see daycares that match your preferences and work best for you.Each daycare has its own approach & specialties. Take the survey to see 3 good matches for you.

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.

Gross motor skills development

Circle time

Drawing & illustration

Fine motor skills development

Music

Puzzles

Reading time

Sensory play

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 #886500

Prior Experience

Preschool Teacher
6 years experience
Nanny
8 years experience
Daycare
3 years experience with infants, toddlers and preschoolers

Education

Bachelor’s Degree - 2020
Education @ SUNY
Professional Certificate - 2020
CPR

Q&A with Ms. Joanna

What inspires you to care for young children?

I have been teaching children for more than 20 years, and I love to create an atmosphere where children are happy, confident, and independent.

What’s a typical day like at your daycare?

With my professional experience and certifications in First Aid, CPR, teaching, music and Early Childhood Education, I focus on age-appropriate activities for children to encourage their excitement for learning.

What’s one thing parents should know about your program?

Little Cuties Preschool is a safe and warm environment where your child can learn and grow. At our home preschool daycare, we focus on teaching children social, emotional, and behavioral skills to ensure your child's development. We offer an environment that advances curiosity and inquisitiveness through Project-based and Developmental Play-based activities. We know that schedules vary, and we have options for part-time, full-time, and single-day packages. At our daycare, we provide a culturally diverse learning environment by offering programs in Greek and Spanish too !!!We can't wait to meet you!

Think Ms. Joanna might be a good fit?

Find out if she has a spot for you. It’s 100% free and takes just 5 minutes.

“Play is the highest form of research.”

~ Albert Einstein

Rates & 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

Ms. Joanna’s NeighborSchool146-38 15th ave Whitestone, NY 11357(845) 613-4615(845) 613-4615

There is 1 home daycare in Whitestone. 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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FAQs

Your family is unique to you, but some of your questions might not be. 😉 Here’s what most parents want to know when starting out.

What is NeighborSchools?

Hey there, nice to meet you 👋 We’re a new-ish startup that helps new-ish parents find daycare.

We know how hard finding good child care can be - especially for first-time parents. But really good care is what gives you the peace of mind to go back to work and feel confident that your child is getting the stimulation, socialization, and support they need to learn and grow.

So we created NeighborSchools to make this piece of parenthood a whole lot easier. We say “easier” because, let’s be honest, it’s still a big thing to figure out, but working together we can help you find some good options, understand the whole process, and choose a program you’ll feel really good about.

How’s it work?

Most first-time parents don’t know exactly what they’re looking for, so we created a simple survey that will ask you questions about your lifestyle, your daily routines, and your preferences for child care. We’ll then share 3 personalized recommendations that we think might be a good fit. We’ll also give you a timeline that maps out when we would suggest you start touring programs, choose a daycare, and pay a deposit to secure a spot. Your timeline is based on when you want to start care - so you set the pace, and you decide when you’ve found the right match.

Is there a cost?

Nope. Our daycare recommendation service is free for parents. The other half of our business is helping these small-scale daycares with software and services that handle all their administrative tasks, like online contracting, payment processing, and licensing requirements. Before NeighborSchools, services like these were only designed for large corporate child care centers, and part of our mission is to level the playing field for small, independent child care programs. That’s why we picked the name NeighborSchools - we’re all about making child care more personal, more human, and more equitable for the incredible individuals who do this work and care for our children.

How do I know if I’m ready to take the survey?

Generally, if you’re here, you’re ready. The survey lets us give you 3 recommendations to consider, but it’ll also help you better understand what factors to consider, and what questions to be asking right now. It’s simple things like where you live, your child’s date of birth, when you want to start care, and if you have any preferences around program philosophy or language of instruction. If you’re planning 6+ months ahead, it’s a great way to get started, and if you’re hoping to start daycare in the next 2-4 months, it’s definitely time to get started. Click here to start the survey.

How do I know if a daycare has openings?

Each program has a limited number of spots for each age range, so we need to know your schedule and child’s age before we can share availability. The survey covers these basics, as well as factors like drop-off and pick-up times to make sure that recommended programs fit your daily routine. Once we know your child’s age and schedule we can share rates and costs as well.