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Ms. Carmen

ALICE'S DAYCARE

Licensed home daycare

Yonkers, NY

7am–6pm, M - F

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.

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 #879465

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

Q&A with Ms. Carmen

What inspires you to care for young children?

Every child deserves love and care. In my program, kids are encouraged in the same way I encourage my own three children. Caretaking is something I have plenty of experience with – from time spent working with children and with the elderly. I am warm, patient, and loving – and children really respond to that combination! My favorite thing about working with kids is their positive energy – they have so much of it, and it inspires me to match it with my own. Being around children invigorates me, brings me a lot of happiness, and keeps me young!

What’s a typical day like at your daycare?

Young children do best when they know what the day will bring – I know this as a mother and a daycare provider! We do lots of active learning through music time, arts & crafts, movement and dancing, and sometimes kindergarten style worksheets. Arts & crafts are always the highlight of the day – I love creating interesting projects and letting the kids’ imaginations take over from there! Story time is special too – a chance to explore the world without even leaving the room. We love to celebrate holidays in my program and learn about other countries and cultures. My program broadens the lives of kids!

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

A good daycare program will get kids ready for their next steps in a fun and kid-friendly way. I have a blended approach where I encourage play, but also teach skills and lessons so my daycare kids are ready for kindergarten when that time comes. My home has lots of space where kids are able to be energetic and exercise even when the weather doesn’t cooperate! Parents should know that I give a high level of care, and that I am warm and inviting, which helps kids who may be anxious about leaving their homes for the first time. The families in my program know that they can trust me to give excellent care every day.

Think Ms. Carmen might be a good fit?

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

“It is time for parents to teach young people early on that in diversity there is beauty and there is strength.”

~ Maya Angelou

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. Carmen’s NeighborSchool102 Ash Street Apt. 1 R Floor Yonkers, NY 10701(845) 400-9187(845) 400-9187

There is 1 home daycare in Nodine Hill. 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.