Innovative Minds Preschool Daycare

Our Teachers

Hello! I am Jacea Brown, the founder of Innovative Minds Preschool/Daycare. I was inspired to start my own program because of the love I have for children. And the joy it brings me to be around them. To guide them, teach them, care for them and nurture them to maturity is a pleasure of mine. It has always been my dream to design my own space where children can blossom and grow in a warm, safe and loving environment, a home away from home. I have over 20 years of experience working with young children as a nanny, certified child care specialist, and mom to two adorable kids. I have a passion for caring and nurturing children into being the best they can be. I love for them to explore, experiment, try, and if they fail, keep trying. I love for them to be motivated, inspired and successful, while having fun. Innovative Minds Preschool/Daycare, is a Montessori-inspired program, and it teaches children problem solving, independence, patience, and they learn at their own pace, in a friendly and warm environment.

Testimonials

“Jacea has a special gift with children, I refer to her as the baby whisperer!” -Lisa B

“We had 3 children under fifteen months, that included 3 month old twins. Jacea came into our life and help us to survive. We couldn’t have done it without her expertise.” -C Langone

“Jacea worked with my family for over 4 years, she is very great and knowledgeable with kids. She is very kind, warm and loving. We were very lucky to have her in our lives!” -Allison D

“Jacea was our night nurse for our newborn twins boy and girl for 4 months. We could not have done it without her help. She came to us highly commended and she over delivered. I highly recommend her service.” -W Alloy

“Hi Jacea!, thanks for taking such good care of our newborn. You will forever have a special place in my heart and in our family. Alex called you an “angel” and I know exactly what she means.” - Emily P

Philosophy

At Innovative Minds Preschool/Daycare, we believe that children grow, learn, and thrive by feeling safe, loved, and nurtured. It is our goal to provide an environment that helps prepare children to thrive in school and the broader world. In our program, children will feel empowered to follow their own interests, learn at their own pace and in ways which are natural and less structured. The program is centered around children’s natural curiosity and inclination to learn in a safe space.

Location

Innovative Minds Preschool/Daycare, is located in a warm, welcoming single family home in the Cortlandt Manor neighborhood.

We’ve designed our care environment with play and learning areas that allow children to explore various developmentally-appropriate activities based on their interests. Some of our favorite areas include block area (for gross motor skills and problem solving), manipulatives and math area (for fine motor skills and beginning math concepts), and reading / cozy area (for literacy, relaxation, and respite).

Children will have some outdoor time everyday in my spacious backyard. Connecting with nature is vital to a child’s happiness and growth.

At Innovative Minds Wonderschool, I want to provide an environment that supports the cognitive, social, and emotional growth of each child.

About our program

Innovative Minds is a Montessori-inspired program that nurtures the curiosity of young children. The classes are mixed grade level, because children can learn from each other and can be taught by each other. The younger ones learn from the older ones, and the older ones become leaders. We support independence in our children. Children are very capable, we support and guide children rather than DO for them. We have defined work areas, such as tables, trays or mats for each individual child. Children learn to respect boundaries and one another. Children’s activities are referred to as “work” because work is purposeful activity. We support children to master high levels of focus and concentration by using self directed learning. We go on stroller walks, nature walks, and love bird watching.

Admissions

Join the Innovative Minds Wonderschool community in four easy steps:

1. Explore our website

We’ve provided information about our philosophies and offerings to help you decide if our program may be right for your family.

2. Tour our program

Come see what makes Innovative Minds Preschool/Daycare unique. If we are currently hosting tours, you can request or schedule a tour at the top of this page. If we are not currently hosting tours, you’ll see a “Request Info” button at the top of this page; if you submit your information using this button, we will notify you when we start host tours again in the future.

3. Submit an Enrollment Application

If you would like to enroll, please submit an application at www.wonderschool.com/innovative-minds-wonderschool-4882/apply – note that we require tours for all prospective families. Please do not submit an application if you have not visited the program.

4. Enroll

After reviewing your application, we’ll send an enrollment invitation. Upon accepting your invitation you’ll pay your enrollment fee, fill out enrollment documents and review our Parent Handbook.

*Please note that our license is pending.