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Hello! I am Welkenia Batista, the founder of Little Hands Daycare Wonderschool. I used to work with the Department of Education, but when Alfonso and I had our first daughter, we realized that there weren’t enough quality options for childcare. As a result, we opened Little Hands together! I was inspired to start my own program because I have loved working with children since I was young. I have 15 years of experience working with young children, and I received my CDA in 2013.
Philosophy
At Little Hands Daycare Wonderschool, we believe that children grow, learn, and thrive by feeling safe, loved, and nurtured. It is our goal to provide an environment that makes children feel welcomed and at home. In our program, children will feel empowered to follow their own interests in a safe space.
Location
Little Hands Daycare Wonderschool is located in a welcoming, inviting apartment in the Washington Heights neighborhood.
We are located a few short blocks from the 168 St stop on the A and C lines. We are also conveniently near the New York / Presbyterian Hospital campus.
Children will have some outdoor time everyday at a local park or playground. Connecting with nature lets children gain deeper knowledge of themselves and the world.
About our program
We build our weekly lesson plans around a theme! Our philosophy is rooted in the Creative Curriculum, so children receive a lot of opportunities to develop their interests and make choices. Our weekly themes keep children engaged as they develop strong concepts and scaffolding for different ideas and build vocabulary around an interesting topic.
We make sure that this is a welcoming environment. From our family-style meals to the children’s daily interactions, our environment is comfortable and provides students with a space where they can explore.
Stay connected with us! We know that parents are busy! We have a group email or text where we share what happens during the day and will send pictures or post them to one of our social media pages that you can follow. We like to listen to and are open with our parents - we support them with whatever they need.
Rhythm of the Day
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8:00 amWelcoming Parents and Children & Free Play
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9:00 amAM Snack
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9:30 amFine Motor Skills, Puzzles, Sensory Table, pre-writing activities
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10:00 amCircle Time
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10:30 amCreative Movement
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11:00 amArts and Crafts
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11:30 amStory Time
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11:45 amClean Up
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12:00 pmLunch
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12:45 pmNap Prep
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1:00 pmNap Time
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3:00 pmPM Snack
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3:15 pmFree Play
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4:00 pmFamily Style Dinner/Supper
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5:00 pmFree Play, Departure
Holidays and Emergency Closing Days
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January 1, 2020New Year’s Day
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January 20, 2020Martin Luther King Day
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February 17. 2020Presidents Day
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May 25, 2020Memorial Day
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July 4, 2020Independence Day
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September 2, 2020Labor Day
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October 12, 2020Columbus Days
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November 11, 2020Veterans Day
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November 26 - 27, 2020ThanksgivingHoliday
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December 24 - 25Christmas Holiday
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December 31, 2019New Year’s Holiday
Admissions
Join the Little Hands Daycare 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 Little Hands Daycare Wonderschool unique. Please schedule a tour or attend an Open House event.
3. Submit an Enrollment Application
If you would like to enroll, please submit an application here! Please 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.