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Hello! I am Lisbeth Gonzalez, the founder of TOTally Kids Wonderschool. I was inspired to start my own program because it has always been my dream to design my own space where children can blossom and grow. I have 7 years of experience working with young children.
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derbi kotkas Wonderful daycare! Our daughter has been going there since she was 16 months old. She is now 3 and we could not be happier with our choice. The owner Lizbeth and her staff are incredibly sweet, loving and caring when it comes to the little ones. Very rich arts and crafts curriculum, great age appropriate projects for little hands and minds. They offer organic food/milk. They offer REAL FOOD, warm home cooked meals! Very warm family-like setting; our daughter asks to go to daycare when is her day off!
Jill Allatta Warm and loving bilingual environment. Home cooked food. I am really impressed with the variety of hands on sensory activities they do with the kids. Great with potty training. My child was here roughly age 1.5-3.5. Lizbeth the owner is there daily and she’s very responsive. A wonderful daycare.
Elizabeta E We love Liz’s First Steps Child Care! Our son was in their care for about a year and I can’t say enough good words about them. Lisbeth is great, willing to help with anything you might need. Meli & Ysabel are super caring. Kids love them! They had different activities for kids to do each day, which you can see on the app they use. All in all, I highly recommend their day care.
Alison. C. Burke
I send my daughter to liz starting at three months old. needless to say I was nervous but liz and her staff were so wonderful that they came to feel like family. it was such a relief to know my daughter was in good hands, they cared for her like she was their own. everyone is bilingual which is also a huge bonus. I highly recommended!
Philosophy
At TOTally Kids Wonderschool, we embrace a holistic approach to childcare by focusing on growing through art, exploration, nature, and play. It is our belief that children learn best when they are encouraged to discover and interact with the world around them. Our philosophy centers on providing a safe and engaging environment where children can follow their interests and thrive through developmentally-appropriate activities and materials.
Location
TOTally Kids Wonderschool is located in a warm, cozy apartment in the Hudson Heights 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), reading / cozy area (for literacy, relaxation, and respite), and art area (for expressing emotions and ideas).
Children will have some outdoor time everyday at a local park or playground. Connecting with nature is vital to a child’s happiness and growth.
At TOTally Kids Wonderschool, I want to provide a loving home away from home.
About our program
At TOTally Kids Wonderschool in New York, we foster a warm and welcoming atmosphere where children thrive. Our focus on empowering independence and nurturing social skills sets us apart. Through engaging extracurricular activities such as music, arts, and sports, we provide a well-rounded approach to early childhood growth.
Rhythm of the Day
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8:00amArrivals
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9:00am-9:30amCircle time
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9:30am-10:00amBreakfast
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10:00am-10:30amSensory activity
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10:30am-11:00amArt
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11:00am-11:45amOutside play
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11:45am-12:00pmPrepare for lunch
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12:00pm-1:00pmLunch time
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1:00pm-3:00pmNap time
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3:00pm-3:30pmStory time
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3:30pm-4:00pmSupper
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4:00pm-4:30pmMusic
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4:30pm-5:00pmMovement + Free play
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5:00pm -6:00pmDismissal
Admissions
Join the TOTally Kids 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 TOTally Kids 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 at www.wonderschool.com/to-tally-kids-wonderschool-3224/apply – 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.