Let's learn!
Helping your child take their first step towards a lifetime of successful learning!
“Wisdom begins in wonder.” Socrates
Toddler Program
Preschool: PK 3
Preschool: PK 3
18 months-3 years
Our toddler program is designed to encourage kindness, sharing, and proper communication skills through play and social interaction. Circle time is a mix of movement and hands-on activities to encourage the identification of colors, shapes and emotions, as well as beginning letter and number recognition. Weekly specials include dance, music, and science. We believe that if a child is loved and nurtured it is the best stepping stone in their educational, social and emotional journey through life. Our toddler room teachers will treat your child as if they are their own.
Preschool: PK 3
Preschool: PK 3
Preschool: PK 3
Our PK 3 & PK 4 program curriculum utilizes the award-winning Learning Without Tears math and literacy program. We believe that using a phonics-based literacy program and teaching basic mathematical principles provides a successful foundation for every child's education. Weekly specials include fine art, theater, music, science, and dance. Learning should be fun and interactive for our young ones. We follow the model that every child can learn, just not on the same day or in the same way. As each child is unique, we pride ourselves on finding the best tools for learning and growth for each individual child. Our PK 3 & PK 4 program will prepare your child for kindergarten and beyond.
Preschool: PK 4
Preschool: PK 3
Preschool: PK 4
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About Us
First-Rate Curriculum in a Safe and Nurturing Environment
Valley Day Care & Preschool is a special place where you can be assured your child is well cared for, educated and nurtured. We are licensed through NYS OCFS. Greg and Brooke Donohue, who own and personally oversee all daily operations of Valley Day Care & Preschool, are committed to serving their local community as they raise their own two daughters here in beautiful Putnam Valley, NY. The Donohue's, along with their incredible staff of teachers, have worked tirelessly to make Valley Day Care & Preschool's program second to none since 2014. They are committed to the highest standard of care for every child and strive for excellence in all areas of your child’s education. At Valley Day Care & Preschool your child will benefit from our unique weekly specials including theater, dance, fine art, music and science. Our teachers will care and love your child as their own. You can be assured that their safety, care and education will all be cultivated to the highest standards as a member of our Valley family.
Covid 19 Response
Your child’s safety is our priority. The current pandemic is a scary time for everyone. We have put in place all required actions set forth by the CDC and have gone above and beyond to ensure the safety of both our students and staff:
- Our directors have been certified as Covid-19 Tracers through Johns Hopkins University
- Our teachers have all taken Certified Classes on how to appropriately run a day care and preschool through OFCS during the Covid-19 pandemic
- Mr. Donohue is the Valley Covid-19 Care Specialist and will be happy to answer any questions you may have.
- Temperatures are checked at arrival daily for both parent/guardian and students.
- A detailed questionnaire is completed for each child before they leave their car to enter the school building.
- We continually wash hands with soap and water.
- Teachers and staff wear masks or face shields at all times.
- Students age 2 and over wear masks while indoors.
- All toys and surfaces are sanitized several times a day.
- Hand sanitizer is readily available and used throughout the school for children over 2 years of age.
- Walls and floors are sanitized daily.
We all have families of our own and our priority is not only keeping your children as safe as possible, but our own as well. With an open dialog, we will get through this together.