Bedford, NY

Operated by the highly-regarded Rye YMCA, this program serves Bedford Hills Elementary School with comprehensive before and after school care. The center focuses on social-emotional development through structured play, homework assistance, and enrichment activities. Certified teachers and YMCA-trained staff provide a safe, nurturing environment with emphasis on character development, physical activity, and academic support. The program includes transportation from school and operates on school holidays with special programming.

This highly-regarded early childhood center operates within the Katonah Village Library, offering a unique literacy-rich environment. The program emphasizes play-based learning with strong focus on early literacy, social skills, and cognitive development. Certified early childhood educators create individualized learning experiences with small class sizes. The center benefits from direct access to library resources, including extensive children's literature and educational materials. Parents consistently praise the qualified staff, nurturing atmosphere, and excellent preparation for kindergarten.

A NAEYC-accredited center serving the broader Bedford area with comprehensive early childhood programs. The center offers research-based curriculum focusing on whole-child development through Creative Curriculum and emergent approaches. Highly qualified teaching staff includes certified early childhood educators with low child-to-teacher ratios. The facility features age-appropriate classrooms, secure outdoor play spaces, and nutritional meal programs. Strong emphasis on social-emotional learning, literacy development, and school readiness. The center maintains excellent safety records and strong parent communication systems.