Mongaup Valley, NY

Kiddie Academy of Monticello offers a comprehensive educational curriculum through their Life Essentials® program, focusing on character development, STEM learning, and social-emotional growth. The facility features secure entry systems, certified early childhood educators, and age-appropriate learning environments with dedicated infant rooms, toddler classrooms, and preschool spaces. Their curriculum includes daily literacy activities, math concepts, science exploration, and creative arts. The center provides nutritious meals and snacks, outdoor play areas with age-appropriate equipment, and regular parent communication through digital platforms. Staff maintain low teacher-to-child ratios and participate in ongoing professional development.

The Learning Center at WSUL provides a nurturing environment with a play-based learning approach that emphasizes social development and school readiness. Their certified teachers implement Creative Curriculum® with structured learning centers including literacy, math, science, and dramatic play. The facility features secure access control, video monitoring in common areas, and comprehensive safety protocols. They offer developmentally appropriate classrooms, outdoor playgrounds with safety surfaces, and enrichment programs including music and movement. The center maintains strong parent partnerships through daily reports, parent-teacher conferences, and family events. Their staff includes NYS-certified early childhood educators with CPR and First Aid certification.

Bright Horizons at Middletown offers a research-based World at Their Fingertips® curriculum that integrates emergent curriculum with structured learning experiences. The center features state-of-the-art security systems including keypad entry, comprehensive background checks for all staff, and rigorous health and safety protocols. Classrooms are designed as learning environments with natural lighting, age-appropriate materials, and dedicated spaces for different developmental stages. Their emergent curriculum follows children's interests while ensuring mastery of foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and social studies. The facility includes multiple outdoor play areas, indoor gross motor spaces, and enrichment programs. Teachers hold degrees in early childhood education and participate in continuous professional development.