Day Care Centers, Inc. provides year-round highquality child care services for children ages 6 weeks through 4 years of age, along with before and after school care for children ages 5 through 12 years. A private, licensed Kindergarten program (full & half day) is also available. From June through August, a summer day camp program is offered. The Day Care’s programs use developmental curriculum that is appropriate to each age group, helping to promote the healthy development of each child according to their own potential.

Our Mission Statement
Our mission is to educate the whole child, socially, emotionally, physically, and academically while providing a safe, healthy, and nurturing environment. We recognize individual development and social and cultural differences in each child. We are committed to providing high quality child care programs that stimulate learning, insure success, and promote positive social and emotional awareness in themselves and others.

History
The day care center, located in the Ardsley Community Education Center, is a state licensed facility. The Day Care was established in 1983 to provide a quality care environment for children of working parents. The program has expanded from a one room to an eight room operation. Individual rooms for children of different age levels offer a variety of experiences in cognitive, physical, and social development.

In September of 1986 and after school room was opened. This program is for children from 5 through 12 years of age and is offered year round. It offers everything from arts and crafts to homework supervision. During the summer months, this program is expanded to a full day summer camp for children. The summer is planned with everything from Arts and Crafts, Class Trips, Waterplay, Swimming, Clubs, Computer Time, to Math and Reading enrichment.

In September, 1990, our private Kindergarten program opened to children who will reach 5 years of age before September 30th. The program is licensed by the Department of Education and offers an extensive learning experience in all the major areas of instruction. Extended care is also offered. The Kindergarten class follows the regular school year.

Center Information
• Sign language is taught in all rooms.
• Each class follows a written curriculum that is developmentally appropriate for their age group providing an individualized blend of academics and socialization.
• The class room doors are “Parent Information Boards” to keep you up to date on the weekly events.
• Children play outside 2 times every day!
• Child Assessments / Parent Conferences are completed / held twice a year.
• Snack is provided twice a day.
• Hot Lunch is available to order every Thursday.
• A daily beverage program is offered for all rooms except the Care Bears.
• Fall and Spring class trips for Pre-School and Kindergarten classes.
• Roslyn Library supplies the Pre-School and Kindergarten classes with a selection of books every month.
• Monthly Newsletters keep parents up to date.