KIDS CONNECTION

A New York State Licensed, DSS approved day care program provides an enriched Early Childhood Program for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years.

Please visit our Kids Connection Website - www.kidsconnectionacds.org   
           
The program operates from 7am to 5:30pm to accommodate parents’ work schedules. Kids Connection offers New York State certified and degree holding teachers, a low student-teacher ratio, an outdoor playground and an indoor gym that offers an array of activities.

Curriculum includes enriched academics, mommy and me classes, music classes, movement classes, sensory activities, sign language, computer instruction, art education, socialization and attending skills.

The agency offers a health care plan; a registered on-site nurse and MAT trained (administration of medications) individuals.

The infant program provides infants 6 weeks-18 months a daily schedule that includes floor playtime, socialization, and exploration of the environment though gross motor activities.

The toddler program, for children ages 18 months to 3 years, provides: encouragement in attending skills, socialization and self-help skills; circle time with various cognitive topics, language development, computer instruction; music and movement, and naptime.

Our 3-5 year old program provides integrated nursery school classes that offer pre-academic training. Each class is led by a dual certified teacher. These classes build kindergarten readiness utilizing programs such as Handwriting Without Tears and The Letter People. The program also fosters development of other important skills through music & movement classes, computer instruction and activities that encourage and refine fine and gross motor skills.

Contact:

MaryLynn Dinu
Director of Day Care
516-933-4700 ext. 1380 mdinu@acds.org