Your Baby’s First Big
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High-Quality, Loving Care With Consistent, Trusted Teachers

Infants | 8 Weeks - 36 Months | Serving Mount Sinai, NY

Safety First To Protect Your Baby’s Well-Being

Your precious infant stays safe and sound all day with restricted-access entrances, internal-use security cameras, fenced yards, and staff and teachers trained and certified in emergency preparedness, CPR, and MAT (medication-assisted treatment).
Safety First To Protect Your Baby’s Well-Being
Passionate, Qualified Staff Truly Care About Your Child

Passionate, Qualified Staff Truly Care About Your Child

Lead teachers hold higher degrees in early childhood education-related fields or Child Development Associate® credentials. These passionate, dedicated educators give your baby the warm cuddles and loving attention they need.

Fewer Room Transitions Build Trust Security, & Positive Relationships

Children need stability to succeed, and your tot only makes one classroom transition from their first day until they reach preschool age. They feel secure with trusted adults and teachers who respond to their personality and needs.
Fewer Room Transitions Build Trust Security, & Positive Relationships
Diverse Learning That Develops The Whole-Child

Diverse Learning That Develops The Whole-Child

Your little one grows so fast, and they need activities that support their total development, from language and communication to cognition, social-emotional growth, and physical and motor skills. Teachers support the whole child with age-appropriate lessons and play.

Infant activities include:

Toddlers participate in:

100% Open Communication For A Partnership With You

Transparency and communication are key to your precious little one receiving the care they need to thrive. Talk to us anytime you need to and enjoy access to the Brightwheel™ for regular updates on their progress.
100% Open Communication For A Partnership With You
Small Class Ratios Mean Extra Attention For Your Little One

Small Class Ratios Mean Extra Attention For Your Little One

With ratios better than state requirements, your little one’s teachers have the time to focus on them to provide exceptional, personalized care and learning. Your baby reaches their milestones under the watchful eye of truly attentive educators.

Yoga & Baby Signing Included In Your Tuition

Your child builds early communication skills with baby sign language. As they grow, they also start once-weekly yoga lessons to improve mood, balance, and coordination. Your baby reaps the benefits of these enrichments at no additional cost to you.
Yoga & Baby Signing Included In Your Tuition
Daily Time Outdoors For Exercise & Fresh Air

Daily Time Outdoors For Exercise & Fresh Air

Your child has room to practice their motor skills, from crawling to climbing in the fresh air. Large turfed and poured rubber areas provide safe surfaces for exploration. Daily outdoor time means water play in the summer, and snow play in the winter, too.

A 700-Sq-Ft Indoor Gym For More Space To Explore

Everyone loves the indoor play gym! 700 square feet of open space features reading nooks, toy cars, play kitchens, and more, so your little one has the room to play, imagine, and get moving, even when the weather isn’t cooperating.
A 700-Sq-Ft Indoor Gym For More Space To Explore
Add Healthy, Nut-Free Food When They Reach 18 Months

Add Healthy, Nut-Free Food When They Reach 18 Months

For a small additional fee, your little one receives a healthy, nut-free breakfast, lunch, and snack catered in fresh each day, accompanied by organic milk. Children under 18 months or with anaphylactic allergies pack their own non-shared food.

FAQs

We’re open Monday – Friday, from 7:30 am – 5:30 pm.
  • Teachers sanitize all toys, tabletops, and high-touch surfaces throughout the day with an alcohol-based disinfectant that kills germs in 30 seconds
  • Children and teachers practice frequent and thorough handwashing
  • Professional cleaners arrive after hours to ensure everything is sparkling clean for the next morning, and use steam cleaners on carpets once a month

Hear What Parents Have To Say...

"He loves his teachers, we get multiple daily updates, and they take his allergy very seriously."
"He loves his teachers, we get multiple daily updates, and they take his allergy very seriously."
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My toddler has been going to Paper Planes for a couple of weeks and is already in love with school! We couldn’t be happier with our decision. He loves his teachers, we get multiple daily updates, and they take his allergy very seriously. Coming from a teacher who takes education, safety, and play very seriously herself, you won’t be disappointed by joining the Paper Planes family.

- Kaitlyn Mary
"The experience and love that he received is one that my words of gratitude will never be enough."
"The experience and love that he received is one that my words of gratitude will never be enough."
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I can’t believe that Calvin will no longer be a student at Paper Planes Early Learning Center in a few weeks. The experience and love that he received is one that my words of gratitude will never be enough. He has learned so much over the past two years. He LOVES his friends, loves books and numbers, uses his words to share his experiences, and is forever curious. If you’re looking for an amazing place-, you’ve got it with Paper Planes.

- Natasha Amy
"My son is always learning new things, and I can see the progress he is making"
"My son is always learning new things, and I can see the progress he is making"
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My son loves Paper Planes! The staff is very communicative about my child’s needs and learning. The themes, lessons, crafts, and teaching are amazing. My son is always learning new things, and I can see the progress he is making just from the short time he’s been there. Their app makes it easy to communicate with staff, and I receive constant updates on what my son does every day! I’m glad we chose to send him to Paper Planes!

- Jillie Rich
"We never have to worry about him while he’s there as they update you all day long"
"We never have to worry about him while he’s there as they update you all day long"
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Paper Planes is an AMAZING daycare. My son has been with them since they opened their doors, and we don’t know what we would do without them. He has been thriving since day one of their care. We never have to worry about him while he’s there as they update you all day long, from pictures to naps and food and diaper changes. I wish 100 stars were an option. Thank you for a fantastic daycare and for taking such great care of our son!!!

- Brittani Stern
"My family and friends are HIGHLY impressed with the online app they use to pick up our son."
"My family and friends are HIGHLY impressed with the online app they use to pick up our son."
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This is our 2-year-old’s first experience with being at daycare. Paper Planes by far exceeded our expectations. We receive updates during the day, and our son loves going. I thought he would be sad to leave us, but on the first day, he skipped right to his classroom and didn't even say goodbye!!!! Paper Planes has an incredible and attentive staff. My family and friends are HIGHLY impressed with the online app they use to pick up our son.

- Shardae Cunningham
"The staff are caring and treat your family like their family."
"The staff are caring and treat your family like their family."
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We found Paper Planes after two failed nanny attempts, and we’re SO happy to recommend them. If you have any reservations about putting your kid(s) in daycare, you just have to find the right one. The staff are caring and treat your family like their family. The kids are always smiling and experiencing new things. On top of it all, the environment is super clean! So happy we found Paper Planes!

- Samantha Calandrino
"They send pictures of my daughter throughout the day and tell me when/what she ate"
"They send pictures of my daughter throughout the day and tell me when/what she ate"
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My daughter just experienced her first week at Paper Planes and absolutely loved it. The teachers regularly keep in touch, and I love the app. They send me pictures of my daughter throughout the day and tell me when/what she ate and when her diaper was changed. They are super clean, and the staff is terrific. I wouldn’t want my daughter to go to any other preschool!

- Megan Michele
"I've watched her groom her teachers, be affectionate and warm towards kids"
"I've watched her groom her teachers, be affectionate and warm towards kids"
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Maria Ahrens, the owner and director of Paper Planes, is amazing! I've watched her groom her teachers, be affectionate and warm towards kids, and calm down anxious parents — all so effortlessly. I would entrust my child in Maria's care without hesitation because I know she'll treat her like her own. Highly recommend Paper Planes! Congratulations, Maria Ahrens!

- Candice Rozario
"I feel 100% safe dropping her off in the mornings, and the app they use is so amazing!"
"I feel 100% safe dropping her off in the mornings, and the app they use is so amazing!"
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My daughter is extremely shy, but they make her feel as comfortable as possible. When she comes home, she’s so excited to tell me what she did that day, and she always tells me that her teachers and friends love her. I couldn’t ask for more. I feel 100% safe dropping her off in the mornings, and the app they use is so amazing! I feel like I’m right there with my daughter throughout the day. They are definitely your best option for childcare!

- Jessica D.
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