Time To Refine The
Skills For School
Social & Academic Skills Support Your Potty-Trained Child’s Kindergarten Transition

Preschool 4 | Potty-Trained* 3.5 - 5 Years | Serving Mount Sinai, NY

Loving Staff Finds Teachable Moments While Your Child Plays

Passionate teachers certified in early childhood education create a positive and engaging environment where your child builds a love of learning. Children learn best through play, and yours feels happy and confident with lots of expert guidance.
Loving Staff Finds Teachable Moments While Your Child Plays
Phonics, Reading & Writing For Solid School Readiness

Phonics, Reading & Writing For Solid School Readiness

At this stage, your child focuses on numbers, letter recognition, phonics, reading, and writing, so they have a strong foundation for kindergarten. Teacher assessments identify your child’s strengths and tailor learning to fill any gaps.

Social Skills Teach Your Child To Master Kindergarten Friendships

Your preschooler masters teamwork, cooperation, flexibility, turn-taking, sharing, and problem-solving so they feel confident as they transition. Teachers provide structured and unstructured experiences for your child to explore with their friends.
Social Skills Teach Your Child To Master Kindergarten Friendships
Small Class Ratios Ensure Lots Of Attention & Focus

Small Class Ratios Ensure Lots Of Attention & Focus

In small groups, teachers can focus their attention on your child and their developmental milestones. Through better-than-state ratios, your child gets personalized attention from expert teachers who truly know and understand them.

Consistent Care Fosters Their Trusting & Loving Relationships

Staff offers stability and continuity to help your child thrive throughout their developmental journey. Your child transitions only once between infancy and preschool, helping them build trusting and loving relationships with their teachers and staff.
Consistent Care Fosters Their Trusting & Loving Relationships
STEAM & Yoga Included To Boost Their Growing Skills

STEAM & Yoga Included To Boost Their Growing Skills

Play activities surrounding STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) enhance your child’s critical thinking and creativity. Through weekly yoga opportunities, your child learns emotional regulation, body awareness, mindfulness, strength, and flexibility.

Large Playgrounds Support Your Child’s Gross Motor Development

Playgrounds with turf and poured rubber protect your child while they run and jump, and exploring outdoors enhances their cognitive and physical development. Summer water play and winter snow play provide your child with opportunities for sensory experiences.
Large Playgrounds Support Your Child’s Gross Motor Development
A 700 Sq. Ft. Indoor Gym For Action & Adventure

A 700 Sq. Ft. Indoor Gym For Action & Adventure

The 700-square-foot indoor play gym encourages exploration and creativity regardless of the weather. The space includes reading nooks, cars, and kitchen areas where your child continues their active discovery and learning through play.

Elective Healthy Meals Meet Your Child’s Dietary Needs

Your child receives optional catered meals like breakfast, lunch, and snacks with organic milk. These nut-free meals ensure your child is always protected from allergens. Children with anaphylactic allergies pack their own food to ensure their safety.
Elective Healthy Meals Meet Your Child’s Dietary Needs
Transparency & Communication Increase Your Child’s Success

Transparency & Communication Increase Your Child’s Success

Open communication between teachers and parents keeps you informed about your child meeting their milestones and any potential gaps. Staff members use Brightwheel™ to send you daily updates about your child’s progress and daily activities.

Safety First With Cameras, Restricted Access, & More

Your child remains safe and protected with restricted access entrances, security cameras, and fenced-in yards. Emergency preparedness, CPR- and Medicine-Assisted Treatment (MAT)-trained staff ensure that your child is in a safe learning environment that meets their medical needs.
Safety First With Cameras, Restricted Access, & More

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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