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Quality, Consistent, Play-Based Care Supports Your Toddler’s Social-Emotional Development

Toddlers | 18 - 36 Months | Serving Mount Sinai, NY

Cameras, Access Controls, & More To Keep Your Toddler Safe

Restricted access controls and a fenced-in yard keep your child safe from unauthorized individuals, and security cameras keep a watchful eye. Emergency preparedness, CPR- and Medicine-Assisted Treatment (MAT)-trained staff meet your toddler’s safety and medical needs.
Cameras, Access Controls, & More To Keep Your Toddler Safe
Educated Staff Understands Your Toddler’s Emotional Development

Educated Staff Understands Your Toddler’s Emotional Development

Quality staff certified in early childhood education caters to your toddler’s social-emotional development. Passionate teachers provide structured and unstructured activities that promote a positive and engaging learning environment for your toddler.

Trusting Relationships Form With Consistent, Nurturing Care

Caregivers build positive relationships to promote a sense of security in your toddler. Minimal classroom transitions between infancy and preschool encourage your toddler to build trusting, stable connections with their teachers.
Trusting Relationships Form With Consistent, Nurturing Care
Open Communication Encourages Parent Involvement & Collaboration

Open Communication Encourages Parent Involvement & Collaboration

Expect open communication to keep you informed and actively involved in your toddler’s milestones, strengths, and potential gaps. Teachers and staff also use Brightwheel™ to make sure you know all about your toddler’s everyday activities.

Small Class Sizes Ensure Responsive Attention & Care

In small class groups, teachers can focus their attention on your toddler and their developmental milestones. Better-than-state ratios improve staff supervision, interaction, and responsiveness, keeping your toddler loved and nurtured at all times.
Small Class Sizes Ensure Responsive Attention & Care
Exploration & Discovery Build A Love Of Learning

Exploration & Discovery Build A Love Of Learning

A developmentally appropriate curriculum guides your child’s learning and play. Every day, they practice sitting still in circle time, learn about the world through sensory activities, work on their language skills through songs and stories, and explore their growing interests.

Social-Emotional Learning For Success In School & Life

Social-emotional learning now prepares your toddler to shine confidently as they progress. They learn teamwork, cooperation, flexibility, turn-taking, sharing, and problem-solving through play, all of which supports their academic development.
Social-Emotional Learning For Success In School & Life
Yoga & Signing Included In Tuition Help Self-Expression

Yoga & Signing Included In Tuition Help Self-Expression

Weekly yoga enhances your toddler’s emotional regulation, body awareness, mindfulness, strength, and flexibility. Baby signing activities encourage early communication and build social skills.

Large Playgrounds Where Your Toddler Plays Freely

Age-separated large playgrounds and a yard provide space for your toddler to run around and explore. Turfed playgrounds and poured rubber keep your toddler safe from harmful bumps. Summer and winter-appropriate activities enhance sensory exploration.
Large Playgrounds Where Your Toddler Plays Freely
A Gym Where Your Toddler’s Physical Skills Advance Now

A Gym Where Your Toddler’s Physical Skills Advance Now

A 700-square-foot indoor gym ensures that your toddler always has active playtime with plenty of space to run and jump. The open space includes nooks, reading, cars, and kitchens where their creativity soars.

Purchase Healthy Meal Options That Meet Your Toddler’s Needs

For an extra cost, catered options include breakfast, lunch, and snacks to keep your toddler energized. Organic milk and nut-free meals support their daily needs and ensure they are always satisfied. Children with anaphylactic allergies pack their own food.
Purchase Healthy Meal Options That Meet Your Toddler’s Needs

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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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