Little Harvard
Little Harvard is a privately owned early childhood daycare and preschool in New Windsor, NY, open to families since 1998. It cares for children from 6 weeks through age 12 across infant, toddler, three-year-old, Universal Pre-K, and before/after-school programs, with a hands-on curriculum aligned to New York State's Next Generation Learning Standards.
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A long-established New Windsor daycare and preschool serving infants through school-age children with a theme-based, NYS-standards-aligned curriculum, Universal Pre-K, and fresh meals.
Age range
Cares for children from 6 weeks to 12 years old, with separate classrooms for infants, toddlers, three-year-olds, Pre-K, and school-age children.
Programs
Infant Care (6 weeks to 18 months), Toddler & Step-Up classes (18 to 30 months), a Three-Year-Old classroom (36 months to 4 years), Universal Pre-K, and Before & After School Care for ages 5 to 12.
Curriculum
A hands-on curriculum aligned with the New York State Next Generation Learning Standards. Each day children take part in science, math, literacy, music and movement, art, and outdoor play, built around a weekly theme.
Infant care
The infant program (6 weeks to 18 months) focuses on reading, music, movement, and sensory exploration, and teaches basic sign language to support early communication and language development.
Universal Pre-K
Offers Universal Pre-K through the Newburgh Enlarged City School District at the New Windsor location. Children who turn 4 by December 1st may enroll via the Newburgh Board of Education, and non-district children are also welcome.
Before & after school
School-age children ages 5 to 12 can attend before and after school. The before-school program offers breakfast plus art and themed free play; the after-school program includes an afternoon snack, homework help, and group games.
Daily schedule
Open Monday through Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. During winter, delays and closures are posted through each building's Remind app.
Meals
As part of the New York State Nutrition Program, the center provides healthy, fresh food for the children.
Staff
Experienced, well-trained staff with low turnover. All teachers and teacher assistants either hold a degree in education or are working toward an education degree or a Child Development Associate (CDA) certification.
Safety
All staff are CPR and First Aid trained, and many hold Medication Administration Training (MAT) certification. Most staff are trained in the Pyramid Model, which supports children's social-emotional development.
Quality rating
A participant in QUALITYstarsNY since 2017, New York's quality rating system. Participation involves review of areas such as curriculum and instruction, observation and assessment, staff qualifications, classroom environment, health and well-being, and family involvement, repeated every three years. The center is also licensed by the NYS Office of Children and Family Services.
Tuition
Separate tuition schedules are published for infant, toddler, preschool, before/after care, and summer programs, with downloadable pricing sheets. For Universal Pre-K, tuition reimbursement varies, so families are asked to call for details.
Location
Located on Lawrence Avenue in New Windsor, NY (55-63 Lawrence Avenue, 12553). Little Harvard, founded in 1998, also operates a Washingtonville location, serving the New Windsor, Washingtonville, and broader Orange County area.
Program details can change, so ask about current openings by classroom, the exact daily schedule within operating hours, tuition by age group, Universal Pre-K eligibility and registration, and tour availability before making plans.
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