The Nest Child Care Center, Inc.
The Nest is a New York State-licensed child care center in the heart of Cold Spring village, caring for children from six weeks to five years of age. Five classrooms cover infants, toddlers, preschool, and kindergarten readiness, with daily outdoor play in a 5,000-square-foot secured playground. Open since April 1998, it runs a year-round program from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm with part-time and full-time options.
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A New York State-licensed Cold Spring child care center serving infants through kindergarten readiness year-round, with a home-like setting and a strong emphasis on outdoor play.
Age range
Cares for children from six weeks to five years of age, grouped into infants (6 weeks to 18 months), toddlers (18 months to 3 years), preschool (3 to 4 years), and kindergarten readiness (4 to 5 years).
Daily schedule
Open year-round from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm, with both part-time and full-time care available.
Programs
Five classrooms span the full early-childhood range: an infant room, two adjacent toddler rooms (a younger and an older group, with toilet training introduced for older toddlers), a preschool room, and a kindergarten readiness room that prepares children for a smooth transition to kindergarten.
Curriculum
Learning through play that grows with each stage: toddlers explore through crafts, music, books, and self-help skills; preschoolers build early literacy and numeracy through weekly themes, circle time, centers, and arts and crafts; and the kindergarten readiness room adds pre-reading and writing, math and science, cooking, and a Zumba class, with ongoing assessments to track each child's progress. Music is part of the program throughout.
Setting
A 4,000-square-foot air-conditioned facility with five classrooms in a quiet village setting on 1.5 acres in the heart of Cold Spring, plus a 5,000-square-foot secured playground. Outdoor time is a daily priority for all ages, and the location lets the program take walks and explore the village.
Meals
Nutritious snacks and lunch are provided.
Safety
Licensed by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services. All staff complete fingerprinting and background checks and are CPR and First Aid trained, and staff are able to administer medications. Front doors are locked from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm, with daily communication between teachers and parents.
Staff
Certified, experienced caregivers who attend ongoing training.
Enrollment
The center emphasizes a partnership with families and ongoing parent-teacher communication. It is licensed to accommodate up to 62 children and has cared for Cold Spring families since opening in April 1998, an extension of the in-home child care the family began in 1978. Reach out to confirm current openings and to arrange a visit.
Location
44 Chestnut Street, Cold Spring, NY 10516. Phone: (845) 265-5091.
Program details can change, so ask about current openings by age group, part-time vs. full-time availability, tuition and fees, meal and menu details, and tour scheduling before making plans.
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