Suffolk Kids Cottage
Center in Brentwood, NY 11717
The Centers are not-for-profit and licensed by the Department of
Social Services under the auspices of the Suffolk County Community College Association and the Office of Student Services. Our
centers are accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). They are supported through user
fees SUNY grants funds from the College fee fund-raising activities and services provided to us by the College. Our goal is to offer a program of daily activities designed to enhance the physical emotional social and intellectual well-being of
each child and to foster peace of mind for students and parents so
that they may attend school (or work) comfortably knowing that
their child is safe and close at hand. Most importantly we want you
to know that we recognize that you have entrusted us with your
most precious gift your child. Parents are welcome to visit the center whenever they wish. This facility is authorized to administer over-the-counter topical ointments only
- Child Ages:
- 3 weeks - 5 years
- Rates:
- $$$
- Licenses & Accreditations:
- New York State Office of Children & Family Services - NAEYC - Accredited
- Special Needs:
- Please contact us for more information
- Children per Teacher:
- Infant: 4/1, Toddler: 5/1, Pre k: 8/1, Afterschool: -/-
- Hours of Operation:
- 7:30 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.
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A good early childhood program is one that meets the childs total developmental needs (i.e. physical intellectual social and emotional) at his or her own level at his or her own pace and in a family-like atmosphere that is clean safe and nurturing.
The Childrens Learning Centers take the approach that children learn by doing. We provide learning opportunities through various
multi-sensory learning and interest centers that use carefully selected equipment and cognitively focused educational materials.
Children are encouraged to develop habits of observation by learning to create question listen experiment make discoveries
express their feelings and make decisions. Learning happens incidentally and informally. We believe that the process of learning is more important than the product. Thus we make an effort to continually challenge the children with specific learning experiences which also allows for individual interests and abilities to emerge. We take a positive approach in providing a non-sexist non-violent and non-authoritarian environment. We hope that
each child will become independent and learn how to solve problems while expanding his or her readiness skills. By providing social experiences and emotional support children will develop positive self-esteem self-confidence and independence. Staff members foster this by guiding them through activities that support their efforts allowing them to take risks and learn from their mistakes and encourage them to achieve accomplishments on
their own. We have a strong commitment to multi-cultural anti-bias care and education that promotes respect for all people regardless of
differences in race culture sexual orientation language socioeconomic level age health physical and mental ability religion
political views or family structure. As part of our educational philosophy of respecting each childs culture and background the
centers have the wonderful opportunity to not only affirm childrens identities but also further explore and celebrate a wide
variety of cultural racial and ethnic differences.5 Our teachers are always nearby to lend support answer questions
offer challenging statements and make suggestions in keeping with each childs current level of achievement interest ability and need.
We recognize that a positive self-image and the role it plays in fostering competence creativity dignity and a sense of trust are important lessons a child can learn. If we can accomplish the above we believe that we will meet the desired outcomes for our families
and their children.
