Children's Choice
Overview

Children's Choice has been providing child care service to the community since 1982, serving children from six weeks through Kindergarten and continuing with summer camp until age eight. We've designed a flexible program that accommodates a working parent's schedule and is sensitive to both individual child and family needs.

Commuter convenient, we are located just off of Route 18, near the Lowe's Home Improvement Center.

Hours are Monday through Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM, with extended care options available up to 7:00 PM. This is a twelve-month program.

Security is a priority. Although we have an open door policy to our enrolled parents, proper identification is required for visitors to have access into the building. After registering, parents are provided an security card that allows easy access to the building.

Staff

The Children's Choice staff members are dedicated professionals who respect and enjoy children. Almost all of our teachers have been with us for over five years, many over ten.

Staff members hold certificates in Infant / Child CPR and First Aid and participation in workshops and seminars are required.

We have state certified teachers and our assistants are highly qualified individuals, with extensive childcare experience.

In addition we are pleased to note two distinguished educators who have been on staff and who were instrumental in developing our curriculum: Jo-Anne Lancelotti and Howard Herbert.

Jo-Anne Lancelotti is a preschool consultant, a former kindergarten teacher, educational coach and an educational psychologist. Jo-Anne enhanced our program by aiding our teachers with innovative and educational activities for the children. Jo-Anne created a number of our parent workshops so that our families can come together as a whole to elevate the level of learning here at Children's Choice and at home.

Howard Herbert has been our Curriculum advisor, and has more than 30 years experience working with parents, children and teachers. As a former Superintendent of Schools and the Coordinator for the Center for Learning and Instruction at Ramapo College, Mr. Herbert designed curriculum programs for all age groups, utilizing extensive brain research on how learning is achieved in young children.