The Childcare Center You've Been Looking for in Marcy, New York
After 15 years of providing quality preschool, Little Lambs is thrilled to offer fully licensed and full-time care. We proudly offer a safe and loving location, complete with a fenced-in play yard, acres of land, and beautiful nature trails. This creates the perfect space for children to learn and grow, while their spirit is being nourished through the teachings of Christ.
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Learning Through Play
We believe children learn best through play, as these are the times that kids grow and discover the most! Our emphasis on dramatic play and hands-on learning activities fosters a highly interactive learning environment where children are challenged as they enjoy the learning process. One of our greatest strengths is how our kids are well-loved and cared for. The program maintains a consistent schedule run by our exceptional teachers, which ensures maximum growth in all aspects of their life, including:
• Emotional
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• Spiritual
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• Social
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• Cognitive
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• Physical
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• Creative
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A Christ-Centered Approach
The Little Lambs program is Christ-centered with an age-appropriate curriculum designed to be educational, engaging, and fun. We plant and nourish the essential first seeds of Christian faith, while at the same time facilitating your child's growth based on their individual developmental level. Our program instills important values that mirror the "Fruit of the Spirit," such as:
• Good Manners • Caring • Sharing |
• Patience • Responsibility |
• Communication • Teamwork |
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Early Childhood Part & Full-Time Care
We offer a variety of program options designed to suit the needs of all of our families. We accept children between the ages of 18 months to 5 years for part-time and full-time care. Both programs include nutritional snacks, approved by certified dietitians. Our Toddler program is 18 months-3 years and only offered as a full-time option.
Full-time care is offered between 7:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., with tuition of Toddlers-$250/wk. and Early Preschool (ages 3-4) $235, Preschool (ages 3-5) $235 that is due weekly.
We have two part-time care options available. Part-Time 4's typically follows a Monday, Wednesday, and Friday schedule offering care between 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., with tuition of $325 per month/10 months, tuition is $3,000/School year.
Our other part-time option is for three-year olds and is offered on Tuesday and Thursday's with care offered at 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. The cost for this program is $275 weekly and $2,500/school year. Both programs follow the Whitesboro School District Calendar.
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Early Childhood Holiday Schedule (18 months - 5 yrs)
Our center is closed at various times of the year for holidays, vacation and two teacher in-service days which are scheduled and communicated in advance. For part-time care, we follow the Whitesboro School District Calendar. The holiday schedule for full-time care is as follows:
- New Year's Day
- Presidents' Day
- Good Friday
- Memorial Day
- Juneteenth
- Fourth of July (Observed)
- Labor Day-Friday Before and the following Monday
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- Columbus Day
- Thanksgiving (Thursday & Friday)
- Day before Christmas Eve, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day
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School Age Programs
We are now offering School Age Program for children in grades Kindergarten - 6th grade for the Whitesboro and Deerfield School Districts. We offer Before and After School programs and Full Day Care when school is closed for Holidays, Programs, Mid-Winter, Spring Break, and Summer Vacation.
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School Age Program Registration Fees
Registration Fee Before and After School Program, $50 Registration Fee – Summer Program, $50
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Each Add’l Child, $25.00 Annual Registration Fee (Current Families), $50.00
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Weekly Rates
Before School Only, $80 After School Only, $80 Both Before & After School, $160 *Sibling Discount 5% off additional sibling(s)
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Full Day School Care (Holidays, Early Release, & In-Service) $47.00 per day Full Week Breaks (Mid-Winter, Spring Break) $235.00 per week Summer Camp $235.00 per week
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Before and After School Program Schedule
School Year Schedule
1st Day of School through Last Day of School (Whitesboro Calendar) Monday - Friday, 7:00-5:30 Open for Snow Days (Unless Little Lambs is closed as well)
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Closed - Holiday Schedule
- New Year's Day
- Presidents Day-Teacher in-service Day
- Good Friday
- Memorial Day
- Independence Day (Observed)
- Labor Day Weekend (Friday prior/Monday following)
- Columbus Day- Teacher in-service Day
- Thanksgiving & Day after
- Christmas Break- Dates are on Calendar
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Summer Program
Summer 2023: Start 2nd Week in July (7/3) – End Last Friday in August (8/31)
Closed for Program on July 4th.
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Safe & Secure
Our center places the highest importance on the safety and security of our kids. We have a security system that requires all visitors to be buzzed in through the security doors, which separate the school from the general public. Upon entrance, visitors are greeted by staff and must sign-in.
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