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Daycare and Universal Pre-Kindergarten Program for children ages six weeks to five years.

A Children’s Place

A Children's Place mission is to provide safe, healthy and happy childcare for children ages six weeks to five years of age without regard to race, religious affiliation or social-economic status. A Children’s Place is non-profit and has been licensed by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services since 1971.

CHILDCARE SERVICES

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INFANT ROOM

(1:4 ratio)
6 weeks to 18 months

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WADLER ROOM

(1:5 ratio)
18 months to 27 months

TODDLER ROOM

(1:5 ratio)
27 months to 3 years

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PRESCHOOL

(1:8 ratio)
3 years to 5 years

UNIVERSAL PRE-K

(1:8 ratio)
3 years to 4 years

Wrap-around Care—or care before and after UPK—is available for those enrolled in our Universal Pre-K Program. Care is also available during school breaks and holidays.

LEARN MORE

A Children’s Place is a comprehensive approach to early care and education. We nurture social, physical, cognitive, and emotional development. We cultivate learning and creative expression. We aim to meet the individual needs of each child and his or her family.

  • We ensure that our children receive the following early intervention evaluations while enrolled in our program:‪

    • Vision Screenings by Chautauqua Blind Association

    • Denver Developmental Screenings by the Chautauqua County Department of Health

  • Our early care and education program is designed to ensure children with limited English proficiency are provided with equal access and opportunity to achieve curriculum goals. Two teachers are English-Spanish bilingual.

  • Our teachers and support staff:

    • cannot administer medications

    • are background checked, finger printed and drug tested

    • are fully certified in Adult/Child and Infant CPR and Infant/Child First Aid

    • meet the continuous 30 hours of training in a two-year licensing period.

    • All Head Teachers have education in the Early Childhood field.

  • Every child is provided with a balanced, nutritious breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snack at no cost to their family. Menus are sent home monthly.

  • We provide a balance of activities, including:

    • child choice activities

    • teacher directed activities

    • large and small group interactions

    • indoor play in a spacious gym

    • outdoor play in a fenced playground

    • art and music

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FOR PARENTS

We’re your partner in raising a healthy child! Use the links below to access our Parent Portal and download helpful information.

  • Follow these steps to create your Parent Portal account:

    1. Click here to create an account.

    2. Enter your information, then click Sign Up.

    3. You’ll receive an email with a secure pin/code number. Check your spam folder if it’s not in your inbox. Note: If you receive an error message, the email may not match what is on file at your center. Contact your center’s administrator to confirm the email.

    4. Enter the Registration Pin on the registration screen.

    5. Enter and confirm a password, then click the link to return to login page. Note: Passwords must be at least 8 characters long, with one uppercase letter, one lowercase letter, and one number.

    6. Enter your email and password to start using the Parent Portal!

  • Hopefully, all of your questions will be answered in this handbook, but if they aren’t, please don’t hesitate to ask. We want this to be a good experience for you and your child!

    Download the Handbook

  • Payment is required weekly and is due the Friday prior to the week of care given. Accounts more than 3 weeks past due are subject to a $10 per week late fee and services may be suspended until balance is paid in full. In the event that a delinquent account is turned into a collection agency, parents will be responsible for all additional fees.

  • The foods children eat and lifestyle habits they learn have a lasting effect on their health. There are ways that we promote healthy habits while your children are in our care. You can help your child by doing the same at home. Download our brochure to learn how.

    Download Brochure

  • Adverse childhood experiences (also known as ACEs) are stressful
    or traumatic events, such as neglect and/or violence during childhood. ACEs are strongly related to brain development and a wide range of health problems throughout a person’s lifetime.

    Learn More

REACH OUT

contact@acpdaycare.com
Telephone: (716) 487-2238
Fax: (716) 483-5005

OUR LOCATION

First Presbyterian Church
509 Prendergast Avenue
Jamestown, NY 14701
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OUR HOURS

7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Monday through Friday
Open Year Round
Closed for 8 Holidays

A Children's Place does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, or national or ethnic origin in administration of its policies, admission policies, and scholarship programs.