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7 Small-Scale Daycares & Preschools in Downtown Brooklyn, NY

Your family is unique to you, but some of your questions might not be. 😉 Here’s what most parents want to know when starting out.

What is NeighborSchools?

Hey there, nice to meet you 👋 We’re a new-ish startup that helps new-ish parents find daycare.

We know how hard finding good child care can be – especially for first-time parents. But really good care is what gives you the peace of mind to go back to work and feel confident that your child is getting the stimulation, socialization, and support they need to learn and grow.

So we created NeighborSchools to make this piece of parenthood a whole lot easier. We say “easier” because, let’s be honest, it’s still a big thing to figure out, but working together we can help you find some good options, understand the whole process, and choose a program you’ll feel really good about.

How’s it work?

Most first-time parents don’t know exactly what they’re looking for, so we created a simple survey that will ask you questions about your lifestyle, your daily routines, and your preferences for child care. We’ll then share 3 personalized recommendations that we think might be a good fit. We’ll also give you a timeline that maps out when we would suggest you start touring programs, choose a daycare, and pay a deposit to secure a spot. Your timeline is based on when you want to start care – so you set the pace, and you decide when you’ve found the right match.

Is there a cost?

Nope. Our daycare recommendation service is free for parents. The other half of our business is helping these small-scale daycares with software and services that handle all their administrative tasks, like online contracting, payment processing, and licensing requirements. Before NeighborSchools, services like these were only designed for large corporate child care centers, and part of our mission is to level the playing field for small, independent child care programs. That’s why we picked the name NeighborSchools – we’re all about making child care more personal, more human, and more equitable for the incredible individuals who do this work and care for our children.

How do I know if I’m ready to take the survey?

Generally, if you’re here, you’re ready. The survey lets us give you 3 recommendations to consider, but it’ll also help you better understand what factors to consider, and what questions to be asking right now. It’s simple things like where you live, your child’s date of birth, when you want to start care, and if you have any preferences around program philosophy or language of instruction. If you’re planning 6+ months ahead, it’s a great way to get started, and if you’re hoping to start daycare in the next 2-4 months, it’s definitely time to get started. Click here to start the survey.

How do I know if a daycare has openings?

Each program has a limited number of spots for each age range, so we need to know your schedule and child’s age before we can share availability. The survey covers these basics, as well as factors like drop-off and pick-up times to make sure that recommended programs fit your daily routine. Once we know your child’s age and schedule we can share rates and costs as well.

More questions? Text or email – we’re here to help.

We’re online Monday – Friday from 8am to 6pm Eastern.

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FirstStepNYC Program

1. Eligibility
2. Statement
3. Reference

The FirstStepNYC program offers care for children from six weeks to four years of age. This program operates in the Brownsville area of ​​Brooklyn, which provides a classroom for children throughout the year. While the children are learning, their families can also get help. Each FirstStepNYC family is assigned a Family Support Specialist. nine0011

Program offers:

• full-time year-round childcare;
• new friendly class for your child;
• kind and highly qualified teachers;
• a place to prepare a child for kindergarten;
• Early Head Start services: for pregnant women and children under 3 years of age;
• EarlyLearn Services: For children 6 weeks to 4 years of age; nine0004
• 3K for All services: for children 3 years of age;
• Universal Pre-K services: for children 4 years of age;
• seminars for family members on money matters and safety and health topics.

Remember that priority is given:

• siblings of children already enrolled in PS/IS 41;

90,003 children or siblings of children currently enrolled in the SCO program. nine0004

Who is eligible

• Children aged 6 weeks to 4 years
• Families must meet income requirements
• Working and non-working families can participate

How to Apply

To apply, call FirstStepNYC at 929-234-6870 or visit the center at

PS/IS 41
411 Thatford Ave.
Brooklyn, NY 11212

How to get help

• Call FirstStepNYC at 929-234-6870 or email [email protected] with a question.
• Visit the FirstStepNYC website for more information.

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Vouchers help cover the cost of caring for children aged 6 weeks to 13 years

Vouchers help cover child care costs from non-licensed providers, such as relatives, neighbors or friends.

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About this site | ACA NY

CEO

Nicholas Cappoletti

Chief Administrative Officer

Jaime Madden, LCSW.

Vice President, Program Operations

Beth Peterson, LMSW

Vice President, Care Management – Long Island

Kimberly Janes, MA.

Vice President, Care Management – Brooklyn & Queens

Carolyn Leary, RS

Chief Financial Officer

Gerard S. Joseph, MBA.

Vice President of Human Resources

Mark S. Kanter, M.S. HRM, M.S. Ed., SPHR, SHRM-SCP.

Vice President, Care Management – Lower Hudson Valley, Metro, and Staten Island

Rene Manza, M.S. Ed.

CEO

Nicholas Cappoletti

Nicholas. [email protected]
833-692-2269

Nicholas (Nick) Cappoletti is the Chief Executive Officer of the Care Coordination Alliance, a managed services organization (MSO) created through a strategic partnership between ACA/NY and LIFEPlan CCO NY. In this role, Nick runs the largest care coordination organization in New York State, serving a total of 44,000 members in 45 counties. Nick also continues to serve as CEO of LIFEPlan, a position he has held since the creation of Care Coordination Organizations (CCOs) in 2018, and has also assumed the role of CEO of ACA/NY. nine0011

Prior to his current job, Nick was the Executive Director of Advocates Inc., a disability services organization based in Syracuse, from 2006 to 2018. During this time, he led care efforts in 38 counties in Central and Upstate New York, as well as the Capital Region, the Southern Tier, and the Hudson Valley. Prior to heading Advocates, Nick was an executive at IBM Corporation. He graduated from LeMoyne College and received an MBA from the Martin J. Whitman School of Management at Syracuse University. nine0011

Nick is Chairman of the New York State Developmental Disability Advisory Board and a member of the NYS OPWDD Transformation Commission. Through his unique position as a parent of a child with a disability, Nick is committed to helping people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities live without limitations. He understands the problems of families assisted by CCOs on a personal level, because he himself has experienced the same problems. Nick is committed to ensuring that the partnership between ACA/NY and LIFEPlan brings positive results for his members and their families. nine0011

Chief Administrative Officer

Jaime Madden, LCSW.

[email protected]
646-418-6129

Jaime has 20 years of experience in social services in New York City. She is a licensed clinical social worker and has experience in a variety of settings including outpatient clinics, inpatient programs and child welfare. Her last position was Assistant Commissioner for the New York City Children’s Office. Jaime has experience building new programs from scratch, as well as experience in strategic planning and large-scale implementation. Her philosophy is to take a person-centered approach in everything she does, and she strives to deliver programs that truly serve the needs of the people they are meant to help. Jaime moved to New York when she was 18 and has now lived in New York all her life. She loves to travel and spend time with her wife Erin and their two cats, Claudius and Sid. nine0011

Vice President of Programs

Beth Peterson, LMSW

[email protected]
646-548-4611

Beth has over 20 years of experience in human services providing support and advocacy for people with deviations in behavior, mental abilities and development, as well as traumatic brain injuries. Beth received her M.S. in Social Work from Adelphi University and her B.A. in Psychology from York College of Pennsylvania. Over the course of her career, Beth has held various administrative and leadership positions at a non-profit organization with a focus on addressing the unmet needs of society. In addition, Beth has worked as an adjunct professor at Stony Brook University for over seven years, teaching undergraduate health education students about professional writing and disability. Over her career, Beth has developed a passion for using data to drive organizational results while ensuring that the individual is at the forefront of all services. nine0011

In her spare time, Beth is an avid live music fan and travels around the United States to see her favorite artists. She is looking forward to taking her family on her next adventure, hoping to see some live performances in Europe.

Vice President of Care Management – Long Island

Kimberly Janes, MA.

[email protected]
646-901-3820

Kimberly Jaynes is originally from Long Island, New York, where she lives today. Kim earned her bachelor’s degree while living in upstate New York, where she lived for 10 years and was first introduced to the field. She began her career as a direct support specialist and has held various frontline positions in the service delivery system. Over a 20+ year career in I/DD, she has progressed to middle and senior management positions. Kim joined ACA/NY in the spring of 2018, ahead of her start as CEO, as Vice President of Human Resources, a position she continues to serve. As an adult student, Kim received her master’s degree from Stony Brook University in 2018. In her free time, she enjoys traveling and spending time actively communicating with family and friends. nine0011

Vice President, Care Management – Brooklyn & Queens

Carolyn Leary, PC

[email protected]
646-526-2506

With over 15 years of experience in non-profit services for the disabled, Carolyn joined ACA/NY in December 2018. She brings with her a wealth of experience, including leadership-level oversight across various program management units, quality improvement, compliance, clinical services, and training and development. Carolyn always has a person-centered approach at the forefront, which is why she is most enthusiastic about organizational strategic planning, team leadership and development, coaching, and policy and procedure development. Its focus is on evaluating trends to drive systemic change to improve service delivery and improve the quality of outcomes for our members. Carolyn received her master’s degree in mental health counseling and her bachelor’s degree in psychology from Long Island University. nine0011

Summer is Carolyn’s absolute favorite season and she loves spending days at the beach with her family and entertaining guests where she acts as a grill master. In addition to her two little boys, she is the “mom” to her Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Shea and two indoor Lionhead Rabbits, Sugarpuffs and Crystal.

CFO

Gerard S. Joseph, MBA.

[email protected]
833-692-2269

Gerard holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Finance from the Inter-American University of Puerto Rico. For over 16 years, Gerard has worked for established New York City nonprofit health care organizations in key financial positions working on strategic initiatives. He has worked at Columbia and Mount Sinai Medical Centers and most recently was a Comptroller at Ryan Health. Gerard has a wealth of financial experience with particular strengths in P&L reporting, financial strategy and long-term budgetary control. Gerard directs and manages all ACA/NY financial activities and capital projects in conjunction with the CEO and in partnership with the Board of Directors. Since joining ACA/NY, he has continuously strengthened the financial infrastructure to better support the agency’s substantial growth since its inception in 2018. nine0011

Gerard enjoys learning about new cultures. During the pandemic, he took up cycling as a hobby when he wasn’t watching a good movie or reading interesting books. His passion for giving back to the community is what drew him to the CFO position at ACA/NY.

Vice President of Human Resources

Mark S.

Kanter, M.S. HRM, M.S. Ed., SPHR, SHRM-SCP.

[email protected]
Phone: (347) 343-5173 Ext. 6731

Mark began working in special education over 30 years ago, including at Summit Camp, The Lowell, and the New York Public Schools system. He then moved on to educational/professional support in case management/care and then to work in human resources. Mark spent more than 20 years with the former St. Vincent office, where he was in charge of Human Resources for ten years. This included cooperating with the FCI, IRA, MSC and other programs regulated by the CPAA. Mark holds an MA in Human Resource Management from The New School/Milan Graduate School, an MA (Special) Education from St. John’s University, and a BA (Political Science) from Clark University. He also holds two nationally recognized top-level human resource management certifications. Mark collects vintage typewriters and antiques. He enjoys cycling, volunteering and reading presidential biographies. He joined ACA/NY in 2020 and looks forward to using his HR and other experience to help ACA maximize its mission and programming while learning from everyone. nine0011

Vice President, Care Management – Lower Hudson Valley, Metro & Staten Island

Rene Manza, M.S. Ed.

[email protected]
646-819-2094

Renee holds a bachelor’s degree in children’s education with a specialization in special education and an associate’s degree in English, and a master’s degree in literacy education from Long Island University – K.W. Fast.

Renée has worked with individuals with disabilities for over 10 years. She started her career as a teacher working with special needs students and then transitioned to working in the non-profit sector serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities under the auspices of the Office for People With Developmental Disabilities. Throughout the past several years, Renée has had progressive leadership positions including oversight of Medicaid Service Coordination and Self-Directed services for a large non-profit organization on Long Island. Since joining the ACA/NY in June 2018, Renée has expanded her scope of responsibility initially as a Senior Director of Care Management and more recently as an Assistant Vice President of Care Management.