A nurturing, developmentally grounded childcare program in Middletown, NY — where curiosity is the curriculum and every day is built around play, routine, and trust.
A great amount of growth happens in the first twelve years. Our rooms are shaped around what children actually need at each age — routines, relationships, and room to try.
With lots of love and guidance, our infants and toddlers develop close, secure relationships — building the capacity to self-regulate and communicate through predictable routines, nurturing care, and culturally responsive caregiving.
A great amount of growth and change happens in the preschool years. Our stimulating, supportive environment gives children abundant time to explore, discover, and learn at their own pace — the way development is meant to unfold.
School-age children have gained proficiency in every area of development. Our before and after care gives them space to flex those strengths through a variety of enrichment activities, quiet homework time, and genuine play.
Predictable routines are how small children feel safe enough to grow. Here's roughly how the day flows — with plenty of room for the unexpected.
Studies have shown that early childhood education is crucial for young minds. Our mission at Precious Little Hands is simple: provide your child with high-quality care in a developmentally appropriate, nurturing, challenging, and safe learning environment.
We welcome and appreciate diversity in backgrounds, individual differences, and needs. We work hard to build a space where children can develop intellectually, physically, socially, and emotionally — all four at once, the way real childhood actually works.
It is vital that when educating our children's brains we do not neglect to educate their hearts.
— Dalai LamaLed by an educator with graduate training in early childhood.
Fully licensed and compliant with NY State childcare standards.
Learning happens through hands, questions, and real materials.
A real home feel — low ratios, familiar faces, full days.
Real days, real projects, real crumbs on the table.
Interested in learning more about Precious Little Hands and how we can meet your family's childcare needs? Drop us a line — a member of our team will get back to you as soon as possible.
21 Petersen Ct
Middletown, NY 10941
Monday – Friday
7:00 am – 5:00 pm