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When you are taking the Palisades Parkway, get off exit 4, route 9W. Turn onto 9W north. You will see a sign that says welcome to New York, then pass the Lamont Doherty Earth Observatory, keep going on 9W, around the bend. Then make the next right into our driveway. There is a green wooden sign that says 135 Route 9W private drive. If you hit a traffic light you have gone to far. When you are taking 9W to the center, from upper Rockland County, you take 9W south all the way down into Palisades. You are getting close to the center when you pass Rockland Country Club on the right, then IBM on the right, then you will hit a four way traffic light. You go through the traffic light and we are the 5th driveway on the left. There is a green wooden sign that says 135 Route 9W Private Drive.

Lamont-Doherty Child Development Center

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  • Address: 135 Route 9W, Palisades, NY 10964
  • Phone: 845-680-4893
  • Hours of Operation: M-F: 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
  • Ages Served: Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, Pre-Kindergarten,

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Our Toddler Program

A place for growing curious, happy and confident toddlers

Our space is built for active and inquisitive toddlers with environments made up of well-planned learning centers that allow for physical activity, child choice and self-directed play, small groups, and supportive teaching. There are reading nooks, sensory tables, great books, pretend play areas, baskets filled with dress-up and exploratory materials, musical instruments, and outdoor places to explore.

Learning experiences are planned to promote each toddler’s growing independence, to enhance social skills, and to build the confidence needed to reach their individual potential and prepare for preschool and beyond.

What Parents are Saying

Our greatest advocates are also our closest friends.

"Mary has been great with our son Noah. When I drop him off in the morning I am always cpnfident he is safe and will enjoy his day!"

Our Curriculum Components

The building blocks to balanced education.

  • Language Works Reading, singing, and engaging in conversation.
  • Math Counts Counting, sorting, and pattern identification.
  • Science Rocks Nature walks, gardening, and exploring sand, water, and other sensory tables.
  • ArtSmart Dramatic play, painting with hands and feet, manipulation of other materials and textiles.
  • Our World Diverse interactions with the center community.
  • Well Aware Movement activities as well as hand washing and other self-help skills.

Learning at Home

What’s That Sound?

You Will Need:

Common household items that can be used to make sounds: a ball, pencil, glass, etc.

Directions:

Use an object to make a sound, such as bouncing a ball, tapping a pencil on a glass, running water, or clicking your fingers. Say to your child “Can you guess what is making that sound? Is it a ball? Yes, ball. Do you want to hear it again? That’s a ball bouncing.” As your child gets older, have them tell you what the sound is.

Tip:

This activity can be done anywhere, anytime. If your child is getting restless in the car, this activity may soothe them. New sensations attract baby’s attention. Making new noises stimulate curiosity and language development; It is through early conversations that their language capacity grows.

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