Social Skills

Learning Through Play

Fun Environment

Caring Teachers

Our Services

High Quality Daycare

Brilliant Minds Daycare and Learning Center provides a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment for children from 6 weeks to 12 years old. We focus on the whole child, with special attention paid to the social, physical cognitive and spiritual development of each child.

We focus on Kindergarten readiness
Open weekdays from 7am to 6pm
All staff are First Aid & CPR certified
Flexible hours available upon request
Before and after care offered

Babies

A nurturing environment as babies explore and learn about the world around them. Staff trained in hygienic diapering and feeding.

Toddlers

The natural curiosity of toddlers guides fun and engaging learning activities. Choice time includes group and self-directed centers.

Pre-School

Kindergarten readiness takes center stage. Letters, colors, shapes, and sight words are taught. Children begin to write their own name.

Pre-K

Pre-K competencies/benchmarks guide all learning. Children learn how to play well together as they grow socially and emotionally.

After School

Individualized homework help and outdoor play help children feel balanced. Use of programs on iPads and computers reinforce learning.

Discover our Daycare

“The first five years have so much to do with how the next 80 turn out.” - Bill Gates. Read our bio to learn how Brilliant Minds plans to foster and promote your child's development in the first 5 years.

What Parents say

I can’t wait for you to open to take advantage of your before and after care program.

Joann Clarke Parent

I’m glad I’ll be able to get status reports on my child’s daily activities via your Brightwheel app.

Pedro Santos Parent

My child is excited about learning a new language at your daycare.

Marina Colon Parent

With limited daycare available, thank you for this first class quality option.

Sonia Smith Parent

About Us

About our Daycare

Brilliant Minds is a NYS licensed Group Family Daycare, owned and operated by childcare professionals with more than 65 years of combined experience.

Caring for children is a partnership between parents and our center. Parents receive daily notifications and status updates about learning activities, meals and naps, with pictures and videos – all from a personalized app – with the ability to also communicate via text messages.

Academic and social/emotional skills are taught together and benchmarked to readiness for Kindergarten. Appropriate technology is infused and monitored strictly, with the use of iPads and computers. All staff are First Aid & CPR certified. And our center is nut, pet and smoke free. The premises are monitored by CCTV cameras

Qualified Teachers

All staff receive extensive training from the Child Care Council of Rockland County.

Small Class Size

We aim to keep teacher/student ratios low. We do not exceed lawful ratio requirements.

Infant Care

Infant-only areas provide safety and space to rest, play and eat in a home and family-like setting.

Safety First

All staff are First Aid & CPR certified and trained. Safety checks conducted and documented.

Activities

Daily activities stimulate and engage children to nurture the whole child - both mind and body.

What We Offer

Coding

Through toys, games and computer technology preschoolers will gain exposure to one of the most sought after and highly paid jobs in today’s workforce. And yes, they can start in preschool.

Arts & Crafts

Arts & crafts projects allow children to use their creativity freely. It also provides opportunity to improve skills such as holding a pencil or crayon, cutting. Teachable moments make concepts real.

Spanish Classes

Research has proven that learning a second language is best and easiest for children between birth and the age of 7. Learning Spanish now broadens children's cultural exposure/opportunities.

Baking

Baking is a fun (and yummy) way to teach kids. Frequent baking projects incorporate all the senses as a critical way to learn. Children feel pride and recognize their accomplishment.

Science Experiments

Children are never too young to be introduced to science experiments. They learn about their environment through these activities. Curiosity and exploration abound as they learn and grow.

Gardening

Gardening has been known to be calming and relaxing for children. We use it to help improve fine motor skill development. It also teaches students responsibility and how to care for the world they live in.

Outdoor Play

Children have outdoor play time daily (weather permitting). This breaks the monotony of being inside all day and offers much needed exercise and gross motor skill development for strong muscles and bones.

For Sample Purposes

Snacks (breakfast and lunch provided by parents)

Mixed Fruit
Dry Cereal
Fresh Orange Juice
Crackers
Granola Bars

Applesauce
Goldfish Snacks
Water
Graham Crackers
Yogurt

Our Team

Myra Martin

Teacher / Founder

Myra is co-owner of Brilliant Minds and a caring mother of two children. She brings over 15 years of childcare experience to her role. Myra is bilingual (English/Spanish) and holds a B.Sc. degree from Fordham University.

Anthony Martin

Director / Founder

Anthony is co-owner of Brilliant Minds and proud father of two children. He has over 20 years of education experience as a teacher, principal and school district leader. He holds two master’s degrees in education.

Marisol Davila

Assistant Teacher

Marisol is the head assistant teacher at Brilliant Minds. She is a grandmother and mother of two adult children. Marisol has extensive training in Health, Safety, First Aid & CPR. She has over 30 years childcare experience.

Visit Us Today!

The best way to get to know us is to come and visit us! Please contact us to schedule a convenient time for a tour with one of our founders. We also welcome any inquiries via phone, text, email or the link below.