Tom Thumb Preschool
ThumBelina ProgramTom Thumb’s “Terrific Twos“
We are the leader in preschool education in the Lakeland School District area for decades and have developed in 2010
Although our ThumBelina Program includes childcare services, we are an experienced private school and certified by the State of New York Social Services.
Tom Thumb Preschool is trusted and recognized in the area to provide the best quality early childhood education for over 50 years. Your child deserves the best quality education and childcare available. Most of our ThumBelina students go on to attend our Tom Thumb Junior and Senior Preschool and will graduate with 3 years of quality education and “Kindergarten Ready”.
Tom Thumb is successful because of our loving care and our superior early childhood educational services. We improve the lives of our students since 1968.
Please call us for an appointment to visit our school and talk to our Director.
Our secure ThumBelina Playground
ThumBelina – First School for Twos
For Children Starting at Age 2 Years Old by November 30th
ThumBelina Student
ThumBelina’s classroom and playgrounds are designed specifically for two years olds.
ThumBelina is a wonderful place to grow with loving care, fun, play, and learning. We are way beyond child-care. We are a preschool and skilled and experienced with this age group.
Just consider ThumBelina as “A Home Away from Home” completely devoted to the needs of younger children.
ThumBelina’s goal is to enhance your child’s educational and social skills while concurrently improving their body movement, motor skills, and dexterity. We go far beyond the typical daycare programs by immersing our students into the ThumBelina Learning Environment designed expertly for this age.
Our program provides a fresh new approach geared to help children grow mentally, physically, and socially.
Your child is precious, and the first 5 years of their life determine who they will become. Consider what’s best for your child and the program that will best help them grow. We think you will be pleasantly surprised to know ThumBelina delivers a quality education that you can trust at a reasonable price.
View the virtual tour of our private school while classes are in session.
This is a chance to see our students interact with our teachers, assistant teachers, and classmates during a typical school day.
Our Facilities are Designed Specifically for Two-Year-Olds
More About Our ThumBelina Program
ThumBelina Program Options:
Half-Day Program: 9:10 a.m. – 11:50 a.m. (morning session)
- 2 Half Days per Week – Tuesday & Thursday
- 3 Half Days per Week – Monday, Wednesday & Friday
Full-Day Program: 9:10 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
- 2 Full Days per Week – Tuesday & Thursday
- 3 Full Days per Week – Monday, Wednesday & Friday
- 5 Full Days per Week – Monday through Friday
This program is for children who will be two by December 30. Before & After Child Care is also available; please call for more information. Enrollment will be accepted as applications are received. The first applications received are the first to obtain the class and session desired! We will acknowledge and verification of enrollment by email or phone call.
Before and After School Hours
Children may come to Thumbelina as early as 7:30 AM and must be picked up no later than 5:30 PM. The After School Care is only available to those enrolled in the Full Day Program. Click on Tom Thumb Before and After School Care Flyer to learn about our Before and After School Care. This Before and After School Care for 2 year olds is only available to students enrolled in the ThumBelina Program.
Delayed Opening Policy for Stay and Play Safely Club, ThumBelina & Tom Thumb Students
When Lakeland has delayed openings, we will delay 1 hour only. Our “Stay and Play Safely Club” program will open at 7:50 AM for those registered for this program. Our “Before School Care” Program for Tom Thumb Juniors and Seniors and ThumBelina students we will open at 9:40 am.
When Lakeland closes early due to weather, we allow working parents enough time to make arrangements for pick-up. We trust parents will come as soon as possible.
ThumBelina Details:
Thumbelina is a program focused on promoting intellectual, social, emotional, and physical growth.
We have built a new facility just for ThumBelina on the Tom Thumb Campus. It’s a creative environment for play and learning. We provide the perfect atmosphere for our students to feel comfortable, capable, special, and at home. – “A Home Away from Home.”
Our program is personalized to this stage of life by emphasizing the development of the inner self:
- Self-image
- Self-control
- Respect and appreciation for their accomplishments
- Discovery of boundaries and rules
- Giving opportunities for problem solving
ThumBelina Students will Learn and Practice:
- Physical Activities
- Small Muscle Skills
- Language Development:
- Cognitive Development
- Social Development
- Emotional Development
- Basic Self-Care
- Toilet Training
We are now enrolling for our ThumBelina Program fall semester. Please call (914) 528-5600 or email us to receive our new ThumBelina Brochure.
Delayed Opening Policy for Stay and Play Safely Club, ThumBelina & Tom Thumb Students
We operate only on those days when the Lakeland Central School District has classes in session. When Lakeland has delayed openings, we will delay for 1 hour only. Our “Before School Care” program will open at 7:30 AM for those registered for this program. When Lakeland closes early due to weather, we allow working parents enough time to arrange pick-up. We trust parents will come as soon as possible.
