Hopscotch Garden Learning Center, Port Chester

Hello. My name is Dottie Lambert. I am the owner and primary caregiver at HopScotch Garden Family Daycare. I have been caring for children for over 28 years! I am NYS certified and licensed for childcare and have also completed the state nutrition guidelines training and state licensing orientation program. My daycare is completely monitored by the state of New York, and I attend yearly training on all aspects of childcare and development. I have four children of my own, and seven grandchildren! I started HopScotch Garden Family Daycare because I love children and enjoy watching them grow and develop into young adults. I believe that all children deserve love, attention, and nurturing. I believe that a safe environment allows children to explore and grow. At HopScotch Garden, we allow children to have hands-on learning experiences. This fosters age appropriate development. We read to the children everyday. We believe that positive reinforcement is important for children to develop self-esteem. Children need an environment that supports free expression and stimulates learning. Most importantly, however, I believe that children need to have fun! At HopScotch Garden, we often have birthday parties, outside supervised recess, and play lots of exciting games. Children learn best from experiencing the world around them. HopScotch Garden Family Daycare limits TV to just one movie, or one hour per day.We also supplement our learning with subject appropriate educational programming. At HopScotch Garden we recognize that you have a difficult schedule and support parents the best we can. We offer early drop-off and late pick-up so that your schedule can be accommodated. We recognize the importance of work, and the stress and demands placed on parents. We strive to make it easier on parents by giving them the knowledge that their children are in good hands.