Helping kids unleash their creativity.personality.education.
A nurturing environment where every child can thrive, explore, and grow.
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Welcome to Ira's Briarwood Daycare!
At Ira's Briarwood Daycare, we believe in creating a loving and supportive environment where children can flourish. Our dedicated team of educators and caregivers work tirelessly to ensure that each child receives the attention and care they deserve.
2,500+ Kids Inspired.
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Why Ira's Daycare Stands Out.
Find their passion, teach an understanding of reciprocity, and instill a sense of global citizenship
Safe Environment
We maintain a secure and welcoming environment, ensuring peace of mind for parents and a safe space for children to explore and learn.
Enriching Curriculum
Our curriculum is designed to foster intellectual, social, and physical growth through a mix of structured activities and free play.
Experienced Staff
Our team consists of highly trained educators and caregivers committed to nurturing and guiding your child's development.
Community and Family
We believe in building strong relationships with families to support each child's development and create a sense of community.
Infant/Toddler Program
1-3 Years of Age
1-3 Years of Age
The first three years of a child’s life are critical in laying the foundation for future growth and development. At our center, we recognize the importance of this stage and are dedicated to providing a nurturing environment that supports every aspect of your child’s development. Discover how our infant/toddler program can support your child’s early development. Contact us to: Request more information. Schedule a tour of one of our programs.
Our Program
Age Group: 1-3 Years (Private Program)
Curriculum: Creative Curriculum
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Early drop-off and late pick-up options are available upon request for an additional fee.
Our center-based infant/toddler program is designed to:
Provide unconditional love and support to children and their families.
Collaborate with parents to ensure milestones are met.
Create a caring and safe environment that engages all the child’s senses.
What We Offer
Sensory Stimulation:
We use age-appropriate sensory manipulatives and toys in every classroom to stimulate learning and curiosity.
Classroom Placement:
Students are placed in classroom settings tailored to their age and developmental stage, ensuring personalized care and attention.
Parental Collaboration:
We work closely with parents to track developmental progress and celebrate achievements.
Schedule a Tour
Discover how our infant/toddler program can support your child’s early development. Contact us to:
Request more information.
Schedule a tour of one of our programs.
3K-4K For All Program
About the Program
Iras Day Care is proud to be a provider of the 3K-4K For All program, offering high-quality education approved by the NYCDOE (New York City Department of Education). Our program follows NYCDOE’s standards and provisions, ensuring an exceptional learning experience for young children.
Key Features
Curriculum: NYCDOE Creative Curriculum
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 2:20 PM
Runs five days per week from September to June.
Includes a full-day schedule (6 hours and 20 minutes).
Explorative Learning Style:
Our program is designed to encourage comprehensive, in-depth, play-based learning across all developmental domains. This approach fosters creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration in a supportive environment.
How to Register
If you are considering enrolling your child in the Iras Day Care 3K or 4K program, registration is conducted through the official NYC 3K website.
For more information and to register, please visit the link below: NYC 3K Enrollment Page
Subsidized Programs
Supporting Our Community
The needs of the community have prompted Iras Day Care to participate in subsidized daycare voucher programs. On this page, you will find various subsidized programs that may be of interest to you and your family.
Already Have a Voucher?
If you already have a voucher, please contact Iras Day Care , and we will assist you with placement at our facility.
How to Apply
If you would like to apply for a subsidized program, please click the links below to check eligibility and learn more:
HRA Voucher: Apply for HRA Voucher
3-K For All: Learn More About 3-K For All
Pre-K For All: Learn More About Pre-K For All
After School Program: Explore After School Programs
Summer Camp: Additional information available upon request.
Curriculum
The Creative Curriculum®
The Creative Curriculum® is our choice in achieving academic excellence. It is a comprehensive, research-based curriculum that features exploration and discovery as a way of learning, enabling children to develop confidence, creativity, and lifelong critical thinking skills. Designed for educators at all levels of experience, this curriculum supports a developmentally appropriate, content-rich program for children with diverse backgrounds and skill levels.
The Creative Curriculum® provides children with opportunities to actively engage in activities, allowing them to take in and produce work that reflects their understanding of study units. Each project is a unique masterpiece!
A Creative Approach to Learning
Play-Based Learning: Children learn through imaginative play, exploring different materials and situations—a key way for young children to develop important skills.
Whole-Child Focus: The curriculum addresses social, emotional, physical, cognitive, and language development, not just academics.
Interest-Based Activities: Teachers observe children’s interests and incorporate them into learning activities for maximum engagement.
Project-Based Investigations: Children explore themes or topics through hands-on activities such as experiments, art projects, and dramatic play.
Developmentally Appropriate: Activities are tailored to match the abilities and interests of each child’s age and developmental stage.
Ongoing Assessment: Teachers monitor progress closely to customize learning experiences and provide individual support.
How It Looks in the Classroom
Dramatic Play Area: Role-playing as doctors, firefighters, or shopkeepers to build social and language skills.
Science Exploration Center: Hands-on experiments with materials to learn concepts like magnetism or buoyancy.
Art Center: Opportunities to explore various art mediums for creative expression.
Outdoor Play: Physical activities while learning about nature and the environment.
Story Time: Interactive storytelling to promote language development and comprehension.
Benefits for Children
Increased curiosity and engagement in learning
Improved problem-solving and critical thinking skills
Enhanced social and emotional development
Development of fine and gross motor skills
A strong foundation for future academic success
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F&Q
Have Questions? We have the Answers
If you have any further questions please dont hesitate to contact us for more informationl
Of course! We have two locations you can choose from, which ever is more convenient for you. Just get in contact with us and we can help you schedule a time to come in and book a tour.
Our programs are grouped by age. Kids show the most interest and engagement in their learning when they are comfortable with their peers and their learning environment.
We can accommodate to your child’s dietary needs as long as a note is made upon registration.
We will provide you with a supply list which you can use.
Find Us
Our Locations and Dedicated Teachers
Discover Where We Are and Meet the Educators Committed to Your Child's Success
Briarwood Location
Call Us Today
Feel free to call us if you have any questions
(718) 739-6500Visit Us
Stop by our Briarwood location to see the facility.
139-76 85th Dr, Briarwood, NY, 11435Linda Pinkhasov
Our lead coordinator for this location.
Jamaica Location
Call Us Today
Feel free to call us if you have any questions
(718) 526-1803Visit Us
Stop by our Briarwood location to see the facility.
141-20 Grand Central Pkwy, Jamaica, NY 11435Marina Kholdarov
Our lead coordinator for this location.
About
Our Mission
Provide children with an environment that allows them to learn and grow as an individual, to give them access to a variety of programs that will give them the opportunity to excel, and to ensure that children who graduate from our program have all the tools to achieve their current and future goals. Students will enter grade school with the necessary skills to promote lifelong learning.
Ira Pinkhasov is the founder of Ira’s Daycare. She originally comes from Uzbekistan where she obtained her Masters Degree in Elementary/Early Childhood Education. In 1988 she migrated from Uzbekistan to the USA, she attended Touro college where she received her Bachelor Degree in Elementary/Early Childhood Education. Ira’s dream was always to own a center. She believed a child’s education is the most valuable thing in the world and that all kids deserve to have a safe educational environment to learn and grow in. In 1989, Ira opened up a family group center and it has been operating for the last 27 years. Currently, Ira’s dreams are continuing through her daughter Linda Pinkhasov. Ira’s Parkway and Ira’s Briarwood Daycare Centers are under her supervision. Linda is as passionate about children as her mother was. Linda’s goal is to continue her mother’s dream for many years to come.
Ira Pinkhasov
Iras Daycare Owner
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