Little Red House
A Few Words From Our Founder
Why choose Little Red for my child? There are so many options for preschool....
That is such a big question, but one I would love to answer. When I first began the journey of opening a preschool in Yorktown Heights over fifteen years ago, I began from a different mindset than most people starting their own businesses begin. My ideals were grown from my experience as an educator as well as being a mother of a child with a speech impairment. I spent so much time looking at preschools for my child when I realized something, everyone does things mostly the same way. So many child care facilities but not what I considered a true preschool experience that I dreamed of for my child. School tour after school tour I was left without inspiration or encouragement that my child would be respected for their individuality. I felt this was not in line with the way preschool should be and that is where Little Red was born.
When I make decisions for our school, they come from both the point of view as a mother and educator. My philosophies regarding young children do not fall in one particular pedagogy but rather in a simple statement, "Children are to be happy if we want them to learn and children need the proper positive environment to thrive." In watching many preschools do everything the same way, I learned that differences are what make you shine, what set you apart from the others.
To that end, we do things differently here. We respect each child's learning style and milestones by placing them in small groups, no one size fits all learning here, from gifted children to children who need extra help, I care about your children. Nothing makes me happier than watching them succeed and I know, in order to do that, we must have a safe, loving and worry free environment. Together, with the help of my outstanding staff, this is what Little Red is all about, your children.
Not a franchise, but rather a woman owned, local and small business, I could not do it without the wonderful community I am surrounded by.
Sincerely,
Melanie Sindaco
Meet us!
Ms. Melanie - Founder & Director Crompond Rd Site
Ms. Melanie - Founder & Director Crompond Rd Site
Ms. Melanie - Founder & Director Crompond Rd Site
Melanie is an engaged educator with a true love of teaching. She has a true passion for helping staff, children and families learn new and innovative ways to educate the young mind. Starting Little Red over fifteen years ago has helped her learn the importance of running a child centered program with organic opportunities for growth and development.
Ms. Victoria - Head Teacher/K2 Site Director
Ms. Melanie - Founder & Director Crompond Rd Site
Ms. Melanie - Founder & Director Crompond Rd Site
Ms. Victoria has been here with us for about 9 years. In her time here, she began as a teaching assistant and then a lead teacher. She now balances being a head teacher as well as some directorial duties within her classroom. Another skilled educator, Victoria is finishing up her tri-certification masters degree in ECE and teaching. Victoria is an engaged, enthusiastic & imaginative educator.
Ms. Caila - K1 Head Teacher/ Provider
Ms. Melanie - Founder & Director Crompond Rd Site
Ms. Caila - K1 Head Teacher/ Provider
Ms. Caila has been with our school as both a teaching assistant as well as a lead teacher. Well educated, Caila has completed her Bachelors in Early Childhood Education. She brings a deep caring, understanding and kind vibe to her classroom that always makes her students comfortable and happy to see her each day! Caila combines her love o
Ms. Caila has been with our school as both a teaching assistant as well as a lead teacher. Well educated, Caila has completed her Bachelors in Early Childhood Education. She brings a deep caring, understanding and kind vibe to her classroom that always makes her students comfortable and happy to see her each day! Caila combines her love of children with her education to create a safe and loving class
Our Locations
Our K1 Classroom was our first classroom on Kear street. A bright, cheery and cozy space, this classroom is a sunny place to learn. Our K2 Classroom is directly across the street, about 20 steps away (its a small street).
Our K2 classroom is the newest room we currently offer. The vibe in this space is a cozy, modern and fun place to learn.
The largest of our spaces is 2300 Crompond Road in Yorktown Heights. Fully renovated in the spring of 2021, this space boasts large, modern classrooms for many age groups.