Our Services

West Harrison residents and neighboring communities; White Plains, Purchase, and more, are welcome to enroll their child , 3 or 4-years of age, in our fun-filled days of socialization, structured play-based curriculum, and lunch time with friends.

September to June

8:30am - 12:00pm

2, 3, or 5 days a week

Art

Sensory 

Science & Nature

American Sign Language

Cooking, Baking, Gardening

Handwriting Without Tears

Scholastic My Big World Subscription

Weekly Preschool Newsletter

Parent-Teacher Conferences

Children are not required to be toilet trained.

Have summertime fun with friends!  Explore outdoor adventures, water play, sprinkler play, sensory play, crafts, cooking/baking, art, music, story time, gardening, enjoy frozen treats, and lunch! 

Our summer program is open to families who need summer only, have completed the current preschool program, and to those who will attend the preschool program the following September- a jumpstart to preschool! For children ages 3 and 4 years.

July to August

8:30am - 12:00pm

2, 3, or 5 days a week

​Children are not required to be toilet trained.

Just as your little one was nurtured and loved before coming into the world, so too was Please and Thank You Children's Place. This little schoolhouse was once just a wish, a hope, a dream.  A fond early childhood memory of mine was engaging in dramatic play, pretending I was a teacher, helping students do their best while feeling their best!

Embarking on a professional journey to enrich the lives of children has and continues to be incredibly rewarding.  I have been blessed and honored to support children in a multitude of educational settings before creating PTYCP, as well as completing a dual Master of Science in Education, and dual NYS Professional Teaching Certifications;  

Birth - Grade 2  Early Childhood Education

Birth - Grade 2 Students with Disabilities

CPR-First Aid Certified   

There is an air of harmony, peace and wonderment at Please and Thank You Children's Place. We look forward to playing and learning together as a family of friends.  PTYCP is everything I imagined it would be and so much more.  This little preschool is a place where children feel safe to play, learn, and grow. A space where children discover joy in peaceful engagements, securing a memory bank of positive self-esteem, relationships, and meaningful connections. 

Providing this wonderful environment is a dream I am proud to offer to the community. I am grateful to support, encourage and nurture little lives! 

Warmly,
Carmel Tuminaro
Preschool Owner & Teacher

Our Assistant Teacher brings a warm smile and a BIG heart to preschool, ready for learning adventures with friends, she loves EVERYTHING about our days together!  Mrs. Carmela is loved by our preschoolers, and there is something that makes her an extra special teacher; her youngest is a graduate of PTYCP!  Mrs. Carmela knows firsthand the care and dedication we shower our children and families with.

During previous years, Mrs. Carmela facilitated a supporting role to young children's developmental growth in working with families to care for and nurture children's developmental milestones through age-appropriate, safe, fun-loving experiences. She advances her expertise in Early Childhood Development and Education through Professional Development approved by OCFS, and is CPR-First Aid Certified.  She looks forward to growing with each child and their family, and to new experiences at preschool each day!

Mrs. Carmela is a resident of West Harrison and lives with her husband and their two beautiful children. Her favorite activities are centered around family time with her children, gathering with extended family, and enjoying their two beautiful birds.