Our Services
Preschool
West Harrison residents and neighboring communities, White Plains, Purchase, and more, are welcome to enroll their 3 or 4-year-old child in our fun-filled days of socialization, structured play-based curriculum, and lunch time with friends. We explore:
Art
Sensory
Science & Nature
American Sign Language
Cooking, Baking, Gardening
Handwriting Without Tears
Scholastic My Big World Subscription
Weekly Preschool Newsletter
Parent-Teacher Conferences
September to June
8:30am - 12:00pm
2, 3, or 5 days a week
Summer
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
Your Child's Safety and Well-Being
Keeping children safe, healthy and happy is vital in the daily life of each early childhood journey. PTYCP works diligently with the Office of Children and Family Services to ensure well-rounded care above and beyond mandated regulations. We are committed to providing positive early learning and developmental experiences for all.
Families searching for regulated, quality early childhood programs can view NYS Regulations, verify program licensing and Information, and program compliance records through the OCFS web site.
PTYCP is a member of Childcare Council of Westchester. Visit their website to learn about the resources available to families and to the community.
PTYCP Teachers
My Love of Preschool
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 in-home preschool, also known as the 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 young lives!
Warmly,
Carmel Tuminaro
Preschool Owner & Teacher
Our Preschool Team
PTYCP's 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.