Sunflower Room
A first time away from home, handled gently.
Explore Sunflower Room
Licensed care in Cazenovia since 1970.
Loving Young Hearts, Educating Young Minds, from 6 weeks through 5th grade.
Request a visitThe essentials
- Ages
- children from 6 weeks of age through 5th grade
- Hours
- Monday – Friday: 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
A room for every age
Children move up room by room as they grow, from the youngest babies through the school years.
Rainbow Room
Babies and early toddlers practice gross and fine motor skills.
Explore Rainbow Room
Moonbeam Room
Toddlers work hard on new words.
Explore Moonbeam Room
Sunshine Room
Weekly topics shape language and skills.
Explore Sunshine RoomHow we see children
This is a place for children from 6 weeks through 5th grade. Days are built so a child grows socially, emotionally, physically and intellectually, with fun as part of the learning rather than a reward for it. Founded in 1970, the center is a non-profit and a fully licensed daycare facility by the NYS Office of Children and Family Services.
Walk through and you see rooms set up for the ages inside them: low shelves a baby can reach, a story corner, tables sized for small hands. Teachers plan a rhythm of play, quiet, meals and outdoor time, and adjust it when a group needs more of one thing. Children stay with familiar faces as they move up, so each new room begins with people they already know.
Weekly menus are posted on the door, so you can see what your child ate each day. The center takes part in CACFP, a food program that aims for nutritious meals children actually want to eat, and allergies and dietary restrictions are accommodated. You can ask the office how your child's needs would be handled.
What a day looks like
Doors open at 7:30am. A child arrives, finds a cubby, and eases into the room. Teachers greet each family by name and hear how the night went, so a rough morning or a skipped breakfast gets passed along. Younger children often settle into a book or a lap before the day picks up.
Mornings hold play and small-group learning. Children move between activities, then come together for lunch and rest. Outdoor time is part of the day, weather permitting. Teachers sit with children at meals rather than watching from the side, which is where please and thank you and table manners get practiced.
The afternoon is quieter: rest, snack, free play, and a slow return to the door. Pickup is a handoff — what your child ate, how they napped, what they were proud of. If something needs follow-up, a teacher will tell you in person rather than let you find out later. The center closes at 5:30pm.
How we work with families
At pickup you hear the small things first: what your child ate, how they slept, who they played with. Teachers share what a child is working on, so progress at home and at the center line up. Questions get answered by the teacher who saw the day, or by the office if it is about enrollment or billing.
A new child usually starts with shorter days and builds from there. Families and teachers agree on what the first weeks look like, including drop-off, naps and any comfort item from home. It is normal for the first days to be hard, and the staff expect that and plan for it.
How to join
- 01
Get in touch
Call (315)655-5437. Tell us your child's age and the days you need. We will talk through what is available and help you decide the next step for your family.
- 02
Tour the room
See the classroom your child would join and meet the teachers who run it. Bring your child, and bring your questions.
- 03
Enroll and settle in
Complete enrollment and plan a first week that suits your child's routine. You can ask how drop-off and naps will work for your family.
Good questions to ask first
What are the hours?
Monday – Friday: 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM.
What ages do you take?
Children from children from 6 weeks of age through 5th grade.
Can we visit before deciding?
Yes. A tour is how families decide whether a center fits. Your child can walk through the rooms, see the toys and meet a teacher while you ask questions about the day.
What should my child bring on the first day?
Pack a change of clothes, a comfort item if your child uses one, and anything they need for naps or feeding. Label everything with your child's name. The center will tell you what else is needed for your child's age group.
Do you offer part-time or flexible schedules?
Schedules depend on your child's age group and on what openings are available. Call the center and ask what they can offer for the days you need.
What if there is no place right now?
You can ask to be contacted when a place opens for your child's age group. The center will tell you where things stand and what to expect.
