Sunflower Kidz Daycare Opens in East Elmhurst NY

Sunflower Kidz Daycare opens in Queens this September, bringing an affordable childcare and preschool program to East Elmhurst.

For six years Stacy Fanord dreamed of opening her own daycare center, a place that would be affordable to parents and fun for kids. In September, with the opening of Sunflower Kidz Daycare, Fanord's dream will finally come true.

A mother herself, Fanord understands the importance of quality childcare. Sunflower Kidz will be more than a place for children to pass the time while their parents work; Fanord wants to help children ages 2 to 6 form a stable foundation in several basic skills before entering elementary school. The daycare will offer a variety of programs, such as cooking, geography, language instruction (Spanish and English), and dance/movement. "We're not taking in kids to just watch them," she says. "We want to help them on their educational journey."

Although the center now caters to children ages 6 and under, Fanord says she aspires to develop an after-school program for kids up to age 13. The program would be a place for kids to do their homework and continue learning in a fun environment, with a staff that aims to "gently push them to their full potential."

Sunflower Kidz is located at 100-17 32nd Avenue in East Elmhurst. For more information: 347-709-7793 or www.sunflowerkidz.com.

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