Learning Through Play
Everyday opportunities to explore, create, and discover through meaningful play.
About Happy Place
A place where children are understood, supported, and encouraged to grow.
Happy Place is a licensed group family childcare program in Wurtsboro, New York, where the warmth of a home-based setting meets thoughtful, experienced care.
Because who cares for your child matters.
We know that choosing childcare is a big decision. You want to feel confident that your little one is genuinely cared for, understood, and treated with patience and kindness.
Our small-group environment allows us to build meaningful relationships, recognize individual needs, and give children the personal attention they deserve.
Small groups. Personal attention. Care you can feel confident in.
Our Approach
Social & Emotional Growth
Helping children recognize feelings, develop relationships, and feel supported as they grow.
Individual Development
Recognizing each child's strengths, needs, and individual pace of development.
Confidence & Independence
Encouraging children to participate, try new things, and build confidence through everyday experiences.
Meet Our Provider
Perla
Licensed Provider & Owner
Perla brings more than ten years of experience caring for children, including about three years at Saint John Street School in Monticello, where she worked as a teacher assistant supporting children with special needs.
As a mother herself, she understands how important it is for parents to feel comfortable and confident about who is caring for their children. She has extensive hands-on experience working with children with different needs and truly loves creating a caring, supportive environment where every child can feel comfortable and included.
- New York State Licensed Provider
- CPR Certified
- First Aid Certified
- Child Health & Safety Certified
- B.A. Psychology · Child & Adolescent Development
- 10+ Years Caring for Children
Licensed by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services.