Mercy’s Place, offered through LWS, provides educational enrichment and child care services to families of Westchester, the Bronx, and Manhattan. Mercy’s Place offers an inclusive environment that enhances and reinforces early learning skills, and increases a child’s confidence and independence. Through therapeutic classes in art, music, movement and support group services, families gain knowledge of how to engage with their children in a safe and nurturing environment that offers a multi sensory approach to learning.
Mommy and Me Groups: Interactive parent/child classes using cognitive skill building, sensory play approach, language and visual stimulation for young children.
Pre-School Groups: Explore Kindergarten readiness through music, arts and crafts, circle time and interactive group activities for children ages 3-5 responding to the feelings of others.
Babysitting Program: Our babysitting program is an inclusive program that caters to the needs of families within our community. Our babysitters are Red Cross trained and effectively work with children who have a wide range of special needs and they focus on developmentally appropriate activities as well as positive behavioral strategies. Children are engaged through storytelling, games, and arts and crafts. Our babysitters are screened, fingerprinted and First Aid trained. High standards are set for our care givers, and we assure you, your children are in great hands.
To refer a child for NYC EI, CPSE services, or to inquire about Mercy’s Place classes, please call (914) 722-2467 ext. 151.