About Us
Smiley Faces has been a trusted name in childcare for many years.
Our extensive experience and dedication to the childcare field enable us to continue providing a nurturing and engaging environment that allows children to grow and flourish.
Our dedicated team has made a positive impact on the lives of our young students for many decades, creating a bond that stays with them forever. We understand the importance of giving parents peace of mind, ensuring their child's safety and well-being in our care.
Our experienced educators serve as positive role models, fostering social, emotional, and cognitive growth in each child and helping shape the next generation of kind, curious, and confident individuals. By providing a stable and supportive community, we empower children to thrive and reach their full potential, creating a lasting legacy that extends far beyond their time at Smiley Faces.
Certified in: CPR | First Aid | AED | Medicine Administration Training (MAT)
Policies
Here at Smiley Faces, our policies are in place to ensure that all of our customers and their children are safe and we are able to provide adequate care for them.
Please click the button below to review our policies before completing registration.
Location
Smiley Faces Daycare Center Inc is located at Montessori Academy at 99 Wakefield Avenue in Yonkers NY.
We are conveniently located near Cross County, Central Park Ave, Yonkers Ave, Bronx River Rd and McLean Ave.
We are certified in CPR, First Aid, AED, and Medicine Administration Training (MAT).
We accept payments via private payment, DSS, Unions and all grants are accepted. To make a payment, click here.
Testimonials
Discover how Smiley Faces has made a lasting difference in the lives of our students—through the words of the dedicated staff who support them every day.
“I have worked in Smiley Faces after school program and summer camp for six years now. I believe that every child is unique and special. Children are bright, capable of accomplishing many things. We should never underestimate a child’s capability. I believe that children need to be in a setting where they can learn, express, and grow as individuals. Children should feel safe, happy, respected, and loved and Smiley Faces is a program that can offer this to all children. I enjoy working with kids and been able to help them and guide them in their education.”
LESLI
“Working for Smiley Faces has been a wonderful learning experience. As a college student majoring in Education at Lehman College, being part of this after school program as well as a summer camp program has been one of the best opportunities I’ve come across. Ever since I was a kid being a teacher has always been my dream job and at Smiley Faces I’m able to challenge myself and be a teacher.
At Smiley Faces, we are determined to provide your children with the best attention and care as well as help them have a productive and effective learning experience. The staff at Smiley Faces makes sure to always work as a team to help our students succeed beyond their capacity. All in all I love being part of this program and being able to work with children.”
Dayanna
“This upcoming year, we want to welcome parents and students to look forward to a wonderful experience at Smiley Faces Daycare after-school program and also our summer camp program. At Smiley Faces, we are willing to have a quite productive year with your children and I want to express my desire to work in partnership with parents to achieve an effective learning experience.
I love this program because we work as a team in order to help our students be successful. I personally have a Bachelors degree in Sociology and Education 1st grade through 6th grade and I am going for my Masters in Special Education at Lehman College. I have done my internship at Yonkers Montessori Academy in grades 1st through 3rd grade and 6th grade and also I have been in this program for about two years and I can assure your children are at the best environment in order to learn. Finally, I would like to say that we will always work for our children because that is what we love to do.”
IRENE
“This program offers a positive and family oriented environment for children to grow and learn. I have always dreamed of working with children which encouraged me to obtain a Bachelor of Science degree in Child and Family Studies. Smiley Faces has offered the perfect opportunity to apply my knowledge that I accrued in college and be a great role model for the children in the program. It is a great feeling knowing that I can be a positive factor in influencing the lives of these children.”
Venise Hazel
“I go by the name Miss Maria and I have been working with Smiley Faces for almost three years. I started off as a Camp Counselor during the Summer Camp session in 2009 and remained working there throughout the following school years. Smiley Faces has allowed me the opportunity to see these kids grow up right before my eyes. I was their counselor when they first started at the age of four and I have seen their smiles, their moments of sadness, and any struggles with their homework along the way.
Nothing is more rewarding than knowing that you left behind some impact in their lives. It is an honor to know that they request you to be their counselor year after year. Working here has even altered my career plans for the better. I not only plan on having my business degree but now also want to become a teacher.”