Hello- We are looking for jars -we need wide mouth deep jars-pasta sauce or salsa would be perfect to make a project in mid December. We also need sweat pants to use when a child has an "accident". You can drop at the Elementary Center. Thanks so much- Lisa & Annie PV Children's Center ...Continue Reading

Hi All, Your December tuition payment is due on Tuesday, November 20th. Payments can be made in person, via backpack mail in an envelope marked PV Children's Center, or with credit cards by phone to Parks and Rec 845-526-3292. In December, the Elementary students ONLY have a half-day dismissal on 12/13 and no school on 12/14 due to parent teacher conferences. The Children's Center will be providing childcare for those two days however there is an additional fee. 12/13 - 12:15 pm dismissal - We will have an ente ...Continue Reading

Hi Folks, The policy of the Putnam Valley Children's Center when the PV schools cancel all after school activities is to remain open until 5 PM. However, after last evening I am rethinking this policy. My staff and I were at the Centers until 7:30 pm last evening due to parents arriving late because of the inclement weather. My primary job with the Town of Putnam Valley is to make sure your children are safe at all times. However, my secondary job is the safety of my staff and last evening their safety was put in ...Continue Reading

Hi Everyone, The school district has cancelled all after school activities today 11/7. The PV Children's Center at the Elementary School and the Middle School will both open after school HOWEVER WE WILL CLOSE PROMPTLY AT 5 PM!! Please make any alternative pick up arrangements now for this afternoon. You MUST notify the Children Center of any dismissal changes at lkroohs@PROTECTED or 845-526-3292.The Elementary School must also be notified of any dismissal plans in writing -please email Donna Sillery dsillery@PROTE ...Continue Reading

Hi again- Attached please find our 2012 Weather Bulletin. Hope everyone is well following last week-I am still recovering! Lisa Kroohs PV Children's Center ...Continue Reading

Hi all- The trip to the Bronx Zoo on Tuesday, 11/6 has been cancelled due to school now being in session on that day. Our Centers will operate as we do for a regular school day . If you paid for this trip, you will receive a credit of $55 to use toward your December tuition. Hope you are all safe and recovering from Sandy. It's been quite the week! Lisa Kroohs PV Children's Center ...Continue Reading

Hi All, Just wanted to review the Putnam Valley Children's Center weather procedures with you due to the weather forecast for next week! If the PV schools are closed for the day, our Centers are also closed. If the PV schools are on a two hour delayed opening in the AM-our AM program will also be on a two hour delayed opening. If the PV schools stay in session for the day BUT they cancel all after school activities, our Centers will open HOWEVER, THEY WILL CLOSE AT PROMPTLY 5 PM! Our important phone numbers: PV ...Continue Reading

Hi Folks- Just a reminder that your November tuition is due on Monday, October 22nd (the 20th falls on the weekend). You can pay at the ES or MS Center, by telephone with a credit card to Parks and Rec 845-526-3292 or through backpack mail ATTN: Children's Center. We will NOT be holding any AM spots after the 22nd! If you are late with your payment-you do run the risk of losing your space. Our AM program has reached our license capacity of 80 children on most mornings. Any late payments will be charged a 10% lat ...Continue Reading

Hi All- A few reminders... This Friday, October 12th the Children's Center at the Elementary School and the Middle School will open 15 minutes earlier to accomodate for the early dismissal ( emergency evacuation drill ). We are currently taken registrations for the full-day care on Tuesday, 11/6. We will be open from 7 am-6 pm. We will operate out ot the Elementary School Children's Center. We will be going off-site at 9 am and returning between 5:30/6:00 pm. We will be traveling to the Bronx Zoo. The cost is $5 ...Continue Reading

Hello again, Wednesday AM is not accepting children for unscheduled attendance in October! Wednesday AM has reached our 80 children capacity. If you need any unscheduled AM days, you must have it pre-approved by Rich Karlson (AM Supervisor). Rich can be reached between the hours of 6:45-9:15 am at the Children's Center. We do have an answering machine-please be specific that you are leaving a message for Rich 845-528-4911. Again, AM attendance will be on a first come basis. You will ensure your space will by p ...Continue Reading