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CoMMITMENT
Because your child deserves the best.
Consistency
Health & Safety
Integrity
Learning
Diversity
Family
Innovation
Respect
Service
Teamwork
Meet the Owners
Father and Daughter team, Mr. Paige & Ms. Danielle
Ms. Danielle began her career in early childhood education in 2010 as an assistant teacher. In 2014, she opened a small group family day care program in her home. Three years later, Academic Explorers was founded. Her father, Mr. Paige provided support every step of the way throughout the development of the early learning programs. As a retired NYPD detective, Mr. Paige values the importance of community. He is also just as supportive to our whole team as well as all the children, and families that join our programs.
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With a Master of Science in Early Childhood & Special Education, Ms. Danielle's goal is to continue growing our team and developing programs that put the
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