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C.h.i.l.d.

f.i.r.s.t.

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 

C.H.I.L.D. F.I.R.S.T.

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