Pelham Children's Center

Pelham Children's Center offers preschool and before- and after-care programs. Preschool is for children ages 18 months to 5 years old, and after-school care uses mixed-age grouping.

Programs

• Preschool — 18 months to 5 years old · Mon-Fri, 7:30 AM-6:00 PM
• Before Care Program — Mon-Fri, 7:30 AM-8:15 AM
• After Care Program — Mon-Fri, 3:00 PM-6:00 PM

At a glance

• Ages: 1–5 years old
• Facility hours: Preschool Hours - 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM; Before School Hours - 7:30 AM - 8:15 AM; After School Hours - 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM; open Monday through Friday; closed on weekends

About the provider

Pelham Children's Center was incorporated in 1970 and is a community-based non-profit center in Pelham, NY. J. Stephen Madey is the Executive Director, and Andre Richards is the After-Care Director. Both programs are licensed by the Westchester Office of Children and Family Services, and the center participates in QUALITYstarsNY.

Children are viewed as individuals and helped to adapt that individuality to engage with classmates and teachers. Play is essential. The program uses mixed-age grouping in after-school care. All programs are closed on weekends and on major Federal holidays and follow the Pelham Union Free School District schedule regarding weather-related closings. There is a one-time registration fee of $100 for preschool and $50 for After Care.

Last updated November 7, 2026.