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Bellerose, Queens, NY · Infants · Toddlers · After School

Little MoonlightDaycare

Nurture·Learn·Grow

Warm, individualized care built around your child — blending licensed therapeutic support with Montessori-inspired and play-based learning.

Because raising a child takes a village — and we'd be honored to be part of yours.

Licensed Group Family Daycare
6am – 7pm Monday – Friday
ABA Therapy RBT-Led Support
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Little Moonlight logo — a child reading on a crescent moon
Our approach

What every day at Little Moonlight includes

A safe, nurturing, structured environment where children learn, grow, and build confidence through developmentally appropriate activities.

Early Learning Foundations

Literacy, numbers, shapes, and fine motor skills that build real school readiness.

Emotional Regulation

Helping children name feelings, self-soothe, and build positive coping skills.

Montessori-Inspired Learning

Hands-on, child-led activities that build independence and confidence.

ABA Therapy — RBT-Led Support

Positive reinforcement, visual supports, and individualized attention — RBT-led.

World Language Exposure

Songs, greetings, and cultural activities that introduce a world beyond home.

Social Development

Sharing, turn-taking, and cooperative play with peers every day.

Creative & Sensory Play

Art, music, movement, and dramatic play that fuel creativity.

School Readiness

The fundamental skills for preschool and kindergarten — while feeling safe and loved.

Who we serve

From first naps to homework help

Infants

Infant Care

Gentle, responsive care built around each baby's own rhythm — feeding, sleep, and early sensory play.

Toddlers

Toddler Program

Structured exploration and early language and social-emotional development, in a safe and playful setting.

After
School

After-School Care

Homework support, snacks, and enrichment activities in a warm, supervised space until pickup.

Why families choose us

Care parents trust, from the first tour

Small class sizes
Individualized attention
Safe, secure environment
Educational curriculum
Emotional regulation focus
Montessori-inspired activities
Inclusive environment
ABA therapy support (RBT-led)
Qualified, caring staff
Programs & Services

Care that grows with your child

Little Moonlight Daycare provides a safe, nurturing, and structured environment where children learn, grow, and build confidence through developmentally appropriate activities. The age groups below describe our daily rhythm — the program pillars further down show how every day is shaped for your child.

Infants

Infants

Feeding and sleep schedules that follow your baby's routine from home, soft sensory play, and frequent one-on-one attention from a consistent caregiver.

Toddlers

Toddlers

Structured days built around movement, early language, and social play — with Montessori-inspired materials children can explore independently.

After
School

After-School Care

A calm landing spot after the school day — homework time, a snack, and enrichment or free play until 7pm pickup.

Program pillars

Eight pillars, woven into every day

Not separate appointments or pull-out sessions — each pillar shows up naturally across the day, in the same room, with the same familiar team.

Early Learning Foundations

Children are introduced to age-appropriate literacy, numbers, colors, shapes, fine motor skills, problem-solving, and daily routines that support school readiness.

LiteracyMath ReadinessScienceFine MotorGross Motor

Emotional Regulation

We help children learn how to recognize feelings, express emotions safely, use calming strategies, practice patience, and build positive coping skills.

MindfulnessCoping SkillsIdentifying EmotionsSelf-Confidence

Montessori-Inspired Learning

Our environment encourages independence, hands-on learning, practical life skills, sensory exploration, choice-making, and confidence through child-led activities.

IndependencePractical Life SkillsHands-On LearningChild-Led Exploration

ABA Therapy — RBT-Led Support

Using positive reinforcement, structured routines, visual supports, communication-building, and individualized attention, we support children's behavior, social skills, and independence.

Positive ReinforcementCommunicationSocial SkillsDaily Living SkillsStructured Routines

World Language Exposure

Children are introduced to basic world language concepts through songs, greetings, colors, numbers, cultural activities, and playful repetition.

SpanishArabicBasic ASLCultural AppreciationSongs & Vocabulary

Social Development

We encourage sharing, turn-taking, peer interaction, group play, communication, and cooperative learning.

SharingTurn-TakingPeer InteractionCooperative Play

Creative & Sensory Play

Children participate in art, music, movement, sensory activities, dramatic play, and hands-on exploration to support creativity and development.

Arts & CraftsMusic & MovementSensory BinsDramatic Play

School Readiness

Our goal is to help children build the fundamental skills needed for preschool, kindergarten, and beyond while feeling safe, loved, and supported.

Preschool PrepKindergarten PrepConfidence Building
Daily activities

What a day at Little Moonlight looks like

Every pillar above shows up through hands-on activities like these, rotated throughout the week.

Arts & CraftsSTEM ActivitiesOutdoor Play Music & MovementStory TimeSensory Bins GardeningCooking ActivitiesWater Play Dramatic Play
Whole-child development

Every activity supports a developmental area

Cognitive DevelopmentLanguage DevelopmentSocial Skills Emotional DevelopmentSensory PlayPhysical Development Executive Function SkillsIndependence
Our story

More Than a Daycare

We Are Your Village.

At Little Moonlight Daycare, we believe that raising a child takes a village. Every child deserves a community of people who believe in them, encourage them, and help them grow. That's exactly what we strive to be for every family that walks through our doors.

Little Moonlight was created with one simple belief: every child deserves the opportunity to build the skills they'll carry with them for the rest of their lives.

As a psychology student, Registered Behavior Technician (RBT), and Medical Assistant, I've had the privilege of working with children and families from many different backgrounds. Through those experiences, I realized that the most important lessons children learn aren't just letters and numbers — they're learning how to communicate, build friendships, solve problems, become independent, and cope with life's biggest emotions.

These are life skills that benefit every child.

At Little Moonlight, we focus on helping children grow academically, socially, and emotionally through hands-on learning, creativity, language exposure, exploration, and play. We believe learning a second language, understanding and expressing emotions in healthy ways, practicing kindness and empathy, and building confidence are just as important as learning the alphabet. These are the skills that prepare children not only for kindergarten, but for life.

To us, this isn't just a daycare. It's a place where children feel safe, families feel supported, and every child is encouraged to discover who they are. We want parents to know they're never doing this alone. Whether it's celebrating milestones, navigating challenges, or simply being there to support your child's growth, we're your village.

As Little Moonlight continues to grow, so does our vision. In the future, we hope to expand the ways we can support children and families while staying true to the values we were built on: compassion, curiosity, learning, and community. Our mission is simple — to provide a place where every child is loved, supported, and given the confidence to shine.

— Salma Cid, Founder & Director

About Little Moonlight

Licensed Group Family Daycare, Queens NY

Little Moonlight Daycare is a licensed Group Family Daycare located in Bellerose, Queens, New York. We provide a warm, nurturing, and enriching environment where children can learn, explore, and grow — through play-based learning, structured activities, and individualized attention.

What we value

Four things that guide every decision

Compassion

We treat every child with kindness, patience, and understanding.

Safety

A secure and clean environment where children can thrive.

Growth

We celebrate progress and support each child's development.

Collaboration

We work together with families to create the best outcomes.

Where learning meets development

The Little Moonlight Difference

We believe every child learns differently. Our approach combines eight things every family can see at work in a single day:

Academic Readiness
Emotional Intelligence
Cultural Awareness
Individualized Learning
Social Development
Communication Skills
Creativity
Independence

Our goal is to nurture confident, compassionate, curious, and capable learners — in an environment where every child feels valued, supported, and inspired to grow.

Future vision

Growing with our families

Little Moonlight Daycare is committed to expanding the services we offer as the needs of our families grow. Our long-term vision includes providing comprehensive early childhood education alongside behavioral, developmental, and family support services. As we continue to grow, we hope to expand into additional locations and introduce specialized programs — including in-house ABA therapy and community habilitation — that support children of all abilities in reaching their fullest potential.

MAT Certification

Medication Administration Training — coming soon, for the highest level of care and safety.

ECETP

Early Childhood Education Training Program — currently in process.

Meet our team

The people your child sees every day

A small, hands-on team — not a rotating roster of unfamiliar faces.

Salma Cid

Founder & Director. Psychology student and Registered Behavior Technician (RBT), bringing hands-on behavioral health experience directly into daily care.

Assistant Teachers

Our classroom team is growing alongside enrollment — profiles will be added here as our staff joins.

As we grow

Building toward a full clinical team

Part of Little Moonlight's long-term vision is bringing licensed therapeutic staff on-site full time.

Future RBTs

Additional Registered Behavior Technicians, as our ABA-informed programming expands.

Future BCBAs

Board Certified Behavior Analysts to design and oversee individualized behavior plans on-site.

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Enrollment

Three steps to join Little Moonlight

Spots are limited and move through a waitlist — starting the process early gives your family the most flexibility.

01

Schedule a Tour

Call us to walk through the space, meet the team, and ask questions in person.

02

Complete an Application

Share your child's age, needs, and preferred start date so we can plan their spot.

03

Join the Waitlist

We'll reach out as space opens in your child's age group — priority follows application date.

Contact

Reach out anytime

Phone
Best way to reach us — call to tour, apply, or ask questions.
Location
Bellerose, Queens, NY
Full address shared when you schedule a tour
Hours
6:00am – 7:00pm
Monday – Friday
Tuition
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Rates shared by phone or during your tour
Email
Best for applications and detailed questions.
Parent resources

Everything you'll need, in one place

Some of these are ready now; the rest are being finalized as we grow — call or email and we'll send whatever's available.

Parent HandbookComing soon
Tuition & Fee ScheduleShared at tour
Enrollment ApplicationApply below ↓
Program CalendarComing soon
FAQComing soon
Nutrition InformationAvailable on request
Illness PolicyAvailable on request
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Enrollment Application

Fill this out and we'll follow up by phone or email within 1–2 business days to schedule your tour and discuss next steps.

We'll never share your information. This starts the conversation — it doesn't guarantee a spot.