Diki Discovery Center
What We Provide for Your Child's Growth
Our age-specific classrooms are designed to support each stage of a child’s growth through play-based learning. From infants discovering textures and sounds to toddlers exploring their environment and building foundational skills, every room is crafted to nurture curiosity and foster a love for learning in a playful, engaging setting.
“It is vital that when educating our children’s brains that we do not neglect to educate their hearts”
Our Programs
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Infants
Our infant program provides a safe, calming environment where babies can explore their senses, build trust, and bond with caregivers. Through gentle interactions and sensory play, we support each child’s early development, helping them feel secure and cared for.
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Toddlers
Toddlers are eager to discover! Our toddler program emphasizes hands-on activities that promote motor skills, language development, and social interaction. Through guided play and group activities, toddlers learn to communicate, share, and develop their independence in a fun, structured setting.
Meet the Team
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Ms. Diki Paldon, Infant/Toddler Site Director
Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education at Touro College, with extensive experience in infant and toddler care. Co-owner of Diki Discovery Infant/Toddler Center, dedicated to creating a nurturing and engaging learning environment for young children.
Fluent in English, Tibetan and Nepali
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Ms. Aferdita Alovic, Infant/Toddler Education Director
Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education/Special Education with a minor in Psychology from Brooklyn College. Pursuing Master’s in Early Childhood Education at Hunter College.
Fluent in English (Partially Fluent in Spanish and Albanian)
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Ms. Tsering Dolker, Infant Group Teacher
Secondary Education in India and over 15 years of experience working with Infants and Toddlers in an early childhood setting.
Fluent in English, Tibetan, Hindi and Mandarin
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Ms. Urgen Tsomo, Infant/Toddler Assistant Teacher
8 years of experience working as a house mother in TCV, Suja: a Tibetan Children’s Villages School.
Fluent in English, Tibetan and Hindi