Yes, our center is fully licensed and regularly inspected by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) for our NYC locations and the Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) for our Boston location. We strive to meet and exceed all regulations outlined in Article 47 and EEC guidelines.

Our centers operate Monday through Friday with the following hours:

• NYC Location: 8:00 am – 6:00 pm

• Boston Location: 7:30 am – 6:00 pm

We proudly serve children across a wide range of ages at our various centers:

Infants and Toddlers (3 Months – 24 Months)

• Diki Discovery: 3 months – 24 months

• Diki Wonderland: 3 months – 24 months

Preschoolers (2 Years – 5 Years)

• Diki Daycare Center: 2 years – 5 years

• Diki Harmony: 2 years – 5 years

Mixed Ages (3 Months – 5 Years)

• Diki Shining Star: 3 months – 5 years

• Diki Sunshine Child Care Center: 3 months – 5 years

Tuition at our daycare center is determined by the age of your child. We offer both full-time and part-time programs for all age groups. For our current tuition rates, please feel free to call or email us.

Yes, once the space is held for individual child, the fees are needed regardless of child’s attendance to maintain quality of our service.

We kindly request that personal toys not be brought from home to the center.

We have an open door policy so parents are always welcome to observe their child as long as it is not interrupting our program in action.

At our center, we see discipline not as punishment but as an opportunity to teach and guide children toward positive behaviors.

Preschoolers thrive with a few simple, clear classroom rules, such as:

• Be Kind to Others

• Use Walking Feet

• Use Listening Ears

• Use Soft Hands

• Speak with Inside Voices

When behavioral challenges arise, our staff calmly use the moment as a teaching opportunity. They remind children of the rules and their importance, model appropriate behaviors, and provide reinforcement and redirection that is developmentally suitable for the situation.

Parents/guardians will be notified in case of any emergency.

Our staff meet the licensing requirements set by the DOHMH Office of Child Care for NYC and the EEC for Boston. Many team members hold a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential and are pursuing early childhood teaching certification. Additionally, all staff undergo a thorough background clearance, and most are certified in First Aid, CPR, and the use of an EpiPen.

The focus of our program is on social and emotional development and learning through play. Our children start learning the skills necessary to read and write by interacting with books, painting pictures, singing songs, and using crayons. As the children get older we provide additional hands-on activities to make learning come alive and help children begin to recognize letters of the alphabet and numbers and increase their exposure to mathematical, science, and social studies concepts. Children are provided with individual work sampling/portfolio box once they reach 4 year old program that enable them to move at their own pace and continue to master those skills necessary to begin reading and writing. Individual work boxes help our educators and parents to see the child’s progression, strength and areas of needed development.

It’s common for children who do not speak English to join our program, and our caring teachers excel at helping them feel welcomed and included in all activities. Parents often notice rapid language development as children adapt. With gentle encouragement and support, our teachers help children gradually gain confidence in expressing themselves and learning English.

We gladly welcome parents to join us for special celebrations, birthdays and presentations. Additionally, parents may volunteer in their child’s classroom. A teacher may also ask for parent volunteers to help with a particular activity. If you would like to participate you may always ask the teachers for opportunities.

We are a non-religious organization.

We understand that "toilet learning" is a process, and we’re here to support you and your child every step of the way. For children in our two-year-old preschool program, we provide a diaper changing area for those who haven’t started the process yet. If your child is working on toilet learning, our team will work closely with them to support their progress. We’re excited to partner with you on this important milestone!

Unfortunately we cannot provide any medicine to children as Diki Daycare Center is not licensed to administer any type of medication (prescription and/or non-prescription) to children.

For food-related inquiries, please reach out to the respective locations of your interest, as meal options vary.

Yes, children are taken for walks around the neighborhood and to the local park when weather and scheduling permit. Every child leaving Diki is dressed in a blue polo shirt or sweat shirt, easily recognizable with our logo and is walked to and from the park on a preschool approved walking rope. Once at the park children are often allowed to play in a secured area supervised by Diki staff members.

Yes. Parents receive a daily emailed progress report that includes detailed information about the child’s day including feeding, napping, and diapering (if applicable), along with photos and sometimes videos of their child in action.

Our child-to-teacher ratio varies by program. For specific details, please refer to the program information for each location. Feel free to reach out to us directly for more information about the ratios at your preferred location.

Diki has a strict illness policy ( please see parent handbook). If your child falls ill during the day then you will be asked to pick up your child as soon as possible. In the meanwhile your child will be made as comfortable as possible until you arrive. We kindly asked parents to keep contagious children home until they are no longer sick or cleared through a doctor’s note to return to school.

Yes, there will be some transitional changes as we meet their developmental needs with those of their peers.

To enroll your child at our center, simply follow these steps:

1. Contact us: Reach out via phone or email to inquire about availability and schedule a tour.

2. Submit Documentation: Provide the necessary enrollment forms and documentation.

3. Complete the Enrollment: Once the paperwork is complete and space is confirmed, your child will be officially enrolled.

For more details or to get started, feel free to reach out to us directly!

To enroll your child, you will need to provide the following documentation:

• A copy of your child’s birth certificate

• A school health examination form with up-to-date vaccinations

• A legal photo ID of the parent/guardian

• A completed enrollment form

Feel free to contact us if you need assistance with the enrollment process!