Questions families ask
Which languages do your teachers speak?
Karen, Burmese, Nepali and English. Hla and Thida speak Karen and Burmese, Sushma speaks Nepali, and every teacher speaks English. If your family speaks another language, tell us at the tour.
Can I bring someone to translate at the tour?
Yes, please do. Bring a friend or relative who can translate, and we'll go as slowly as you like. Your child is welcome too.
What if my child doesn't speak English yet?
That's fine. Teachers use songs, pictures and gestures along with your child's own language, and English comes along a little each day.
How old do children have to be?
We care for children from six weeks old until they start kindergarten, in four rooms: Infants, Twos, Threes and Fours.
Do you take families who get child care assistance?
Many of our families do. Bring your letter or your questions to the tour, and we'll go through how it works, step by step.
Is Rattle licensed?
Yes. New York's Office of Children and Family Services licenses us, and we'll show you the license at the tour.
Is there a waitlist?
When a room is full, we put your child on its waitlist and call you when a place opens, in your language if you ask.
What should we bring on the first day?
A change of clothes, a water bottle and anything that comforts your child, such as a small blanket. We'll talk through the rest at the tour.
Still wondering?
Call the front desk, or bring your questions to a tour.