Roots & WingsKids · Brooklyn, NY
Our program

Little moments.
Big discoveries.

For children typically ages 5 months to 3.5 years, our community brings together caring relationships, creativity, and the everyday work of play.

Archival playroom photo with floor mats, play equipment, and a leaf canopy
How we learn

Follow curiosity.
Make room for growth.

Our child-centered approach supports cognitive, emotional, social, and physical development through play.

Open-ended materials, sensory experiences, stories, art, and movement give children many ways to explore and express themselves. Respect for individual differences is at the heart of our philosophy.

Explore our philosophy
Learning & activities

So many ways
to discover.

Stories, movement, making, and discovery offer many ways to learn. Experiences depend on each child’s age and readiness; talk with us about the activities offered for your child.

Sensory discoveries

Textures, materials, and hands-on exploration invite children to notice, experiment, and express their curiosity.

Art & making

Arts, crafts, and process-focused exploration give children ways to create without needing every result to look the same.

Music & movement

Songs, rhythm, and movement create shared moments of expression, listening, and joyful physical activity.

Stories & circle time

Books, songs, and group games make room for imagination, communication, and connections with one another.

Spanish-language exposure

Songs and circle-time experiences introduce children to Spanish in the context of the program’s daily activities.

Outdoor exploration

Outdoor play and nature awareness encourage children to observe their surroundings and explore movement.

Yoga & active play

Yoga and physical activities offer opportunities to move, stretch, and practice body awareness.

Little hands, big ideas

Manipulating toys, building, making art, and other play experiences create opportunities to practice fine motor skills.

Seasonal & imaginative play

Seasonal themes, pretend play, and open-ended materials invite new ideas and individual self-expression.

A day at Roots & Wings

A familiar rhythm.
Space for the unexpected.

From a gentle arrival to afternoon goodbyes, explore how play, meals, outdoor time, and rest can fit into a day.

A sample day for the older-child group. Times and activities are a guide; please confirm the current routine with us. Ask separately about infant feeding, sleep, and activities, which are not represented by this timetable.

A gentle beginning

Arrival and free play

Care & handwashing

Diapering, toileting, and handwashing

Morning snack

A shared pause in the morning

Move, stretch & sing

Group activities, yoga, music, and movement

Gather for circle time

Songs, games, Spanish, and storytelling

Create & explore

Group activities, art, crafts, and cooking

Time outside

Outdoor activities

A thoughtful start for younger children

Let’s talk about
your baby’s day.

We welcome inquiries for children as young as 5 months. Choosing care for a baby brings its own questions, and a conversation with Sandy is a good place to begin.

Speak with us about feeding, naps, transitions, daily communication, and the activities offered for your baby’s stage of development.

Ask about infant care
A conversation with your family

Questions we’ll explore together

  • How are feeding and sleep routines coordinated?
  • What does the settling-in period look like?
  • What supplies should our family provide?
  • How does the program adapt to infants’ needs?

Please speak with Sandy about current infant routines and requirements before planning your child’s start.

Positive guidance

Big feelings.
Caring support.

Learning to express feelings, navigate frustration, and get along with others is a meaningful part of early childhood. Our approach centers on respectful, age-appropriate support.

Redirection, reassurance, and a teacher’s presence help children work through difficult moments. When a child needs a quieter moment, the focus is on support and connection, rather than isolation or punishment.

Ask Sandy about how positive guidance works in the program and request the current family guidance policy.

Your next chapter starts here

Let’s get to know
your little one.

We’d love to tell you more about our community and hear what you’re looking for in a daycare.

Get in touch