Pelham
Children's 
Center

We are a community-based non-profit center providing a warm, caring and friendly atmosphere. We view each child as an individual and help them adapt that individuality to engage in a meaningful way with their classmates and teachers.
director@pelhamchildrenscenter.org
+1 914 738 3900

Preschool at
Pelham Children's Center

The teaching team in each classroom works to create and environment and develop a curriculum that takes into account the interests and needs of the individual children in the group and of the group as a whole. Children participate, to the extent of their abilities, in caring for the classroom and its materials.

Child-Centric Programs

Our discipline policies focus on teaching appropriate behavior and developing friendly relationships with classmates and staff. Our overall goal is to have children leave the center feeling capable and ready to tackle the next steps in their development.

After School at
Hutchinson Elementary

The environment of the program is a community. The children participate in every aspect of the program in order to develop a sense of belonging and ownership within the program. There are mixed-age grouping in which the children can assist and learn from each other.

  AFTER SCHOOL 2025-2026


The Pelham Children’s Center is pleased to announce the extension of our School-Age Childcare before and after-school programs. After the great success of the program at the Hutchinson School, we will now offer the before and after-school programs at Prospect Hill Elementary and Colonial Elementary starting at the beginning of the 2025-2026 school year. The after-care program runs from the end of the school day until 6 p.m., including half days. The program's environment is that of the community; we provide homework assistance, special activities, and snacks. 

Registration will start at 8 pm on Monday, June 2. Spaces are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Students register for the school they attend, as we will not be busing the children to different schools. Options for attending for one day to five days will be available based on your family's needs. We will send out further communication and details as June 2 approaches, including a link to the registration website. 


If you have questions, please email pcap@pelhamchildrenscenter.org. 

Thank you!


QualitystarsNY Participant

We’re excited to share that our program is now participating in QUALITYstarsNY, New York State’s Quality Rating & Improvement System for early childhood! By joining QUALITYstarsNY, we are committing to making our program the best it can be for children and families. We’re excited to partner with QUALITYstarsNY in this commitment to quality and can’t wait to keep you updated on all the ways it’s benefiting your child’s early learning experience. Download the QUALITYstarsNY Handout for Families to learn more.   


Estamos emocionados de compartir que nuestro programa está participando en QUALITYstarsNY, el Sistema de Calificación y Mejoramiento de la Calidad del Estado de Nueva York para la primera infancia. Al unirnos a QUALITYstarsNY, nos comprometemos a hacer que nuestro programa sea el mejor para los niños y las familias. Estamos emocionados de asociarnos con QUALITYstarsNY en este compromiso con la calidad y no podemos esperar a mantenerlos actualizados sobre todas las formas en que está beneficiando la experiencia de aprendizaje temprano de sus hijos. Descargue el folleto de QUALITYstarsNY para las familias para saber más.




Meet Our Executive Director

J. Stephen Madey

Executive Director
Steve joined Pelham Children's Center in 2018 and comes to us with an extensive background in education administration working in both school-age
and preschool environments. He holds an undergraduate and graduate degree in Music and Education and an additional Masters and
Professional Diploma in Educational Administration and Supervision. Since arriving at PCC he has forged very positive relationships with the children,
staff, parents and community. 

In his spare time he is a New York State Baseball umpire; the Commissioner of a Men's Wood Bat Baseball League, 
and a seasonal Real Beard Santa (shhh, don't tell anyone! ;).

Visit Us

We welcome you to call the center at any time to schedule a site visit or to answer any questions that you may have.
To reserve your child's place, please fill out the application and submit it via e-mail or bring it to the Center in person. 

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