Early Learning Daycare

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Hello & Welcome to Early Learning Daycare!

My name is Julie Bennett and I am the Owner and Director here at ELDC. I have been a licensed provider for 14 years.

I was born and raised in Geneseo and love to call this wonderful little town home.

I have had the opportunity to work with children aged newborn to 13 years, planning and implementing a curriculum that is both engaging and educational. I have been commended for my ability to create a nurturing environment where children feel safe and excited to learn. My experience includes developing age-appropriate activities, managing children’s dietary needs, and maintaining open communication with parents. I am a certified Early Childhood Educator and hold a Masters Degree from Purdue University. My educational background, coupled with my hands-on experience, has equipped me with a strong understanding of child development and the importance of play in learning.

I am in the process of having my daycare nationally accredited which will allow me to continue to bring the best to your children. I am a rated member of Quality Stars NY as well as a member of The National Association for Family Child Care, and The National Association for the Education of Young Children.

I look forward to working with your child and supporting your family. Have a great day and we hope to meet you soon!

EARLY LEARNING DAYCARE

We are a local licensed Group Daycare that offers full/part time, school age, and drop in care. We take pride in caring for your most precious gifts.

At Early Learning Day Care in Geneseo, we provide a loving, nurturing environment for the most important people in your life. We also have an additional adult or two that work with us daily. They have worked with me for the last 7 years and they great with the kids too!

We participate in and follow the Child and Adult Food Care Program as outlined by the USDA for all meals and snacks to ensure your child receives the proper nutrition they deserve. These meals/snacks (included in the regular child care fee) are provided at no extra charge. We also purchase local and organic as much as possible.

I am a licensed child care provider, and I have completed the Emergency Preparedness Training. We are CPR/First Aid certified, and we complete at least 30 credit hours yearly of training to ensure that we are able to offer your child the best care possible. We offer a fun, safe, and smoke-free environment. We are also a vendor for DSS daycare recipients. Please message me for more information or a tour.

PROGRAM HISTORY

Early Learning Daycare was created from my heart and passion for children and families. When I first opened my doors back in 2009, my goal was simple — to create a warm, loving, and safe environment where children could learn, play, and feel at home while their parents worked with peace of mind. What started as a small in-home program with just a few little ones quickly grew into a family of many, filled with laughter, milestones, and countless memories.

Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of watching so many children take their first steps, say their first words, make their first friends, and grow into confident learners ready for kindergarten and beyond. Those early years are such an important and magical time, and I wanted to build a place that truly celebrated that — where every child feels loved, supported, and valued for exactly who they are.

As the program has grown, so has our mission. We continue to focus on providing high-quality, play-based learning experiences that meet each child where they are developmentally. I am proud to say that Early Learning Daycare is now working toward national accreditation through Quality Stars NY, NAFCC, and NAEYC, which reflects our commitment to excellence and continuous growth.

ELDC has truly become more than just a daycare — it’s a family. The relationships built here, with both children and parents, are what make this program so special. Our future goal is to expand into a larger center so we can serve even more families in our community while keeping that same home-like feel that has been the heart of Early Learning Daycare since day one.

Every child who walks through our doors becomes part of our story — and I am so grateful to have been part of theirs.

— Julie Bennett, Owner & Director