FKO - Who We are & What We do

Welcome to For Kids Only, a full service daycare facility, servicing the Ossining/Briarcliff Manor Community and the greater Westchester County area since 1996. We are committed to providing high quality, child-centered care in a safe and nurturing environment. Click here to view our Welcome video.

We offer full- and part-time care for children ages 3 months to 12 years. Our flexible programs are designed to meet the changing needs of today’s working parents.

  > Infant & Toddler Program (3-36 months)

  > Full Day Preschool (Ages 3–5 years)

  > Before School Breakfast Program (PreK-7th Grade)

  > After School Program (PreK-7th Grade)

  > Drop-In Program

For Kids Only is open from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM Monday thru Friday, year round. Our menu includes well-balanced, nutritional breakfasts, snacks, and lunches, prepared daily in our on-site commercial kitchen.

We provide modern classrooms, library, gym, kitchen, and spacious outdoor play areas and comply with the regulations of the NYS Office of Children and Family Services.

We are very proud of our staff, programs, and facility. Please give us a call and we would be delighted to give you and your child/children a tour! 

CLICK HERE FOR OUR REGISTRATION FORM!

The opening of a safe, quality child care facility in our community was a dream for many years. I am honored to be sharing the fulfillment of that dream with your family.

For Kids Only has been designed and built to comply with the strict regulations of the New York State Office of Children and Family Services. Our facility provides modern classrooms, library, gym, kitchen and spacious outdoor play areas. We offer flexible programs to meet the changing needs of today's working parents.

In 2011, we took a big step in making FKO an eco-friendly facility with our Solar Project.

You can read about that here.

Wendy Masserman,
Executive Director 

 The mission of For Kids Only childcare facility is to offer flexibility in our programs to meet the changing needs of our families and their schedules. Our motto is "De-Stress - Not Distress." We encourage you to speak with us about your family's special needs.

We provide a safe environment with educational activities and opportunities for free choice. Programs will vary to meet the developmental needs of the children. Experienced, nurturing staff will be ever present to facilitate growth in a learning rich environment.

The safety of all the children enrolled is our primary concern. No child will ever be left alone or unsupervised. On the playground, staff will be assigned in such a way as to assure clear oversight of all parts of the play area. All staff will be cleared by the State Central Registry and will submit the required medical histories along with a fingerprint check.

They will also be trained in basic emergency care of children. Staff receive ongoing staff development. For Kids Only is licensed to administer medications to children as directed by the child's physician.

As we always strive to help your child feel that “For Kids Only” is a safe, true home away from home—a place that is warm, welcoming, and thoughtfully structured to support learning, comfort, and confidence. We work hard to create a safe and protective environment where children feel secure, cared for, ready to explore, grow, and thrive.

We also encourage families to share special occasions with us. Such as, celebrate a birthday, or special life event, you may send in a simple, child-friendly snack (please keep it simple—no hats, favors, or goody bags). We have our own special ways of celebrating that allow your child to feel recognized and valued while keeping the classroom routine calm, inclusive, and safe for everyone. Also let us know if there is a new baby on the way or in the home, or even a new pet—these big life changes are important to children, and it helps us support them with that little extra care and understanding they need.

We have many age-appropriate toys and learning materials in our classrooms, so children do not need to bring toys from home. This helps us maintain a consistent, organized learning environment and reduces the chance of items being lost or broken. If your child has a special comfort item they like to rest/nap with, we’re happy to accommodate that—we will keep it safely in their cubby until rest time. It is often easier for children to share with school toys than with toys they feel a special attachment to from home. In addition, since safety is such an important factor, we do not allow any toy weapons, sharp objects, or gum.

For our older school-aged students we provide Wi-Fi internet access to perform all aspects of remote learning and homework, ensuring continuous and efficient education practices.

Our Center was specifically designed for childcare and to accommodate the many diverse activities required for the proper care and development of young children. Our facility includes 10 rooms within 4,300 sq. ft. on a large, secure property, including a oversized outdoor play area, a full commercial kitchen, and plenty of parking for convenient drop-off and pick-up.