Maximum 12 Children • Ages 2-5 • Applications Now Open Founded by Proven Montreal Daycare Operator

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FALL 2025

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Maximum 12 Children • Ages 2-5 • Applications Now Open Founded by Proven Montreal Daycare Operator 〰️ FALL 2025 〰️

ONLY 12 SPOTS - RESERVE TODAY!

I'm Sonia, and I successfully operated Au Petit Yogi in Montreal for years. Now I'm bringing this proven, premium approach to Oyster Bay families who want something extraordinary for their children.

We're not open yet - but we're building something special, and I want you to be part of the journey.

  • Founder

YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED HONESTLY:

YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED HONESTLY:

  • No, we are not open yet. Essence Heart Academy will open Fall 2025. We are currently:

    • Securing our Group Family Daycare location in Oyster Bay area

    • Obtaining New York State licensing

    • Building our founding family community

    • Accepting applications from families who want to be part of this journey

  • I'm Sonia, a mother, entrepreneur, and proven childcare operator. I successfully ran Au Petit Yogi in Montreal, where parents said:

    "I send my little boy with complete confidence every day. He literally eats better there than at home!" - Bianka

    "I KNOW he is well cared for. The space is bright, airy, and the food is organic and perfect. I recommend this daycare - it's the 3rd one I tried in a year." - Mélanie

    After 10 years in New York and living in Oyster Bay for several years, I see our community needs this level of conscious, premium childcare.

  • A Group Family Daycare is a New York State licensed program serving maximum 12 children in a home-like setting. It combines:

    • The intimacy of family daycare (unlike centers with 30+ kids)

    • Professional standards and oversight

    • Mixed-age learning (like siblings in a family)

    • Individual attention for every child

  • We are actively securing a location in the Oyster Bay area that meets:

    • All NYS Group Family Daycare requirements

    • Our environmental optimization standards (EMF-free, toxin-free)

    • Accessibility for families in Oyster Bay, Syosset, Jericho, Hicksville

    Families who apply will be updated on our location progress and get priority for tours.

  • Target opening: Fall 2025 (October/November) Current timeline:

    • Spring/Summer 2025: Finalize location and complete licensing

    • Summer 2025: Family tours and final preparations

    • Fall 2025: Grand opening with founding families

  • Valid concern! Here's my guarantee:

    • 100% refund of any deposits if we don't open

    • Regular progress updates so you know exactly where we stand

    • Open communication about any challenges or delays

    • Zero financial risk to your family

WHY I'M CREATING ESSENCE HEART ACADEMY

MY STORY:

As a mother, I was frustrated with daycare options that didn't meet my standards:

  • Too many children, not enough individual attention

  • Processed food instead of organic nutrition

  • Academic pressure instead of honoring natural development

  • Institutional feel instead of home-like warmth

So I created Au Petit Yogi in Montreal - and it became exactly what families needed.

Now living in Oyster Bay, I see the same gap. Our community deserves a premium option that:

  • Actually knows each child as an individual

  • Provides 100% organic nutrition daily

  • Creates EMF-free, toxin-free environments

  • Honors children's complete development

  • Operates with proven methodology and business excellence

This isn't just another daycare - it's a complete reimagining of what early childhood care can be.

THE ESSENCE HEART ACADEMY FOUNDATION-FIRST APPROACH

OUR UNIQUE PHILOSOPHY:

Building on years of experience in Montreal (Au Petit Yogi), Essence Heart Academy represents an evolution in consciousness-based childcare. We've created a Foundation-First approach that honors each child as a complete being while building all the practical skills they need for lifelong success.

🧘 Being Before Doing

We honor who your child IS before focusing on what they can DO. This creates secure foundations from which all learning and growth naturally emerges. Your child's essence and authentic self are recognized and celebrated first.

🏠 Complete Environmental Optimization

Every element of our Group Family Daycare home is carefully chosen to support developing minds and bodies - from EMF-free spaces to organic nutrition to frequency-aligned colors and materials that promote calm and focus.

🌟 Whole-Child Development

We address emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual aspects of development, recognizing that children need support across all dimensions to truly thrive in our complex world.

👥 Mixed-Age Community Benefits

Our Group Family setting allows younger children to learn from older ones while older children develop leadership and mentoring skills - just like siblings in a loving family.

  • Practical Life Mastery

    Children engage in real, meaningful activities - preparing meals, caring for our environment, organizing materials - building competence and confidence through authentic contribution to their community.

  • Emotional Intelligence Development

    We prioritize helping children recognize, understand, and express their emotions in healthy ways, creating the foundation for all future relationships and learning success.

  • Environmental Consciousness

    Through organic gardening, natural materials, and environmental awareness, children develop deep connections to the natural world and understanding of healthy living practices.

  • Individual Recognition

    In our small group setting, each child is truly seen and known. We recognize their unique gifts, honor their individual timing, and support their authentic development journey.

A COMPLETE DAY AT ESSENCE HEART ACADEMY

OUR COMPLETE DAILY RHYTHM (When We Open):

7:00-8:30 AM - Gentle Morning Welcome

Personal greetings in home-like environment, honoring each child's arrival energy

  • Organic breakfast prepared fresh, building community through shared nourishment

  • Smooth transition from family to our caring community with individual support

8:30-10:00 AM - Morning Circle & Connection

Community gathering recognizing each child's unique presence

Age-appropriate movement and breathing supporting nervous system regulation

Setting intentions for learning and play, honoring individual readiness

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10:00-11:30 AM - Foundation Learning Time

Hands-on practical life activities building real-world competence

Individual exploration and small group projects honoring different learning styles

Mixed-age mentoring and collaboration, like siblings learning together

11:30-12:30 PM- Outdoor Discovery

Nature connection in all weather, building resilience and environmental awareness

Organic garden care and seasonal rhythms, connecting to natural cycles

Physical development through unstructured, natural play and exploration

12:30-1:30 PM - Nourishing Family-Style Lunch

Organic meals around our family table, building social skills and gratitude

Mindful eating practices and nutrition awareness for lifelong health

Community conversation and relationship building over wholesome food

1:30-3:00 PM- Rest & Quiet Time

Peaceful rest supporting brain development and emotional regulation

Quiet activities for non-nappers, honoring individual sleep rhythms

Restorative environment supporting each child's unique needs

3:00-4:00 PM- Creative Expression

Hands-on practical life activities building real-world competence

Individual exploration and small group projects honoring different learning styles

Mixed-age mentoring and collaboration, like siblings learning together

4:00-6:00 PM. - Integration & Family Reunion

Reflection on day's experiences supporting metacognitive development

Preparation for family pickup with mindful transition support

Daily communication with parents celebrating each child's unique journey

WHAT PARENTS CAN EXPECT

WHAT PARENTS CAN EXPECT

📞 COMMUNICATION & PARTNERSHIP:

Daily:

  • Personal greeting and goodbye for each child

  • Brief check-in about your child's day

  • Text/email if anything important to share

Weekly:

  • Photo updates of your child's activities and development

  • Summary of learning focuses and individual progress

  • Upcoming activities and seasonal celebrations

Monthly:

  • Detailed development observations and milestones

  • One-on-one parent meetings (as desired)

  • Program updates and community building activities

Ongoing:

  • Open-door policy (visit anytime during hours)

  • Immediate communication about any concerns

  • Partnership in supporting your child's unique journey

🌱 OUR INSPIRATION SOURCES:

Our Foundation-First approach integrates wisdom from multiple sources:

  • Years of hands-on experience with Au Petit Yogi in Montreal

  • Latest child development and neuroscience research on optimal brain development

  • Environmental health and wellness studies on toxin-free living for children

  • Multiple educational philosophies and approaches without being bound to any single method

  • Consciousness and spiritual development principles honoring the complete human being

WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT:

Maximum 12 children (most daycares have 20-30+)

✓ 100% organic meals prepared fresh daily

✓ EMF-free, toxin-free environment

✓ Foundation-first approach honoring each child

✓ Proven success from Montreal program (Au Petit Yogi).

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FOUNDING FAMILY EXCLUSIVE BENEFITS:

✓ Rate locked FOREVER (others pay $500+/month more)

✓ First tours when space is ready

✓ Input on final program details

✓ 100% money-back guarantee if we don't open

✓ Permanent founding family recognition

Serving: Oyster Bay,

Syosset,

Jericho,

Hicksville areas

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Ages 2-5 years old - You want premium care with individual attention - Environmental health is important to your family - You value organic nutrition and conscious development - Traditional daycares feel too big or impersonal

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