Summer changes the pace for most families. School-age programs wind down, routines shift, and for working parents in the Bronx, the question becomes: how do I keep my child learning and growing while I’m at work?
At Tiny Hearts, summer doesn’t mean a pause in development — it means a shift in how learning happens. Our group family daycare runs Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 6 PM, year-round. And during summer, warm weather opens up a whole set of experiences that keep children curious, creative, and engaged every day.
One of the best things about summer in a daycare setting is sensory play. Pouring water, handling different textures, spending time outdoors — these activities build fine motor skills, language, and problem-solving in ways that feel completely natural to children. Our caregivers use the season as a teaching tool, turning everyday summer moments into early childhood learning.
Art and creativity also take off in summer. Open-ended projects — painting, building, collaging — develop focus, self-expression, and early math concepts like shape and pattern. Children who have creative outlets tend to handle transitions and big emotions better too.
Reading together stays central to our days throughout the summer. At Tiny Hearts, our bilingual environment means stories come in both English and Spanish, which strengthens vocabulary and listening skills across both languages. Children who hear stories regularly over summer enter the next year with stronger foundations than peers who had a full break from literacy.
And then there’s what summer in a consistent group setting does for social development. Children who stay in structured daycare during summer months continue building the peer relationships and communication skills that matter most for kindergarten readiness — learning to share, take turns, work through small conflicts, and connect with others.
We keep summer comfortable and safe: indoor activities during the hottest parts of the day, outdoor time in the cooler morning hours, and hydration and sun protection built into the daily routine.
Summer is short. The children who thrive are the ones with caregivers who make it count.
Come see what a summer day looks like at our Beaumont location.
(Link: https://beaumont.tinyheartsnyc.com/book-a-tour/)