About All My Children Daycare · New York
All My Children Daycare & Nursery School is a New York City-based nonprofit early childhood education organization founded in 1997, operating more than a dozen centers across Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn, and Jamaica. The organization serves children from 3 months through Pre-K using a nature-inspired, eco-friendly, play-based curriculum that combines The Creative Curriculum with Common Core standards. It offers Universal Pre-K (UPK), Head Start, subsidized and private programs, kosher meals, and enrichment in music, movement, drama, computers, and arts.
All My Children Daycare & Nursery School (AMC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN 11-3371679) headquartered at 175-44 Mayfield Road in Jamaica Estates, New York, with additional centers spanning Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn, and Jamaica. Founded in 1997 and tax-exempt since May 1997, the network has grown to roughly 12–15 locations serving infants (3–11 months) through Pre-K, plus Universal Pre-K, Head Start partnerships, summer camp, and after-school care. The organization describes its mission as preparing young children for 'school and life readiness' through a holistic, nature-inspired, eco-healthy curriculum that includes The Creative Curriculum, Common Core standards, music and movement specialists, computers, arts and crafts, and large outdoor play areas. Parents are active partners through parent-child workshops and seasonal events. Meals and snacks served are kosher. According to nonprofit filings, AMC also teaches and promotes Jewish culture as part of its programming. Leadership includes Shlomo Nisanov (President), Bella Shamsiev (CEO/Director), Ofer Shaked (Co-Founder and COO), and Laurie Shaked (Director), among other directors. AMC is state-certified and works closely with the NYC Administration for Children's Services and the New York State Department of Education, offering both private-pay and government-subsized slots to low-income families.
- In business
- Since 1997 (28+ years; tax-exempt since May 1997)
- Owner
- Co-Founders/Directors include Ofer Shaked (Co-Founder & COO); President: Shlomo Nisanov; CEO/Director: Bella Shamsiev; Directors: Laurie Shaked, Dalit Teshuba
- Serves
- New York City — Manhattan (Lower East Side, Upper East Side, Upper West Side), Queens (Rego Park, Forest Hills, Flushing, Jamaica), and Brooklyn (Crown Heights / Lefferts, Bedford-Stuyvesant area)
- Rating
- 4.9/5 (28 parent reviews on manhattanpreschools.com for the Upper West Side location); LinkedIn employer rating 3.9/5 (63 reviews)
About All My Children Daycare & Nursery School
All My Children Daycare & Nursery School (AMC) is a New York City nonprofit network of early childhood education centers founded in 1997 and headquartered in Jamaica Estates, Queens. The organization describes its role as 'not only educating the children of today, but as cultivating the leaders of tomorrow,' providing a nurturing, responsive, and eco-healthy environment where children can discover, learn, grow, and build school and life readiness skills. AMC operates more than a dozen centers across Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn, and Jamaica, serving children ages 3 months through Pre-K alongside Universal Pre-K and Head Start partnerships.
- Founded in 1997 (501(c)(3), EIN 11-3371679)
- Tax-exempt since May 1997
- Headquartered at 175-44 Mayfield Road, Jamaica Estates, NY 11432
- Operates ~12–15 locations across Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn, and Jamaica
Mission & Educational Philosophy
AMC states it is 'committed to preparing young children for school and life readiness.' Its safe, warm, nurturing, eco-friendly environment promotes a life-long appreciation of learning through the joys of discovery and reflection, and the empowerment of choice. The program uses The Creative Curriculum together with Common Core standards, and is enriched with music, movement, drama, computers, nature programs, and a thematic-based curriculum that captures children's interests. The organization emphasizes soci-emotional development, ethical character, and the empowerment of each child to construct their own knowledge and contribute to a better world.
- Creative Curriculum + Common Core standards
- Nature-inspired, holistic learning
- Focus on soci-emotional development and school/life readiness
- Eco-healthy and organic-minded environment
Programs by Age
AMC structures programs around developmental stages, with separate curricula for infants, toddlers, nursery-age, and Pre-K children. Parental participation is built in through parent-child workshops and family events throughout the year.
- Infant (3–11 months)
- Toddler / Age 1–2
- Nursery / Age 2–3
- Nursery & Pre-K / Age 3–5
- Universal Pre-K (UPK)
- Head Start team membership
- Early Learn (subsidized)
- Special education
- After-school child care
- Summer camp
- Year-round care
Curriculum & Enrichment
Beyond its core curriculum, AMC layers enrichment into the daily program, including computers, arts and crafts, music and movement with a dedicated specialist, dramatic play, dance, holiday-based themes, on-site and visiting speakers, and field trips to destinations like Green Meadow Farm, the Hall of Science, the Long Island Children's Museum, and local firehouses. The large outdoor playgrounds and movement classes support gross-motor development.
- Computers / computer workshops
- Music and movement specialist
- Arts and crafts
- Drama and dance
- Field trips (Green Meadow Farm, Hall of Science, LI Children's Museum, firehouse)
- Large outdoor playground facilities
- Enriched thematic-based curriculum
Locations
AMC operates centers across four NYC boroughs/areas: Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn, and Jamaica. Several Manhattan addresses are listed on the official site, including a flagship on the Lower East Side (112 Ridge St), Upper East Side (163 E 84th St), and Upper West Side (101 W 85th St / 622 Amsterdam Ave). Queens centers include Rego Park, Forest Hills, and Flushing; Brooklyn centers span Crown Heights/Lefferts and Bedford-Stuyvesant; Jamaica-area centers cover multiple neighborhoods in Queens.
- Manhattan — 112 Ridge St (10002); 163 E 84th St (10028); 101 W 85th St (10024)
- Queens — 97-30 Queens Blvd, Rego Park (11374); 108-22 69 Ave, Forest Hills (11375); 169-07 Jewel Ave, Flushing (11365)
- Brooklyn — 317 Rogers Ave (11225); 561 Utica Ave (11203); 420 Lefferts Ave (11225); 771 Crown St (11213)
- Jamaica — 110-15 164 Place (11433); 117-16 Sutphin Blvd (11434); 175-44 Mayfield Rd (11432); 83-10 188 Street, Jamaica Estates (11432)
Schedules & Tuition
Schedules vary by age group and location. The official site lists 5-day week schedules with three daily windows: 8am–4pm, 8am–5pm, and 8am–6pm, supporting working parents with early drop-off and late pick-up. Both private-pay and subsidized options (including free Universal Pre-K, Early Learn, and Head Start slots) are available, with details handled through AMC's enrollment CRM.
- 5-day weekly schedules
- Daily windows: 8am–4pm, 8am–5pm, 8am–6pm
- Early drop-off and late pick-up
- Private and subsidized programs available
Eco-Healthy Environment
AMC markets itself as committed to reducing environmental hazards in its centers. Furniture, toys, supplies, paint, facility layout, and Energy Star appliances all reflect an eco-conscious design. Children are involved through eco-sensitive diapering, organic and locally sourced food, and daily gardening activities.
- Energy Star appliances
- Eco-friendly furniture, toys, and supplies
- Organic, locally sourced food
- Daily gardening with children
- Eco-sensitive diapering
Leadership & Staff
Per nonprofit filings and LinkedIn, AMC's leadership includes Shlomo Nisanov (President), Bella Shamsiev (CEO / Director), Ofer Shaked (Co-Founder & COO), Laurie Shaked (Director), Dalit Teshuba (Director), and Marcia Jenkins (Owner per LinkedIn). AMC's professional teaching staff include multiple Education Directors and site-based School Directors across its network of centers.
- Shlomo Nisanov — President
- Bella Shamsiev — CEO / Director
- Ofer Shaked — Co-Founder & COO
- Laurie Shaked — Director
- Dalit Teshuba — Director
- Multiple Education Directors and School Directors across locations
Family & Community Engagement
AMC emphasizes parent involvement through parent-child workshops and activities throughout the year. The organization publishes back-to-school photo albums and program highlights on its website and Facebook page, and shares news on Instagram (@allmychildrendaycarenyc).
- Parent-child workshops
- Back-to-school and seasonal photo updates
- Facebook: friendlydaycarenyc
- Instagram: @allmychildrendaycarenyc
Affiliations & Cultural Character
Public nonprofit records and the organization's own menus describe AMC as serving kosher meals and snacks and as teaching and promoting Jewish culture alongside secular early-childhood education. There is no public-facing Catholic or Christian faith-based self-identification on the official website, social channels, or filings.
- Kosher meals and snacks
- Jewish cultural programming per nonprofit filings
- Head Start, NYC DOE Pre-K, and ACS partnerships
- CACFP meal program participation