Happy Toddlers Play Group offers child day care for parents seeking a "second home" atmosphere. We offer one on one interaction in a smaller environment, providing children the level of attention that would not be found in larger day care programs. Daily field trips, weather permitting opens a child's awareness, senses and increases learning rate. Detailed daily reports are provided at the end of each day, giving parents a great feeling of inclusion while away. Valerie Medina, the founder is a mother of two and former child education professional with a focus in Early Intervention. Located on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, New York, it is primly located in a beautiful safe neighborhood filled with parks and culture.