About Heather's Child's Place
A caring, family-run daycare and preschool in Montgomery, NY — serving our community since 1981.
Our Story
Heather and Joe Conley opened Heather's Child's Place in 1981 when Heather sought to create a place to care for her own children as well as others in a caring, supportive environment. She brought with her training in education and the arts, and nine years of teaching experience in the public school system. Joe taught school as a physical educator working with children of all ability levels for 35 years before joining Heather's.
Heather had an article published in 1998 about Heather's Place in Scholastic Early Childhood Today and is often featured in local news media. Heather served on the Board of Directors of the New York Child Care Association and continues to work closely with local organizations to promote high standards in early childhood development.
Joe has received numerous awards for his extensive service in education, including the A+ for Kids award in 1990, and has frequently published in Great Activities Newspaper. Together, Heather and Joe have developed a wonderful reputation in the community through 40+ years of excellent care and the teaching of young children.
Our Mission
Our number one mission is to provide a safe, loving, caring and educational environment in which your child can grow and learn. Our teachers create a caring and nurturing atmosphere that fosters each child's creativity and positive self-image.
At our center we value people: the children in our care, their parents, and our employees. We continually work to earn the trust placed in us. We strive each day to provide the best possible early childhood educational services for our children.
We encourage not just learning, but also the love of learning! We provide opportunities for each child to expand their intellectual horizons.
Why Do People Come to Heather's for Their Childcare?
- We have an outstanding reputation of caring for children in the Montgomery area for over 40 years.
- Our center strives each day to meet not just the minimum state regulatory standards, but the national best practices of NYAEYC (New York Association for the Education of Young Children).
- Our teachers show compassion, caring and treat children under their care as if they were their own.
- There is no need for you to sign any annual contracts — you will see the value of sending your child to Heather's Child's Place every day.
- We are always open to constructive criticism and seek your suggestions on how we can better meet your child's individual needs.
- We promise to keep our childcare center at the highest level and to protect, educate and inspire your child each day with new and exciting activities.
An Open-Door Policy
We have an honest and open-door policy. Parents are welcome to drop in at any time to observe their child's classroom — either in the room or in the office by monitor.