Play. explore. learn.

A safe and joyful place for your child

Founded in 2008, Miss Adela Tapia’s Childcare is a New York State licensed Group Family Day Care that provides care for infants and toddlers ages 6 weeks to 12 years old, and 4 additional school-aged children, next to the NYU campus, in Greenwich Village.

5-star rating on Google

About us

We are here to help parents raise happy and healthy children

At Miss Adela Tapia’s Childcare, we are dedicated to providing a nurturing and secure environment where your child can grow, learn, and thrive.

Led by Miss Adela Tapia, a licensed childcare provider, and her caring team, we create a space where children build trust with both adults and peers, laying the foundation for lifelong learning and social development.

Meet the Teachers

Experts in giving your children the best care

Adela Tapia, Family Childcare Provider, Founder
Adela Tapia

Family Childcare Provider, Founder

Kiara Rodriguez, Head Teacher
Kiara Rodriguez

Head Teacher

Miss Terry, Teacher Assistant American Sign Language (ASL)
Miss Terry

Teacher Assistant
American Sign Language (ASL)

Miss Adela and her talented team provide a warm, happy, familiar and reassuring space for our little ones to grow, interact, and develop. I’ll always be grateful for their kindness and the special care they showed us each and every day

Kerry

Mother of Nathaniel & Gabriel

Day Care Options

Age-specific support for every stage

Infant

At Miss Adela Tapia’s Childcare, we provide nurturing care that meets infants‘ emotional, social, cognitive, and physical needs through responsive interactions, safe exploration, and activities that promote early development.

Toddlers

At Miss Adela Tapia’s Childcare, we foster toddlers‘ growing independence in a well-organized environment where they can explore, play cooperatively with others, practice new skills, and express themselves through language and interactive activities.

Preschool

At Miss Adela Tapia’s Childcare, our preschool curriculum encourages creativity, independence, and social skills through hands-on learning, language development, and outdoor play, preparing children for their next educational step.

Why Miss Adele

A beautiful early learning experience

Activities are planned each day that help children: 

Solve problems
Express their ideas
Learn about the world around them
Kindness

We encourage children to practice kindness daily, helping them build empathy and positive relationships with others.

Creativity

We inspire creativity through hands-on activities that allow children to express themselves and explore new ideas.

Emotional

Our program nurtures emotional development by creating a safe space where children feel valued and supported.

Communication

We promote strong communication skills by encouraging children to express their thoughts and emotions through language and interactive play.

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What parents say

Our daughter started at Miss Adela’s when she was 3 months old. Over the 2 years that she was with Miss Adela and her staff, our daughter received love and care that helped her grow and safely experience the world around her. It was like leaving her with family.

Rhea, mother of Zarine

A strong partnership with parents

Miss Adela Tapia builds a strong partnership with parents
by staying in touch through text, sharing photos and updates
to keep you connected with your child’s day.