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LONG ISLAND CITY
- Vernon -

BunnyHill (Vernon Location) provides full time care and a Reggio Emilia inspired education for children ages 0-24 months. Even our youngest learners are equipped with extraordinary potential for learning. From cradle to grave, all humans possess a hundred languages: a hundred ways of thinking, expressing, understanding, of encountering otherness. Infants and young toddlers are primed to explore, experiment, create, and appreciate through interactions with their caregivers and their environment. Our carefully curated environment and guided observations culminate in a beautifully rich, emergent curriculum.

Facilities

Book Corner

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Piazza

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Rooftop

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Stroller

Classrooms

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Classes

Infant Class

Our Baby Bunnies are on the move! Full of curiosity and energy, they are active explorers with a natural desire to learn about the world around them. At Bunny Hill, we provide a warm, nurturing environment where our youngest learners can safely explore, touch, feel, and discover through hands-on experiences. Through gentle guidance, sensory play, and loving interactions, we support their early development while encouraging confidence, wonder, and joy in every new milestone.

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Classes

Younger Toddler Class

Our little friends are eager to feel independent and “in control” as they grow and discover their abilities. This is a critical stage in development, where children begin building confidence, self-help skills, and a sense of autonomy. At Bunny Hill, we thoughtfully support this important journey by encouraging independence in social, emotional, and physical development. Through guided choices, daily routines, hands-on experiences, and positive encouragement, children learn to express themselves, build relationships, solve simple problems, and take pride in what they can do on their own.

Directors

Ms. Elizabeth Kaftan is the Director of Bunny Hill Infant and Toddler Center in Long Island City. She was awarded her Bachelor’s degree in Art History from Vassar College, and has completed a Master’s Degree in Art History from UC Santa Barbara, as well as a Master’s Degree in Curriculum and Instruction, with a minor in Elementary Mathematics from Sam Houston State University. She is NYS Certified in Early Childhood education, and has over fourteen years of experience teaching on the Early Childhood level, including preschool, kindergarten, second, and third grades, in the public school system as well as in private school settings in New York and Texas. Having raised three children herself, she believes that the natural curiosity and enthusiasm of children should be nurtured and challenged in an environment rich in varied experiences, both social and academic.

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Ms. Bernadette Horvath is an experienced early childhood educator with more than 26 years of teaching and leadership experience. Originally from Hungary, she knew from a young age that she wanted to become a preschool teacher and dedicate her career to helping young children learn and grow. After moving to the United States, she began in a special program for children with cerebral palsy. She then spent 26 rewarding years as a toddler and preschool teacher on Long Island, nurturing children during their most important developmental years. Most recently, she served as Preschool Curriculum Coordinator and Afterschool Director developing engaging educational programs while supporting both children and educators. Outside of the classroom, Ms. Horvath enjoys incorporating her love of nature into children's learning experiences through gardening and outdoor exploration, as well as traveling, taking road trips, learning about different cultures, sailing, and spending time at the beach. Above all, she treasures spending time with her son and is grateful to be part of a school community where she can continue doing what she has always loved—helping children learn, grow, and thrive.

Ms. Christy Huang is the Director of Operations across all BunnyHill schools. She is involved in Event Planning, Finance, and consistent quality across all BunnyHill sites. She was awarded her Bachelor’s degree in Art from The City College of New York, and is in the process of acquiring her Master’s Degree in Bilingual Childhood Education from Hunter College. She has been with BunnyHill for over five years, since the Vernon location first opened in 2019. She has an additional four years of administrative and early childhood teaching experience. She brings her experience and love of children into all of her efforts to mentor teachers and support all staff, bringing the same loving, Reggio-inspired spirit to each school in the growing family of BunnyHill schools.

Ms. Xiao Chen is the Administrative Director of Bunny Hill Infant and Toddler Center in Long Island City. She earned her Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood and Childhood Education from SUNY Geneseo, and has completed a Master's Degree in Early Childhood Education and Special Education from Touro College. She is NYS Certified in Early Childhood Education and has been a preschool teacher at Bunny Hill for six years. As the Administrative Director, she hopes to provide a positive, caring, beautiful and educational environment for both the children and the teachers to enjoy each day.