Italian word of the day
piccolo
little
Say it: PEEK-koh-loh
Piccolo Mondo · Little World
A Little World of Care
My Piccolo Mondo is a licensed, family-run daycare at 1466 Ohm Ave. Small groups, bilingual English and Italian, and a daily rhythm built around play — so children feel safe, known, and happy.
- Licensed group family day care · open over 20 years
- Infants, toddlers, and preschool preparation
- Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
A day here
Tap through the rhythm
The same gentle order most weekdays — so children know what comes next.
7:00
Welcome
Doors open and a hello at the door.
What families want
Safety, consistency, and a loving room to grow
Safe & clean
A tidy, supervised home setting with clear policies, daily sanitizing, and consistent adult eyes on every child.
Warm & nurturing
Children are held, comforted, and known by name. We never use cry-it-out, yelling, or shame.
Learning through play
Art, music, outdoor time, and hands-on toys build language, motor skills, and confidence the natural way.
Family partnership
Respectful daily updates, an open door for visits, and bilingual English / Italian conversation with families.
Programs
Infant, toddler, and preschool care
How to start
Three steps to enroll
- 1. Tour the home
Meet us at 1466 Ohm Ave and see a typical morning.
- 2. Read the handbook
Hours, meals, illness policy, and how our days run.
- 3. Send forms before day one
Enrollment paperwork and health records from your pediatrician.
Gallery
A peek at our days
More from our days on Instagram @momma_nonnina_lucia and Facebook.
East Bronx
Daycare for Country Club and nearby 10465
Families find us from Country Club, Spencer Estates, Pelham Bay, Throggs Neck, and Eastchester Bay. We are a home-based program — not a large center — so your child is known, not one of dozens.
- Country Club
- Spencer Estates
- Pelham Bay
- Throggs Neck
- Schuylerville
- Eastchester Bay
- Edgewater Park
- Locust Point
1466 Ohm Ave, Bronx, NY 10465 · Mon–Fri 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
For new parents
A treasure trove — then ask Lucia
Guides on first-day goodbyes, what to pack, fever rules, picky eaters, and Italian at home. When you still have a question, open Lucia Bot. She reads this website first. If it isn’t here, you can text her.