Nurture and Grow Daycare
Malisa teaching the alphabet to children at Nurture and Grow Daycare

meet the provider

Malisa Suknanan

Provider and Owner

Eight years of teaching experience. One goal: make every child feel at home.

Why Nurture and Grow

Malisa built Nurture and Grow Daycare the way she'd want a daycare to be for her own children: warm, safe, attentive, and joyful. With eight years of teaching experience and a deep love for working with kids, she wanted to create a space where children felt heard, where parents felt at ease, and where learning happened naturally through play.

Every morning, the day begins with what Malisa calls the “circle of voices.” Every child, from the quietest to the most energetic, gets a chance to share something — a thought, a dream, a worry. It's a small ritual, but it sets the tone for everything: here, you are heard. Here, you matter.

What makes us different isn't just the space. It's the way we listen.

— Malisa Suknanan

The small victories are what Malisa celebrates most: tying shoelaces for the first time, saying “please” without being reminded, making a new friend. These are the moments that shape childhood, and we get to be part of them.

Malisa reading a book to children during story time

trained & trusted

Trained, licensed, and trusted

8 years of teaching experience
NYS licensed (OCFS #930203)
CPR and First Aid certified
Background checks on all staff
CACFP nutrition program participant
Group family daycare, capacity 16

what we believe

What we believe

Safety first

Every decision we make starts with your child's safety. From our licensing and training to our pickup policies, nothing is left to chance.

Kindness always

We believe children learn best when they feel safe, loved, and respected. Kindness isn't a rule here — it's the air we breathe.

Respect for every voice

Every child is different. We honor their pace, their personality, and their story. Every day.

Come meet us in person

The best way to get a feel for our daycare is to visit. We'd love to show you around.

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