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Kerri-Ann Perone, Director

Entrusting someone with your child is one of the most important decisions a parent can make. At Pea Wees in a Pod, that trust is honored every day with genuine care, patience, and attention.

Kerri-Ann Perone has over 20 years of experience in early childhood care and is the owner and director of this registered in-home daycare, licensed by the State of New York. She is CPR certified, First Aid trained, and—most importantly—a mother who understands exactly how it feels to leave your child in someone else’s care.

Pea Wees in a Pod is warmly run from Kerri-Ann’s private home in Highland Mills, New York, and welcomes every family with child care needs. By intentionally keeping the program small and nurturing, each child receives individual attention in a safe, loving environment where they are truly known and valued.

Children enjoy a gentle, semi-structured day filled with reading, music, age-appropriate games, arts and crafts, painting, and movies—designed to support learning while allowing children to feel comfortable, happy, and at home.

At Pea Wees in a Pod, the focus is simple: providing a caring, family-like setting where children can grow with confidence and parents can have complete peace of mind.

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What Families Can Expect

  1. Comfort

    Children are greeted with warmth

    We work to make every child feel welcomed, settled, and cared for throughout the day.

  2. Development

    Learning is part of the routine

    Our activities help children build confidence, curiosity, and important early skills.

  3. Support

    Families stay informed

    We value clear communication so parents know what to expect and how the day is going.

What Customers Say About Pea Wees In A Pod

Pea Wees in a Pod has been such a special place for our family over the last seven years. Kerriann has watched two of my children since they were 3 and 4 months old until kindergarten, and even still for a stop in here Pea Wees in a Pod has been such a special place for our family over the last seven years. Kerriann has watched two of my children since they were 3 and 4 months old until kindergarten, and even still for a stop in here and there on their days off! She has cultivated a warm, safe and education-rich environment for the kids. I was a nervous first time mom and she put so much of our concerns at ease, kept me updated throughout the day with pictures and texts, and honored any requests we had for the kids as much as possible. As they get older, Kerriann works on developmentally appropriate academic and social skills, and makes it a fun part of their everyday routine of mixed structure and play. She also has a beautiful property with a playground, surrounded by nature, that the kids get to enj
Pea Wees in a Pod is an amazing daycare. Kerriann is so loving and kind. My daughter absolutely adores her and she has become like another member of our family! Kerriann treats and loves the children in her care as Pea Wees in a Pod is an amazing daycare. Kerriann is so loving and kind. My daughter absolutely adores her and she has become like another member of our family! Kerriann treats and loves the children in her care as though they are her own. She is super nurturing and loving and helps the kids learn the importance of kindness and friendship and sharing. The kids do all sorts of activities like play, read books, color and make crafts, practice letters and numbers, go outside when weather permits, sing songs, and have dance parties! Because this is a small, in-home daycare, my daughter receives tons of individualized attention. Kerriann is very communicative throughout the day and I never ever doubt for one second that my daughter is safe and having the time of her life! The peace of mind that
Pea Wees in a Pod is one of a kind! Kerriann offers a warm, nurturing, and fun environment for the kids. She is in tuned with our daughter’s needs. She promotes and fosters our daughter’s development while ensuring her Pea Wees in a Pod is one of a kind! Kerriann offers a warm, nurturing, and fun environment for the kids. She is in tuned with our daughter’s needs. She promotes and fosters our daughter’s development while ensuring her personality shines. Kerriann communicates well with us; I know when to expect a text message update throughout the day. While every parent worries when their small child is away from them for hours each day, seeing the pure joy and excitement from our daughter at drop off reassure us that she is in the right place. There is no other place we would send our daughter but to Pea Wees in a Pod.

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