Peekskill Small Business Spotlight: Little Kings & Queens Daycare

Every local business has a story worth sharing with the community. And that’s the belief behind this exciting series — to shine the spotlight on all our favorite local businesses, and to learn a little about the ones we may not know that well.

• Business: Little Kings & Queens Daycare
• Owners: Joan King
• Website: www.littlekingsnqueensdaycare.com
• Address: 822 Paulding Street Peekskill NY 10566

How did you come up with the name?

My last name is King and what is more fit then to brand your business.

Why start a business in this town?

Peekskill is the best kept secret in Westchester County. Forty miles north of NYC makes it the perfect place to raise a family. New businesses and community events make this small town a fun place to not only live, but work!

Briefly, what business are you in?

Little Kings & Queens Daycare was established in 1993 to provide quality childcare to children of our community. Each year, we renew our commitment to our original goals to strive to improve our facility and our program.

What’s the most difficult moment or challenge you’ve faced as a business owner?

The most difficult challenge I faced as a business owner is trying to find quality space to expand my daycare.

What’s been your favorite moment or proudest achievement since opening?

My proudest achievement since opening has been being able to provide quality and affordable childcare for over 22 years that we have now expanded to a total of 3 locations and working on a 4th!

Would you like to see your small business showcased in this series? Email wendy.mitchell@ patch.com