Life for moms of small children in the 'burbs of NYC is grand... Until you go back to work. The commute, the logistics of getting everyone where they need to go and then getting yourself into the city (wearing pants) can be overwhelming. We lived in Brooklyn until our first was two, and then (as many people do), headed east to be closer to family and purchase a (tiny) little plot of NY to call our own. We settled in Floral Park, a town which falls half in Queens and half in Nassau County. The village of Floral Park lies on the Nassau side, with higher taxes and more of a "Mayberry" feel. Manicured lawns, vigilant churchgoing neighbors, village police and fire departments, a community rec center with renovated pool, and a decent bang for your buck in terms of square feet and proximity to Manhattan. But while pretty and safe and incredibly family-friendly, the village of Floral Park poses some unique challenges for working moms. And when I tried to do some research on child care and school options online . . . crickets. So here I am resurrecting my blog and chronicling my experiences in case anyone else is searching this topic.
So, welcome to this new incarnation of my blog, where I'll try to tackle child care, the local schools, and activities in and around the village of Floral Park, Nassau County, NY.
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