If you are interested in enrolling your child (ages 3-4) in our Stepping Tones Pre-School for the 2022-23 school year, registration is now open. Forms can be found in the registration section of this website. If you need additional information or want to set up a visit, please call us at 845-482-3324.

Stepping Tones has become the most popular private pre-school program in Western Sullivan County. In addition to a curriculum that includes reading, math, time and space awareness, word recognition, letter and number writing, Stepping Tones incorporates the Janice Center difference: a healthy mix of art, music, dance, yoga, stretching, tumbling and more.

Said one parent who sent two children to Stepping Tones for two years: "Stepping Tones Pre-School provided my children with a well-rounded introduction into education. They experienced music and movement, art, letters and numbers and their favorite, yoga. Stepping Tones fills in the social gap that many young children lack. They teach them how to interact with others their age, in a positive way, all while in an age appropriate half-day setting."

Stepping Tones meets three days a week (Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday) from 9-11:30 a.m. The first day of class for the 2022-23 school year is Monday, September 12.

Readers of the River Reporter Magazine have again chosen The Janice Center as The Best Dance Studio in its circulation area. This covers all of Sullivan County, Honesdale and parts of Orange County. The Janice Center has received this honor multiple times.

"It's always feels good to be recognized as the best," said owners Ken and Tanya Cohen. "We have so many supportive families and this year, more than any other, they were right there for us and with us in helping to keep The Janice Center open and operating as normal as possible. So we share this honor proudly with all of them."

The Janice Center dance program has come a long way since its inception in 2008. That year, there was one class of ballet with 12 students culminating with a small show at the Center. By 2020, that number had grown to more than 100 students in ballet and hip hop, making it the largest dance troupe in Sullivan County. Dance recitals held at The Villa Roma and Sullivan West (in non-COVID years) have drawn close to 400 attendees.

At The Janice Center, we have five instructors offering private instrumental and voice lessons in a safe, socially-distanced environment. Their schedules are flexible and can accommodate weekday and weekend schedules. The instruments offered are: clarinet, drums, flute, guitar, piano, trumpet, trombone (as well as other brass) and sax.

For more information, call 482-3324 or text 423-8028.

Busses from Sullivan West Elementary and High Schools stop directly in front of The Janice Center everyday. If your child has a class or lesson after school, you don\'t have to worry about transporting him or her here. Just let the authorities at the school know they will be taking the bus to The Janice Center and they\'re all set. If they have to wait any amount of time for their class or lesson to begin, we have a waiting room and also a common area where they can sit an do homework. Also we provide snacks and water. We will always be here until your child is picked up after the class or lesson -- they will never be left alone.

The Janice Center is the ideal place to host your child\'s next birthday party. Whether it be a dance, Music Together or Paint party, we can tailor the activities to your needs. So instead of trying to handle everything yourself, enjoy the special day and let us do all the work. We even put your child’s name on our outdoor marquis!

Said one parent who recently had a party at The Janice Center, “It\'s a no-brainer to have a party here. The kids have a blast, The Janice Center does everything and you can actually just relax and take in the day!\"

For more information, call us at 482-3324.