Vivvi, a New York City daycare/preschool that has been closed to the general public since the pandemic hit, will be reopening in early August. Founders Charles Bonello and Ben Newton will discuss the health and safety precautions they’ll be taking at their centers and things that parents should keep in mind when considering the return to childcare.
They’ll cover the following topics:
Overview of health and safety plan built with guidance from the DOH and CDC
What Vivvi has implemented and practiced while being open as a childcare center for mandatory workers this summer, in partnership with New York Presbyterian Hospital Network
In-depth coverage on new procedures and responsibilities
Checklist for your family and Q&A with the Vivvi team
All parents considering the return to childcare are welcome to attend, whether your child is at Vivvi or a different center.
This a free event, but RSVPs are required by 5pm on the day of the talk. An email will be sent to everyone who signs up ahead of time with instructions for joining via Zoom from your computer, tablet or phone.
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Learn More about Vivvi
If you’re interested in learning more about Vivvi’s program, they’re hosting virtual open houses once a week throughout the summer and accepting applications for infant, toddler, 2s and preschool classes, with 2-day, 3-day and 5-day programs available. For more information, visit their website or download their program guide.
Meet Vivvi’s Founder
CHARLES BONELLO, CEO
Charles co-founded Grand Central Tech and helped build it to NY’s largest, most selective, and most inclusive tech ecosystem, with over 100,000 square feet and over 100 companies under its purview. Most recently, he is a venture partner at RTP Ventures, where he is focused on Series A and Seed investments in Fintech, Healthcare IT and Industrial IoT companies. Previously, Charles held various roles at Three Point Capital, River Twice Capital and Fred Alger Management. Charles holds a B.A. in History and Political Science from Tufts University.
BEN NEWTON, COO:
Ben has built his career working with start-up schools. He was a member of the founding team of Avenues: The World School, where he worked to launch the New York Campus and lay the groundwork for multiple international sites. He also helped launch and manage several schools including in New Orleans, under Teach for America, and in NYC as Director of Business Development for MetSchools and General Manager of Partnerships for Wonderschool. Ben received his M.Sc. in Comparative and International Education from Oxford University and B.A. in International Relations from the University of Pennsylvania.
Vivvi is a care & learning company for today’s families. They work with employers of all sizes to make full time and backup care accessible for their workforce. The inquiry-based program is built to accommodate the flexibility of a 7 AM to 7 PM schedule with no extra fees, and is now accepting applications for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years old. Learn more by visiting their website or perusing their program booklet. If you have any questions or would like to schedule a tour, please reach out to hello@vivvi.co.
