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Youth & Family Empowerment Center

A place where your child is known, nurtured, and encouraged to grow.

From a child’s earliest years through adolescence, Adonis by Iya offers caring guidance, meaningful learning, and a community that believes in every child’s potential.

Small groups.Caring relationships.Purposeful learning.

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Licensing in Progress NY OCFS & NYC DOHMH
CPR & First Aid Certified Certified staff
Family-Focused Learning Whole-child approach

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Care begins with who is leading it.

Meet Iya

“I created Adonis by Iya because children deserve more than supervision. They deserve to feel safe, understood, encouraged, and prepared for their future. Our programs support the whole child while building a real partnership with every family we serve.”

Iya — Founder

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What families can expect

Care you can see

Not adjectives on a poster — specific commitments you can hold us to.

Your child will be known

We take time to understand each child’s personality, strengths, needs and interests — care starts with paying attention.

You will be kept informed

Families get clear communication about progress, routines and the moments that matter along the way.

Learning will have purpose

Activities are designed to support academic, social, emotional and leadership growth — not just fill the day.

Care will feel personal

Children are welcomed into a warm environment where relationships come first and every family has a partner beside them.

One place, every stage.

Grow with us

Four programs, one continuous journey — from a child’s first steps to a teen’s first leadership role.

  1. 1 0–4 years

    Iya's Little Leaders

    Building security, curiosity and early confidence.

  2. 2 4–12 years

    Adonis Rising

    Supporting school success, creativity and healthy habits.

  3. 3 13–17 years

    Iya's Scholars

    Developing leadership, responsibility and real-world readiness.

  4. 4 13–17 years

    Saturday Teen Enrichment

    Preparing teens for college, careers, community and adulthood.

0–4 years

Iya's Little Leaders

Early Childhood Program

Building confident learners through play, love and early exploration.

Monday–Friday · 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM

Infant (0–2) $375/week
Infant (0–2) + diapers provided $425/week
Toddler / Preschool (2–4, potty trained) $300/week
Toddler / Preschool (2–4, not potty trained) $350/week
  • Breakfast, lunch & snack
  • Creative curriculum
  • Daily enrichment
  • Social-emotional learning
  • Leadership foundations
  • School readiness
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4–12 years

Adonis Rising

After-School Program

Academic support and enrichment that help kids thrive after the bell.

Monday–Friday · 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM

After-School $225–250/week
After-School + School Pickup $275–325/week
  • Homework help
  • Healthy snack
  • STEM
  • Arts & enrichment
  • Leadership
  • Recreation
  • Social-emotional learning
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13–17 years

Iya's Scholars

Teen Leadership Program

Mentorship, leadership and real-world skills for tomorrow's leaders.

Monday–Friday · 4:00 PM – 8:30 PM

$150/week

  • Career exploration
  • Financial literacy
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Leadership development
  • Community service
  • Academic support
  • Mentorship
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13–17 years

Saturday Teen Enrichment

Weekend Program

Life skills, college & career readiness, workshops and community projects.

Saturday · 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

$75/program day

  • Guest speakers
  • Life skills
  • Leadership workshops
  • College & career readiness
  • Community projects
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What's included in every program

  • Age-appropriate curriculum
  • Social-emotional learning
  • Leadership development
  • Safe, nurturing environment
  • Family partnerships
  • Enrichment activities
  • Caring, experienced staff

Discounts for those who serve

  • Sibling Discount
  • Military Families
  • First Responders
  • Healthcare Workers
  • Teachers

Payment, made simple

Weekly tuition with automatic payments available. Receipts provided for tax purposes. Your space is reserved upon enrollment.

Limited enrollment

Tell us about your family

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