In renovated Union Square, Tom and Audrey O’Neill established It’s a Kid’s World preschool, where Dawn Condon (rear right) and her staff provide excellent care.
By Eva Weaver
It’s a Kidz World is a childcare and preschool center offering high quality, affordable child care for families in the Glens Falls area. Located in downtown Glens Falls, it is convenient for parents who work at Glens Falls Hospital, Travelers and other downtown businesses. During peak seasons of the summer months, It’s a Kidz World cares for over 80 children, and during the school year they care for approximately 50 children and employ 15 people.
At It’s a Kidz World, they are proud of how their staff provides such excellent care for the children. “We receive compliments from parents every day telling us how much they appreciate the teachers and the care they provide,” says owner Tom O’Neill. Having had essentially the same teachers since they opened, It’s a Kidz World knows that continuity is important to the children. Having that stability has allowed It’s a Kidz World to attract new parents, and in turn, offer more services like field trips and regular music and art education classes.
It’s a Kidz World’s goal is to offer hope and stability to children and families, while also providing high quality childcare and preschool services in the Glens Falls area. It’s a Kidz World currently offers daycare and preschool services for children from infancy to 12 years of age.
Owners Tom and Audrey O’Neill are longtime supporters of both the Wood Theatre and ice hockey at the Civic Center. Several years ago they helped build the stage of the theatre and they continue to support the Civic Center, despite the various changes in teams. Being avid sailors, The O’Neills enjoy spending time at area lakes.
The O’Neills are also the owners of Union Square Properties, LLC in Glens Falls, NY. Union Square is a former textile mill, located in the heart of downtown Glens Falls, which has been redeveloped into a hub of commerce that houses everything from a spa and a café, to a renowned marketing firm and physical therapist. Union Square is also the current home of It’s a Kidz World. “Hard work, a strong focus on due diligence and a willingness to face challenges are traits we have always fostered, personally and professionally, and those traits have proven, consistently, to be a model for success,” says Tom.
The O’Neills believe that the keys to success in any business are to take care of your customers first and to work hard every day to do that. “There are no easy pathways to success, and it requires hard work and ongoing focus. However, building and growing a strong business that supports the community is very rewarding,” says Tom.
O’Neills say that at It’s a Kidz World, each day presents new challenges. Working to create a quality product that serves the community, it’s important to maintain a constant focus on how they can better serve parents’ and families’ changing needs.
It’s a Kidz World has recently joined the Adirondack Regional Chamber of Commerce. They are located at 24 Pine Street, Glens Falls. For more information, call 798-8820, email dawn@itsakidzworldgf.com, or visit their website at www.itsakidzworldgf.com.