About Young Scholars Academy

Our state-of-the-art facility, combined with our nurturing staff, allows us to deliver the educational and supportive environment your child wants and needs to grow to be their best selves, academically and emotionally. Families also play an essential role at Young Scholars Academy. Families are engaged in all aspects of their child’s experiences. Our collaborative communication via meetings, phone calls, and LineLeader® app will ensure parents and caregivers share and participate in fostering children to live their lives with curiosity, integrity, and love.

White Oak Foundation and Jon and Darcel recognized the need for high-quality care in the community.  To turn the vision into reality, White Oak Foundation sought the invaluable support and expertise of the Cumbos.  White Oaks’ collaboration and the Cumbo’s vision have collectively created an early childhood preschool of excellence.

Together, we will nurture young hearts and minds!

Darcel and Jon Cumbo

Meet Our Founders

For over 15 years, Jon and Darcel Cumbo have experienced firsthand the social, academic, and technological evolution of providing early childhood learning and childcare. The Cumbo’s are experts in the childcare industry. Darcel and her husband Jon owned and operated four preschool centers, caring for infants from 6 weeks to children aged 5. All of the centers were 5-star rated by the Division of Child Development. They also owned and operated a Track Out Program for school-age children.

Darcel holds a degree in Early Childhood Education and is recognized as a Level II Administrator. Both Jon and Darcel are retired New York City Detectives. Jon had a position in the Special Victims Unit, where he worked with young children needing commitment and love. Darcel worked with victims of domestic violence and specialized as an investigator in the Internal Affairs Unit. Their background and experience have led them to where they are today: wanting to make a difference in the lives of children.

Our Philosophy

Our philosophy is to cultivate the minds and hearts of the children who attend Young Scholars Academy. The early formative years of a child’s life are significant in shaping young adults. Creating an environment where curriculum and character are developed hand-in-hand results in children who become well-rounded individuals.

Our Staff

Our certified teachers and support staff shares our vision and message. At Young Scholars Academy, we are passionate about providing care and instruction that nurtures the mind and heart. We understand and have seen the impact, of the care given and interactions provided, on children in early childhood learning.

Experience the YSA way!