Dr. Infinite Henry
By: Dennis Richmond, Jr.
At just 26 years old, Dr. Infinite Henry is already reshaping the landscape of early childhood education in Westchester County. The newly minted Doctor of Education and founder of Forever Young, a daycare center in Yonkers, Dr. Henry is proving that passion, persistence, and purpose can converge early—and powerfully.
“Working in education has shown me how critical those early years are,” said, “Dr. Finny,” who earned her Ed.D. last month. “I wanted to create a space where children could thrive socially, emotionally, and academically before even stepping into a traditional classroom.”
The daughter of Jamaican immigrants, Dr. Henry was born and raised in Westchester. She attended high school in Yonkers, where her fierce work ethic began to take shape. At 16, she started her first job, eventually juggling multiple positions across the Cross County Shopping Center. “That’s when I started to go outside,” she said. “I was never afraid of hard work.”
Her drive only deepened with time. In addition to running her daycare, Dr. Henry owns a hair salon in New Rochelle. Yet, it’s Forever Young—which serves children from 18 months to 12 years old—that speaking to her soul now too.
While teaching first grade, she encountered a student unable to attend class due to a lack of shoes. “He was a great student who deserved to learn,” she recalled. “I bought him a pair myself. That moment stuck with me.”
That same spirit grounds Forever Young, where mornings begin with warm greetings, circle time, and breakfast, followed by structured learning, creative play, and outdoor activities. Backed by her advanced studies in educational psychology and early childhood education, Dr. Henry has crafted an environment that promotes both academic readiness and emotional intelligence.
“We don’t just watch kids,” she said. “We nurture them holistically—with intention and care.”
Launching the center wasn’t easy. Licensing requirements, regulatory hurdles, and planning logistics challenged her at every turn. The daycare was entirely self-funded, though Dr. Henry is now seeking mission-aligned investors to support its future growth.
The name Forever Young is no accident. It stems from her personal brand—Infinite, meaning never-ending—and her belief that childhood is sacred. “I wanted to create a place where children and families make memories they’ll carry forever,” she said.
Despite her demanding schedule, Dr. Henry credits her success to time management, team trust, and relentless purpose. “When you love what you do, you find a way to make it all work.”
Unlike many in her field, she didn’t follow a well-trodden path or model herself after high-profile mentors. “I don’t really have role models in education or entrepreneurship,” she said. “My older sibling inspires me to be great, but everything else—I built from passion.”
In Dr. Infinite Henry’s world, learning begins early, love is foundational, and nothing—especially potential—is ever limited.
Dennis Richmond, Jr. (@NewYorkStakz) is a journalist, historian, and educator from Yonkers, NY. He writes to uplift unheard voices, honor history, and inspire change.
