Best Day Care Centers in Brooklyn, NY
Tutor Time brings a fun-filled approach to early learning and child care. In a bright, friendly, engaging environment, we provide quality experiences for infants to school-age students (up to age 12)...
Infants
Families love the balance of nurturing care and milestone development in this program. In a warm, safe, stimulating classroom, children have a primary caregiver to attend to their needs. Plus, our exclusive, milestone-focused curriculum, Learn from the Start™, was developed by our educational experts to focus on key developmental milestones specific to infants. We emphasize each child’s development, rather than specific age, because all children grow and learn at their own pace, and in their own unique way. We’re also here when you need us. Ask your school about flexible enrollment options to fit your family’s schedule.
Twos
This classroom is the perfect environment for terrific 2-year-olds. As your child grows more active, becoming an explorer, we provide a safe, engaging environment for them to develop. Learning experiences for 2-year-olds are based around key developmental milestones for this age group, as defined by our exclusive Learn from the Start™curriculum. We’re also here when you need us. Ask your school about flexible enrollment options to fit your family’s schedule.
Also offers: Toddlers, Drop-In Care, Early Preschool, and more
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The Learning Experience – Bushwick/Bed-Stuy provides joyful, engaging daycare and preschool for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Conveniently located near Broadway and Myrtle Avenue, our center...
Infants
Our infant daycare program in Brooklyn Bushwick includes tummy time, music, exploration, and sensory stimulation that supports early development. We follow each baby’s feeding and nap schedule to create a nurturing and consistent environment.
Toddlers
A typical day in our toddler daycare program in Bushwick includes stimulating activities and materials that support motor development, eye-hand coordination, language growth, and early problem-solving skills.
Also offers: Twaddlers, Preppers, Preschoolers
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Speaks Spanish
More than a daycare or a preschool - We are The Learning Experience®! For nearly 40 years, The Learning Experience® has been positively impacting the lives of children ages 6 weeks to six years by...
Infants
Our infant curriculum starts with regular playtime including belly and music time, exploration, stimulation, as well as nap and feeding times that we keep consistent with your baby’s individual schedule.
Toddlers
A typical day for TLE® toddlers is filled with, stimulating, age-appropriate activities and materials. Our early childhood development toddler curriculum focuses on eye-hand coordination, motor development and problem solving.
Also offers: Twaddlers, Preppers, Preschoolers
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From preschool through kindergarten, we make early education and daycare joyful, engaging, and fun so children are happy to learn, play and grow. For nearly 40 years, The Learning Experience® has been...
Infants
Our infant curriculum starts with regular playtime including belly and music time, exploration, stimulation, as well as nap and feeding times that we keep consistent with your baby’s individual schedule.
Twaddlers
Our curriculum helps twaddlers explore, and it nurtures their increasing need to communicate. By this point in their early childhood development, twaddlers have expanded their language skills, and our curriculum helps to enhance their ability to communicate verbally.
Also offers: Toddlers, Preppers, Preschoolers
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The Learning Experience in Brooklyn Fort Hamilton is situated next to Zamaan on 5th Ave. From preschool through kindergarten, we make early education and daycare joyful, engaging, and fun so children...
Infants
Our infant curriculum starts with regular playtime including belly and music time, exploration, stimulation, as well as nap and feeding times that we keep consistent with your baby’s individual schedule.
Toddlers
A typical day for TLE® toddlers is filled with, stimulating, age-appropriate activities and materials. Our early childhood development toddler curriculum focuses on eye-hand coordination, motor development and problem solving.
Also offers: Twaddlers, Preschoolers, Preppers
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Early education program offering an inquiry-based curriculum and encouraging children to make large connections to the surrounding world and environment. Center joins Vivvi's multiple existing...
Infant
Our infant program is individualized to support each baby’s growth and prioritize exploration in a safe and loving environment. Children enrolled in Vivvi learn through themes inspired by the questions they ask every day. Program highlights include a compassionate team of educators focused on responsive caregiving to meet your infant’s unique needs each day. We have an intentional curriculum, with individualized learning opportunities that encourage exploration and independence even for the youngest learners. We offer an environment designed with infants in mind, including open floor plans and light-filled spaces, and play areas that inspire learning and development. We offer the safest, most up-to-date equipment and toys; and a commitment to safety, security, and cleanliness practices that meet or exceed state and local guidelines.
Toddler
Toddlers acquire knowledge through active exploration. Our teachers facilitate growth by introducing structure as well as encouraging independent curiosity. Children enrolled in Vivvi learn through themes inspired by the questions they ask every day. Program highlights include individualized care with attention to each toddler’s growth and development, and a schedule that balances structured activities and independent play. Toddlers will enjoy a play-based curriculum built around classroom observations, with a focus on building identity and community, and helping children meet age-appropriate milestones. Classrooms are designed to encourage toddlers’ growing independence, while ensuring each child continues to feel safe and secure. We offer the safest, most up-to-date equipment and toys; and a commitment to safety, security, and cleanliness practices that meet or exceed state and local guidelines.
Also offers: Preschool
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HPCDC provides year-round early childhood services for children of New York State employee and the community-at-large. We serve children 8 weeks to 5 years old, and we are conveniently located near...
Hanson Place Child Development Center, Inc.
Hanson Place Child Development Center, Inc. (HPCDC) is an early childhood program that provides NYS employees and other interested professionals, year-round early childhood services for children of New York State employees and the community at-large.
3K for All
Free Full-Day 3-K for All Program! Partnering with the NYC DOE, we offer free, high-quality early education for 3-year-olds. Our certified teachers blend structured learning with creative play to foster social growth and language skills. Apply now through the NYC MySchools portal!
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Amazing Explorers Academy Williamsburg fosters a nurturing environment where little minds open up to develop lifelong learning skills designed to inspire, connect and engage the great minds of the...
Infants
Your baby will be in safe, loving arms as they develop important physical, social and emotional skills.
Twos
Caring teachers guide children through playful exploration while helping to establish important social-emotional skills.
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Speaks Spanish
Give your child an excellent start at Guidepost Montessori at Williamsburg. Our accredited programs for Toddler, Preschool and Kindergarten age children offer a safe, inspiring space to learn, grow,...
Young Toddler
Our Young Toddler program is thoughtfully designed for children in the transitional stage between infancy and toddlerhood—a time of rapid growth and discovery. In a warm, supportive environment, young toddlers begin to explore their independence while building early social, emotional, and motor skills. The daily routine includes music, movement, storytime, and hands-on Montessori activities that encourage self-reliance and confidence. With gentle guidance, children take their first steps toward independence and begin to engage meaningfully with the world around them. Full-Time tuition listed. Part-time and flexible scheduling options are also available. Contact this location for more details.
Toddler
Our mixed-age Toddler program nurtures your child’s natural curiosity and growing independence. In a carefully prepared Montessori environment, toddlers engage in hands-on activities that build confidence, coordination, and a sense of belonging. Each day includes joyful movement, music, storytelling, and purposeful work—from watering plants to brushing their hair—that helps children develop practical life skills and contribute meaningfully to their classroom community. Along the way, they form friendships, strengthen communication, and learn to navigate the world with confidence. Full-Time tuition listed. Part-time and flexible scheduling options are also available. Contact this location for more details.
Also offers: Children's House Preschool, Spanish Immersion
Speaks Spanish
Childcare center and preschool program for infants through Pre-Kindergarten. Utilizes a play-based curriculum focused on inspiring a love of learning through a combination of early academics and...
Infant Daycare
Infant program offering a physically and emotionally safe place for your baby to explore and learn about the world around them. Shoe-free policy ensures that classrooms are clean and safe for little ones to move around. Daily routine includes time outdoors, group time, and discovery baskets for sensory exploration. Trained teachers spend time cuddling, singing, and reading to your child.
Toddler Daycare
Toddlers are on the go, exploring and learning new things throughout each day. Classrooms are kid-size in design, allowing children to do more things independently, building their self-confidence. Photos of the children’s families cover the walls of the classroom, creating a sense of community. Daily routine includes: outdoor play, circle time, dance & movement, reading, art, music, and free play.
Also offers: Preschool Program, Discovery Preschool
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Lightbridge Academy is a child care center that welcomes infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and pre-kindergarteners with a variety of programs to help children develop their academic, social, and...
Infants
Lightbridge Academy’s infant program is an ideal, developmentally appropriate environment for little ones as they learn to move, pull up, roll over, and eventually crawl. Our infant curriculum creates a solid foundation for your little one’s future growth and development. By creating strong bonds, learning through play and stimulating their five senses, even our youngest students are encouraged to explore the world around them in a safe and nurturing environment. Primary caregivers introduce a theme-based curriculum, which is enhanced with enrichment programs such as Singing Sprouts, Spanish Sprouts and Signing Sprouts.
Toddlers
Toddlers are quickly learning so much about the world around them, developing faster than almost any other age group. They are all about speed — learning to sing, talk and run all at once. Lightbridge Academy’s Toddler Program is designed to make the most of every one of their fast-paced milestones. Our curriculum specifically addresses toddlers’ rapid growth and development by catering to their readiness cues, with the older toddler curriculum focused on preparing for preschool and beyond. When they display interest or signs of emerging skills, we can encourage them to move to the next challenge.
Also offers: Preschool
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"Unlock Your Child's Potential! Our innovative program combines the best of Montessori's hands-on, child-centered approach with the rigor of NYC's top educational standards in a structured day’s...
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Atelier de la casa excellence
NYC curriculum, Montessori curriculum, smaller groups groups 5/6 kids per guide/teacher, flexible schedule. Trilingual or bilingual. English in the morning and Spanish and/or French in the afternoon
Speaks Spanish
Aozora Community (“Aozora” means blue sky in Japanese) is an educational and cultural non-profit organization (501c (3)) located in Brooklyn, NY. Our vision is to foster a community of curious,...
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Lightbridge Academy is a child care center that welcomes infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and pre-kindergarteners with a variety of programs to help children develop their academic, social, and...
Infants
Lightbridge Academy’s infant program is an ideal, developmentally appropriate environment for little ones as they learn to move, pull up, roll over, and eventually crawl. Our infant curriculum creates a solid foundation for your little one’s future growth and development. By creating strong bonds, learning through play and stimulating their five senses, even our youngest students are encouraged to explore the world around them in a safe and nurturing environment. Primary caregivers introduce a theme-based curriculum, which is enhanced with enrichment programs such as Singing Sprouts, Spanish Sprouts and Signing Sprouts.
Toddlers
Toddlers are quickly learning so much about the world around them, developing faster than almost any other age group. They are all about speed — learning to sing, talk and run all at once. Lightbridge Academy’s Toddler Program is designed to make the most of every one of their fast-paced milestones. Our curriculum specifically addresses toddlers’ rapid growth and development by catering to their readiness cues, with the older toddler curriculum focused on preparing for preschool and beyond. When they display interest or signs of emerging skills, we can encourage them to move to the next challenge.
Also offers: Preschool
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Preshool program offers children opportunities to gain new knowledge, discover the world in a playful and engaging way, and develop personality. Team takes into consideration each child’s...
Speaks Spanish
Theatrical program combining Spanish as a second-language with appropriate socialization skills through theatrical techniques such as pretend play character development, personality projection,...
Speaks Spanish
The Goddard School of Greenpoint is a private preschool center with highly qualified teachers. Our center features a dedicated indoor gym, outdoor playgrounds, and a literacy nook for reading and...
Infant Classroom
In the Infant program, our teachers provide your baby with all the cuddles and care they need, as well as opportunities to begin learning about the world around them. Our proprietary education program, Wonder of Learning™, celebrates your baby’s natural curiosity within the classroom environment and models how to explore safely. Nurturing teachers narrate your baby’s experiences to build a strong foundation in 21st century skills for problem solving and building relationships.
Twos Classroom
In the Twos classroom, patient, caring teachers guide children through playful exploration. They help your little one navigate big emotions while providing hands-on learning experiences that nurture their innate curiosity. Your toddler is constantly learning new things about the world around them. At The Goddard School®, our team is here to work with your little one every day as they play, learn and gain the skills they need to prepare for preschool. Our Wonder of Learning™ education program will immerse your child in literacy, science, arts and math brought together in one activity for a more holistic—and fun—approach to learning.
Also offers: Toddler Classroom, Preschool Classroom, Bridge Classroom
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Discover a world of learning and fun at NY Preschool & Kids Club’s Cobble Hill location in Brooklyn, where every child’s potential is nurtured in the heart of NYC’s vibrant community. Nestled in the...
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Discover a world of learning and fun at NY Preschool & Kids Club’s Brooklyn Heights location in Brooklyn, where every child’s potential is nurtured in the heart of NYC’s vibrant community. Our...
Preschool Prep
Preschool Prep, designed for young learners ages 18-23 months, is an adult-participation preschool readiness program that is a vital step in ensuring a child is prepared to begin their education journey. Combining art, gym, music, sensory exploration, and social development, the program stimulates learning and acclimates children to the school environment. Grow self-confidence, improve social skills, develop body awareness, boost independence, build a learning foundation, and prepare for success in preschool and beyond!
Preschool
Welcome to Preschool at NY Preschool & Kids Club, where children learn to love learning! At NY Preschool & Kids Club, every moment is designed to build emotional, social, and academic readiness. We don’t just prepare children for kindergarten; we shape their early identity as confident, joyful learners. Program options include 2, 3 or 5 day enrollment with half day (9:00 am – 12:00 pm) and full day (9:00 am – 3:00 pm) schedules.
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Nestled on the border of the bustling and family-friendly Park Slope and burgeoning Gowanus neighborhoods in Brooklyn, our stunning new state-of-the-art facility stands as a beacon of educational...
Preschool Prep
Preschool Prep, designed for young learners ages 18-23 months, is an adult-participation preschool readiness program that is a vital step in ensuring a child is prepared to begin their education journey. Combining art, gym, music, sensory exploration, and social development, the program stimulates learning and acclimates children to the school environment. Grow self-confidence, improve social skills, develop body awareness, boost independence, build a learning foundation, and prepare for success in preschool and beyond!
Preschool
Welcome to Preschool at NY Preschool & Kids Club, where children learn to love learning! At NY Preschool & Kids Club, every moment is designed to build emotional, social, and academic readiness. We don’t just prepare children for kindergarten; we shape their early identity as confident, joyful learners. Program options include 2, 3 or 5 day enrollment with half day (9:00 am – 12:00 pm) and full day (9:00 am – 3:00 pm) schedules.
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Early learning program serving preschool-age children. Age-appropriate care focuses on cognitive and social development as well as emotional and physical growth.
Speaks Spanish
Child care program encourages children to develop, explore, and grow while discovering the surrounding world. Natural interests are fostered through learning activities and imaginative play.
Speaks Spanish
Early learning program serving young children. Curriculum is based on age and development level and broken up into monthly themes which may include nursery rhymes, the solar system, animal sounds,...
Speaks Spanish
Private and Universal Pre-K programs located in Coney Island. Teachers and staff provide a variety of activities geared towards enhancing all aspects of development. Children are given the freedom to...
Speaks Spanish
City Kids preschool program is offered in a two-story, 11,000 square foot modern learning center in the heart of Williamsburg. The first-floor space is designed for the littlest of learners with six...
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In addition to our Preschool, for ages, 2 to 5, we also offer Summer Camp. Our camp is Monday - Friday from 8am to 4pm, for children 3 to 8 years old. We have two locations in Brooklyn: 502 Flatbush...
Speaks Spanish
Every day, we’re nurturing young learners and preparing children for a bright future. At Childtime, our sensitive, respectful teachers are building trusting, secure relationships with children that...
Infants
Families love the balance of nurturing care and milestone development in this program. In a warm, safe, stimulating classroom, children have a primary caregiver to attend to their needs. Plus, our exclusive, milestone-focused curriculum, Learn from the Start™, was developed by our educational experts to focus on key developmental milestones specific to infants. We emphasize each child’s development, rather than specific age, because all children grow and learn at their own pace, and in their own unique way. We’re also here when you need us. Ask your school about flexible enrollment options to fit your family’s schedule.
Toddlers
You’ll love the safe environment for exploration, excitement, and exercise we provide for your active child. Toddler classrooms also feature our milestone-focused curriculum, Learn from the Start™, focused on the key developmental milestones specific to this age group, with learning experiences designed to address the individual needs of each child, in each classroom. We’re also here when you need us. Ask your school about flexible enrollment options to fit your family’s schedule.
Also offers: Twos, Drop-In Care, Preschool
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Childcare center and preschool program for infants through Pre-Kindergarten. Site utilizes a play-based curriculum focused on inspiring a love of learning through a combination of early academics and...
Infant Daycare
Infant program offering a physically and emotionally safe place for your baby to explore and learn about the world around them. Shoe-free policy ensures that classrooms are clean and safe for little ones to move around. Daily routine includes time outdoors, group time, and discovery baskets for sensory exploration. Trained teachers spend time cuddling, singing, and reading to your child.
Toddler Daycare
Toddlers are on the go, exploring and learning new things throughout each day. Classrooms are kid-size in design, allowing children to do more things independently, building their self-confidence. Photos of the children’s families cover the walls of the classroom, creating a sense of community. Daily routine includes: outdoor play, circle time, dance & movement, reading, art, music, and free play.
Also offers: Preschool Program, Discovery Preschool
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Early education and childcare center serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers. Play-based curriculum focuses on early academics, literacy, science, social-emotional development and creativity....
Infant Daycare
Infant program offering a physically and emotionally safe place for your baby to explore and learn about the world around them. Shoe-free policy ensures that classrooms are clean and safe for little ones to move around. Daily routine includes time outdoors, group time, and discovery baskets for sensory exploration. Trained teachers spend time cuddling, singing, and reading to your child.
Toddler Daycare
Toddlers are on the go, exploring and learning new things throughout each day. Classrooms are kid-size in design, allowing children to do more things independently, building their self-confidence. Photos of the children’s families cover the walls of the classroom, creating a sense of community. Daily routine includes: outdoor play, circle time, dance & movement, reading, art, music, and free play.
Also offers: Preschool Program
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The earliest years of a child’s education are marked by meaningful discoveries and “lightbulb” moments as students solidify their sense of self and their relationship to the world. Our Early Learning...
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French immersion preschool program grounded in the fundamentals of progressive education and experiential learning.
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Preschool and Universal Pre-K programs serving children in Kings Bay. Typical daily activities include reading, writing, arts and crafts, dancing and outdoor play. Programs also focus on Jewish...
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Sponsored by School's Out New York City, this location offers activities that include sports, homework help, hair & nail, music, step, dance, computer, leadership, stem and arts based enrichment clubs...
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Curiosity-led learning is central to the school's curriculum and parents can enjoy bi-annual performances from the attending children. Daily schedules include a new song each week and development of...
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Home based facility that seeks to empower children to make choices, encourage problem solving and adaptation, and provide a warm Jewish environment that helps the children learn and love Jewish life...
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Program that seeks to develop student's artistic expression as well as their academic skills and physical well being. Classes are available in dance, music, theater, and the visual arts. Children will...
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Afterschool program for students at Fort Greene Preparatory School provided free of charge.
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Daycare for students attending New York City College of Technology. The Creative Curriculum is used and learning through play is encouraged. Children enjoy art activities, building with blocks,...
Speaks Spanish
At Bright Horizons®, we make sure the early years are full of learning and fun. Our early education and preschool program paves the way for school success, with support for each child’s individual...
Infant Care
Our infant program is designed to offer a secure place with knowledgeable teachers who honor your family’s routine, and who know every day that they’re not caring for any child, but the most important child — yours.
Toddler Care
Our toddler program is designed to provide a safe place for your newly independent child to test out and learn new skills, wonder about everything, and discover how to make friends.
Also offers: Preschool
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At Bright Horizons®, we make sure the early years are full of learning and fun. Our early education and preschool program paves the way for school success, with support for each child’s individual...
Infant Care
Our infant program is designed to offer a secure place with knowledgeable teachers who honor your family’s routine, and who know every day that they’re not caring for any child, but the most important child — yours.
Toddler Care
Our toddler program is designed to provide a safe place for your newly independent child to test out and learn new skills, wonder about everything, and discover how to make friends.
Also offers: Preschool
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Childcare facility serving infants, toddlers and preschool-aged children. After school care also available for school-aged children. Teachers provide developmentally appropriate activities as well...
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Early education program providing services to infants, toddlers, and preschool-age children. Classes are taught by experienced educators using proven teaching strategies to ensure each student finds a...
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From preschool through kindergarten, we make early education and daycare joyful, engaging, and fun so children are happy to learn, play and grow. For nearly 40 years, The Learning Experience® has been...
Infants
Our infant curriculum starts with regular playtime including belly and music time, exploration, stimulation, as well as nap and feeding times that we keep consistent with your baby’s individual schedule.
Toddlers
A typical day for TLE® toddlers is filled with, stimulating, age-appropriate activities and materials. Our early childhood development toddler curriculum focuses on eye-hand coordination, motor development and problem solving.
Also offers: Twaddlers, Preppers, Preschoolers
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Little Scholars Development Center in Brooklyn, NY offers top-tier child care with a team versed in diverse child development areas. Fueled by deep pedagogical insight, we foster a nurturing space...
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Preschool facility offering a Montessori-inspired developmental program for children. Teachers work to develop and implement innovative ways to promote growth and inspiration for children. Indoor play...
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Preschool offering childcare and early learning services to young children. Program provides a variety of innovative, language immersion school experiences for the youngest learners. Children spend...
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Infant and toddler care follows the lead of the child to support early development. Preschool program offers small class sizes and works on growing children's social, physical, emotional, and...
Speaks Spanish
A caring daycare for ages birth to 6 years, offering a safe, fun, and educational environment. We accept ACS/HRA vouchers and self-pay. Your child will learn, grow, and feel at home with us.
Infant Care
In our infant daycare, we prioritize safety, cleanliness, and nurturing care. Our dedicated staff ensures a secure environment where babies are held and loved, promoting their development with individualized attention.
Toddler Care Program
Our curriculum prioritizes emotional education, nurturing vital social and emotional skills in toddlers. Our engaging activities cultivate a joyful approach to learning, fostering curiosity and creativity in each child.
Also offers: Preschool Program
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Parents can rest easy as this center puts a premium on communication, sending pictures of the children to guardians throughout the day for peace of mind. Receive current evaluations on student...
Infant Care - New Beginnings
Our infant daycare and child care program supports early development through sensory learning. Babies explore sights, sounds, and textures in a nurturing daycare setting. This preschool foundation helps your child grow, adapt, and build awareness of their environment.
Toddler Care - Discovering Me
Our Discovering Me program is developed through our Life Essentials® curriculum to grow and reinforce each toddler’s individual needs. Our educators form strong, caring relationships with your toddler and guide them through sensory-based learning experiences that encourage discovery.
Also offers: Early Preschool - Exploring My World, Preschool - I Can Do It
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Kane Street Kids is a warm, progressive Jewish preschool dedicated to building a community where all children and families feel safe and connected. At Kane Street Kids, we encourage children and...
Speaks Spanish
Guides
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Guide to Child Care Costs in New York
Curious how much daycare or preschool really costs in New York? We break down average childcare rates by city, age, and program type—based on real data from local providers.
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How to Find and Apply for Childcare Assistance in New York
Explore financial assistance programs available in New York, including childcare subsidies, tax credits, and free preschool options for eligible families.