Daycares near New Hyde Park, NY

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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.

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Infant Care Program

Daycare Program

Infant Care Program

Infant Care

At The Blue Hippo, we focus on building feelings of security and warmth for our littlest ones. Through a gentle, Montessori-inspired approach, infants explore their world through sensory play and soft rhythms, ensuring a nurturing start filled with love and accomplishment.

Toddler Care

Our toddler program prioritizes character and independence through meaningful, play-based activities. Little ones grow at their own pace, exploring music and arts while developing the social-emotional skills and confidence they need to navigate their world with joy.

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Infant Care Program

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Our nursery program focuses on the most vital stage of childhood. We leverage rapid brain development through music, dance, and storytelling, helping little ones master essential motor skills like gripping and crawling through purposeful play and exercise.

Toddler Care Program

Our toddler care prioritizes your child’s holistic growth by teaching them how to interact and bond with others. Through group activities, music, and shared play, we help children navigate their first friendships, develop strong values, and build the social confidence they need to explore the world.

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Preschool Program

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.

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Coding and STEM Summer Camp

*CAMP DATES: June 29 - August 7* Our next-gen labs are a total vibe. Energetic instructors recruited from elite universities like Stanford and NYU bring their own flair, inspiring campers to transform ideas into reality—from apps and games to BattleBots® and custom 3D designs. Each session blends hands-on learning with campus exploration and traditions like dress-up days, raffles, and gaming tournaments. It's our one-of-a-kind recipe for summer magic.

Eeny Meeny Preschool

Eeny Meeny Preschool is an early-childhood enrichment program. We provide a safe, nurturing environment that stimulates growth and promotes creativity for early learners. We prepare children for the independence required to thrive UPK and Kindergarten.

Summer Enrichment Camp

6-week program designed for students entering Kindergarten through 5th grade. The program provides structured academic support in reading, writing, and math, along with weekly field trips and hands-on learning experiences. The program runs from July 6 through August 13.