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In-Home Daycare

The Blue Hippo Daycare

500 Jamaica Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207

5.0
based on 6 reviews

Drop-in

Extended care (after school)

Extended care (before school)

Full time (5 days/week)

Full-day

Half-day (afternoon)

Half-day (morning)

Part time (1-4 days/week)

About

https://www.thebluehippodaycare.org/

*SPEAKS ENGLISH, SPANISH, AND MANDARIN
*WE ACCEPT CHILDCARE VOUCHERS & SUBSIDIES
*PICK-UP/DROP-OFF AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
*FREE MEALS

💙 Our Mission & Philosophy Here at The Blue
Hippo, we believe that character matters more than content. Our mission is to nurture kind, confident, and socially aware children through a play-based, Montessori-inspired approach—not through rote academics or boring drills. What makes us unique? <br/> <br/>💛 Empathy & Manners First: Our focus is on teaching kindness, respect, and emotional intelligence—unlike traditional programs that prioritize memorization and test-ready skills. <br/> <br/>🌱 Play-Based Learning: Through hands-on exploration, imaginative role-play, and real-life problem-solving, children learn naturally and joyfully. <br/> <br/>🎯 Montessori Principles: Each child works at their own pace, choosing from carefully prepared materials in a calm, supportive environment. We do include academic learning—but only as part of engaging, meaningful activities—not dry worksheets or repetitive drills. In our care, children grow not just in intelligence, but in heart. They leave ready for school—and for life💙 <br/>Read more

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Location

500 Jamaica Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207

Center Highlights

Type

  • In-home/family day care

Philosophy

  • Developmental (play-based)
  • Montessori
  • Special needs

Additional Details

  • Outdoor play area (nearby park)
  • Outdoor play area (in-home)

Services

  • Willing to care for twins/multiples
  • Summer care
  • Pick up/drop off
  • Meals provided
  • Emergency backup care
  • Before school programs
  • After school programs

Qualifications

  • Cpr training
  • Child development associate (cda)
  • Early child development coursework
  • Early childhood education (ece)
  • First aid training

Credentials

  • Special needs care

Hours

Day
Time

Monday

8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Tuesday

8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Wednesday

8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Thursday

8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Friday

8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Saturday

Closed

Sunday

Closed

Cost

Age Range
Monthly Rate

0 - 11 months

$1,600.00

1 - 3 years

$1,600.00

4 - 5 years

$1,400.00

6 - 11 years

$1,000.00

License

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Licensing requirements typically include:

  • Complying with safety and health inspections
  • Achieving the required levels of educational training
  • Maintaining a minimum caregiver-to-child ratio
  • Other state-defined requirements

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