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Child Care Centers in Merrick, NY are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 23 reviews of the 60 listed child care centers

TLC Day Care

I Love This daycare, my son has been here since 15m and is going on 3 years old. He has learned a lot and made friends. The teachers are...

- Care member

Jewish Early Learning Center

A safe, warm, and loving environment for children to learn and grow!

- Meira

PRECIOUS KIDS TOO INC.

An amazing staff with so much heart and caring mindset. It is wonderful to see the care and admiration each teacher has toward every child....

- Care member

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TLC Day Care

1731 Merrick Ave MERRICK, NY

5.0(15)

State license verified

starting at
$1880/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Academic
Child care
Day Care
+ 1 more
Our award-winning Day Care Center has been family owned and operated since 2000. At TLC your child will learn through play and will explore, create, and thrive with highly attentive and supportive teachers in our unique learning centers.

Care Member says "I Love This daycare, my son has been here since 15m and is going on 3 years old. He has learned a lot and made friends. The teachers are loving and...

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Jewish Early Learning Center

2174 Hewlett Ave Merrick, NY

5.0(1)

State license verified

Child care
In-Home daycare
The Jewish Early Learning Center welcomes children ages 1 - 4 years and provides each child with a safe, warm environment. It uses the SPICES approach to education, which encourages children to develop socially, physically, intellectually, creatively, emotionally and spiritually. The curriculum incorporates Jewish values and...

Meira says "A safe, warm, and loving environment for children to learn and grow!"

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Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Cooperative
Academic
Day Care
Welcome to Precious Kids Too of Merrick. Our facility is a learning and development center that provides high quality childcare for kids. We are privately owned and have been successfully caring for children since 2006. Precious Kids Too center is located just steps away from Merrick LIRR station. Our daycare facility is built...

Care Member says "An amazing staff with so much heart and caring mindset. It is wonderful to see the care and admiration each teacher has toward every child. The teachers...

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TLC Day Care

1731 Merrick Ave Merrick, NY

5.0(3)
Child care
Preschool
TLC Day Care is a state-licensed day care center that offers services designed for children ages six weeks to five years old. Located in Merrick, New York, TLC Day Care implements the Fun Sunshine Curriculum and the Learning Box Curriculum. The company also offers Spanish classes and summer programs for interested students.

Care Member says "My daughter has been going to TLC Daycare for over a year. She absolutely loves her teachers. I know when I drop her off every morning she’s going to a...

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Merrick Community Nursery School

69 Willis Ave Merrick, NY

5.0(1)
Child care
Merrick Community Nursery School in Merrick, New York is a non-profit organization and dedicated to providing the highest quality services for children and families, and to demonstrating success in clear and measurable ways. The centre provide child care for families and nursery kids.

Justine A. says "This is a fabulous school!! My daughter has been attending MCNS since she was 18months old and we just fell in love with teachers and staff. I highly...

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Dependable Day Care

2219 Howes St Merrick, NY

5.0(1)
Child care
Preschool

Alzbeta S. says "I have been very happy with Debbie and her helper Rachel. Very responsible, reliable, accommodating. Nice set up, beautiful yard. My son has been there...

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Academic Explorers of Merrick, LLC

1430 Jerusalem Avenue Merrick, NY

State license verified

At Academic Explorers, we provide high quality child care for infants, toddlers, preschool, pre-k, and school-age students ages 6 weeks - 12 years of age. Our warm, family-friendly center creates a safe, welcoming, comfortable environment for children, their parents, and our team. Throughout the school year, we host many...
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Children's Nest Early Childhood Education Center

2350 Merrick Road Merrick, NY

State license verified

Children's Nest Early Childhood Education Center is an childcare center that accommodates both family and community needs. Choosing a childcare center is one of the most important decisions a family has to make. When a child attends our center, families are able to go to work or continue schooling knowing that their children...
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Bellmore-Merrick Child Care Programs

1260 Meadowbrook Rd Merrick, NY

Child care
Bellmore Merrick Child in Merrick, NY is a non profit before and after school care. It is a fully licensed center and has been in the business for 25 years. Before School program is available from seven fifteen am to eight thirty am and after school program is open from two fifty pm to six pm.
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South Shore Montessori School

2323 Merrick Ave Merrick, NY

Child care
Preschool
South Shore Montessori School provides caring and dedicated child care and education services in Merrick, New York for kids of from three to five years old. The center provides education, social, cultural, emotional, physical and recreational areas to provide parents the opportunity to give their child the best start possible
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Camp Westmont

2116 Merrick Ave Ste 3005 Merrick, NY

Camp Westmont in Merrick, NY is a childcare and camp for children from six to sixteen years old that provides a safe, clean, interactive, fun and exciting environment where your child can learn while having fun. The center curriculum aims to provide a variety of age appropriate activities such as sports, music, enrichment, and...
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Bella Babies Infant Suites of Precious Kids

2220 Hewlett Ave Merrick, NY

Child care
Preschool
Our unique program is designed for babies only. Each room has 8 babies. Rooms are divided by age, this center only goes up to 30 months. Babies are given better care with our 2-1 ratio. We prefer our babies not to be with older children. Our other location nearby starts at 2 thru nursery/pre-k. Children are well prepared with...
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Kiddie Academy of Farmingdale

500 BI COUNTY BLVD FARMINGDALE, NY

5.0(1)

State license verified

Child care
Day Care
Preschool
Kiddie Academy offers educational, age-specific child care programs. Our flexible, standard based curriculum is uniquely designed to help your child thrive in both school and life, while our safe and nurturing environment allows them to have fun while they learn. Learn more about what makes Kiddie Academy a leader in early...

Natalie V. says "My children attended Kiddie Academy from 12 weeks until graduating Pre-K. The whole care team was loving, passionate, and took amazing care of my girls....

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Kiddie Academy of Floral Park

339 JERICHO TPKE FLORAL PARK, NY

5.0(1)

State license verified

Child care
Day Care
Preschool
Kiddie Academy offers educational, age-specific child care programs. Our flexible, standard based curriculum is uniquely designed to help your child thrive in both school and life, while our safe and nurturing environment allows them to have fun while they learn. Learn more about what makes Kiddie Academy a leader in early...

Natalie V. says "My children attended Kiddie Academy from 12 weeks until graduating Pre-K. The whole care team was loving, passionate, and took amazing care of my girls....

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6686 - Tutor Time of Melville

604 BROADHOLLOW RD MELVILLE, NY

5.0(1)

State license verified

Child care
Day Care

Nicole P. says "We have been beyond happy with the care that our daughter receives at Tutor Time! In short, we cannot recommend Tutor Time highly enough. More specifics:...

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Read For Life Learning Center

17 WOOD LN VALLEY STREAM, NY

4.0(3)
starting at
$1400/mo
Special needs
Developmental (play-based)
Cooperative
Academic
In-Home daycare
Read for Life provide services to Infant, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-aged students. Our provider is a retired NYCDOE special and regular education teacher with over 40 years of experience. Our students are engaged daily in a rich curriculum which includes sensory activities, social and emotional activities and learning...

Donna R. says "This is a wonderful program that the children learn so much from!"

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Precious Kids Country

1150 Hicksville Rd Massapequa, NY

4.0(11)

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Cooperative
Academic
Child care
Preschool
Precious Kids Country or PKC as we like to call it is a learning and development center that provides high quality childcare for kids from ages 6 weeks through pre-k. We pride ourselves in providing a family atmosphere for both parents and students to learn and grow.

Jamie says "I have been sending my daughters since they were infants and they love going everyday. Every teacher so far has been great we especially love Mrs. Stephanie...

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Kiddie Academy of Hicksville

132 W JOHN ST HICKSVILLE, NY

5.0(1)

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Academic
Child care
Day Care
+ 2 more
At Kiddie Academy we know children learn in various ways and at their own pace. Our educators are empowered to adapt Life Essentials lesson plans to meet the needs of each child while they maintain learning momentum. Kiddie Academy provides a safe & nurturing environment, our curriculum prepares your child for life: Character,...

Natalie V. says "My children attended Kiddie Academy from 12 weeks until graduating Pre-K. The whole care team was loving, passionate, and took amazing care of my girls....

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Family Treehouse Daycare

228 Keller Ave Elmont, NY

4.0(2)
Special needs
Montessori
Academic
Child care
In-Home daycare
+ 1 more
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D&D Daycare Inc.

374 Uniondale Avenue Uniondale, NY

3.0(6)

State license verified

Child care
At D&D Daycare, we believe in providing a safe and nurturing foundation that will enhance your child's social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development. We believe early childhood education should be designed to accommodate children at different stages of learning and to help them develop the skills they need to...

Melanie R. says "Great place if you are looking for a staff that truly cares about your child and is willing to work along with the parents."

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FAQs for finding child care centers near you in Merrick, NY

Child care centers near you in Merrick, NY provide a number of crucial benefits for both parents and children. Most importantly, these establishments can offer a safe and nurturing environment for young ones, providing educational resources and enriching activities in the process. Additionally, children can build important skills in communication and collaboration with others by interacting with peers at child care centers. Parents will feel at ease knowing that their little loved ones are being looked after in an organized structure with trained professionals who are properly certified.

A child care center can be an ideal environment for children to develop and explore. Typically, the staff at child care centers near you in Merrick, NY have experience dealing with young kids and are experts at developing creative activities that encourage learning. Your child will be able to participate in structured games and free play with their peers, receive help with academics, and practice healthy habits such as proper nutrition and exercise. They'll also have access to art materials to allow them to express themselves. By interacting with other kids and the staff, your child will build the emotional skills necessary for their social development.

You can use Care.com to kick off your search for a child care center near you in Merrick, NY. You can start by simply sorting child care center profiles by the location that is most convenient for you. Some parents may want to choose a location close to home and others may want one close to their workplace. Then you can read reviews from other parents to learn about their experiences with each child care center you’re considering.

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