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Find Trusted Pre-K Schools Near Me in Central Islip, NY

We have 32 pre-k schools in Central Islip, NY! Compare and find the best pre-k school to fit your needs.

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God's Glory Childcare

190 Acorn Ave. Central Islip, NY

< 1 mi

God's Glory Childcare is a New York State Licensed Group Family Childcare for children from Newborn to Twelve years old. We offer Pre-K to 6th Grade Curriculum with emphasis on Mathematics Education, Literacy and Socio-emotional Learning. Our Children are introduced to a variety of age appropriate activities including digital learning for rich experiences. All employees are highly trained and licensed/certified with on-going training. We participate in the Government's Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) which ensures that children in our care are served nutritious meals and snacks that contribute to healthy growth and development. Transportation Available. God's Glory's Math Summer Camp is a MUST have for children, ages 4 - 12. The Math 'N Fun Program is Designed by God's Glory's Director who is a New York State Mathematics and Business Certified Teacher. Math 'N Fun encourages active play in the Summer while exercising the Brain through retention of prior knowledge as well as learning new building blocks for the next grade. Children who come to the program afraid of mathematics, leave embracing mathematics and with heightened confidence in mathematics. Now enrolling!! Space is limited!!!
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Precious Kids

5.0(9)

9 mi

540 Horseblock Rd Suite 1 Farmingville, NY

It is our mission to provide quality childcare. Precious Kids is privately owned by a parent who had the same worries of young working mothers today. We know that choosing a childcare center can be difficult. The worries and guilt new mothers feel leaving your child are very stressful. But you can feel good knowing that your baby, toddler or preschooler is in the very best care you will find! We often staff better than the state ratios. We have been caring for children in Nassau County since 2005 and have a second location in Farmingville since 2017. Our program is conveniently located minutes from the LIE, Nichols Rd and North Ocean Ave. We accept children 6 weeks-5 years old. Our teachers and staff are not only experienced, but most importantly, nurturing and loving individuals who meet all state guidelines and certification requirements. Our classroom experiences are child initiated and teacher supported designed to encourage growth of gross and fine motor skills utilizing multi-sensory materials. Our program fosters curiosity, creativity and self esteem which will help your child acquire a love of learning. Our developmentally appropriate curriculum enhances social, emotional, physical and intellectual growth. Our Pre-K program completely prepares your child for kindergarten. We encourage you to come and visit to see how individualized care and attention can benefit your child. Make an appointment to come check us out, you won't be disappointed.

J N says "We absolutely love the staff and Precious Kids! The communication and safety is much better then our previous preschool and the curriculum is great! My 4 year...

Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Child care
Preschool
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Siennas Learning Center Iii

5.0(2)

5 mi

1434 Chicago Avenue Bay Shore, NY

Sienna's Learning Center was founded over 20 years ago to offer quality child care for the community by two N.Y.S Certified Teachers.Our staff is 100% trained with all the necessary knowledge of Early Childhood Education including CPR and First Aid. Our staff is also fingerprinted and cleared by N.Y.S Office of Family and Children Services. Our curriculum is state approved to offer kindergarten preparation. It is aligned with the Common Core and meet all standards. We have weaved character education, daily projects, circle time, creative play, science stimulation, story time, creative writing, and reading readiness into our curriculum. We know that children can learn to read quickly if offered the correct foundation. We also know that reading at a young age is key to having a smooth transition into your child's future academic years. We believe in offering children a structured but fun environment for children to be able to express themselves. Well balanced meals are a must in our day care so that your child can learn to develop a healthy lifestyle. We potty train and assist hard working parents in teaching their children table etiquette. We believe in keeping close communication with our parents so that we can better assist in instilling the principals you wish for your child to believe in. Our Summer Program is fun filled as we offer field trips to parks, beaches, swimming, theater, library, hands on adventures and much more. The providers of this program are the Head Coaches of the Suffolk County Community College Woman's Soccer team and have created a sports camp that will tap into your child's athletic ability. Our goal is to offer your child a safe and nurturing environment where they can grow and feel happy.

Nicole says "As new parents,, we had no experience with daycares. It was difficult to choose a location . WE wanted a place that would be safe, educational and close to...

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STORYBOOK KIDS PREP

1871 SUNRISE HWY BAY SHORE, NY

4 mi

We are a privately owned Nursey school caring for infants-Pre k children. We provide food and offer part time and full time care.
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
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Preschool
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Diana's Doodle Bugs Daycare

16 Village Lane Bohemia, NY

4 mi

Doodle Bugs is a group family daycare providing a fun and educational learning environment. We offer a wide variety of activities to keep the little ones interested and creative thought play, music, art, and our curriculum. We keep the children mixed together which helps the little ones eager to follow the preschoolers in there abc/123's. My program is staffed accordingly to accommodate preschoolers to continue to grow and get ready for pre-k. This is a NYS licensed daycare where all healthy and nutritional meals are provided.
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Garden Infant Day Care

194 Bay Shore Road North Babylon, NY

8 mi

Group Family Daycare 25 years of child care experience NYS licenced. Max of 12 children, approves DSS, all meals included. Pre school curiculum also bi-lingual program from 6 weeks to 12 years of age.
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The School House

106 Vernon Valley Rd. East Northport, NY

8 mi

SCHOOL: The mission of The School House is to build the best Pre-K - 8th Grade school in the world combining what we know scientifically works in learning with what we love about traditional American schools. The result is the American Emergent Curriculum (AEC) - an integrated curriculum connecting a Structured Montessori Foundation, Project-based Learning, our Art, Nature &amp; Design Studio (Reggio-Emilia) and Critical Thinking &amp; Group Dialogue with Sports, Performing Arts and Civics. With the AEC learning becomes engaging, successful, accomplished and multi-dimensional all at once. SUMMER CAMP Long Island: Our TSH Camps Are Different. They are led by fully trained Educators who want to enrich your child's summer (and we never forget the FUN)! Children enjoy continuous Exploration of Nature, Hands-on Academics, Nature, Art &amp; Design, Innovation, Mindfulness, Movement, Sports &amp; Much More. Children Will Build Friendships, Explore Learning &amp; Love Their Summer Again! Sign Up by May 1st. TSH Wilderness Camp runs from July 6th - 24th TSH Innovation Camp runs from Aug. 3rd - 21st 2020 Summer Rates CAMP: Campers can choose any number of week to participate in at $600 Per Week. Campers choosing All Weeks for both camps (6 weeks total) will receive a discount of $525 Per Week.* Before &amp; After Care are also available at $15 per hour: 8-9am &amp; 2-5pm. Children will bring lunch. Water, sunscreen, camp shirts and hats will be provided. TSH Summer Wilderness Camp runs from July 6th - 24th where campers will enjoy everything from Farming, Working with Animals, Building Ancient Tools, Exploration &amp; Navigation to Movement through sports such as Soccer, Golf and Football as well as Ancient movement practices like Yoga &amp; Tai Chi to Academic Skills during lunchtime and Art &amp; Design through sculpture, creative writing and history of art in the afternoon. TSH Summer Innovation Camp runs from Aug. 3rd - 21st where campers will enjoy experiencing innovations in sustainable farming, foraging in the forest, technology in nature, creating a robot to save the work and innovations in recycling to Movement and training as elite athletes do using the latest technology to monitor heart levels, calisthenics and stretching for mindfulness to Academic skills during lunch and Art &amp; Design using new art and media, up-cycling in art, technology in art and using our maker bot to create new inventions in the later afternoon.
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Montessori Happy Hearts

1.0(1)

9 mi

166 Montauk Hwy Blue Point, NY

At Montessori Happy Hearts in Blue Point, NY, our children engage in theme-based Montessori education. We help preschool-aged children to reach developmental milestones. This prepares them for the standards of kindergarten preparedness and gives them a solid foundation from which to grow and prosper throughout their lives and academic careers.
Montessori
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Preschool
Angel Steps Daycare care for children from 6 weeks to 12 years old. We are NYS certified, we're also certified in First Aid and CPR. Our Prices are affordable. We offer day by day and weekly care, we're open Monday through Friday 6:30am to 6pm I am willing to work with the parents on the time. We are a Non-smoking Family oriented and Christian based environment, with well trained staff that are very professional. We offer Pre-K and Kindergarten readiness. We have a large fenced in backyard, we also offer a wide variety of games, puzzles and arts and crafts, etc. Healthy Meals/snacks included, meals are prepared fresh on site daily. Please message me for more info/rates or any other questions you may have. We do lots of fun activities and kids have fun while they learn. We will work with the parents if need be to make this a great and safe learning and growing environment for children. Please call 631-920-2520 for more information. References available upon request.

Seeta says "I cannot stop saying enough good things about Angel Steps Daycare. When I went there for an interview to meet with the owner with my niece I felt nothing but...

Outdoor/nature
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Faith based
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Janeene B. Child Care

5.0(3)

9 mi

45 Powell Ave. Farmingville, NY

My objective and experience in the childcare business is to care for, educate, and motivate the children to explore and become competent in skills they need to excel in Pre-k and/or kindergarten. I work with a much smaller group of children for I provide daycare in my home. It is a more one on one bonding relationship. I provide nutritious meals and snacks. I create activities for the children with supervision at all times. I participate at play time with the children as well as reading, singing, and arts and crafts. I have certifications in the standard First Aid; Pediatrics first aid, asthma care training for childcare providers, Optional First Aid topics: eye injuries, fever, poisonous spider bites, and stings. CPR; Adult/Child CPR with mask, Adult/Child AED. I am a Suffolk County child care council member with certifications as well as New York State certifications.

Vince D says "Janeene has been taking care of my son since he is 3 months old. As always when you put your child in the care of a stranger it is important to find someone...

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Story Book Hollow Children's Academy

5.0(5)

10 mi

38 Adirondack Drive Selden, NY

Our school is not a typical Children 's Center. While Safety is one of our main concerns we encourage the children to explore and be creative. We want to instill a life long love of learning in your child. We firmly believe that children learn through play and creative hands on exercises. Every day will be a new adventure for your child. Combined with this, we also have an outstanding curriculum that include many programs currently being used in many districts on Long Island: Handwriting Without Tears McGraw Hill Scholastic Houghton Mifflin Pearson Your child will grow cognitively, emotionally and physically and develop the cornerstones of a solid education in a fun yet educational environment, while we instill and build upon the developmental and academic concepts your child will need to enter kindergarten. We encourage independent thinking and work with children at their skill level so that they may develop their own skills and enhance their own learning style. This will build pride and self esteem as they see their accomplishments and learn new things every day!! Our program offers more freedom for the children to explore the things they enjoy and creates a comfortable, more flexible space for the children to participate in activities. We have; Music and Movement, Freeplay, Snack time, Circle Time, Project/Arts and Crafts, Dramatic Play, Sensory Walls and more. What makes Story Book Hollow so special? --> Our facilities are bright, airy and cheerful. On ground level with big sunny windows, when you open our doors the newly renovated space has lots of bright colors and a friendly atmosphere --> Certified and qualified teachers and paraprofessionals. --> Small class sizes. --> Various individual centers for children to explore age appropriate activities. --> Age appropriate curriculum, activities and toys to stimulate your child 's fine and gross motor skills. --> Free play time to encourage children to play and build their imagination. --> Over 5000 square feet of out door play area in Selden --> Natural Playscapes encourage children to explore and imagine more You chose: Our Children's Academy in Selden Our Preschool in St. James -or- Our Day Care in St. James

Genesis G. says "We decided to put our son in daycare once he turned 1yr old. It was a difficult decision for us because my mother had cared for him for the first year of...

Child care
Preschool
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Step by Step Preschool

5.0(1)

9 mi

28 Foxhurst Rd Dix Hills, NY

Step by Step Preschool is a Christian school owned and operated by the Dix Hills Evangelical Free church. The School provides opportunities for children to discover and learn, be part of a group, have positive interaction with other children and adults, experience God’s world and prepare for the kindergarten level. The school features a climate-controlled building, large classrooms, and outdoor playground.

Madelyn says "This preschool was great for my son...loving, caring, great curriculum and fun."

Kindergarten
Preschool
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New Life Community Day Care Center

380 Lakeland Ave Sayville, NY

6 mi

New Life Community Day Care Center is a licensed child care and early education facility that provides its services to families residing in Sayville, New York. The company offers early care for infants and toddlers from zero to three years of age. New Life also provides Christian-based learning programs for pre-kindergarten to fifth-grade school-age kids.
Child care
Preschool
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Our Savior Lutheran Church

140 Mark Tree Rd Centereach, NY

8 mi

Our Savior Lutheran Church, through its Our Savior New American School, offers early childhood educational programs for preschoolers and school-age kids. The company offers pre-kindergarten through twelfth-grade learning programs. The company uses a Christian-based curriculum with a strong focus on phonics and literacy development.
Child care
Preschool
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Little Lights Christian Pre School

189 Burr Rd East Northport, NY

8 mi

Little Lights Christian Pre-School in East Northport, 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 center provide child care for families and kids from Toddler, Preschool, and Pre-K Program.
Child care
Preschool
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Wesleyan Pre School

230 E Main St Smithtown, NY

5 mi

Wesleyan Preschool in Smithtown, 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 center provide child care for families and kids from two to four years old.
Child care
Preschool
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Learning Adventures Children's Center

800 Candlewood Road Brentwood, NY

3 mi

We are a licensed Childcare Center servicing families with children aged 2yrs-12 We offer quality education and before and after care. Our hours of operation are 6:45 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Your tuition is based on the amount of hours your child is with us. We believe in providing a stress free learning environment for all children and their families. It is our mission to allow each child to grow and learn at their own pace through a wide variety of hands on experiences. Our teachers are degreed in early childhood education,CPR and first aid trained and cleared by OCFS. Come join our family-open enrollment ! Our center is located in a culturally diverse area where your child will be inspired by our "whole child" approach to education. We offer music,physical education and dance as well as elements of NYS standards that will lead to kindergarten readiness,an understanding of others and a life long love of learning. DSS accepted, special needs accommodated.
Child care
Preschool
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United Church Preschool

131 Middle Rd Unit 2 Sayville, NY

6 mi

United Church Preschool is a cooperative preschool in Sayville, New York that offers year-round programs for toddlers, preschoolers- and pre-kindergarten children. The company’s programs are open to kids between the ages of three to five years old. The company also offers a four-week camp during the summer.
Preschool
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K & D Busy Bees Day Care

162 Oakland Ave Deer Park, NY

7 mi

K & D Busy Bees Day Care based in Deer Park, NY is a licensed childcare facility that serves children ages six weeks to twelve years old. The center offers play-based and teacher-led curricula focusing on the language and cognitive development of children.
Child care
Preschool
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J K L Montessori School

53 Verbena Dr Commack, NY

6 mi

J K L Montessori School provides caring and dedicated child care and education services in Commack, New York, from six weeks to six 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.
Child care
Preschool

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Recent pre-k school reviews from local parents in Central Islip, NY

Pre-K Schools in Central Islip, NY are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 32 listed pre-k schools

Precious Kids

We absolutely love the staff and Precious Kids! The communication and safety is much better then our previous preschool and the curriculum...

- J N

Siennas Learning Center Iii

As new parents,, we had no experience with daycares. It was difficult to choose a location . WE wanted a place that would be safe,...

- Nicole

Angel Steps Daycare

I cannot stop saying enough good things about Angel Steps Daycare. When I went there for an interview to meet with the owner with my niece...

- Seeta

FAQs for finding a pre-k near you in Central Islip, NY

Pre-k programs in Central Islip, NY offer an opportunity to introduce your child to school activities, develop social skills, and foster an enthusiasm for learning. Early exposure to education, including math, science, and language arts provides pre-k students with important foundations for the rest of their academic career. Pre-k also teaches kids important life skills such as sharing and caring for others and independence from home. Many parents find pre-k essential to developing the necessary skills to succeed in a classroom setting!

We recommend checking whether pre-k is mandatory or voluntary in Central Islip, NY, as well as reviewing pre-k curriculum at your top choices to make sure it meets your child's needs. You should be prepared to ask questions around the staff's qualifications, safety standards, extracurricular activities and hours of operation, and of course, tuition costs.

Many parents believe pre-k is an important step for young learners, teaching them essential education and social skills. The pre-k curriculum near you in Central Islip, NY typically includes activities such as creative expression, physical development, emergent reading and pre-math/counting lessons. Socially, students are encouraged to practice problem solving and to develop positive relationships with their peers. All pre-k classes provide developmentally appropriate learning experiences tailored to each age level of young children, and each center will have their own approach. Be sure to ask for any specific subjects or fundamentals you have in mind!

Pre-k is designed to give children get a jump start on their education journey, and most pre-k programs near you in Central Islip, NY programs begin teaching basic math, writing and language arts skills. On top of this, pre-k teachers also use social and emotional experiences to ensure the students are well-prepared to enter school and develop their interpersonal skills. How a pre-k approaches these areas will vary, but you can count on a well-rounded approach to learning and development with these tenents in mind.

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