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We have 25 pre-k schools in Islip, NY! Compare and find the best pre-k school to fit your needs.

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Islip School Age Child Care Corp

1 Winganhauppauge Rd Islip, NY

Kindergarten
Child care
Islip School Age Child Care Corp in Islip, NY provides an enriched, safe, and healthy environment for children from Kindergarten through Grade Five within the Islip School District. The facility is wheelchair accessible and provides cultural as well as recreational activities. With features like games, arts & crafts, sports,...
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Siennas Learning Center Iii

1434 Chicago Avenue Bay Shore, NY

5.0(2)
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...

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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Diana's Doodle Bugs Daycare

16 Village Lane Bohemia, NY

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...
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Jolly Learner Family Daycare

77 Cedar Dr Bay Shore, NY

State license verified

Hello and Welcome to Jolly Learner Family Daycare! I serve mostly ages 8-weeks thru pre-k in my home-based daycare. My Family Daycare is ideal for families who are looking for a smaller setting for their child(ren) to learn and grow in. In my care, your child will have a Fun & Educational Day full of Painting,...
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The School House

106 Vernon Valley Rd. East Northport, NY

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...
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God's Glory Childcare

190 Acorn Ave. Central Islip, NY

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...
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Garden Infant Day Care

194 Bay Shore Road North Babylon, NY

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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Montessori Happy Hearts

166 Montauk Hwy Blue Point, NY

1.0(1)
Montessori
Preschool
Child care
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...
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Step by Step Preschool

28 Foxhurst Rd Dix Hills, NY

5.0(1)
Preschool
Child care
Kindergarten
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...

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

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Little Lights Christian Pre School

189 Burr Rd East Northport, NY

Preschool
Child care
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.
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United Church Preschool

131 Middle Rd Unit 2 Sayville, NY

Preschool
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.
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ST LUKE LUTHERAN PRE-SCHOOL

20 Candlewood Path Dix Hills, NY

Preschool
Child care
St. Luke Lutheran Preschool offers NAEYC-approved pre-kindergarten learning programs geared towards children ages four years old and up. Based in Dix Hills, New York, the company implements an environment-based curriculum, which focuses on academic enrichment and basic skills reinforcement in a warm, nurturing and stimulating...
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New Life Community Day Care Center

380 Lakeland Ave Sayville, NY

Preschool
Child care
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...
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J K L Montessori School

53 Verbena Dr Commack, NY

Preschool
Child care
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.
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K & D Busy Bees Day Care

162 Oakland Ave Deer Park, NY

Preschool
Child care
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.
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Cabbage Patch Care

244 Fir Grove Road Ronkonkoma, NY

My name is Nicole and I am the Provider of Cabbage Patch Care, a registered home-based family day care for children 6 weeks to Pre-K. I have my CPR and First Aid certifications. I am a New York State certified teacher and I have my Master's in Infant/Toddler Education. I taught for three years in a public school and since having...
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Angel Steps Daycare

24 Barrington Dr Wheatley Heights, NY

State license verified

Academic
Faith based
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Preschool
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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...
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Miss Dawn's Child Care

121 E Jericho Tpke Huntington Station, NY

Preschool
Child care
Miss Dawn's Child Care is a day care center licensed and certified by the state of New York to provide its services to infants up to pre-kindergarten children. Located in Huntington Station, the company’s mission is to provide children with a safe environment and a stimulating academic experience that will support their holistic...
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Wesleyan Pre School

230 E Main St Smithtown, NY

Preschool
Child care
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.
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123 It's You And Me, Inc.

11 Nicolette Court Huntington Station, NY

State license verified

NYS Licensed, Insured and Incorporated Child Care Provider located in South Huntington NY. Program includes 30 years experience caring for and nurturing children, Toddler/Two's and Preschool Programs both encompassing Music and Movement, Science and Discovery, Exploring Our World, Circle Time, Story Time, Arts and Crafts,...
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FAQs for finding a pre-k near you in Islip, NY

Pre-k programs in 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 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 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 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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