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Pre-K Schools in Merrick, NY are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 reviews of the 60 listed pre-k schools

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

Elite Scholars Christian Academy

Excellent school. My 3 year old is showing great independence and progress within 2 weeks of attending. I couldn't be more pleased

- Joyce T

Miss Karen's Child Care

My child's vocabulary expanded so much when she started this preschool. My family and friends couldn't believe how much she improved. They...

- Lauren S.

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Bright Blossoms Daycare

1803 Florence Street Merrick, NY

State license verified

Bright Blossoms Daycare is a NYS licensed group family daycare serving children from 6 weeks old through Pre-Kindergarten. We are open Monday through Friday from 7:00 am - 6:00 pm. Breakfast, lunch and 2 snacks will be served daily. All meals and snacks served will be organic. Bright Blossoms Daycare has been serving Merrick,...
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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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PRECIOUS KIDS TOO INC.

2220 HEWLETT AVE MERRICK, NY

5.0(2)

State license verified

Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Outdoor/nature
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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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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Elite Scholars Christian Academy

52 Forest Road Valley Stream, NY

5.0(2)

State license verified

Elite Scholars Christian Academy is committed to creating a well-rounded, comprehensive instructional program that s designed to promote social, academic, physical and moral growth needed for the children to be prepared for their transition to Kindergarten. Toddler (Ages 12mos-3): Our toddlers are offered a variety of...

Joyce T says "Excellent school. My 3 year old is showing great independence and progress within 2 weeks of attending. I couldn't be more pleased"

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Miss Karen's Child Care

751 Clifford Ct Baldwin, NY

5.0(2)

State license verified

We are currently enrolling preschoolers for summer camp 2023 and for the 2023 - 2024 school year! Give your child a head start on learning! NYS Licensed. Private Setting. Trained Staff. Preschool Curriculum. Kindergarten readiness.

Lauren S. says "My child's vocabulary expanded so much when she started this preschool. My family and friends couldn't believe how much she improved. They also do the...

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Learn and Grow Child Care (only accepting 3 and 4 year olds at this time)

566 WANTAGH AVE LEVITTOWN, NY

5.0(3)

State license verified

starting at
$1535/mo
Reggio emilia
Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Day Care
Learn and Grow Child Care understands that the early years of your child's life are the most formative and the most important in his or her development. Our goals for your child are clear. We want to provide a safe, nurturing environment where your young children are socially, emotionally and cognitively prepared for...

Catherine Z. says "Learn & Grow is a center that ensures you truly feel your child is not only safe and well taken care of but also flourishing both socially and...

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Ceo Kids

22618 MERRICK BLVD LAURELTON, NY

5.0(1)

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Day Care
Preschool
Child care
CEO Preschool is a childcare center that is focused on the whole child, mentally, physically, and economically. At CEO Preschool, we are neither babysitters, nor are we daycare providers. We are trendsetters in Early Childhood Education. We focus on bringing the best out of your child, implanting seeds from the beginning of...

Ginelle .. says "They have been great. The teachers and staff are very helpful and communicative. "

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Kim's Playschool

921 Preston Rd East Meadow, NY

5.0(2)
Here at Kim's Playschool we teach while having fun. A structured yet friendly environment with nutritious snacks and meals provided. We encourage creativity during our craft and playtime. Kim will help with potty training along with helping your child prepare for kindergarten. 20 years NYS licensed and highly trained, reliable,...

Bonnie C. says "Kim's Playschool offers a creative curriculum that makes learning fun. The day is filled with a range of age-appropriate activities, offering a great...

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JERICHO Stem Academy

430 N BROADWAY JERICHO, NY

5.0(2)

State license verified

International
Academic
Day Care
Preschool
Child care
We are a licensed pre-school/daycare located 5 minutes from the Hicksville train station. To each family enrolled at our Academy, we make a commitment to provide your child with a safe, secure and loving environment. We believe that the early childhood years should be a time of fun, discovery and encouragement. Our program...

David S. says "They care very much for our child. They treat our child like their own for me that's the reason why I like this center and will continue to take my child...

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Precious Kids Country

1150 Hicksville Rd Massapequa, NY

State license verified

Cooperative
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
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.
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Where Children Become Friends Daycare

213 Juanita Ave Freeport, NY

State license verified

Where Children Become Friends Daycare is located in Freeport, N.Y. WCBF offers a high quality Childcare Program for children, 6 months & up. Where Children Become Friends offers a high quality Childcare Program that provides a safe, healthy, nurturing environment for children of all ages. Dedicated to quality care: Where...
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Little Gardens Childcare

470 East Meadow Ave East Meadow, NY

State license verified

Reggio emilia
Child care
Preschool
Accepting children from 18-mo to 12 Years old. Before/After school welcome, DSS excepted. Part time and Full day Pre-K avail. Educational based daycare. full curriculum.
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Learning Ladder Daycare

46 Agnes St Freeport, NY

Learning Ladder Daycare is home away from home for your precious ones. We specialize in providing a very loving and nurturing environment where children feel safe and secure. Our daily routine is filled with lots of exciting learning activities and our three and four year olds are well prepared for Preschool and Kindergarten....
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Prime Time Early Learning Center - PERMANENTLY CLOSED

270 AIRPORT PLAZA BLVD FARMINGDALE, NY

State license verified

Child care
Day Care
We provide parents with peace of mind by giving children an exceptional education every fun-filled day in a place as nurturing as home. We offer childcare and early educational programs for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and kindergarteners. We also have before & after school care and summer camp for school age children.
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Loving Childcare

154 Lincoln Street Elmont, NY

We are a Christian-based multisite center serving up to 48 students ages 0-12. Our focuses are Nursery, Preschool, Pre-k & School-Age children. Our centers are setup in 3 separate locations all within a 3-block radius and all based in the residential community of Elmont, Long Island.
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Academic Explorers of Uniondale

607 Nassau Road Uniondale, 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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Learn And Play Levittown

8 Gardenia Lane Levittown, NY

State license verified

Child care
In-Home daycare
Our Philosophy 'Learn and Play Levittown' provides a positive learning environment for infants as young as 6 weeks up to school aged children of 12 years old including before and after school care. We believe that children learn through play. We encourage the children to explore, create, and share. Children learn best when they...
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Clapping Hands Daycare

35 Acme Ave Bethpage, NY

State license verified

We are a loving, caring warm, Eco-friendly licensed group family home daycare, conveniently located in Bethpage NY area. Very clean environment. Dedicated to fostering an environment filled with developmental learning and exploring new things. We take kids from 6 weeks to 12 years old. Your child will participate in activities...
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Kids Connection@ACDS

4 Fern Place Plainview, NY

Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Special needs
Child care
Kids Connection@ACDS is currently enrolling for our Infant/Toddler, and Preschool Program. Kids Connection, a New York State Licensed, DSS approved day care program provides an enriched Early Childhood Program for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years. The program operates from 7am to 5:30pm to accommodate parents' work...
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FAQs for finding a pre-k near you in Merrick, NY

Pre-k programs in Merrick, 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 Merrick, 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 Merrick, 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 Merrick, 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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