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1.Cinnamon Tree Children's Center

3 FREEDOM PLAINS RD PLEASANT VALLEY, NY

6 mi

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\About Cinnamon Tree Children’s Center in Pleasant Valley, NY The Cinnamon Tree Children’s Center provides a safe, nurturing environment where children from 2 months to 13 years old can explore, learn, and thrive. We celebrate individuality, empower decision-making, and foster positive relationships with peers and adults. Parents are integral to our community, and we value their input and participation. At Cinnamon Tree, every experience is an opportunity for growth and success. *We are now…
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331 NY 32 North NEW PALTZ, NY

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10 mi

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At Little Explorers, we believe that childhood should be filled with discovery, joy, and meaningful hands-on experiences. Designed as a safe, play-based learning environment, our center gives children the freedom to explore, create, and build problem-solving skills at their own natural pace. Our curriculum emphasizes active discovery and child-led inquiry. Classrooms are curated with open-ended play stations, sensory activities, and interactive materials that foster critical thinking and…
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Care Member says "We absolutely love this daycare! The staff is caring, attentive, and genuinely invested in the children. From the moment you walk in, you can tell that the kids are loved, supported, and treated like family. Communication with parents is great, and I always feel comfortable knowing my child is in such good hands. The environment is welcoming, fun, and provides so many opportunities for the children to learn, grow, and socialize. I’m so thankful to have found a daycare where I…
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Preschool
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2287 NY-52 HOPEWELL JUNCTION, NY

12 mi

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About Cinnamon Tree Children’s Center in Hopewell Junction, NY The Cinnamon Tree Children’s Center provides a safe, nurturing environment where children from 2 months to 13 years old can explore, learn, and thrive. We celebrate individuality, empower decision-making, and foster positive relationships with peers and adults. Parents are integral to our community, and we value their input and participation. At Cinnamon Tree, every experience is an opportunity for growth and success. *We are…
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1064 WOLCOTT AVE BEACON, NY

15 mi

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At Rose Hill Manor, whether your child attends our Beacon or Highland location, our programs have been carefully designed to enable each child to develop a sense of positive self confidence, a sense of caring toward others, and a love of learning. Our goals are focused on the needs and expectations of parents and strive to compliment the family structure. In warm, nurturing environments, our trained staff is prepared to meet the needs of each child with creative, age-appropriate activities and…

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87 Overocker Road Poughkeepsie, NY

< 1 mi

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Cedar Tree is an award-winning day care located in the Town of Poughkeepsie. We have been offering quality child care to the families of Dutchess County since 1992. We are your affordable option to full-service child care. We are a licensed day care in good standing with the Child and Family Service of New York State. Cedar Tree recognizes that everyone's child care needs are unique. To that end, we offer a variety of different solutions to meet your budget and work schedule. We are open…

13 Hook Rd Poughkeepsie, NY

< 1 mi

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&quot;Wee Play, We Sing, We Dance, We Walk, We Read, We Build, We Paint, We Laugh, We Learn, Wee Play&quot; We offer full day, year round care for Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, Pre-K, and before and after care for Kindergarten. Our education based programs will encourage your child's social, emotional and physical growth and development. Wholesome meals and snacks are provided each day. Our staff is fully qualified with early childhood degrees and backgrounds. Our teachers are creative,…
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6 Boxwood Court Poughkeepsie, NY

< 1 mi

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As a dedicated preschool teacher with 12+ years of experience and a CDA credential, I'm passionate about providing a nurturing environment that fosters social, emotional, and cognitive growth in young children. At Creative Scholars K-Prep, our mission is to help your child develop the skills and confidence they need to succeed through a play-based approach with the Creative Curriculum and Handwriting Without Tears. We achieve this through a balanced approach of teacher-directed and…

269 MILL ST POUGHKEEPSIE, NY

1 mi

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Community Family Development’s mission is to provide child care services and developmentally appropriate early childhood and youth programs, in a diverse and caring environment that promotes the growth and development of the children we serve, and offers support, encouragement, and assistance to their families.

Street POUGHKEEPSIE, NY

(6)

1 mi

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The Kiddos Palace is a licensed home-based family daycare. A home away from home. Open enrollment is available. We provide a SAFE, COZY & FUN environment where your child can learn and play in the palace. We offer services such as Full day for Infants, Toddlers, School-Aged children & Afterschool care. ​We are able to give more one-on-one bonding time because we're a much smaller family. We love and give nourishment to the children as if they are our own.​​ The Kiddos Palace mission is to let…
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Care Member says "My daughter attended the kiddos place and she loved it. Cen took care of my little one as if it was her own child. I was very thankful about the food that was given to the kids throughout the day, the care and learning cen provided to them each day . The expectations were above and beyond . I highly recommend this childcare to anyone. Leaving our little ones is hard but cen is someone to trust wirh no doubt. "
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Academic

475 Noxon Rd Poughkeepsie, NY

3 mi

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ABOUT US... The Tiny Dreamers Early Learning Academy is a New York State Registered Family Daycare. At Tiny Dreamers children can play and learn in a safe and caring environment. With a low caregiver to child ratio, you can be sure that your child will receive the quality individual attention they need. Established with the understanding that busy parents want to know how their little ones are doing, we utilize apps and other forms of media that keeps parents up to date with…

2 FAITH CIRCLE Poughkeepsie, NY

3 mi

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Child Care Center located in Town of Poughkeepsie servicing children from ages 2months-12yrs old. Quality Care at affordable prices! Infant Program Toddler Program Preschool Program Kindergarten Readiness Program School Age Program
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Academic

733 Freedom Plains Road Poughkeepsie, NY

(6)

3 mi

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Grand Opening Specials including Lock in Rates!! Exp. March 31, 2016. The daycare experience that every parent and child &quot;dreams&quot; about! Daycare Services for 3, 4 and 5 year old kids.
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Julianne I. says "Dreamland is WONDERFUL. My child has been enrolled since an infant and we are very please with the care we receive from them. They are very caring and super clean. Would definitely recommend!"
Preschool
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Developmental (play-based)

437 NEW PALTZ RD HIGHLAND, NY

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5 mi

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Ashley C. says "I’ve been with Little Explorers since my daughter was two. She is now school aged. I couldn’t be happier with the care and love provided by the staff. I always feel that my child is safe and cared for as one of the staff’s own. I feel that the center is extremely clean and organized. They have effective communication with parents. I am a teacher, so I take education and childcare very seriously and I really have no complaints. I would give Little Explorers the highest…
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17 Crum Elbow Rd Hyde Park, NY

6 mi

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Come discover what Kinderhaus families have already found! A safe and nurturing environment that fosters creativity, independence and a life long love of learning! Kinderhaus adheres strictly to Montessori Method and philosophy and all teachers are experienced and certified. Schedule a tour today! 845-229-4668
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Kindergarten
Preschool
Montessori

30 PARK LN HIGHLAND, NY

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7 mi

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Lindsay M. says "I think they have been wonderful. Kind, caring & compassionate. My son loves going. "

99 TODD HILL RD POUGHKEEPSIE, NY

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7 mi

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Country Grove is a child care center dedicated to providing the highest quality in children’s educational programs while providing a safe, healthy, nurturing, fun and creative environment. Located in Poughkeepsie, New York, we happily care for children 6 weeks through 12 years.
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samantha H. says "I work in NY city and I decided to move back to Poughkeepsie so that I can leave my child at this center, even though it is a 3 hour commute!"

1574 US-9 WAPPINGERS FALLS, NY

8 mi

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Jace Daycare And Early Learning Program is a Child Care center in WAPPINGERS FALLS, NY. They offer Cpr training, Early childhood education (ece), First aid training, Child care center/day care center, Day care center, Preschool (or nursery school or pre-k), After school programs, Before school programs, Meals provided, Summer care, Summer care / camp.

1574 US-9 WAPPINGERS FALLS, NY

8 mi

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Child care
Preschool

877 Route 376 Wappingers Falls, NY

8 mi

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Preschool and school-age care. Our program offers individualized care in a creative environment for all needs and abilities.
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Recent pre-k school reviews from local parents

Pre-K Schools are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 12 listed pre-k schools

LITTLE EXPLORERS NURSERY SCHOOL AND DAYCARE CENTER

We absolutely love this daycare! The staff is caring, attentive, and genuinely invested in the children. From the moment you walk in, you…

- Care member

The Kiddos Palace

My daughter attended the kiddos place and she loved it. Cen took care of my little one as if it was her own child. I was very thankful…

- Care member

Dreamland Daycare Services LLC

Dreamland is WONDERFUL. My child has been enrolled since an infant and we are very please with the care we receive from them. They are very…

- Julianne I.

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

Pre-k programs in Poughkeepsie, 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 Poughkeepsie, 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 Poughkeepsie, 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 Poughkeepsie, 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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