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Find Trusted Pre-K Schools Near Me in Riverhead, NY

We have 6 pre-k schools in Riverhead, NY! Compare and find the best pre-k school to fit your needs.

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Kiddie Fit Community Preschool

1074 Pulaski Street Riverhead, NY

< 1 mi

Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Welcome to Kiddie Fit Community Preschool! Where academics, health and wellness become one! Our classrooms are organized with centers for creative art, literature, science, pre-math, dramatic play, as well as cognitive, fine motor and gross motor development. Children are encouraged and empowered in their learning, in an environment that fosters academic skills through movement. Connecting movement with classroom activities has a very important role because preschoolers learn while they are moving and playing! We pride ourselves on our unique program that has a focus on health and fitness as well as traditional academics. We believe all children deserve a program that promotes lifelong wellness practices in an environment that is nurturing, fun and supportive while encouraging their natural curiosity and desire to learn.
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Lisa Harris

39 Victor St. Riverhead, NY

< 1 mi

Hello, my name is Lisa. I am 52 years old and reside in my home with my husband and 14 year old daughter in Aquebogue, just outside of Riverhead. I have lots of experience with children, from working at daycares to schools systems. Currently, I have a job at the local elementary school working with children ranging from grades K-4. However, this job does not have a lot of hours, and it's part-time! I would LOVE to care for infants as a full time job. I am CPR certified, and have my own car.
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Sunshine Academy of Westhampton

90 Meetinghouse Road Westhampton Beach, NY

5.0(1)

8 mi

Developmental (play-based)
Montessori
Child care
Here at Sunshine Academy our mission is to create a learning environment where children feel safe, loved and respected. With a mixed age of children 3-5 years of age, the environment we offer fosters independence, self confidence, and empathy for others. We believe that children learn through the process of play and the handling of materials and teacher-directed group activities. Our trained staff support a child's ability to make choices, take risks, and solve problems. We provide materials that are relevant, creative, challenging and inspiring. Personal hygiene, good nutrition, gross motor activities and rest are modeled and instilled each day. Here at Sunshine Academy, we provide a daily routine that is structured, yet flexible enough to meet the needs of the individual child. Children are immersed in materials and activities that teach letters, sounds, numbers, shapes, colors and patterns. We have a print and vocabulary rich environment that emphasizes stories that rhyme, repeat and illustrate order. We have a vast array of musical instruments, varied art mediums, time for dance and creative movement as well as a built-in stage with wigs, costumes and accessories. We are excited to announce that Sunshine Academy has received Universal Pre-K program funding from both the Westhampton Beach School District and the Remsenburg-Speonk School District. Additionally, we are currently enrolling new children! We look forward to working with you and your children!

Jacqui S. says "My daughter started here at just 18 months old, I couldn't imagine a more loving environment for her first educational experience to take place. I am just...

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Bright Beginnings Day Care

40 Main St Westhampton Beach, NY

5.0(1)

8 mi

Preschool
Child care
Bright Beginnings Day Care in Westhampton Beach, 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 and half years old, Preschool, Pre-K, and Summer Camp.

Teisha P. says "Best school ever. They really love your children here. Dawn rocks. She loves all kids. The teachers are excellent."

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Saint Marks Bright Beginnings Preschool

40 Main Street Westhampton Beach, NY

8 mi

Saint Mark's Bright Beginnings offers a preschool experience in a full or half day program. Our teacher's in our three and four year old classes are NY State certified. We offer program 18 months to Pre-K . Parents are able to pick their own schedule based on availability at the time of enrollment. Our program offers a center based curriculum that allows children to discover their particular learning style through hands on activities, nursery rhymes, fairy tales, science, math, language arts and handwriting. We use the Hand Writing without Tears Program
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Kenney, Marion Group Family Day Care Home Inc

356 Remsen Rd Wading River, NY

10 mi

Child care
Kenney, Marion Group Family Day Care Home Incorporated located at 356 Remsen Road, Wading River, New York, offers basic childcare and learning services. The school's hours of operation is from six-thirty AM to five-thirty PM, Mondays through Fridays. It also offers programs for infants, toddlers, preschooler and kindergarten prep. It provides before- and after- school activities, including summer camps and winter breaks.
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FAQs for finding a pre-k near you in Riverhead, NY

Pre-k programs in Riverhead, 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 Riverhead, 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 Riverhead, 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 Riverhead, 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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