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LAC Early Childhood Center
5.0
My daughter has been in LAC since September 2015 and we have loved every second at this school. The staff is really amazing and you can see how much they love the kids and how much kids love them back. This gives our family great peace of mind since we know our daughter is safe and loved every day....
- Maria
Shugah Baybees CDC
5.0
We have had two children attend Shugah Baybees starting at 3 months of age. We have had wonderful care from this center in every respect. It's a family-style community which creates a warm and loving environment for the kids, and the staff are all very invested in this. We also have been impressed...
- Whitney E
World of Children
5.0
World of Children -Montessori is a great daycare center! Our son adores his incredible teachers (Ms. Inna who speaks fluently Russian, Hebrew, and English, and Ms. Stephanie). We are very grateful to them for his social, academic, and physical development. He knows the alphabet, writes his name,...
- Anna
Little Ivies Prep
5.0
Fun and Interactive school.. They have a lovely staff and the learning rooms are beautifully decorated. Conveniently located near subways and buses. My grandson enjoys it immensely
- Rita O
The Montessori School of New York International
5.0
My two children attend this school, and love it. They have very different learning styles, but from their preschool days, they have been encouraged and now they are both amazing students. Staff is experienced, and nurturing. Students are from all over the world, and bring a deeper understanding of...
- Marie A
Preschools in New York, NY
4.1
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Description:
LAC Early Childhood Center is a private preschool that consists of a nursery program for infants 3 months to 2 years old, and a preschool program for children 2 to 5 years old. We opened our Greenwich Village...
Recent reviews:
5.0
LAC's response to COVID-19 has been phenomenal. We understand the risks we take by sending our child to school right now but this place upholds its health and safety protocols going beyond regulations and...
Reviewed by Elizabeth M
5.0
(2)
Description:
Hello Families! We would love for you to come our New Shugah Baybees Child Development Center located at 129 West 138th Street. Our new infant and toddler and Preschool (2-3 year old) rooms are designed to...
Recent review:
5.0
We have had two children attend Shugah Baybees starting at 3 months of age. We have had wonderful care from this center in every respect. It's a family-style community which creates a warm and loving...
Reviewed by Whitney E
5.0
(1)
Description:
At World of Children, each child receives an education that is individually created specifically for him/her. Our programs are constantly reflected on and updated by our Directors and Teachers to offer maximum...
Recent review:
5.0
World of Children -Montessori is a great daycare center! Our son adores his incredible teachers (Ms. Inna who speaks fluently Russian, Hebrew, and English, and Ms. Stephanie). We are very grateful to them for...
Reviewed by Anna
5.0
(3)
Description:
Welcome to Little Ivies Prep! Here at Little Ivies, we are committed to making each day a learning day, filled with a variety of centers and activities that help our early learners discover what interests and...
Recent reviews:
5.0
My children have attended Little Ivies since they were each around 3 months old. As my son heads off to kindergarten this fall and we tearfully say goodbye to Little Ivies, I thought it would be a good time to...
Reviewed by UWS P
5.0
(1)
The Montessori School of New York International
347 E 55th Street, Sutton Place, New York, NY 10022
Costimate: $237/wk
Description:
The Montessori School of New York International located in New York, NY offers challenging and rewarding academic programs for Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary, and Junior High School students. The center...
Recent review:
5.0
My two children attend this school, and love it. They have very different learning styles, but from their preschool days, they have been encouraged and now they are both amazing students. Staff is experienced,...
Reviewed by Marie A
5.0
(1)
Description:
43rd Street Kids Preschool, Inc located in New York, NY is a progressive, non-profit, parent cooperative school serving children ages nine months to five years old. The school's curriculum explores multiple...
Recent review:
5.0
This school was a fantastic fit for my children. It's Bank Street philosophy seem to match my ideas of child development!
Reviewed by LDD
5.0
(1)
Grand Street Settlement
294 Delancey Street, New York, NY 10002
Description:
Child Care, Head Start and Pre- K Registrations, NOW OPEN!
Free for qualified families!
Child Care:
* 2 years old
* Must possess a Child Care Voucher.
To Qualify for the Head Start program;
3 and 4...
Recent review:
5.0
Amazing programs with a lot of opportunities for families to grow and be financially stable. This program offers many services for children to develop physically, emotionally and mentally. I am happy that my...
Reviewed by Jayla
4.0
(1)
Description:
Jelly Bean Group Family Daycare nurtures individuals through playful caring guidance that creates an environment of kindness and respect. They provide flexible scheduling, active hands-on learning style,...
Recent review:
4.0
Our daughter went to Jelly Bean Group Family Day Care for almost six months (we're stopping as we're moving out of state). Every morning, she literally flies into their arms and is very smiley when we pick her...
Reviewed by Yekaterina
4.0
(1)
Description:
Seton Day Care located at 245 East 92nd Street, New York, New York, provides childcare and learning services. It offers programs for infants, toddlers, early preschool and kindergarten prep. It offers before-...
Recent review:
4.0
Cost is more than listed. About $500/week
Reviewed by Christopher K
3.0
(2)
Northside Centers Susan Patricof Head Start and Early Head Start Center
302 E 111th St, New York, NY 10029
Costimate: $316/wk
Description:
Northside Centers-Susan Patricof Head Start and Early Head Start Center, located in New York City, offers early childhood development and educational programs for children ages zero to five years old. The...
Recent review:
5.0
This is one of the BEST HeadStarts Center for early education they even have a Home Base program for infants and their development as well. The Programe is FREE to ALL PARENTS THAT LIVE IN EAST HARLEM you also...
Reviewed by April.Ramirez
5.0
(1)
Description:
The mission of Community Life Center Inc. is to create programs for the total development of the preschool child, based upon his or her needs, and those of their family and community.
Community Life Center...
Recent review:
5.0
i think yall center is pretty cool
Reviewed by Alesha W
5.0
(1)
Description:
Jody's Shining Stars Inc. in New York, 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...
Recent review:
5.0
i love it Ms. jody is a very kind person .. my daughter went there and she had no problem getting comfortable with the staff or kids.
Reviewed by Jonahlisa R
5.0
(1)
Description:
43rd Street Kids is a parent cooperative that offers preschool/daycare to 3's and 4's and morning programs to 1's and 2's. All programs for children 2 and older include swim lessons at no additional cost. Our...
Recent review:
5.0
A wonderful preschool with loving, creative teachers. Children are happy and busy all day long. Having swim lessons as part of the program is a real bonus.
Reviewed by Susan C
Camp Kip
300 E 33rd St, New York, NY 10016
Description:
We will be running a summer camp/pod at Kips Bay Towers and we are so excited! It will be run by me(Micah) and Zena! We are two childcare and education professionals with extensive experience at camps, in...
Description:
Maryel School of New York is an independent, bilingual English/Spanish, and co- educational school, educating children from Nursery through Fifth Grade.
Located in the heart of Manhattan, Maryel is a...
Description:
Guidepost Montessori's preschool and Kindergarten programs combine rigorous, structured learning with individualization and autonomy. We help nurture truly cosmopolitan adults -- individuals who can think and...
Everbrook Academy of Manhattan
225 East 38th Street, New York, NY 10016
Description:
Welcome to a place filled with warmth and light, smiles and laughter, fun and fitness, love and learning. Our school offers an engaging, nurturing environment for every child, during the most critical early...
Description:
Family Owned and Family Operated. Pequeñines is an idea born with our beloved son Eldarion in 2017.
We believe in quality care and a warm,caring environment for all children.
At Pequeñines Mommy, Grandma...
Description:
We are a high-school led tutoring/babysitting service that has a mission to fundraise for the Ronald McDonald House NY (RMH-NY) We pair highly qualified high school students with parents who need a tutor or...
Arc En Ciel
1656 Third Avenue Between 92nd Street And 3rd Avenue, New York, NY 10128
Costimate: $200/wk
Description:
At Arc En Ciel, is an Upper East Side Preschool that believes that language is everywhere no matter what you speak. It's in a smile, a huge, creative art, dance and music. The entire organization believes that...
Description:
20+ year Home-Based Group Family Daycare in West Nyack, NY. Cover Ages 0-5 and before and after-school. Pre-School level curriculum. Provides meals (breakfast, snack, lunch). Full outdoor activity space.
Description:
Our goal at Escuela Hispana Montessori is to prepare older toddler, preschool and Pre-Kindergarten children (two to five year olds) for the next stage of their lives through the development of motor abilities,...
1.0
(1)
Description:
New Preschool!
We are serving children from 2 years to 5 years old. We want to ensure that your child is doing his/her very best so we have created a place where they can do just that. We believe that...
Description:
Manhattan Youth Downtown Community Center provides childcare, recreational, academic and cultural activities to the community of lower Manhattan. The center offers the highest quality childcare and After School...
Description:
Jack and Jill School is a quality preschool education provider in New York for children ages three to four years old. The school features well-equipped classrooms, outdoor play areas, and fully equipped indoor...
Description:
The Park Preschool Ltd New York, 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...
Description:
The Mandell School is a private coed school at 795 Columbus Avenue, New York, NY that offers school services for nursery, preschool, and pre-K. Their facility offers a low average of 5:1 up to 7:1 student to...
Gold Material Montessori School / New York
484 2nd Avenue, 2nd Floor,, New York, NY 10016
Starting at $2102/mo
Description:
Gold Material Montessori School / New York offers a unique educational atmosphere with crafts of the Montessori Method. They develop the children's intelligence and implements it through modern ways. This child...
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FAQs for finding preschools near you in New York, NY
In 2023 what types of preschools can I find near me in New York, NY?
There are two main types of preschool programs near you in New York, NY. The first is a full-time program that usually works best for parents working full-time shifts, and the second is a part-time preschool where your child would attend only two to three days per week and typically choose between a morning and afternoon shift. A part-time preschool can be a great option if you want to ease the transition of this new learning experience for your child! You can also check your options in New York, NY for traditional preschool centers, or private home-based preschools.
What should I look for in a good preschool program near me in New York, NY?
When you begin looking for preschools near me in New York, NY, consider your priorities and ask administrators about their philosophies and approach to common child care issues or occurances. You may also want to ask about the ratio of learning time to supervised play time so you can get a good sense of whether you believe your child's needs will be met. From there, ask about what a typical day consists of, what the safety protocols are and how discipline will be handled. Also, make sure to check directly with the preschool for information about their local licensing and credentials in New York, NY.
How can I find a preschool near me in New York, NY?
When looking for a preschool near you in New York, NY on Care.com, you'll be able to review preschools by distance from you ZIP code. From there, you can compare between preschool programs by traditional facility-based preschools and private, in-home preschools. Be sure to check any reviews from other families in New York, NY who have previously sent their kids to any of the preschools you are interested in.