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Preschools in West Hempstead, NY are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 8 reviews of the 60 listed preschools

Kidz R Kids (2)

I definitely recommend working here it’s a good environment, very inclusive and there top priority is the kids education, safety and well...

- Care member

PIERCE COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL

Small, warm and family like environment. My son has been at Pierce since he was two, and has absolutely loved the day school and summer...

- Mr. V.

Read For Life Learning Center

This is a wonderful program that the children learn so much from!

- Donna R.

Top Preschools Near West Hempstead

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Kidz R Kids (2)

732 Donlon Place WEST HEMPSTEAD, NY

5.0(7)

State license verified

starting at
$1400/mo
International
Outdoor/nature
Cooperative
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
+ 1 more
Our program offers: New York State certified teachers Developmentally appropriate curriculum-based program Diverse classrooms & staff Quality Stars certified Social/emotional learning that lasts a lifetime Nutritional food program for healthy minds & bodies Extra-curricular activities & language classes provided (Dance,...

Care Member says "I definitely recommend working here it’s a good environment, very inclusive and there top priority is the kids education, safety and well being. "

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Surfside Family Childcare

5 Colonial Rd West Hempstead, NY

4.0(1)
In-Home daycare
Surfside Child Care is located in beautiful West Hempstead, and offers the best care for children! It is a warm loving home environment equipped to work with children ages 1 year old and older. We have an excellent program filled with indoor and outdoor activities that are fun and educational! We are licensed by NYS and...
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Special Treasures Childcare

539 Cedar Street West Hempstead, NY

State license verified

Year-round quality, affordable childcare for children, 6 weeks to 5 years old. Licensed by the Office of Children and Family Services. DSS clients welcomed. First Aid/CPR Certified. Children prepared and equipped to enter school successfully.
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The Little Treehouse

265 Woodfield Road West Hempstead, NY

In-Home daycare
Preschool
The Little Treehouse is a group family daycare which services children ages six weeks to four years. Our mission is to provide a nurturing, safe, and professional environment for children, parents, and our staff. We recognize that children flourish academically and socially when exposed to competent and professional role models....
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Natalies Kids Child Care

501 Grant Ave West Hempstead, NY

Child care
Preschool
Natalies Kids Child Care is a licensed day care and early learning facility that offers its services to children and families residing in West Hempstead, New York. The company is licensed by the state to handle sixteen children, between the ages of six weeks old to twelve years old. The company also provides infant care for kids...
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PIERCE COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL

37 MINEOLA AVE ROSLYN, NY

5.0(2)

State license verified

Outdoor/nature
Cooperative
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Pierce Country Day School offers a five-day-per-week program for children ages 2-4. Door-to-door transportation is an option for those families living within our established transportation boundaries. Our picturesque, estate-like setting provides the ultimate backdrop for children to grow, learn, play, and develop. We strive to...

Mr. V. says "Small, warm and family like environment. My son has been at Pierce since he was two, and has absolutely loved the day school and summer camp. He’ll be...

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Read For Life Learning Center

17 WOOD LN VALLEY STREAM, NY

4.0(3)
starting at
$1400/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Cooperative
Academic
Special needs
In-Home daycare
Read for Life provide services to Infant, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-aged students. Our provider is a retired NYCDOE special and regular education teacher with over 40 years of experience. Our students are engaged daily in a rich curriculum which includes sensory activities, social and emotional activities and learning...

Donna R. says "This is a wonderful program that the children learn so much from!"

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Little Leadership Academy

13136 Hook Creek Blvd. Side Door Rosedale, NY

5.0(3)
International
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Academic
Faith based
+ 1 more
We are a Christian Preschool that offers a high-quality education to toddlers who are preparing for school. All of our preschoolers graduate with the ability to read and write, prepared for their future education. Our behavior training is exceptional with a focus on how God would want us to treat and love our neighbors. We...

Amere M says "Little Leadership is a inspiring place for learning and having fun the teachers encourage kids to try hard to become a better person."

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Countryside Montessori School Inc.

354 LAKEVILLE RD GREAT NECK, NY

5.0(6)

State license verified

starting at
$1310/mo
Montessori
Academic
Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
Countryside Montessori School was founded in 1998 with the aim of providing a high-quality early childhood education based upon the philosophy, methods and techniques developed over 100 years ago by educational pioneer and Nobel prize nominee Dr. Maria Montessori. At the core of the Montessori philosophy is the fundamental...

Care Member says "Countryside is a wonderful school with great staff, amazing director and teachers. I wanted my kids to have a love for learning and felt that...

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Kiddie Academy of Little Neck

252 NORTHERN BLVD LITTLE NECK, NY

5.0(1)

State license verified

Child care
Day Care
Preschool
Kiddie Academy offers educational, age-specific child care programs. Our flexible, standard based curriculum is uniquely designed to help your child thrive in both school and life, while our safe and nurturing environment allows them to have fun while they learn. Learn more about what makes Kiddie Academy a leader in early...

Natalie V. says "My children attended Kiddie Academy from 12 weeks until graduating Pre-K. The whole care team was loving, passionate, and took amazing care of my girls....

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Amazing Grace Nursery

1948 BYRON AVE Elmont, NY

5.0(4)

State license verified

Amazing Grace Nursery is a natural learning oasis for growing minds. We offer a culturally engaging, family-centered, nature loving, fun-filled environment for children at all ages. Our educational childcare services combine project based, sensory activities geared at cultivating the child's intelligence, awareness and...

Cynthia H says "Have been sending my 2 children (7 months, 30 months) for over 2 years and they have been incredible! Can not recommend enough to family and friends...

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Ceo Kids

22618 MERRICK BLVD LAURELTON, NY

5.0(1)

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Child care
Day Care
Preschool
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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Tiny Bear's House

141-33 84th Drive Briarwood, NY

4.0(9)
Our full-time childcare facility is open for children ages 6 weeks to school-aged. Our pre-school program is designed to prepare your child for their important school years ahead. We offer school age program after school and planned activities to keep them busy. Please feel free to contact us to setup a time when you can come...

Anushe H. says "I worked at Tiny Bear House and i had a blast, i was considering the place my second home. And now my baby Mark goes there, when i see that my baby is...

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Where Children Become Friends Daycare

213 Juanita Ave Freeport, NY

5.0(6)

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...

Alice says "Director and staff goes above and beyond to meet the needs of the students and families. Quality Childcare Services Educational Environment Pre-K Educational...

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D&D Daycare Inc.

374 Uniondale Avenue Uniondale, NY

3.0(6)

State license verified

Child care
At D&D Daycare, we believe in providing a safe and nurturing foundation that will enhance your child's social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development. We believe early childhood education should be designed to accommodate children at different stages of learning and to help them develop the skills they need to...

Melanie R. says "Great place if you are looking for a staff that truly cares about your child and is willing to work along with the parents."

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TLC Day Care

1731 Merrick Ave MERRICK, NY

5.0(15)

State license verified

starting at
$1880/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Academic
Child care
Day Care
+ 1 more
Our award-winning Day Care Center has been family owned and operated since 2000. At TLC your child will learn through play and will explore, create, and thrive with highly attentive and supportive teachers in our unique learning centers.

Care Member says "I Love This daycare, my son has been here since 15m and is going on 3 years old. He has learned a lot and made friends. The teachers are loving and...

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Tiny Twinkle Daycare LLC

71 MOCKINGBIRD LN LEVITTOWN, NY

5.0(1)

State license verified

International
Outdoor/nature
Montessori
Cooperative
Academic
+ 2 more
Tiny Twinkle Daycare is In-home/Group Family Daycare, Our facility offer bright classrooms, a nap room and a big backyard playground. our mission is to provide high-quality child care services that promote child development and growth. We strive to create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment. where children can learn...

David X. says " Absolute wonder daycare. The women who runs it is amazing. My kids will run to her when getting dropped off. I appreciate all of the work that they do for...

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JERICHO Stem Academy

430 N BROADWAY JERICHO, NY

5.0(2)

State license verified

International
Academic
Child care
Day Care
Preschool
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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Kidz Being Kidz Group Family Day Care

3297 WEIDNER AVE OCEANSIDE, NY

5.0(1)

State license verified

starting at
$425/mo
Developmental (play-based)
In-Home daycare
In business for 15 years. Your child will be part of a safe, educational, loving and nurturing community of families. As your child develops they will learn life lessons such as caring for friends, sharing, empathy, and gain independence. A preschool program is woven into the environment from September to June. Curriculum...

Kaitlin A. says "Kidz Being Kidz has been in our lives for 6 years and they are wonderful! Joanne is like family to us, shi is so organized and communicative always...

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Little Rainbow Inc

600 Seaman Ave Baldwin, NY

5.0(2)
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
Early childhood center with literature based curriculum. Open from 7:30am to 6:00pm. Early drop off available. Children aged 6 weeks to 5 years and before and afterschool. Breakfast, lunch, and snack included. Free registration if you mention Care.com.

Nicole D. says "Both my children have "grown up" in Little Rainbow and I have to say I couldn't have asked for a better childcare experience! All of the staff is kind,...

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FAQs for finding preschools near you in West Hempstead, NY

There are two main types of preschool programs near you in West Hempstead, 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 West Hempstead, NY for traditional preschool centers, or private home-based preschools.

When you begin looking for preschools near me in West Hempstead, 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 West Hempstead, NY.

When looking for a preschool near you in West Hempstead, 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 West Hempstead, NY who have previously sent their kids to any of the preschools you are interested in.

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