TOP 10 Preschools in Melville, NY

Q: In 2025 what types of preschools can I find near me in Melville, NY?

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

Q: What should I look for in a good preschool program near me in Melville, NY?

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

Q: How can I find a preschool near me in Melville, NY?

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

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Recent preschool reviews in Melville, NY

Miss Thea's Creative Kidz Childcare Inc.

5.0

Great place, warm and friendly family beautiful cozy setting. Fantastic staff . The place is terrific. Mrs. Thea and Mr. Garth are down to earth Christian like people. They do a lot with the children to get them ready for school. They even offer Spanish to children from 2yrs -12years old. Lots...

- Melissa

Dilly Dally Nursery School

5.0

Excellent school with a great program and staff. Conveniently located for easy pick up/drop off for parents and public school buses!

- Devon

A Home Away From Home

5.0

My children have been going to Home Away From Home on school breaks and after school for about a year. Jessica is always professional, reliable and flexible. Her rates are fair and strait forward. My children always feel welcome and genuinely cared for when with Jessica, sometimes they even ask...

- Cathrine A.

Little Gardens Childcare

5.0

My children love it here. They have both grown so much emotionally, socially, and academically since starting at Little Gardens. The staff is wonderful and my children (and I) love their teacher. I couldn't have asked for anything better!

- Lauren P.

Care Solutions Plus

5.0

Esther provided care for my daughter Aidah who is high needs and sometimes not compliant. Her expertise was helpful and timely to assist and regulating behaviors.

- Ema

Preschools in Melville, NY

Kiddie Korner Child Care

498 Sweet Hollow Road, Melville, NY

Kiddie Korner Jewish Child Care Center in Melville, nurtures & educates children 3 mos.-4 yrs. Ours is a warm & happy environment, recognizing each child's unique emotional, intellectual, social, mental & physical abilities. Respecting this uniqueness, we blend Judaic & secular subjects into a rich,...

Primrose School Of Melville

1860 Walt Whitman Rd , MELVILLE, NY

Welcome to Primrose Schools® Our teachers and caregivers are trained, ready and excited to help spark lightbulb moments for your child. We invite you to visit and see our Balanced Learning approach in action

Thomas School Of Horsemanship

250 Round Swamp Rd, Melville, NY

Thomas School Of Horsemanship is a co-ed facility that offers camp-based summer programs designed for preschool and school-age boys and girls. The company accepts children who are three to 15 years of age. Thomas School Of Horsemanship is open year-round and operates from Monday through Sunday.

Crestwood Country Day School

313 Round Swamp Rd, Melville, NY

Crestwood Country Day School in Melville, NY provides a creative, individualized, academic experience for children from two to five years old. The school offers Toddler, Nursery, Prekindergarten, and Kindergarten school programs with comprehensive curricula in art, computer, foreign language, music,...

David Joshua Berg Nursery Sch

35 Bagatelle Rd, Melville, NY

David Joshua Berg Nursery School is a Jewish educational institution in Melville, New York that offers early learning programs geared towards preschoolers. The company offers a variety of programs for children between the ages of two to four years old. The company uses a wide range of activities...

Miss Dawn's Child Care

789 Walt Whitman Rd, Melville, NY

At Miss Dawn's Child Care we provide a nurturing, safe and stimulating environment where a child can freely explore and discover at his/her own pace. Our mission is to provide each child with the early educational skills so that they can make successful age appropriate choices and decisions, express...

Miss Thea's Creative Kidz Childcare Inc.

11 Harbour Rd, Massapequa, NY

5.0

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Miss Thea's Creative Kidz Child Care. High quality childcare at its best for working parents. Newly renovated/Celebrating our 12th year. Infants, Toddlers, Preschool 516-308-3274 917-304-5886 Open 6 a.m.-6 p.m., full 1/2 day program / Extended evenings available Quality educational...

5.0

"Great place, warm and friendly family beautiful cozy setting. Fantastic staff . The place is terrific. Mrs. Thea and Mr. Garth are down to earth Christian like people. They do a lot with the children to get them ready for school. They even offer Spanish to...

Melissa

Dilly Dally Nursery School

210 Merritts Rd, Farmingdale, NY

5.0

(1)

Services offered include the following: Before/After Care Preschool After School Tutorial Summer Camp Visit our website to learn more!

5.0

"Excellent school with a great program and staff. Conveniently located for easy pick up/drop off for parents and public school buses!"

Devon

A Home Away From Home

14 Cross Ave, Greenlawn, NY

5.0

(2)

My name is Jessica and I am an in-home childcare provider. My center is located in my home in Greenlawn where your child will be cared for in a loving and nurturing environment. He or she will be guided through play and educational activities to help him/her learn and reach developmental milestones....

5.0

"Jessica is amazing! My daughter has been going to her for over a year and cries when it's time to leave. Jessica is professional, reliable, friendly, and most importantly great with kids. I feel so comfortable when my daughter is with her, which is a great feeling....

Susan H.

Little Gardens Childcare

470 East Meadow Ave, East Meadow, NY

5.0

(6)

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.

5.0

"My children love it here. They have both grown so much emotionally, socially, and academically since starting at Little Gardens. The staff is wonderful and my children (and I) love their teacher. I couldn't have asked for anything better!"

Lauren P.

Care Solutions Plus

26 W. 17th Street, Deer Park, NY

5.0

(1)

Care Solutions Plus is a social services provider that can assist in services for children with Autism and developmental disabilities. Our area of expertise is community support and rehabilitation, ABA therapy as a contractor, assistance with daily living skills.

5.0

"Esther provided care for my daughter Aidah who is high needs and sometimes not compliant. Her expertise was helpful and timely to assist and regulating behaviors."

Ema

Sienna's Learning Center

1434 Chicago Avenue, Bay Shore, NY

5.0

(1)

Sienna's Learning Center offers quality day care at affordable prices. We provide services in a safe , structured, learning environment. We are open Monday- Friday from 6:30 am to 5:30pm. NYS licensed. Bilingual CPR/FIRST AID

5.0

"This is what educational day care is all about! The staff are all certified teachers and know how to teach the children while they have a fun time. Clean and safe environment. Beautiful atmosphere and reading is important to the provider. I love the daily story...

Jackson M.

Hope And Future Daycare

15 North Street, Glen Head, NY

5.0

(1)

Hope and Future Daycare provides a fun and safe learning environment for your child, while encouraging social, emotional, intellectual, and physical development. I am licensed and trained in CPR, First Aid and Health & Safety. I've also undergone Background and Fingerprint Clearance over the...

5.0

"I've had my son attending this daycare center for over a 6 monthss now. They are excellent and professional. Larger commercial daycare are great but the smaller and closer atmosphere in this family child care program is what my child needs. He enjoys the...

Nicholas F.

Tobay Day School Inc

140 Syosset Woodbury Rd, Syosset, NY

5.0

(2)

Tobay Day School is a non-sectarian school for two, three, and four year old children. We operate with a modified cooperative structure which means that family participation is not only welcome but encouraged. At Tobay, every effort is made to make the preschool experience as happy and productive as...

5.0

"An amazing staff with so much heart and caring mindset. It's wonderful seeing our son going to get excited about going to school every day. The teachers really make an effort to engage the kids and develop them in a very individualized way what an amazing place!"

Bri F

Allstar Children's Center

200 MERRICK AVE, EAST MEADOW, NY

Starting at $1250/mo

5.0

(3)

5.0

"My child is so well taken care of there. She is really happy there and is always busty doling lots of activities! The teachers are amazing! My 4yr old has learned so much there! "

Sana S.

Kids Connection@ACDS

4 Fern Place, Plainview, NY

5.0

(2)

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...

5.0

"Quality of care will exceed your expectations! Teachers are warm, nurturing, and provide a safe learning environment for children."

Kristin A.

Miss Debbie's Daycare

9 Berkshire Road, West Babylon, NY

5.0

(1)

Debra Bonventre -Miss Debbie's Day Care New York State Licensed Child Care Provider. Member Child Care Council of Suffolk County. OCFS Fingerprinted and Background Checked CPR and First Aid certified. Over 240 hours of completed Child Care Training (with ongoing training). Miss Debbie's Day...

5.0

"Miss Debbie is amazing. She has watched both of my children since they were 3 months old...my oldest is now 4. Not only is Miss Debbie a caring, nurturing caregiver, but she has taught my children so much...doing so many activities with them daily...they never...

Eileen T.

Wee Luv'em Day Care

12 Liberty Lane, Northport, NY

5.0

(1)

Wee Luv Em Day Care & Camp have been providing quality child care and camp experiences for children for over 25 years. We believe in working in partnership with families so that every child has a positive experience while in our care. We consider our center to be your child s home away from...

5.0

"My 2 year old and my 4 year old have been here for one year. I'm truly almost in tears that we are moving away because I just don't think we will ever find a place that is as loving and amazing as this one. The staff is terrific, kind, and patient. And I swear my...

Seema S.

Little Stepping Stones Group Family Daycare

265 N Pine Street, Massapequa, NY

5.0

(8)

A place where you can begin developing your child's education. A fun loving environment where your child is our #1 priority. Competitive prices, clean environment. Quality child care, where we make learning fun. We care for children 6 weeks to 12 years and our facility offers the following; -...

5.0

"Im so glad i found Cristina and Little Stepping Stones Daycare. My son is 7 months old and he loves being there. I feel such a sense of comfort with Cristina. You can really tell that she cares about the children. I would definitely recommend."

Jessica W.

Precious Kids Country

1150 Hicksville Rd, Massapequa, NY

4.6

(11)

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.

5.0

"My daughter has been in the daycare since she was an infant. She loves all her teachers and friends. We love that there is such a sense of family and community."

Stephanie