Childcare & preschool in Long Island

YMCA of Long Island School Age Childcare

childcare · Holtsville

AgesKindergarten through middle school

ScheduleBefore and after school 2026–2027 season; partners with Nassau and Suffolk districts

Price2026–27 e.g. Huntington before school $135–$255/mo · after school $225–$450/mo; Patchogue/South Country before $155–$275 · after $205–$425 (UPK slightly higher) (ymcali.org SACC PDFs)

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Buckley Country Day School Early Childhood

childcare · Roslyn

AgesPre-nursery from age 2 through early childhood into lower school

ScheduleSchool-year early childhood on Roslyn campus

Price2026–27: Pre-Nursery 3-day $12,000 · 5-day $19,000; Nursery $25,500; Pre-K $33,300 (buckleycountryday.com/admissions/tuition-financial-aid)

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Creations Early Childhood Learning Center — Sayville

childcare · Sayville

Ages2–6; Candies program for 3s; Gateway for 5–6 not ready for K

ScheduleSchool-year preschool with enrichment (dance, art, yoga)

Price2024–25 Port Jeff Library childcare guide (citing Creations Discovery & Day Care, 225 Greeley Ave Sayville): 2s $160/mo · 3s $220/mo · Pre-K $250/mo + $100 deposit (confirm current rates with school)

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Hagedorn Little Village School

childcare · Seaford

AgesEarly childhood special education / preschool programs

ScheduleSchool-year programs

PricePublicly funded EI/preschool/elementary at no direct cost to families; optional Parent Association dues $10/yr or $100 lifetime (littlevillage.org)

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Little Farmers Preschool — Yaphank

childcare · Yaphank

Ages3–5 nature/farm preschool

ScheduleSchool-year outdoor farm preschool

PriceSep–Jun: 2 days $375/mo · 3 days $475/mo · 5 days $850/mo; Summer Fun $200/wk (ccesuffolk.org/suffolk-county-farm/little-farmers-preschool)

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North Shore Day School Early Childhood

childcare · Glen Cove

AgesEarly childhood / nursery programs (verify current ages on site)

ScheduleSchool-year and camp seasons

Price2027 summer (early enroll): Nursery–Pre-K 8 wks from $9,295–$9,810 · K–4th $9,790–$10,330 · CREW $10,510–$11,090 (northshoredaycamp.com/future-families/dates-and-tuition-early)

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Our House Montessori School

childcare · Bethpage

Ages3–5

ScheduleYear-round Mon–Fri 8:00am–6:00pm

PriceNon-refundable application fee $100; tuition provided after tour/application (ourhousemontessorischool.com/admissions)

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Progressive Athletic Center Ready Set Grow Preschool Activities

childcare · New Hyde Park

AgesPreschool-age activities

ScheduleSeasonal preschool activity offerings at PAC

PriceSchool-year class tuition on PAC schedule (e.g. dance/martial arts semester ~$785–$1,080 + $55 insurance); Ready Set Grow specifics via gym (progressiveathleticcenter.com)

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The Green Vale School Early Childhood

childcare · Old Brookville

AgesPre-nursery age 2 through kindergarten (school continues through grade 8)

ScheduleSchool-year early childhood on 40-acre campus

PricePre-Nursery 3-day $13,500 · 5-day $19,800; Nursery $27,400; Pre-K $30,900 (greenvaleschool.org/admissions/tuition)

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American Black Belt Academy After-School Martial Arts Care

childcare · Massapequa Park

AgesElementary school-age (Massapequa district transport)

ScheduleAfter-school martial arts childcare with school pickup

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Child's World Nursery School — Port Washington

childcare · Port Washington

Ages2–5 (toddler through pre-K)

ScheduleSchool-year nursery; extended care; summer camp

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Countryside Montessori School — Great Neck

childcare · Great Neck

AgesToddler 18 months–3; primary 3–6 (nursery/pre-K/K)

ScheduleSchool-year Montessori; after-school programs available

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HabiTots Preschool and Child Care — Medford

childcare · Medford

AgesInfants from 6 weeks through school-age to 12; preschool enrichment

ScheduleFull/half-day; before/after school; summer camp

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Huntington Montessori School

childcare · South Huntington

Ages2–12 (toddler through elementary); summer camp from age 2

ScheduleSchool-year Montessori; summer camps

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KinderCare — Commack

childcare · Commack

Ages6 weeks to 5 years

ScheduleOpen 6:30am–6:30pm

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KinderCare — Huntington

childcare · Huntington

Ages6 weeks to 5 years

ScheduleOpen 6:30am–6:30pm

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KinderCare — Manhasset

childcare · Manhasset

Ages6 weeks to 5 years

ScheduleOpen 6:30am–6:30pm

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Little Flower Montessori Preschool — Valley Stream

childcare · Valley Stream

AgesInfants 12–20 months; toddlers; preschool 3–4; after-school 4–7

ScheduleMon–Fri 7:30am–5:30pm; July summer program

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Mid-Island Y JCC Early Childhood Center

childcare · Plainview

Ages6 weeks through age 5 (infants through Pre-K / UPK)

ScheduleDaycare and nursery; wrap-around care Mon–Fri

PriceUniversal Pre-K free if selected by Plainview-Old Bethpage district; other nursery/daycare tuition via ECC (516-822-3535 x342); preschool swim classes e.g. $216/6 classes (+$50 non-member service fee) (miyjcc.org)

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Montessori Life of Mount Sinai

childcare · Mount Sinai

AgesPreschool and kindergarten; summer camp options

ScheduleFull-day with before/after care; 10-week summer camp half- or full-day

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North Shore Montessori School

childcare · Stony Brook

AgesPreschool and primary children

ScheduleSchool-year Montessori program

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Sid Jacobson JCC Early Childhood

childcare · East Hills

AgesBaby & Me 0–3; Early Childhood 2–5

SchedulePreschool and parent/child programs

Price2s summer program: 4 days ~$4,200 member / $5,200 nonmember (cash/check/ACH); 5 days ~$5,100 / $6,100; credit slightly higher; $500 deposit (SJJCC Early Childhood camp page)

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Sid Jacobson JCC Summer Streeters Extended Care

childcare · East Hills

AgesCampers enrolled in Summer Streeters

ScheduleExtended care 4–5pm daily during camp season

PriceExtended care available after camp (4–5pm) for an additional fee — dollar amount not listed on main Streeters page; camp tuition separate (sjjcc.org/summerstreeters)

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Waldorf School of Garden City Early Childhood

childcare · Garden City

AgesEarly childhood / preschool ages (play-based Waldorf)

ScheduleSchool-year early childhood program

Price2026–27: Nursery (9–12) $18,800; Mixed-Age Kindergarten full day $28,000 (+$825 student activity fee) (waldorfgarden.org)

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Wee Friends, Too Nursery School — Bellmore

childcare · Bellmore

AgesInfants through age 5

ScheduleNursery school with extended care; day camp

Price2026–27 annual e.g. nursery/pre-K mini M–F $9,814 · full day M–F $12,882; toddlers AM from $4,432; registration $275 (weefriendsbellmore.com enrollment PDF)

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JKL Montessori of Suffolk

childcare · Commack

AgesPreschool children

ScheduleMontessori preschool program

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Long Island Montessori School

childcare · Westbury

Ages3–6 (nursery, pre-K, kindergarten)

SchedulePreschool programs with extended hours for working parents

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Montessori A Great Beginning

childcare · East Northport

AgesPreschool

ScheduleMon–Fri 9:00am–3:00pm; extended hours available; follows Commack calendar

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