Chai Tots Preschool is licensed Jewish preschool program for families from all walks of life. It offers a safe and nurturing environment for students to learn and grow. The facility, led by director Sarah Hecht, offers programs and activities for students aged 18 months through five years. Activities and programs include lessons in music, reading, physical education, show and tell, Hebrew language, arts and crafts and much more. Extended-day programs are available as well.
Named for the Honorable Elijah Muhammad, this is a mosque and a school primarily for the African-American Muslim community. The school serves students from pre-school through eighth grade.
Though located in the similarly named Old First Church on Seventh Avenue, Old First Nursery School is a secular preschool cooperative for children ages two years and nine months to five years. The school's educational philosophy is art, active-learning and play-based. Parents participate in managing and maintaining the school.
Founded in 1971, The Putnam Child Development Center is a part of the New York Child Resource Center, Inc., and provides Early Intervention Program (EIP) services for children, ages newborn to 3 years old. EIP is a public program for special needs children who are either suspected of having or at risk for developmental delays or disabilities.
The New York Child Resource Center, Inc. is licensed by the New York City Department of Health's division of day care and the Department of Mental Health. The Quincy Avenue site offers evaluations, home-based programs and on-site day care and instruction.
Gary King is the site manager, instructor and trainer. The school also offers an after-school program for EIP students up to age 12.
Open House Nursery School has been serving families in Brooklyn since 1973. Open House believes in teaching children to be sensitive, curious and flexible. Students are accepted through a lottery process.
With five locations throughout Park Slope, Beansprouts Nursery School offers two-day, three-day and five-day-a-week programs for children. The school features a physical, emotional, social and cognitive curriculum. Early-bird and late-pickup programs are also available for working parents.
The Park Slope Child Care Collective is a secular preschool cooperative located in Memorial Presbyterian Church on Seventh Avenue with a strong emphasis on social and emotional development. Children are able to attend either full-time or part-time for three, four or five days a week. Member families are required to work at the school at least 18 hours per year.
International School of Brooklyn provides French and Spanish immersion for elementary school students throughout the New York City area. The preschool program provides instruction in the target language, with the elementary classes split between English and the target langauge.
This institution offers a balanced curriculum with physical education, music and art. Various enrichment programs include after-school classes, extended care programs and summer camps.
Trilok Fusion Center for Arts & Education is a nonprofit organization which endeavors to provide its community with a cultural and artistic facility. Offering summer and after-school programs for children, including Bharatanatyam, an Indian classical dance, music, cooking, language classes, photography, yoga, art, theater and more, Trilok Fusion Center additionally provides studio rental space for workshops, events and parties, and is home to a preschool which caters to students ages 2 to 5.
The Emmanuel Day Care is a pre-school housed within the Emmanuel Baptist Church. It accepts 2- to 6-year-old children. The curriculum strives to strike a balance between activities that stimulate cognitive development and play time for socializing. Please call for more information.
Brooklyn Free Space is a cooperative preschool program for children ages 2.5 to 4.8, run by participating member families. The school focuses on social and emotional education, with enrichment opportunities such as music, art and dance. The school also offers early bird and after school programs.
Prospect Kids Academy offers a comprehensive curriculum that introduces students to the arts, sciences, Spanish and technology. Teachers engage students in independent, group and one-on-one learning sessions. This school is dedicated to preparing students for kindergarten with a sound academic foundation.
The Co-Op School is a nonprofit preschool and elementary school with two campus locations in the area. Originally founded by a small group of parents seeking affordable quality preschool, the program grew to include its first kindergarten class in 2011, with a new grade added each year until 5th grade to accommodate the school's advancing students. The Brevoort Place campus serves as the school's primary elementary location and is also home to two pre-k classrooms. The school's facilities include a wood shop, library, art and music rooms, a rec room and a rooftop garden.
Founded in the early 1970s, Cobble Hill Playschool is a non-profit, cooperative pre-school located on Rapeyle Street in Cobble Hill. The progressive school offers a Reggio Emilia-inspired educational program for students from age two through four, emphasizing artistic expression, integrated learning and social development. Visit the Cobble Hill Playschool wbesite for more information about the school's history, mission, values and admissions process.
Founded by a group of parents seeking a quality and affordable preschool, the Co-Op School is non-profit school offering both preschool and elementary school programs out of two locations. The Irving Place facility exclusively offers preschool. It also features a rooftop playground, a science lab, library, greenhouse and indoor recreation area. The school's curriculum is based on the Bank Street model and encourages learning through creative play. The school also offers the use the facility for rental for special events.
The Honeydew Drop PlayHouse provides full-service flexible childcare programs. With three locations in Brooklyn, the Ditmas Park center specializes in preschool programs for children between 2 and 5 years old. The school offers a child-centered curiculum and a whimsical aesthetic style designed to stimulate sensory, cognitive and physical development in its young students. The center also offers flexible schedule and drop-off programs. The facility is located on Church Avenue between Westminster and Stratford roads.