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Guide: Pre-School, School, and Daycare Guide

September 30, 2014

We know how daunting it is to pick places for your child, especially when you are left googling for names or hoping the mom you recently met has good recommendations.  We've reached out to several local places that provided us with summaries of their programs, and we are looking forward to receiving many more soon.  

The programs are listed below by program-type and more detailed information on each program resides in the Featured Listings.  You can access each program's Featured Listing by clicking on the name below or on the menu bar (see left). We will be continually adding more programs to the Guide throughout the year, so please check back often!  

We've also included a special article on Tips for Choosing Programs.

Programs For Twos

  • Carmel Nursery School: Our twos program is designed to introduce toddlers to separating from parents and beginning to learn the basic skills they will need for nursery school. The first few sessions can be mommy/daddy and me and then transition to a drop off class when your child is ready
  • Other Schools (non featured)


Programs for Pre-School

  • Bright Horizons, Fishkill: At Bright Horizons, our READY for SCHOOL preschool programs are filled with investigation, experimentation, and discovery Through intentional teaching practices, purposefully-designed environments, and enriched activities, teachers ensure preschoolers have joyful, appropriate, and meaningful learning experiences that lead to success in school and in life.
  • Carmel Nursery School: This is a two year program, focused on social, emotional and academic skills. Children learn to socialize, share, take turns and follow class routine. Themed units throughout the year provide the opportunity to learn in a fun environment.
  • Country Knoll Preschool and Kindergarten: We serve students age 3-5 in our preschool program that strives to meet and exceed the standards set forth by New York State.  Full and part-time schedules and a lunch program are available.  Before and after care offering homework help, free play, center time and more is also available; school age children are welcome to join.
  • Kid's Kottage Preschool and Kindergarten: Featuring small class size - no more than 12 students, strong literacy program with NYS certified reading specialist, Math & Science NYS Common Core Standards, Computers, I-Pads, Smart Board, Art, Music, Gym.
  • Other Schools (non featured)


Kindergarten Programs

  • Country Knoll Preschool and Kindergarten: We operate a private kindergarten program that strives to meet and exceed the standards set forth by New York State.  Full and part-time schedules and a lunch program are available.  Before and after care offering homework help, free play, center time and more is also available; school age children are welcome to join.
  • Kid's Kottage Preschool and Kindergarten: Featuring small class size - no more than 12 students, strong literacy program with NYS certified reading specialist, Math & Science NYS Common Core Standards, Computers, I-Pads, Smart Board, Art, Music, Gym.
  • Patterson Rec Enrichment: Turn your child's 1/2 day kindergarten program into a full day with Patterson Rec's Enrichment program.  This program is for children in Kindergarten who could benefit from an additional half day program to continue to advance their overall development.
  • Other Schools (non featured)