Early Childhood Centers
Finding an early childhood or pre-k program can take from six- months to a year. Many programs have a waiting list and take applications one year prior to the beginning of their school year. Parents should begin their search with a telephone interview. This helps to narrow down your search to programs worth further exploration. Always start with the basic criteria relevant for all child care options: hours, age groups, fees, and licensing. Call CCI at 212.929.7604 to develop your child care search plan.
Pre School children are working on:
- Learning new skills
- Becoming more interested in the world around them
- Forming social relationships with other children and adults
During your visit, you should:
- Observe your child's potential classroom and the interactions between teachers and children
- Tour the entire facility to get a full picture of the maintenance and quality of the facility
- Prepare questions beforehand and talk in depth with the director
Please call us at 212.929.7604 to learn more about finding an early care or pre-k program for your child.
Please note: The Center for Children's Initiatives does not license, recommend or endorse any one provider over another; we do encourage parents to exercise their right to evaluate and select the child care program that best meets the needs of their family
