We have a loving staff composed of teachers that have been with us for since we opened twelve years ago, teachers with us several years, as well as recently hired.
We are very excited to meet you and your little one!!!.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 45 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
2000
Student Body
Total Students
45 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
33%
State avg.: 39%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Unwavering pursuit of a healthier tomorrow
- Welcome to Smithtown KinderCare! We provide a safe and nurturing environment where children can explore and make new discoveries! We believe in developing the whole child and everything we do is designed for learning. You will find a print-rich environment full of carefully selected materials designed to enrich your child's vocabulary. We truly believe we are a part of your extended family and look forward to sharing daily communication about your child's progress and development in the classroom. We want to be your child's first teacher!
- All of our staff is CPR and First Aid Certified. We have a keypad entry with a fenced in playground.
- Hours Of Operation: 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM, M-F
- Accreditations: NAEYC
- Enrollment: Min Age - 6 Weeks, Max Age - 12 Year-Olds
- DSS
- Infant Programs (6 Weeks – 1 Year), Toddler Programs (1 – 2 Years), Discovery Preschool Programs (2 – 3 Years), Preschool Programs (3 – 4 Years), Prekindergarten Programs (4 – 5 Years), Before and After School Programs (5–12 Years), Summer Programs (preschool, prekindergarten, and school-age)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Smithtown KinderCare?
The application deadline for Smithtown KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Smithtown KinderCare is Smithtown Christian School (2.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Patrick Elementary School (0.6 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
284 E Main St
Smithtown, NY 11787
(631) 724-0285
Smithtown, NY 11787
(631) 724-0285
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 463 students
1 Higbie Dr
Smithtown, NY 11787
(631) 265-3334
Smithtown, NY 11787
(631) 265-3334
2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 353 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Cleary School For The Deaf
Special Education School
301 Smithtown Blvd
Nesconset, NY 11767
(631) 831-5764
Nesconset, NY 11767
(631) 831-5764
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 66 students
211 Brooksite Drive
Smithtown, NY 11787
(631) 265-4177
Smithtown, NY 11787
(631) 265-4177
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 324 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1 Higbie Dr
Smithtown, NY 11787
(631) 265-3334
Smithtown, NY 11787
(631) 265-3334
2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 353 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Cleary School For The Deaf
Special Education School
301 Smithtown Blvd
Nesconset, NY 11767
(631) 831-5764
Nesconset, NY 11767
(631) 831-5764
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 66 students
International Christian School
(Baptist)
1266 N Country Rd
Stony Brook, NY 11790
(631) 689-7660
Stony Brook, NY 11790
(631) 689-7660
4.1 miles
Gr: K-12 Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
541 Long Beach Road
Saint James, NY 11780
(631) 686-1600
Saint James, NY 11780
(631) 686-1600
4.6 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 132 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 39 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
140 Mark Tree Rd
Centereach, NY 11720
(631) 588-2757
Centereach, NY 11720
(631) 588-2757
4.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 188 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
284 E Main St
Smithtown, NY 11787
(631) 724-0285
Smithtown, NY 11787
(631) 724-0285
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 463 students
1 Higbie Dr
Smithtown, NY 11787
(631) 265-3334
Smithtown, NY 11787
(631) 265-3334
2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 353 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Cleary School For The Deaf
Special Education School
301 Smithtown Blvd
Nesconset, NY 11767
(631) 831-5764
Nesconset, NY 11767
(631) 831-5764
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 66 students
211 Brooksite Drive
Smithtown, NY 11787
(631) 265-4177
Smithtown, NY 11787
(631) 265-4177
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 324 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Ss Philip & James School
(Catholic)
359 Clinton Ave
Saint James, NY 11780
(631) 584-7896
Saint James, NY 11780
(631) 584-7896
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 241 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
284 E Main St
Smithtown, NY 11787
(631) 724-0285
Smithtown, NY 11787
(631) 724-0285
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 463 students
1 Higbie Dr
Smithtown, NY 11787
(631) 265-3334
Smithtown, NY 11787
(631) 265-3334
2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 353 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Cleary School For The Deaf
Special Education School
301 Smithtown Blvd
Nesconset, NY 11767
(631) 831-5764
Nesconset, NY 11767
(631) 831-5764
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 66 students
211 Brooksite Drive
Smithtown, NY 11787
(631) 265-4177
Smithtown, NY 11787
(631) 265-4177
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 324 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 78% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
21 Babylon Rd
Merrick, NY 11566
(516) 992-7231
Merrick, NY 11566
(516) 992-7231
9365.4 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 644 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3000 Bellmore Ave
Bellmore, NY 11710
(516) 992-1400
Bellmore, NY 11710
(516) 992-1400
9365.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,089 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Magnet School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1870 Merrick Ave
Merrick, NY 11566
(516) 992-1200
Merrick, NY 11566
(516) 992-1200
9365.6 miles
Gr: 7-10 | 848 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2801 Shore Rd
Bellmore, NY 11710
(516) 679-2950
Bellmore, NY 11710
(516) 679-2950
9365.6 miles
Gr: 5-6 | 273 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
2750 S St Mark's Ave
Bellmore, NY 11710
(516) 679-2930
Bellmore, NY 11710
(516) 679-2930
9365.7 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 550 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
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