Preschools & Day Care Options for Westchester County, NY
Preschools come in all shapes, sizes, and philosophies. Choose the one that is best for you by browsing through KOAA's extensive lists. If there is a preschool that we have missed in the list below, please email us to let us know. Administrators can add themselves to the list; just click here to see how to post your preschool. It's free, of course. Thank you!
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Rye Nature Center’s Forest Preschool
Forest Preschool at Rye Nature Center is an immersive, nature-based early childhood program where children explore, play, and learn outdoors. Designed for ages 3.5 to 5 years, our program fosters creativity, independence, and a deep connection to nature. Through hands-on experiences, children develop confidence, resilience, and problem-solving skills in a supportive and nurturing environment. Our curriculum follows child-led exploration, encouraging curiosity while building physical strength and sensory awareness. Morning and afternoon sessions are available with flexible scheduling. Registration for the 2025-2026 school year is now open! Visit our website to learn more and secure your child’s spot. Write info@rynaturecenter.org to register.
Oasis Day Camps
Oasis Day Camps offers the perfect “first camp” experience for young campers ages 3–5 who haven’t yet completed Kindergarten. Our nurturing Early Start Imagination Camp (ESIC) program provides a gentle, structured introduction to daily camp life with age-appropriate routines and activities that help children feel safe, confident, and excited each day. With a curriculum designed to strengthen social skills and both fine and gross motor development, campers enjoy a balance of outdoor play, arts and crafts, sports and games, enrichment activities, quiet time, and swim lessons. It’s the ideal foundation for joyful, screen-free summer growth. Locations in Manhattan, Westchester and Long Island.
YMCA Early Learning Centers
Our YMCA Early Learning Centers provide NY State OCFS-licensed care for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years, with full-day, and extended-day options. In a caring and supportive environment, children grow, learn, and build confidence every day. Our programs nurture the whole child—academically, physically, socially, and emotionally—helping them thrive now and in the years ahead. Led by highly trained, compassionate professionals, our Early Learning Centers are a place where children feel safe, valued, and ready to succeed.
See how the Y gives children a strong start—explore our Early Learning Centers today.
Hudson Country Montessori School
Locations in Danbury and New RochelleAt Hudson Country Montessori School, your child is seen, supported, and celebrated. Our Toddler and Primary Programs nurture each child’s natural curiosity, independence, and joy for learning. From the boundless energy of toddlers to the growing confidence of preschoolers, children explore at their own pace in classrooms that feel like family. With Montessori-trained educators, hands-on materials, and deep respect for every child’s strengths, we build a strong foundation for lifelong learning and confidence.
