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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Kehillah School for Early Learning at Temple Israel of New Rochelle
Kehillah School for Early Learning at Temple Israel of New Rochelle promotes the development of young children from 6 weeks through kindergarten preparation, in a nurturing and stimulating play-based program that encourages creativity, decision-making, problem-solving skills, spiritual growth, and a joy of learning, infusing Jewish values and community for young students, using an emergent, Reggio Emilia approach to education. The kindergarten preschool program emphasizes child-guided classroom activities focused on engaging interests and exploration of topics. The curriculum includes cognitive development (math, pre-reading, social studies, science), motor development (fine motor, gross motor, selfhelp skills), social/emotional development, and language development. Children learn respect for others and their environment through collaborative teamwork.
Tour through this conveniently located Westchester location in New Rochelle, with Marie Masseo, Kehillah School Director.
La Piazza di Carolina Italian Preschool
Looking to ad bilingualism to your preschooler's skills? Our unique Italian-immersion preschool program, located in Scarsdale, NY, offers a literacy based curriculum rich in music, art, movement, and play. Our mission is to provide an Italian language and cultural experience in a full-immersion environment that fosters second language development in creative, fun, and innovative ways. Teachers are native speakers with experience in early childhood education. We offer a full day program from 9:15-2:00 pm Monday through Friday.
Lightbridge Academy of Valhalla
Lightbridge Academy has long been The Solution for Working Families®. While meeting the evolving needs of parents for high quality early childhood education, we balance nurturing care with a unique early childhood education curriculum that helps kids grow and develop on a daily basis. Our Curriculum utilizes theme-based lessons to strengthen your child’s emerging skills in reading, writing, science, technology and math. We help prepare your child for the structured learning environment of a K classroom through teacher-guided instruction and child-led exploration focused on effective communication, the ability to follow instruction and how to work cooperatively with peers. Open 6:30 am-6:30 pm
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.
