Care And Love Center in Springfield Gardens, NY, serves 18 students from pre鈥搆indergarten through kindergarten in a nonsectarian, city鈥揵ased early childhood program.
The school maintains a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 6:1 with 3 teachers supporting early learning for small class sizes.
Founded in 1998, this co鈥揺d center provides early childhood education within the Springfield Gardens community.
About 80% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting the diversity of the local area.
Care And Love Center is a city early learning program offering preschool and kindergarten services without religious affiliation.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 18 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1998
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
18 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
80%
State avg.: 39%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Endowment Size
$15 million
School Notes
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Lindsey Steel, CEO Daycare.com
- Jenna Ortega, Actress
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are famous alumni from Care And Love Center?
Care And Love Center famous alumni include: Lindsey Steel, CEO Daycare.com and Jenna Ortega, Actress.
When is the application deadline for Care And Love Center?
The application deadline for Care And Love Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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