We have been in the community for over 25 years and are very well known.
We are now seeing other generations come into our center and have several alumni working as our teachers!.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Yearly Tuition: $15,000
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1995
School Calendar
Student Body
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$15,000
Application URL
School Notes
- Welcome to the Port Jefferson KinderCare! We have been established in the community for 18 years! We provide learning experiences for children from infants to twelve years old. Each age group offers a curriculum and learning opportunities appropriate to your child’s age and needs. We invite your child to come and explore, experiment, and imagine as they grow into little individuals! We also offer before and after school programs, specialized programs for music, math, phonics, swimming, and active adventures, and a summer camp program. We invite you to tour our open classroom setting with an experienced staff, our large playground, and join us for a free day!
- A security code is needed to enter the building, all doors locked at all times. Children are walked to and from classrooms, signing in and out is required.
- Hours Of Operation: 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM, M-F
- Languages Spoken: Spanish
- Accreditations: NAEYC
- Enrollment: Min Age - 6 Weeks, Max Age - 12 Year-Olds
- Suffolk
- 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
How much does Port Jefferson KinderCare cost?
Port Jefferson KinderCare's tuition is approximately $15,000 for private students.
When is the application deadline for Port Jefferson KinderCare?
The application deadline for Port Jefferson KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Port Jefferson KinderCare is Sunshine Alternative Education Center (1.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Our Lady Of Wisdom Regional School (2.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Cdlt Ctr-kiddi Academy Of E Setau (1.9 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Sunshine Alternative Education Center
Alternative School
468 Boyle Rd
Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776
(631) 476-3099
Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776
(631) 476-3099
1.1 miles
Gr: 10-12 | 10 students
Cdlt Ctr-kiddi Academy Of E Setau
Daycare / Preschool
10 Research Way
East Setauket, NY 11733
(631) 941-2100
East Setauket, NY 11733
(631) 941-2100
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 175 students
Our Lady Of Wisdom Regional School
(Catholic)
114-116 Myrtle Ave
Port Jefferson, NY 11777
(631) 473-1211
Port Jefferson, NY 11777
(631) 473-1211
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 85 students
Maryhaven Center Of Hope
Special Education School (Catholic)
450 Myrtle Ave
Port Jefferson, NY 11777
(631) 474-3400
Port Jefferson, NY 11777
(631) 474-3400
2.4 miles
Gr: Inquire with school | 47 students Avg. class size: 6 students
201 Old Town Rd
East Setauket, NY 11733
(631) 751-1154
East Setauket, NY 11733
(631) 751-1154
2.8 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 235 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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