Seed Day Care Center (The) (2026 Profile)

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Seed Day Care Center (The)

2084 Baldwin Rd
Yorktown Heights, NY 10598

Tel: (914) 962-9622

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Seed Day Care Center (The) Photo #1 - Playing with playdough

Seed Day Care Center (The) Photo #2 - The building of our youngest children

Seed Day Care Center (The) Photo #3 - We planted and grew huge sunflowers

Seed Day Care Center (The) Photo #4 - We represented in art what we learned about sunflowers

Seed Day Care Center (The) Photo #5 - We have a lending library. This student is reading a counting book and counting 100 bugs.

Seed Day Care Center (The) Photo #6 - Every classroom has computers with educational software

Seed Day Care Center (The) Photo #7 - Our teacher-student ratio allows for small group interaction and individualized attention.

Seed Day Care Center (The) Photo #8 - An extended activity of our full-day kindergarten program is learning to play chess

Seed Day Care Center (The) Photo #9 - Our beautiful playground has a jungle gym, swings, sandbox, playhouse, tricycle area, construction area, and many opportunities to play.

Children are like tender seeds. They need continuous loving care to grow and blossom.

The Seed is a nationally accredited early learning center. Our educational programs meet the highest standards of excellence.

We are open 7:30 to 6:00 for the convenience of working parents.

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 94 students
Yearly Tuition: $1,280
Acceptance rate: 100%
Average class size: 14 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Seed Day Care Center (The) ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:

School Overview

School Type

Early Childhood / Day Care

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association for the Education of Young Children
Other school association(s)

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten

Year Founded

1980

Summer School Offered

Yes

Student Body

Total Students

94 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

19%

State avg.: 39%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

16 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

6:1

National avg.:

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

60%

Average Class Size

14 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$1,280

View national tuition avg.

Tuition Notes

Monthly payments. 3, 4 and 5 days/week

Acceptance Rate

100%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Madeline Barry

School Notes

The Seed is a "child's home away from home." We strive to provide a warm, cozy environment in which children feel happy and secure while engaged in a variety of stimulating, age-appropriate learning activities. We give special attention to each child's needs and interests and address all areas of their social, emotional and intellectual development.

Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Seed Day Care Center (The) cost?

Seed Day Care Center (The)'s tuition is approximately $1,280 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of Seed Day Care Center (The)?

The acceptance rate of Seed Day Care Center (The) is 100%, which is higher than the national average of 76%.

When is the application deadline for Seed Day Care Center (The)?

The application deadline for Seed Day Care Center (The) is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 94 students
Yearly Tuition: $1,280
Acceptance rate: 100%
Average class size: 14 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Westchester County, NY is $26,945 for elementary schools and $33,420 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Westchester County, NY is 78% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).