The Dillon Child Study Center offers toddler, preschool and kindergarten programs based on the child development approach to the education of young children.
Located on St. Joseph's University campus in the Clinton Hill section of Brooklyn, Dillon, founded in 1934, is historically one of the first college preschools on the East coast.
In a child-centered atmosphere, children learn through play and develop confidence, competence, and dispositions for future learning.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 75 students
- Yearly Tuition: $22,700
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1934
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
75 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
90%
Average Class Size
15 students
List of Courses Offered
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$22,700
School Notes
- The Dillon Child Study Center offers toddler, preschool and kindergarten programs based on the child development approach to the education of young children. Located on St. Joseph's University campus in the Clinton Hill section of Brooklyn, Dillon, founded in 1934, is historically one of the first college preschools on the East coast. In a child-centered atmosphere, children learn through play and develop confidence, competence, and dispositions for future learning.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does William T Dillon Child Study Center cost?
William T Dillon Child Study Center's tuition is approximately $22,700 for private students.
What schools are William T Dillon Child Study Center often compared to?
William T Dillon Child Study Center is often viewed alongside schools like Guidepost Montessori at Brooklyn Heights, Helen Owen Carey Child Development Center by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for William T Dillon Child Study Center?
The application deadline for William T Dillon Child Study Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is William T Dillon Child Study Center located?
William T Dillon Child Study Center is located in the Clinton Hill neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 4 other private schools located in Clinton Hill.
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The nearest high school to William T Dillon Child Study Center is Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School (0.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Greene Hill School (0.5 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Emmanuel Day Care Kindergarten (0.3 miles away)
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