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Dilly Dally Nursery And Kindergarten

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Tel: (516) 694-6530

www.dillydallyfarmingdale.com

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Dilly Dally Nursery & Kindergarten has been serving the community since 1962 and is family owned and operated We have specially designed educational programs for nursery and pre-kindergarten.

Our classes are for children three years through five years of age.

A whole language curriculum that encourages children to grow educationally, physically, emotionally and socially is implemented by caring and certified teachers.

Our school works hard to stay on top of the most up to date teaching methods.

We are constantly changing our curriculum but maintaining basic methods that we believe nurture children's learning.

Our methods are exemplified in the activities we do with the children.

Children learn by doing things themselves and we provide them with an endless amount of enthusiasm as well as tools to explore with.

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Enrollment: 96 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

School Overview

School Type

Early Childhood / Day Care

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

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

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten

Summer School Offered

Yes

School Calendar

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Student Body

Total Students

96 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

27%

State avg.: 39%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

6 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

16:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

School Notes

Dilly Dally Nursery & Kindergarten has been serving the community since 1962 and is family owned and operated We have specially designed educational programs for nursery and pre-kindergarten. Our classes are for children three years through five years of age. A whole language curriculum that encourages children to grow educationally, physically, emotionally and socially is implemented by caring and certified teachers. Our school works hard to stay on top of the most up to date teaching methods. We are constantly changing our curriculum but maintaining basic methods that we believe nurture children's learning. Our methods are exemplified in the activities we do with the children. Children learn by doing things themselves and we provide them with an endless amount of enthusiasm as well as tools to explore with.

Source: Verified school update

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The application deadline for Dilly Dally Nursery And Kindergarten 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: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Enrollment: 96 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

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