Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Park Avenue KinderCare
About the School
- Park Avenue KinderCare in New York, NY, offers early childhood education programs for preschool–aged children.
- Founded in 1969, this early learning center serves families in an urban community setting.
- The school provides care and educational services for children before kindergarten (PK).
- Located near several New York private schools, Park Avenue KinderCare supports early childhood development within the city environment.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1969
Student Body
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: More than daycare, it’s KinderCare!
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Park Avenue KinderCare?
The application deadline for Park Avenue KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Park Avenue KinderCare is The Daytop Preparatory School (0.3 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Lyceum Kennedy French American School (0.3 miles away)
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Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: 8-12 | 59 students
Alternative School
54 W 40th St
New York, NY 10018
(845) 790-7900
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: NS-12
Avg. class size: 20 students
Extracurriculars: 10
Specialized Curriculum
225 East 43rd St.
New York, NY 10017
(212) 681-1877
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: K-12 | 212 students
Special Education School
309 East 45th Street and 42 East 30th Street
New York, NY 10016
(212) 867-9594
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: K-12 | 168 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Special Education School
309 East 45th Street
New York, NY 10017
(212) 867-9594
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 72 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Extracurriculars: 11
220 East 50th Street
New York, NY 10022
(212) 755-6666
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: 8-12 | 59 students
Alternative School
54 W 40th St
New York, NY 10018
(845) 790-7900
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: NS-12
Avg. class size: 20 students
Extracurriculars: 10
Specialized Curriculum
225 East 43rd St.
New York, NY 10017
(212) 681-1877
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: K-12 | 212 students
Special Education School
309 East 45th Street and 42 East 30th Street
New York, NY 10016
(212) 867-9594
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: K-12 | 168 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Special Education School
309 East 45th Street
New York, NY 10017
(212) 867-9594
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 72 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Extracurriculars: 11
220 East 50th Street
New York, NY 10022
(212) 755-6666
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: 8-12 | 59 students
Alternative School
54 W 40th St
New York, NY 10018
(845) 790-7900
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: NS-12
Avg. class size: 20 students
Extracurriculars: 10
Specialized Curriculum
225 East 43rd St.
New York, NY 10017
(212) 681-1877
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: K-12 | 212 students
Special Education School
309 East 45th Street and 42 East 30th Street
New York, NY 10016
(212) 867-9594
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: K-12 | 168 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Special Education School
309 East 45th Street
New York, NY 10017
(212) 867-9594
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: K-12 | 441 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 8
Special Education School
301 E 29th St
New York, NY 10016
(212) 722-0610
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: NS-12
Avg. class size: 20 students
Extracurriculars: 10
Specialized Curriculum
225 East 43rd St.
New York, NY 10017
(212) 681-1877
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: NS-6
Sports: 3
Montessori School
323 E 47 St, Dag Hammarskjold Plaza
New York, NY 10017
(212) 688-5950
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 300 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
701 8th Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11215
(718) 768-8000
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 387 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 12
Specialized Curriculum
115 E 22nd Street
New York, NY 10010
(646) 410-2238
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 530 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 8
Catholic
234 East 22nd Street
New York, NY 10010
(212) 473-4128
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Woodrow Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
65 Dane Street
Sayreville, NJ 08872
(732) 525-5240
Sayreville, NJ 08872
(732) 525-5240
9361.3 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 401 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Sayreville Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
800 Washington Road
Parlin, NJ 08859
(732) 525-5290
Parlin, NJ 08859
(732) 525-5290
9361.7 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 1,294 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Sayreville War Memorial High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
820 Washington Road
Parlin, NJ 08859
(732) 525-5252
Parlin, NJ 08859
(732) 525-5252
9361.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,764 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Emma Arleth Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3198 Washington Road
Parlin, NJ 08859
(732) 525-5245
Parlin, NJ 08859
(732) 525-5245
9362.1 miles
Gr: K-3 | 485 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Harry S. Truman Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
One Taft Place
Parlin, NJ 08859
(732) 525-5215
Parlin, NJ 08859
(732) 525-5215
9362.2 miles
Gr: K-3 | 425 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
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