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 Private 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
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
140 Mark Tree Rd
Centereach, NY 11720
(631) 588-2757
Centereach, NY 11720
(631) 588-2757
3.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 188 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
The Stony Brook School ![The Stony Brook School Photo - The Stony Brook School, founded in 1922, is an independent college preparatory school (grades 7-12) that exists to challenge young men and women to know Jesus Christ as Lord, to love others as themselves, and to grow in knowledge and skill, in order that they may serve the world through their character and leadership. "Character Before Career"]( "The Stony Brook School Photo - The Stony Brook School, founded in 1922, is an independent college preparatory school (grades 7-12) that exists to challenge young men and women to know Jesus Christ as Lord, to love others as themselves, and to grow in knowledge and skill, in order that they may serve the world through their character and leadership. \"Character Before Career\"")
(Christian)
1 Chapman Parkway
Stony Brook, NY 11790
(631) 751-1800
Stony Brook, NY 11790
(631) 751-1800
4.2 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 487 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 24 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
International Christian School
(Baptist)
1266 N Country Rd
Stony Brook, NY 11790
(631) 689-7660
Stony Brook, NY 11790
(631) 689-7660
4.6 miles
Gr: K-12 Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Long Island Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
696 Union Ave
Holtsville, NY 11742
(631) 447-2552
Holtsville, NY 11742
(631) 447-2552
6.7 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 7 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
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
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
140 Mark Tree Rd
Centereach, NY 11720
(631) 588-2757
Centereach, NY 11720
(631) 588-2757
3.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 188 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
The Stony Brook School ![The Stony Brook School Photo - The Stony Brook School, founded in 1922, is an independent college preparatory school (grades 7-12) that exists to challenge young men and women to know Jesus Christ as Lord, to love others as themselves, and to grow in knowledge and skill, in order that they may serve the world through their character and leadership. "Character Before Career"]( "The Stony Brook School Photo - The Stony Brook School, founded in 1922, is an independent college preparatory school (grades 7-12) that exists to challenge young men and women to know Jesus Christ as Lord, to love others as themselves, and to grow in knowledge and skill, in order that they may serve the world through their character and leadership. \"Character Before Career\"")
(Christian)
1 Chapman Parkway
Stony Brook, NY 11790
(631) 751-1800
Stony Brook, NY 11790
(631) 751-1800
4.2 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 487 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 24 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
International Christian School
(Baptist)
1266 N Country Rd
Stony Brook, NY 11790
(631) 689-7660
Stony Brook, NY 11790
(631) 689-7660
4.6 miles
Gr: K-12 Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
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
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
140 Mark Tree Rd
Centereach, NY 11720
(631) 588-2757
Centereach, NY 11720
(631) 588-2757
3.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 188 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
138 Radio Ave
Miller Place, NY 11764
(631) 821-0474
Miller Place, NY 11764
(631) 821-0474
4.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 54 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Berner Middle School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
50 Carman Mill Rd
Massapequa, NY 11758
(516) 308-5701
Massapequa, NY 11758
(516) 308-5701
9368.5 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 1,487 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Amityville Memorial High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
250 Merrick Rd
Amityville, NY 11701
(631) 565-6100
Amityville, NY 11701
(631) 565-6100
9368.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 936 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Park Avenue School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
140 Park Ave
Amityville, NY 11701
(631) 565-6300
Amityville, NY 11701
(631) 565-6300
9368.9 miles
Gr: 2-5 | 604 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Deauville Gardens East Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
45 Waldo St
Copiague, NY 11726
(631) 842-3320
Copiague, NY 11726
(631) 842-3320
9369 miles
Gr: K-5 | 465 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Deauville Gardens West Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 Deauville Blvd
Copiague, NY 11726
(631) 842-4012
Copiague, NY 11726
(631) 842-4012
9369 miles
Gr: K-5 | 427 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
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