In 1982, the Sarkis & Siran Gabrellian Child Care and Learning Center opened its doors to provide child care services for working parents of Hackensack University Medical Center and employees of The Record.
In 1994, the center expanded and opened its doors to the community.
With a licensed capacity of 369 and a staff of 55, the Sarkis & Siran Gabrellian Child Care and Learning Center houses 21 classrooms, a computer room, an on-site kitchen facility and an atrium with an interactive model train layout known as Toscano Junction.
The center is part of The Joseph M. Sanzari Children's Hospital at Hackensack University Medical Center.
The center is one of the largest, not-for-profit child care centers in the country.
Its program is designed to enhance intellectual, physical, emotional, and social growth.
Children are given many opportunities to explore, experiment, and interact with their environment.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 45 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Student Body
Total Students
45 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
63%
State avg.: 39%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student : Teacher Ratio
45:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Sarkis & Siran Gabrellian Childcare & Learning Center?
The application deadline for Sarkis & Siran Gabrellian Childcare & Learning Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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