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Seed Day Care Center (The) Photo #8 - Our beautiful playground has a jungle gym, swings, sandbox, playhouse, tricycle area, construction area, and many opportunities to play.

Seed Day Care Center (The)

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 94 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $1,280
  • Acceptance rate: 100%
  • Average class size: 14 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Seed Day Care Center (The) ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Affordability
Least expensive tuition

School Overview

School Type
Early Childhood / Day Care
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
National Association for the Education of Young Children
Other school association(s)
Religious Affiliation
Nonsectarian
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1980
Summer School Offered
Yes

Student Body

Total Students
94 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
19%
State avg.: 39%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
60%
Average Class Size
14 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$1,280
View national tuition avg.
Tuition Notes
Monthly payments. 3, 4 and 5 days/week
Acceptance Rate
100%
National avg.: 82%
Admissions Director
Madeline Barry

School Notes

  • The Seed is a "child's home away from home." We strive to provide a warm, cozy environment in which children feel happy and secure while engaged in a variety of stimulating, age-appropriate learning activities. We give special attention to each child's needs and interests and address all areas of their social, emotional and intellectual development.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Seed Day Care Center (The) cost?
Seed Day Care Center (The)'s tuition is approximately $1,280 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Seed Day Care Center (The)?
The acceptance rate of Seed Day Care Center (The) is 100%, which is higher than the national average of 75%.
When is the application deadline for Seed Day Care Center (The)?
The application deadline for Seed Day Care Center (The) 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: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 94 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $1,280
  • Acceptance rate: 100%
  • Average class size: 14 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Westchester County, NY is $26,945 for elementary schools and $33,420 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Westchester County, NY is 78% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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