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The Dillon Child Study Center

239 Vanderbilt Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11205

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Tel: (718) 940-5678

dillon.sjny.edu

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The Dillon Child Study Center Photo #1 - This is the front of the Dillon Child Study Center, plus part of our beautiful grassy area where children play once in the morning and once in the afternoon.

The Dillon Child Study Center offers toddler, preschool and kindergarten programs based on the child development approach to the education of young children.

Located on St. Joseph's University campus in the Clinton Hill section of Brooklyn, Dillon, founded in 1934, is historically one of the first college preschools on the East coast.

In a child-centered atmosphere, children learn through play and develop confidence, competence, and dispositions for future learning.

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 75 students
Yearly Tuition: $29,000
Average class size: 15 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

School Overview

School Type

Early Childhood / Day Care

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten

ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Year Founded

1934

Summer School Offered

Yes

School Calendar

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Student Body

Total Students

75 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

13 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

6:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

90%

Average Class Size

15 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$29,000

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Admissions Director

Susan Straut Collard

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

The Dillon Child Study Center offers toddler, preschool and kindergarten programs based on the child development approach to the education of young children. Located on St. Joseph's University campus in the Clinton Hill section of Brooklyn, Dillon, founded in 1934, is historically one of the first college preschools on the East coast. In a child-centered atmosphere, children learn through play and develop confidence, competence, and dispositions for future learning.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does The Dillon Child Study Center cost?

The Dillon Child Study Center's tuition is approximately $29,000 for private students.

When is the application deadline for The Dillon Child Study Center?

The application deadline for The Dillon Child Study Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is The Dillon Child Study Center located?

The Dillon Child Study Center is located in the Clinton Hill neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 3 other private schools located in Clinton Hill.

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 75 students
Yearly Tuition: $29,000
Average class size: 15 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Brooklyn, NY is $23,010 for elementary schools and $25,159 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Brooklyn, NY is 74% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).