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 (2025)
- 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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School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1934
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 8, 2025
Last Day of School
Wed. Jun 24, 2026
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.: 13:1
% 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
Admissions Director
Susan Straut Collard
Application URL
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
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.
What schools are The Dillon Child Study Center often compared to?
The Dillon Child Study Center is often viewed alongside schools like Helen Owen Carey Child Development Center by visitors of our site.
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.
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: The Dillon Child Study Center vs. Helen Owen Carey Child Development Center
The nearest high school to The Dillon Child Study Center is Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School (0.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Greene Hill School (0.5 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Emmanuel Day Care Kindergarten (0.3 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
357 Clermont Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11238
(718) 857-2700
Brooklyn, NY 11238
(718) 857-2700
0.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 621 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
279 Lafayette Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11238
(718) 622-1107
Brooklyn, NY 11238
(718) 622-1107
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 20 students
39 Adelphi St
Brooklyn, NY 11205
(718) 230-3608
Brooklyn, NY 11205
(718) 230-3608
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 133 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 1 Tuition listed
Hanson Place Continuation School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
38 Lafayette Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 625-3030
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 625-3030
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 69 students
Joan Fenichel Therapeutic Nrsy
Special Education School
483 Clermont Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11238
(718) 643-5300
Brooklyn, NY 11238
(718) 643-5300
0.5 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 100 students Tuition listed
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