Creativity, exploration, and discovery. At Park Slope North Early Childhood Center, we know the benefits of play-based learning. Children are encouraged to become self-directed, follow their curiosity, and solve problems. This approach sparks imaginations, supports children’s language, and develops social-emotional skills.  

We welcome children from 12 months through four years of age. Our teacher to student ratio is kept low, securing individualized care and attention. We work on building strong relationships and teaching life skills to the children in our care.  

Children learn to collaborate, be part of a community, and build lifelong relationships. We support the whole child in their growth across all developmental domains. 

At each of our early childhood centers, a Butterflies clinician on staff supports social-emotional development with children, caregivers, and teachers.  

For many children and their families, we know Park Slope North may be their first exposure to a school environment. We want this first experience for our children and their families to be one filled with success, growth and joy. With the understanding that the parents are a child’s primary educator, our work with families is one of collaboration, open communication, and partnership. 

We are a year-round program and provide extended day program hours to meet the needs of working families.  

Fees are determined by income eligibility. Early Head Start and Head Start services are free for income-eligible families, and our private tuition fees for our other programs are the most competitive in Park Slope.