Preschool Enrollment:
Age 2 – 3 years old
The Kings Bay Y Preschool programs provide a friendly, warm and secure atmosphere designed to meet the needs of each child and foster individual growth and creativity within a group setting. The program integrates math, science, language arts, and social studies and gives children the means to explore and draw conclusions under the guidance of licensed staff. The preschool also provides an ongoing Jewish cultural environment in which Shabbat and holidays are celebrated through stories, music, and creative arts. The KBY preschool is licensed by the Department of Health, Division of Day Care, and holds an Absolute Charter from the University of the State of New York Education Department.
We offer a full-day program for young children on the threshold of their learning experience. Our highly experienced and certified preschool teachers provide a warm and nurturing environment where the children can learn and play. We serve breakfast, hot lunch, and snacks. All of our food is strictly kosher.
Full-Day Program Hours: 8:30 am to 4:00 pm
**Extended Hours options are available from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Program Fees:
8:30 am to 4:00 pm: $1,300 per month
7:00 am to 6:00 pm (with extended hours): $1,600 per month
7:00 am to 8:30 am (Early Drop Off): $100 per month
4:00 pm to 6:00 pm (Late Stay): $200 per month
Early dropp off only: $150
FREE 3K Program for Children Born in 2022
+ FREE Universal Pre-K Program for Children Born in 2021
Free 3K and PreK for All are free programs fully funded by the NYC Dept. of Education. Our highly experienced and skilled teachers offer the children an outstanding and enriched learning experience in accordance with Common Core standards. Breakfast and hot lunch are served. All of our food is kosher. Snacks are served to those children who remain for extended hours.
How to Apply:
Apply Online by visiting MySchools and selecting KBRD from the scroll-down options listed, 24 hours a day/7 days per week.
Need a translator? Options are available for the following languages: English, Arabic, Bangla, Chinese, French, Haitian Creole, Korean, Russian, Spanish, Urdu, and more, by phone at 718-935-2009, Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 6:00 pm. (Translators available in over 200 languages!)
Full-Day Program Hours: 8:30 am – 2:50 pm
Options for Extended Hours are available for a nominal fee:
2:50 pm to 4:00 pm (With Early Drop Off at 7:00 am) – $350 per month
2:50 pm to 6:00 pm (With Early Drop Off at 7:00 am) – $500 per month
For more information or to arrange a visit, please contact Oxana Petrov at (718) 648-7703 ext. 211 or via e-mail at oxana@kingsbayy.org.
In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, or call (866) 632-9992 (voice) or (800) 877-8339(TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
Oxana Petrov
M.S. Early Childhood Education and Psychology
Director
Oxana brings more than 15 years of expertise in early childhood and special education to the Kings Bay Y. A licensed teacher in New York State with a master of sciences degree in education and early childhood special education, Oxana has worked at the Kings Bay Y, Kiddie Academy and a special education pre-school on Staten Island. Prior to that, Oxana served as an educational director at several day care centers in Brooklyn. Oxana is an energetic and motivated professional who is always looking for new ways to enhance early childhood education.
