
Long Island City Early Childhood Programs – Register Today!
SCO helps get children off to a healthy start with center- and home-based programs for young families. Our Early Childhood Education Center, located at 38-11 27th Street in Long Island City, has immediate openings! We offer high quality, full day instruction onsite. Our programs support English and dual-language learners, and children with IEPs. Our warm and welcoming programs encourage families to become active partners in their child’s academic growth and language development.
Program Highlights
- Year-round, full day 3K, Pre-K, and extended day options
- Free or low-cost child care for eligible families
- Enhanced safety measures including daily health screenings and temperature checks
- Literacy and math activities prepare children for success in kindergarten
- Outdoor play space, plus art, music, and drama
- Healthy breakfast, lunch, and snacks
- NYS Certified Teachers
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Programs in Queens
Long Island City Early Childhood Center: 38-11 27th Street, Long Island City, NY 11101
Year-round, full-day Pre-K that focuses on healthy development and prepares children for success in school. Learn more»
Corona UPK: 33-27 97th Street, Corona, NY 11368
Year-round, full-day Pre-K that focuses on healthy development and prepares children for success in school. Learn more»
Jerome Hardeman Early Childhood Center: 29-49 Gillmore Street, East Elmhurst, NY 11369
The Jerome Hardeman Early Childhood Center offers a year-round, full-day academic program in a safe and engaging environment for children ages 2.9 months to 5 years of age, including UPK. Learn more»
Family Child Care Networks
In-home child care providers in East Elmhurst, Corona, Jackson Heights, Flushing, Rego Park, and Forest Hills offer families with infants, toddlers and preschoolers a full day, year-round program that fosters healthy development and learning. Learn more»

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