Nichols, NY

Bright Horizons at Corning is a highly-regarded early education center located approximately 20 miles from Nichols. This NAEYC-accredited facility offers a comprehensive developmental curriculum focused on school readiness and social-emotional growth. Their World at Their Fingertips curriculum emphasizes hands-on learning, literacy development, and STEM activities. The center features secure access systems, highly qualified teachers with early childhood education credentials, and age-appropriate learning environments. They maintain excellent teacher-to-child ratios and provide nutritious meals and snacks. The facility includes both indoor and outdoor play spaces designed for different age groups, with regular parent communication and developmental progress tracking.

Located about 15 minutes from Nichols in Owego, The Learning Experience offers a proprietary L.E.A.P. (Learning Experience Academic Program) curriculum that combines academic preparation with social skills development. The center features state-of-the-art security systems including keypad entry and surveillance cameras. Their programs include phonics-based early literacy, mathematics concepts, and character development through their philanthropy-focused curriculum. The facility maintains small class sizes with degreed teachers, offers enrichment programs including music and movement, and provides regular parent updates through their mobile app. The bright, modern classrooms and outdoor playgrounds create an engaging learning environment for children from infancy through pre-K.

ABC Childcare Center is a locally-owned facility serving the Owego area, approximately 12 miles from Nichols. This New York State-licensed center provides a balanced approach to early childhood education with emphasis on both academic readiness and social development. Their curriculum includes structured learning activities, creative arts, music, and physical education. The center features secure facilities with fenced outdoor play areas, experienced teaching staff with background checks and ongoing training, and flexible scheduling options. They maintain excellent health and safety protocols, provide home-cooked nutritious meals, and offer extended hours to accommodate working families. The small, family-like atmosphere combined with structured educational programming makes this a popular choice for local families.