Skaneateles, NY

Skaneateles Nursery School is a highly respected cooperative preschool with over 50 years of service to the community. Operating as a parent cooperative, the school emphasizes play-based learning and developmental appropriateness. Their experienced teachers hold degrees in early childhood education and maintain low student-teacher ratios. The curriculum focuses on social-emotional development, literacy readiness, and hands-on learning experiences. Parents actively participate in the classroom, creating a strong community connection. The facility features age-appropriate learning centers, outdoor play spaces, and a nurturing environment that encourages curiosity and independence in young learners.

The Learning Experience in Auburn serves the Skaneateles area with a comprehensive early childhood education program. This nationally recognized center offers a proprietary L.E.A.P. curriculum that incorporates phonics, foreign language, manners, and physical fitness. Their state-licensed teachers receive ongoing professional development and maintain CPR/first aid certifications. The facility features secure entry systems, modern classrooms with age-appropriate learning materials, indoor gymnasium, and outdoor playgrounds. Their infant program includes individualized care plans with daily communication to parents, while preschool programs focus on kindergarten readiness with emphasis on literacy, math, and social skills development.

Bright Horizons at Syracuse serves families from Skaneateles and surrounding communities with their research-based World at Their Fingertips curriculum. This NAEYC-accredited center employs degreed early childhood educators who create individualized learning experiences. The program emphasizes STEAM education, literacy development, and social-emotional learning through project-based activities. The facility includes dedicated infant rooms with separate sleeping areas, toddler classrooms with learning centers, and preschool spaces designed to encourage exploration. Safety features include secured entry systems, comprehensive background checks for staff, and rigorous health protocols. Their corporate partnership program also offers backup care options for working families.