Springfield Gardens, NY

Bright Horizons at JFK Airport is a highly-regarded childcare center serving the Springfield Gardens and surrounding Queens communities. The center features a research-based curriculum focused on developmental milestones, with dedicated learning environments for each age group. Their World at Their Fingers curriculum emphasizes literacy, math, science, and social-emotional development. The facility maintains excellent teacher-to-child ratios with qualified early childhood educators, many holding degrees in early childhood education. Security includes controlled access, comprehensive background checks, and emergency preparedness protocols. The center offers nutritious meals and snacks, spacious indoor classrooms, and age-appropriate outdoor play areas.

The Learning Experience in nearby Rosedale serves Springfield Gardens families with their comprehensive L.E.A.P. curriculum that combines academic learning with social skills development. The center features purpose-built classrooms, secure entry systems, and CCTV monitoring for safety. Their programs include early literacy, phonics, foreign language exposure, and character development. Teachers receive ongoing professional development and maintain CPR/first aid certifications. The facility offers enrichment programs including yoga, music, and movement classes. Parents appreciate the regular communication through their mobile app with daily activity updates and photos. The center maintains excellent cleanliness standards and follows strict health protocols.

Little Scholars Academy is a locally-owned childcare center serving Springfield Gardens and Rosedale communities with a balanced approach to early childhood education. Their curriculum blends structured academic preparation with play-based learning, focusing on kindergarten readiness skills. The center features small class sizes with low student-teacher ratios, allowing for individualized attention. Their facility includes secure entry systems, monitored playgrounds, and age-appropriate learning materials. The staff includes experienced early childhood educators with ongoing professional development. The academy offers extended hours to accommodate working parents and provides nutritious meals prepared on-site. Their program emphasizes social-emotional development alongside academic foundation building.