THE BEST DAYCARE IN MERRICK
1430 Jerusalem Avenue, Merrick, NY 11566
With the growing demand for high-quality licensed child care services on Long Island, Academic Explorers expanded into the North Merrick community in the Fall of 2020. Our Merrick child care center provides an intimate, family-focused environment with smaller class sizes, allowing our experienced teachers to give each child the individualized attention they deserve. We welcome children as young as 6 weeks old in our nurturing infant program, continuing through toddler, preschool, and pre-k classrooms designed to support every stage of early learning.
Our day care in Merrick operates year-round with extended hours during the school year, and full day child care in the Summer months to meet the needs of busy families who require early morning or evening child care. Conveniently located in Nassau County, Academic Explorers Merrick offers a safe, engaging, and developmentally rich setting where children can learn, explore, and grow with confidence.
The Creative Curriculum®
We use a research-based, hands-on approach that builds children’s confidence, creativity, and critical thinking skills. This award-winning early childhood curriculum supports development across all learning domains through purposeful play and meaningful exploration.
Educational Classrooms
Our beautiful, safe classrooms are designed to spark curiosity, creativity, and a lifelong love of learning. Each environment is thoughtfully arranged to encourage exploration, problem-solving, and hands-on discovery through age-appropriate materials and activities.
Outdoor Classroom
Our outdoor playground gives children a safe and inviting space to move, explore, and play every day. Our backyard is fully enclosed, regularly inspected, and equipped with age-appropriate play structures that encourage physical development and social interaction.
MERRICK CHILD CARE PROGRAMS
Teachers support our babies learning how to crawl, walk, and play with developmentally appropriate activities.
Ages:
6 weeks - 2 years
For families that occasionally need child care when their regular child care provider is unavailable.
Ages:
6 weeks - 5 years
Through dramatic play and interactive learning, social-emotional skills are developed in our preschool classrooms.
Ages:
2 - 5 years
Full time child care and fun-filled activities and field trips to give children a summer camp experience.
Ages:
6 weeks - 5 years
Free meals and snacks, outdoor play, homework help, fun activities are included in our before & after school.
Grades:
Pre-K - Grade K
We provide pick up and drop off service to and from elementary schools for kids in our before & after school program.
Ages:
Elementary Pre-K
About the director
While in pursuit of her Bachelor's Degree, Ms. Danashia holds a Child Development Associate Credential and many years of experience as a preschool teacher and program administrator. She has been a part of our team for several years, starting as an Assistant Teacher, then she promoted to Lead Teacher, Administrative Assistant, and now Center Director. Ms. Danashia's dedication and knowledge in early childhood education make her an excellent leader.
DTrice@AcademicExplorersLLC.com
Phone: (516) 535-9691
Meet The Team
Merrick Daycare Reviews
Academic explores has truly been a saving grace for family and I . I was looking for not just a daycare with academics but an extended family . Being a new mom , I had a lot of anxiety with trusting strangers with my baby but not only were the teachers reassuring, but … More
If you’re looking for a school/program that cares for your child like their own then this is the school for you ! Everyone from the director to the teachers and assistants are so loving and hands on with the children and for me as a first time mom this was so important. I was so ... More
I love our daycare. Both my girls attend academic explorers. I am so glad we chose academic explorers and entrusted them with our childrens growth and development. The curriculum is fun yet enriching. The teachers are so kind and take such good care of my kids. Mrs ... More
