
ON THE CAMPUS OF SUNY OLD WESTBURY
AFFORDABLE CHILD CARE IN OLD WESTBURY
In support of New York State Governor Kathy Hochul’s initiative to expand access to high-quality child care, Academic Explorers was selected by SUNY Old Westbury to provide flexible, affordable early childhood education to families across Long Island. Conveniently located on the SUNY Old Westbury campus within the Jericho School District, our Long Island child care center serves children from infancy through preschool in a nurturing, play-based environment designed to support every stage of development.
Our day care and preschool program offers a trusted solution for college students, faculty, and community families who need reliable care while balancing school, work, or family responsibilities. In addition to our full-day and part-time child care options, Academic Explorers at SUNY Old Westbury proudly partners with Roslyn Public Schools to offer Universal Pre-K (UPK), giving children access to a high-quality, tuition-free pre-kindergarten experience. Enrollment is open to all families in the surrounding community, both on and off campus, with priority given to SUNY Old Westbury students and staff.

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.

Enclosed Playground
Our outdoor playground gives children a safe and inviting space to move, explore, and play every day. Just a few steps away from our center is a fully enclosed play area equipped with age-appropriate play structures that encourage physical development and social interaction.
OLD WESTbury CHILD CARE PROGRAMS
About the director

With a Master of Science in Education, Ms. Stephanie has established herself as an Early Childhood Education professional, working her way up from leading a classroom as a teacher for 20 years to currently the Center Director. Ms. Stephanie excellently demonstrates our company core value of Learning as she commits herself to continuing her education and professional development by pursuing New York State certification.
SDennis@AcademicExplorersLLC.com
Phone: (516) 535-9691
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Old Westbury Daycare REVIEWS
I cannot recommend this place enough! The director...and teachers...have been so amazing!!! The updates help keep my mind at ease while I am at work and I feel that they truly care ... More
We love this daycare! I work at SUNY Old Westbury and was happy to have this open on campus! Our children thrive there and we are grateful for them. I highly recommend … More
A wonderful, clean place with teachers who truly care about the kids. I trust them completely and my kids come home happy! Couldn’t ask for more! … More
















