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Child Care & Education

Choosing the right school for your child is one of the most important decisions you’ll make. Whether you're looking for a nurturing preschool, a top-rated elementary school, or specialized programs, our Dutchess County Education Guide is here to help!

Explore the best preschools, private schools, and educational programs in Dutchess County. From play-based early learning to rigorous academic programs, find the perfect fit for your family!

📍 Local schools & programs
📝 Enrollment info & resources
✨ Specialized learning opportunities

• Bright Horizons

  Bright Horizons offers a unique early education experience built on 30 years of expertise, and on what working families have told us they want and need for their children...and for themselves. Child care and early education isn’t just what we do – it’s who we are.  At Bright Horizons, our Discovery Driven Learning® approach makes early learning an adventure. Visit us to find out how we nurture your child’s natural curiosity, focus on what interests them most, encourage learning through play, and help them get ready for school success.

  23 Donovan Drive, Fishkill, NY Read More
• Sponsored New Hackensack Nursery School

  At New Hackensack Nursery School, we offer preschool programs for 2, 3, and 4-year-old children that focus on developing foundational skills in a nurturing, playful, and engaging environment. The Peanut program for 2-Year-Olds is a toddler and caregiver option offered in the Spring and Fall. Our half-day preschool program for 3’s and 4’s is designed to provide young children with a balanced educational experience in a shorter, more focused timeframe.

  1580 Route 376, Wappingers Falls, NY Read More
• The Goddard School of Wappingers

  The Goddard School of Wappingers Falls is a warm and nurturing space where extraordinary awaits your child each and every day.

  50 Van Wyck Lane, Wappingers Falls, NY Read More