Little Scholars Brighton Beach Daycare Offers NYC Universal Pre-K Partnership

Wraparound care and structured learning support working families in South Brooklyn

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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Little Scholars Childcare Center in Brighton Beach, New York, offers licensed daycare and early education through the city's Universal Pre-K program. Families receive free school-day instruction with optional extended care to support work schedules, allowing them to avoid making hard choices between work and their child's care.

Why it matters

Many working families face a gap where the public school day ends earlier than their job schedule. Little Scholars fills this gap by providing wraparound care along with structured learning, partnering with the city to support families and avoid disruptions to work.

The details

Little Scholars Childcare Center follows city guidelines for ratios, curriculum, and safety, providing certified teachers, structured lessons, and full-day coverage for children from six weeks to five years. Families enrolled in the daycare can expect certified educators and structured lesson plans aligned with early childhood development goals, including reading readiness and social-emotional growth. The center accepts public Pre-K enrollment and city vouchers for extended services.

  • Little Scholars Childcare Center has operated in Brighton Beach since 2026.

The players

Little Scholars Childcare Center

A licensed early education and full-day care provider serving families in South Brooklyn.

New York City Department of Education

The agency managing the city's Universal Pre-K program, which provides free school-day instruction at Little Scholars Childcare Center.

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What they’re saying

“Many working families fall into a gap where the public school day ends far earlier than their job schedule. Our center fills that gap by offering wraparound care along with structured learning. This partnership with the city allows families to avoid making hard choices between work and their child's care.”

— Spokesperson (Little Scholars Childcare Center)

What’s next

Families interested in enrolling their children at Little Scholars Childcare Center can visit the center's website or contact them directly to learn more about the available programs and enrollment process.

The takeaway

Little Scholars Childcare Center's partnership with the NYC Department of Education's Universal Pre-K program provides working families in South Brooklyn with a comprehensive solution that combines free, high-quality early education with extended care to support their schedules, helping them avoid difficult choices between work and their child's needs.