Port Washington Children’s Center
Port Washington Children's Center, 232 Main St, Suite 2, Port Washington, NY 11050
About
Port Washington Children’s Center offers activities that include books, songs, listening games, dramatic play, art, music, and dance. In the KidsPort program, children also have time set aside to do homework as needed. KidsPort places emphasis on providing a relaxing, enjoyable experience that includes enrichment and recreation.
• Ages: 1–12 years old
Founded in 1977, Port Washington Children’s Center has served the community for 49 years and is preparing to celebrate its 50th year next year. It is a licensed, private non-profit facility. The Early Childhood program serves children ages 18 months through 5 years, and the KidsPort Before-School, After-School, and Summer Program is for elementary school students enrolled in Port Washington schools. Port Day Camp is open to elementary school students who meet the same eligibility requirements as KidsPort. The year-round program is able to provide care for up to 92 children in Early Childhood and 170 school-age children.
Credentialed early childhood teachers head the Toddler and Pre-School programs. KidsPort teachers have related educational backgrounds and/or expertise in working with school-age children. The program is designed for full-time dual working families who live or work in Port Washington, and limited scholarships and financial assistance are available based on need.
The mission of Port Washington Children’s Center is to provide a safe, nurturing setting for all children and to help them become productive, responsible members of society. The program offers a wide variety of activities that promote individual growth, give children many opportunities to make choices, to be creative, to problem solve, and to learn conflict resolution. It strives to maintain high standards of early childhood education by promoting research-based, age-appropriate toddler, pre-school, and school-age practices, and it focuses on growing children to be good people who live in and appreciate the diversity within their community.
Port Washington Children’s Center provides high quality child care for families who reside or work in the Port Washington community. Many families have established long-term friendships through the center, some pre-schoolers have grown up to join the teaching staff, and several teachers have met and married co-workers, with the next generation now attending the center. The center was awarded the privilege of directing the school district’s summer recreation program, ATLAST, which was renamed Port Day Camp and is now part of the center. The community connected to the center comes together for seasonal celebrations and family engagement events, cultural holiday festivities, and collaborations with the school district.
Last updated May 29, 2026.
• Ages: 1–12 years old
Founded in 1977, Port Washington Children’s Center has served the community for 49 years and is preparing to celebrate its 50th year next year. It is a licensed, private non-profit facility. The Early Childhood program serves children ages 18 months through 5 years, and the KidsPort Before-School, After-School, and Summer Program is for elementary school students enrolled in Port Washington schools. Port Day Camp is open to elementary school students who meet the same eligibility requirements as KidsPort. The year-round program is able to provide care for up to 92 children in Early Childhood and 170 school-age children.
Credentialed early childhood teachers head the Toddler and Pre-School programs. KidsPort teachers have related educational backgrounds and/or expertise in working with school-age children. The program is designed for full-time dual working families who live or work in Port Washington, and limited scholarships and financial assistance are available based on need.
The mission of Port Washington Children’s Center is to provide a safe, nurturing setting for all children and to help them become productive, responsible members of society. The program offers a wide variety of activities that promote individual growth, give children many opportunities to make choices, to be creative, to problem solve, and to learn conflict resolution. It strives to maintain high standards of early childhood education by promoting research-based, age-appropriate toddler, pre-school, and school-age practices, and it focuses on growing children to be good people who live in and appreciate the diversity within their community.
Port Washington Children’s Center provides high quality child care for families who reside or work in the Port Washington community. Many families have established long-term friendships through the center, some pre-schoolers have grown up to join the teaching staff, and several teachers have met and married co-workers, with the next generation now attending the center. The center was awarded the privilege of directing the school district’s summer recreation program, ATLAST, which was renamed Port Day Camp and is now part of the center. The community connected to the center comes together for seasonal celebrations and family engagement events, cultural holiday festivities, and collaborations with the school district.
Last updated May 29, 2026.
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