Academic Explorers Child Care Centers

Academic Explorers Child Care Centers offers infant and toddler care, drop-in care, preschool and pre-K, a summer program, and school-age care. Its school-age program includes free meals and snacks, outdoor play, homework help, and fun activities in before and after school groups. The program also offers transportation for pre-K through grade 6, as well as Soccer Shots and Mad Science.

Programs

• Infants & Toddlers — 6 weeks - 2 years
• Drop-In Care — 18 months - 12 years
• Preschool & Pre-K — 2 - 5 years
• Summer Program — 6 weeks - 12 years · Full time child care and fun-filled activities and field trips to give children a summer camp experience.
• School-Age — Kindergarten - 6th · Free meals and snacks, outdoor play, homework help, fun activities are included in before & after school.

At a glance

• Ages: 0–12 years old
• Facility hours: Mon. - Fri. 6:30 AM - 6:30 PM

About the provider

Academic Explorers Child Care Centers says it has been trusted by Long Island families since 2017. It is licensed by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services, and it uses The Creative Curriculum®.

• Transportation — Pre-K - Grade 6 · Pick up and drop off service to and from elementary schools for kids in before and after school groups.
• Soccer Shots — An engaging children's soccer program with a focus on character development.
• Mad Science — Hands-on children's science programs focused on designing and testing experiments that resonate with kids.

Year-round operation with extended hours. Serving approximately 300 families in Nassau County.

What families say

“I needed her to get accustomed to sharing and just having interactions with other children. In this program, we were able to find basically all the help that she needed with that!” — Yvette M. (Roosevelt, NY)

“They are very understanding to the needs of each individual kid and understand very well that each kid is different. My daughter is now enrolled with this school and I have no regrets...If you are looking for a daycare or preschool. Do not hesitate. This child care center is 5 star.” — Sashayne M. (Merrick, NY)

“Since starting at 1 years old she has progressed from diapers to potty trained, she has been able to count in English and Spanish and recently now that she is more verbal has been doing sign language. So I am very proud and happy with all that my daughter has learned while attending, I am all for what makes her happy.” — Ckera K. (Uniondale, NY)

Last updated August 26, 2026.