At a Glance
An affordable, play-based early childhood center serving families from infancy through kindergarten in East New York
Families in East New York and surrounding Brooklyn neighborhoods seeking affordable, quality early childhood education with a play-based approach, particularly those eligible for Early Head Start, Head Start, or Universal Pre-K programs who want a smaller, more intimate learning environment.
- Remarkably affordable tuition at $800 annually (2024)
- Comprehensive early childhood programming from Early Head Start through Pre-K
- Play-based learning approach combined with teacher-directed activities
- Focus on social-emotional development alongside academic preparation
- Family partnership model for supporting child development
- Very limited parent reviews available online
- One source mentions low enrollment and budget concerns affecting communication with parents
- Smaller scale may mean fewer extracurricular offerings than larger centers
- Parents seeking extensive community feedback may have limited data to review
A small, affordable early childhood center with a child-centered philosophy that prioritizes social-emotional growth alongside academic preparation for kindergarten.
The school serves families in East New York-New Lots with programs spanning Early Head Start, Head Start, 3K, Universal Pre-K, and childcare, indicating a focus on supporting working families across the early childhood spectrum.
East New York-New Lots is a Brooklyn neighborhood with a family density of 60/100, offering more affordable housing options compared to many other parts of the city. The area is served by public transit and has seen ongoing community development efforts.
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What Parents Are Saying
Limited parent reviews available; one source mentions low enrollment and budget concerns affecting communication with parents
Synthesized from public parent reviews · Apr 2026
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- Is KIDS-CENTRIC, INC UNV. SETTLEMENT public, charter, or private?
- KIDS-CENTRIC, INC UNV. SETTLEMENT is a private school.
- What neighborhood is KIDS-CENTRIC, INC UNV. SETTLEMENT in?
- KIDS-CENTRIC, INC UNV. SETTLEMENT is in East New York-New Lots, Brooklyn.
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