At a Glance
A community-based early childhood center providing 3K and pre-K in a neighborhood where family resources are developing
Families seeking free, high-quality pre-K for their three- and four-year-olds who live in or near East New York and are comfortable with a neighborhood that is still developing its educational and safety resources. Parents who prioritize early childhood access over long-term K-12 continuity will find this center fits their needs.
- Universal pre-K (UPK) seat — free, guaranteed pre-K for all eligible families in the district
- Serves only 3K and pre-K — a focused early childhood environment
- Located in District 19, which has actively expanded pre-K access in recent years
- Very limited teacher survey data makes it difficult to assess school culture and leadership quality
- No academic performance data available — this is a pre-K/3K-only center, not a traditional K-12 school
- Neighborhood safety scores are below average — families should factor this into their decision
- No long-term K-12 pathway — families will need to navigate elementary school admissions separately after pre-K
- Low education orientation in the neighborhood suggests this area is still developing as a hub for families prioritizing schools
Based on 2024-2025 data
School SummaryDistrict
This is a pre-K/3K-only site within Brooklyn's District 19, which serves East New York and surrounding areas. District 19 has historically faced academic challenges but has invested in early childhood expansion. Marie Durdin operates alongside other district-run and community-based pre-K sites, giving families multiple options for free early childhood education.
As an early childhood center serving only 3K and pre-K students, Marie Durdin does not have state test score data — academic performance metrics like ELA and math proficiency don't apply at this grade span. The focus here is on foundational school readiness skills, social-emotional development, and early literacy exposure rather than standardized assessments.
Teacher survey response rate was very limited (4 responses), making it difficult to draw statistically reliable conclusions about school climate, leadership trust, or instructional quality. For early childhood settings, parent and family survey feedback typically provides more meaningful insight into the day-to-day experience than teacher surveys at this grade level.
East New York-City Line has a poverty rate of 27.2% with a median household income of $50,860 — below citywide averages. Only 14.1% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher, and just 21.4% own their homes, indicating a predominantly renter population. About 17% of households have children, which is lower than many family-dense neighborhoods, but those families with young children represent a core constituency for this early childhood center.
East New York sits in eastern Brooklyn and has historically faced economic disinvestment, reflected in its low safety score (28th percentile) and low education orientation (18th percentile). Transit access is strong (69th percentile), making the area more connected to the rest of the city than some other outer-borough neighborhoods. The health environment score (38th percentile) flags elevated asthma rates and some lead exposure concerns common in older housing stock. The stability score is very low (6th percentile), suggesting high turnover in the resident population.
Families typically walk or take local bus routes to this center on Linden Boulevard. The area has moderate walkability for a residential Brooklyn neighborhood, though most families drive or rely on public transit given the limited direct subway access in eastern East New York.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Marie Durdin Child Care Center a good school?
- Published quality ratings aren't available for Marie Durdin Child Care Center yet on Motley. It's a public school serving grades 3-K to Pre-K in East New York-City Line.
- What grades does Marie Durdin Child Care Center serve?
- Marie Durdin Child Care Center serves grades 3-K to Pre-K.
- How do students get into Marie Durdin Child Care Center?
- Marie Durdin Child Care Center admits through the NYC 3-K and Pre-K application.
- Is Marie Durdin Child Care Center public, charter, or private?
- Marie Durdin Child Care Center is a public school.
- What neighborhood is Marie Durdin Child Care Center in?
- Marie Durdin Child Care Center is in East New York-City Line, Brooklyn.
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