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PublicPre-K Universal

Nuestros Ninos DCC I

384 South 4 Street

At a Glance

A Spanish-English dual-language early childhood center serving 3K and pre-K families in a high-transit, family-oriented Williamsburg neighborhood

Best suited for

Families seeking a Spanish-English dual-language early childhood program who prioritize teacher quality and are comfortable evaluating the Williamsburg neighborhood personally. Best fits parents who value walkable transit access and a highly education-oriented community, and who can assess safety concerns independently. Particularly well-suited for Spanish-speaking families or those wanting bilingual exposure from age 3.

What stands out
  • Perfect 100% teacher rating on instruction quality — a rare achievement across all NYC schools
  • Strong teacher-principal trust (95%) and collegial trust (96%) indicate healthy workplace culture
  • Spanish-English dual-language programming from age 3
  • Universal pre-K admission ensures accessibility regardless of address
Things to consider
  • Only 9 teacher survey responses — while positive, the small sample limits statistical reliability
  • Neighborhood scores low on safety (29th percentile) and health environment (17th percentile) — parents should evaluate personally
  • No state test data available for academic benchmarking since this is an early childhood center
  • Very low neighborhood stability score (3rd percentile) suggests a transient area

Based on 2024-2025 data

School SummaryDistrict

Nuestros Ninos DCC I occupies a unique space as an early childhood center — it cannot be directly compared to K-12 schools on academic performance. Among early childhood programs in Brooklyn, its teacher survey scores (particularly instruction quality) stand out as exceptional. The school serves a specific educational mission: preparing youngest learners for kindergarten through a bilingual approach.

AcademicsSteady

As an early childhood center serving 3K and pre-K, this school does not participate in state standardized testing. Instruction focuses on foundational developmental skills, social-emotional learning, and early literacy in both Spanish and English. Teacher-reported instruction quality scores a perfect 100%, indicating strong classroom practices.

Culturemoderate

Teacher survey responses reveal an exceptionally strong school culture: 100% rate instruction quality as good or excellent, 95% express trust in the principal, and 96% feel collegial trust among staff. These metrics suggest a collaborative, supportive environment where teachers feel supported and effective. With only 9 teacher responses to the survey, these results should be interpreted as indicative rather than definitive.

Community

The school serves early childhood students in a neighborhood that is 63% college-educated but only 12.5% households with children — suggesting many young professionals without school-age kids. The student body is likely predominantly Hispanic given the school's Spanish-language name and the neighborhood's demographics. With 84% of residents prioritizing education and strong transit access (84th percentile), families here tend to be highly engaged and commuting from a range of distances.

NeighborhoodWilliamsburg

Williamsburg offers excellent transit connectivity (84th percentile) and strong education orientation among residents (84th percentile), but scores poorly on safety (29th percentile), health environment (17th percentile), and neighborhood stability (3rd percentile). The area has a high crime density, elevated collision rates, and concerning air quality indicators. Median home values exceed $1.3 million, yet homeownership is low at 17%, indicating a predominantly rental population.

The neighborhood is highly walkable with excellent transit options — families can easily reach the school on foot or via subway/bus from within Williamsburg or neighboring areas like Greenpoint and Bedford-Stuyvesant.

Survey Results

Teacher Perspective
Instruction
100%
Principal Trust
95%
Collegial Trust
96%

NYC School Survey (2025)

Frequently Asked Questions
Is Nuestros Ninos DCC I a good school?
Published quality ratings aren't available for Nuestros Ninos DCC I yet on Motley. It's a public school serving grades 3-K to Pre-K in Williamsburg.
What grades does Nuestros Ninos DCC I serve?
Nuestros Ninos DCC I serves grades 3-K to Pre-K.
How do students get into Nuestros Ninos DCC I?
Nuestros Ninos DCC I admits through the NYC 3-K and Pre-K application.
Is Nuestros Ninos DCC I public, charter, or private?
Nuestros Ninos DCC I is a public school.
What neighborhood is Nuestros Ninos DCC I in?
Nuestros Ninos DCC I is in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.
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