At a Glance
A universal pre-K center serving youngest learners in a transit-rich, family-dense Brooklyn neighborhood
Families seeking universal pre-K slots in Bedford-Stuyvesant who value transit access and are comfortable with the neighborhood's tradeoffs. Ideal for parents who prioritize strong principal-teacher relationships and want their child in a play-based early learning environment. Best fit for families who plan to stay in the area through elementary years and want an early anchor in the local school community.
- Universal pre-K access — no selective admissions, available to all eligible families
- Strong teacher-principal trust (91%) indicating solid school leadership
- 3K program expanding options for the youngest learners
- High transit accessibility for working families
- Only 5 teachers responded to the survey — very small sample size means climate data should be viewed as directional, not definitive
- Lower collegial trust (60%) among staff may affect team dynamics
- Neighborhood safety metrics rank below city median — families should visit to assess comfort
- No academic performance data available (typical for pre-K programs)
- Environmental health indicators (lead, asthma rates) are higher than ideal for early childhood development
Based on 2025 data
School SummaryDistrict
As an early childhood center, this site is not compared against elementary or middle schools in district performance tables. It operates within the city's universal pre-K framework and serves as an entry point to the broader Brooklyn public school system. Nearby elementary schools include several that feed from this catchment area.
As a pre-K and 3K center, this site does not have state test scores to report. The early childhood curriculum focuses on developmental milestones, school readiness, and social-emotional learning rather than standardized assessments. Teacher-rated instruction quality at 80% suggests solid classroom practice, though families should connect directly with teachers about specific curricular approaches.
Teacher survey responses indicate strong confidence in school leadership — 91% trust in the principal ranks well above many elementary schools. Instructional quality is rated positively by 80% of teachers. However, collegial trust among staff sits at 60%, which is notably lower and may indicate some friction in how teachers work together or share planning time. With only 5 teacher responses to the survey, these numbers represent a very small sample and should be interpreted cautiously. As a pre-K site, daily life centers on play-based learning, routines, and building classroom community rather than disciplinary interventions.
This early childhood center draws from the Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood, which has a median household income of $77,685 and a BA+ education rate of 48.2% — indicating a mix of college-educated and working-class families. The neighborhood has a relatively low homeownership rate (20.4%) and a poverty rate of 27.9%, reflecting the area's economic diversity. With 91.57 family density percentile, this is a neighborhood where families are prevalent. The community around the center includes long-time residents alongside newer arrivals, and the pre-K population likely reflects this mix.
Bedford-Stuyvesant West offers excellent transit access (86th percentile) — major subway lines run through or near the neighborhood, making commutes manageable for working families. The area scores highly on family density (91st percentile) and education orientation (71st percentile), suggesting a community that values schools. However, safety ranks in the 22nd percentile, and the neighborhood's stability score is very low (4th percentile), indicating significant turnover in the resident population. Environmental health indicators show concerns: elevated lead rates (about 20%) and high asthma emergency department visit rates suggest some environmental health considerations for young children. The median home value of $1.27 million reflects Brooklyn's housing market pressures.
The area is walkable with good subway access. Families living in the neighborhood can typically walk; those coming from further afield benefit from strong transit options. Street parking can be challenging during peak times.
Survey Results
NYC School Survey (2025)
Frequently Asked Questions
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- Published quality ratings aren't available for Tabernacle Church of God Day Care Center, Inc. yet on Motley. It's a public school serving grades 3-K to Pre-K in Bedford-Stuyvesant (West).
- What grades does Tabernacle Church of God Day Care Center, Inc. serve?
- Tabernacle Church of God Day Care Center, Inc. serves grades 3-K to Pre-K.
- How do students get into Tabernacle Church of God Day Care Center, Inc.?
- Tabernacle Church of God Day Care Center, Inc. admits through the NYC 3-K and Pre-K application.
- Is Tabernacle Church of God Day Care Center, Inc. public, charter, or private?
- Tabernacle Church of God Day Care Center, Inc. is a public school.
- What neighborhood is Tabernacle Church of God Day Care Center, Inc. in?
- Tabernacle Church of God Day Care Center, Inc. is in Bedford-Stuyvesant (West), Brooklyn.
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