Oyster Babies

Oyster Babies Early Childhood Center is a private New York State licensed Center. Located in the hamlet of Oyster Bay and serving the surrounding community Oyster Babies enjoys the many local treasures such as the parks museums and library.

We offer a wide range of full and part-time programs for children 6 weeks to 5 years old from infant and toddler care to Nursery and Preschool.

Extended hours of care: 7:00am – 6:30pm are offered year-round in all of our programs.

Nutritional breakfasts lunches and snacks are prepared on the premises and served daily.

Our staff consists of highly-qualified and experienced teachers and caregivers. Each staff member has been selected on the basis of their talent for teaching children. In order to stay abreast of Early Childhood Education and to grow as professionals continual training is required of all staff. Specialty staff includes a Music teacher a registered nurse and a pediatrician consultant.

At Oyster Babies we know that young child learn best through play. Our program focuses on the development of social and emotional growth specifically building self-esteem. We pride ourselves on the creative atmosphere of each class. Daily routines are flexible enough so that the teacher planned curriculum may be combined with spontaneous child-initiated activities.

Parents are encouraged to be involved with their child’s program. Special Oyster Babies events such as Special Person’s Day Grandparent Day Art Fair International Day and the Halloween Parade are just a few that are held annually. A strong relationship is also encouraged between Home and the Center; for example Parent/Teacher conferences are held each semester. This facility is authorized to administer medications

Child Ages:

6 weeks - 5 years

Licenses & Accreditations:

New York State Office of Children & Family Services -

Hours of Operation:

7:00am - 6:30pm