Purchase Children's Center Inc Photo #0 - Aerial view of the historic, landmark William A. Read Memorial House located on 8 scenic acres in suburban Purchase, NY. Home to the Purchase Children's Center.

Purchase Children's Center Inc

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Purchase Children's Center Inc Photo #1 - Aerial view of the historic, landmark William A. Read Memorial House located on 8 scenic acres in suburban Purchase, NY. Home to the Purchase Children's Center.
Purchase Children's Center provides an atmosphere where children can explore and learn about their environment, are free to question and experiment and to reach new levels of growth.
The Purchase Children's Center Inc. creates an environment that allows children to enhance themselves socially, emotionally, physically and cognitively.
These goals are achieved through the building and sustaining of a bond between the child, the parent and the teacher.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool
  • Enrollment: 71 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $14,800
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool
Year Founded
1980

Student Body

Total Students
71 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 13:1
Classroom Dress Code
Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Extended Day Program 9:00am - 1:30pm with additional options for aftercare and enrichment programming.

School Notes

  • "The Purchase Children's Center is located in the historic Purchase Community House. Since its founding in 1980, the PCC has been providing quality programming for children ages 2-5. We create an environment that allows children to enhance themselves socially, emotionally, physically and cognitively. These goals are achieved through the building and sustaining of a bond between the child, the parent and the teacher. In addition to our pre-school curriculum, we offer many extras that will enhance your child's preschool experience such as Lunch Bunch, afterschool care, and enrichment classes.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Purchase Children's Center Inc cost?
Purchase Children's Center Inc's tuition is approximately $14,800 for private students.
When is the application deadline for Purchase Children's Center Inc?
The application deadline for Purchase Children's Center Inc is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool
  • Enrollment: 71 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $14,800
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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