In 1982, the Sarkis & Siran Gabrellian Child Care and Learning Center opened its doors to provide child care services for working parents of Hackensack University Medical Center and employees of The Record.
In 1994, the center expanded and opened its doors to the community.
With a licensed capacity of 369 and a staff of 55, the Sarkis & Siran Gabrellian Child Care and Learning Center houses 21 classrooms, a computer room, an on-site kitchen facility and an atrium with an interactive model train layout known as Toscano Junction.
The center is part of The Joseph M. Sanzari Children's Hospital at Hackensack University Medical Center.
The center is one of the largest, not-for-profit child care centers in the country.
Its program is designed to enhance intellectual, physical, emotional, and social growth.
Children are given many opportunities to explore, experiment, and interact with their environment.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 45 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Student Body
Total Students
45 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
63%
State avg.: 39%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student : Teacher Ratio
45:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Sarkis & Siran Gabrellian Childcare & Learning Center?
The application deadline for Sarkis & Siran Gabrellian Childcare & Learning Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Sarkis & Siran Gabrellian Childcare & Learning Center is High Point School Of Bergen County (1.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Bergen County Christian Academy (1.0 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Grades
Students
Grades: PK-8 1 miles 15 Conklin Place
Hackensack, NJ 07601
(201) 487-7212
Hackensack, NJ 07601
(201) 487-7212
1
PK-8
n/a
High Point School Of Bergen County
Special Education School
Grades: 8-12 | 35 students 1.6 miles 46 Spring St
Lodi, NJ 07644
(973) 574-0344
Lodi, NJ 07644
(973) 574-0344
1.6
8-12
35
Nursery Rhymes Preschool & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool
Grades: PK-K | 75 students 1.6 miles 141 Market St
Saddle Brook, NJ 07663
(201) 843-8667
Saddle Brook, NJ 07663
(201) 843-8667
1.6
PK-K
75
Ycs George Washington School
Special Education School
Grades: 5-8 | 12 students 1.6 miles 386 Hudson St
Hackensack, NJ 07601
(201) 931-1301
Hackensack, NJ 07601
(201) 931-1301
1.6
5-8
12
Grades: PK-K 1.7 miles 165 Burton Ave
Hasbrouck Heights, NJ 07604
Hasbrouck Heights, NJ 07604
1.7
PK-K
n/a
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