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Block Institute School

376 Bay 44 Street, Brooklyn, NY 112144.4· 10 reviews
licensed capacity
228
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$277

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Permitted by the NYC Health Department

About

About Block Institute School

Block Institute School is a child care center in Brooklyn, New York. It is permitted by the nyc health department, for up to 228 children, serving toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. It describes its programs: preschool and special-needs / inclusion care.

Ages served: toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license. Ages it lists: ages three through eight years
Ask when you call: rates, current openings and whether it accepts child care subsidies.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Licensed capacity
228 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Thursday8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Friday8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license. It lists: Ages three through eight years
ProgramsPreschool and special-needs / inclusion care
EnrichmentMusic Program, Yoga Program, Art Program
Staff-to-child ratio8:1:2 and 9:1:3 ratios
StaffLicensed specialists provide speech, occupational, and physical therapy
SafetyOutdoor playground
Licensed capacity228 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

Block Institute School has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Kings County has a median price of $277 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Kings County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$300
Home daycare$250

Toddler

Center$277
Home daycare$220

Preschool

Center$259
Home daycare$200

School age

Center$225
Home daycare$190

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Block Institute School

The inspection records we copied from New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene do not include Block Institute School, so this page has no inspection history for it. Use the link below to check the agency's own site.

License

Status
Permitted by the NYC Health Department and operating
License type
NYC Health Code group child care permit
Capacity
228 children
Ages
Toddlers and preschoolers
License number
#DC10875
See the state's record

Inspections

The inspection records we copied from New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene do not include Block Institute School, so this page has no inspection history for it. Use the link below to check the agency's own site.

Copied from New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2023. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Block Institute School

Is Block Institute School licensed?

Yes. Block Institute School is permitted by the NYC Health Department and operating. This is how New York authorizes this type of child care.

Does Block Institute School have inspection violations?

The inspection records we copied from New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene do not include Block Institute School, so this page has no inspection history for it. Use the link below to check the agency's own site.

How many children can Block Institute School care for?

228, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers and preschoolers.

What are Block Institute School's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Block Institute School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (718) 906-5400 to ask.

What is Block Institute School's phone number?

(718) 906-5400.

Where is Block Institute School?

376 Bay 44 Street, Brooklyn, NY 11214. The nearest other daycare we list is National Association of Family Development Centers, 0.3 miles away.

Sources: New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (license) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).