There is a lot going on at the newly opened Kings Bay Y at North Williamsburg (KBY), including community programs, a preschool open house on Thursday, August 29, a dual-language program, a library program, and September 5’s “Rosh Hashana Experience,” so open your calendar or bookmark this post.

KBY is launching its preschool, and there will be an open house on Thursday, August 29, from 5:30-7:30 p.m., at Caribou Baby, on 272 Driggs Avenue. Of course, bring the kids, there will be activities for them to enjoy while you meet preschool Director Linda Herman and other key staff.

The preschool is located at 14 Hope Street, between Roebling and Havemeyer, and will serve children aged 2 – 5. “KBY preschool combines the Reggio Emilia educational and progressive approach with a rich curriculum and an emphasis on Jewish culture and values presented in an open and pluralistic way.”

Make sure to RSVP to the open house by calling 718.407.6388.

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You need daycare, and you need it now. Vacation is almost over, the school year is about to begin, and there’s not an abundance of choice in the Williamsburg/Greenpoint area. What to do? Okay, deep breath.

There is a brand-new option for your consideration, as corporate daycare giant Bright Horizons has announced the opening of a center at 175 Kent Avenue. The Kent Avenue facility will offer care for infants and toddlers. Included in the curriculum are Preschool and ‘Kindergarten Prep’.

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