The Children's Center - Where a Lifetime of Success Begins

Help your little one reach their fullest potential with early childhood enrichment programs with The Children’s Center. Since 2003, we’ve offered the young minds of the Greater Utica area an aesthetically pleasing, engaging, and educational environment to explore.

Our individualized curriculum databases ensure every child is engrossed in developmentally appropriate activities throughout the school day. Whether you want to start preparing your 2-year-old for early childhood education, your 3 year old to enter kindergarten, or want an educational facility for your sixth-grader to attend after school, you won’t regret choosing The Children’s Center. We have two licensed facilities in renovated historic mansions that have been open for over a decade, on Court Street (in Downtown Utica) and Genesee Street (South Utica). Call 315-525-1576 now to schedule a tour and see why a lifetime of success begins with The Children's Center.

Our early childhood educators are dedicated to enriching your little one’s mind through captivating activities that follow the NY State Learning Standards for preschool and kindergarten readiness. The Children’s Center focuses on enhancing your child’s education,facilitating development, and helping them form healthy eating habits. Our curriculum consists of:

• American Sign Language
• Group Cooking/Nutrional Instruction
• Yoga & Group Fitness
• Music & Movement
• Nature Exploration 
• Geography
• Practical Life 
• Pro-social Skills
• Math
• English Language Arts
• Science
• Arts & History
• Dramatic Play