Bright Futures Start Here! Safe, Fun & Nurturing Care for Every Child
We Have Been Educating Children for Over 21 Years
- Build Relationships
- Meet New Playmates
- Add Knowledge
- Self-Confidence
21 Years of Care — And Every Safeguard Behind It
A Camera in Every Classroom
There is a security camera in every classroom — not just entryways or hallways.
No Adult Is Ever Alone With a Child
Our teachers work in teams. No adult is ever isolated with the children, and our staff support and monitor one another.
Locked Doors, Verified Entry
All exterior doors are locked at all times. Entry is by secure keypad or front-desk verification. Anyone who is not an enrolled parent or staff member must present government-issued ID and be cross-checked against your approved visitor list.
DOH & DOE Oversight
The Department of Health and the Department of Education conduct periodic checks, and our directors run regular unannounced classroom audits.
Every Child Accounted For
A daily sign-in sheet, a daily transition log, and head counts throughout the day — so we always know who is with your child.
Open-Door Policy
We don't keep restricted visiting hours. You're welcome to visit during any working hour — we simply ask that you schedule a time or let us know in advance, the same reason our doors stay locked.
Bright from the Start
Care and Trust
Preparing for Life
Smart Choice. Smart Child
When you entrust your child’s care to us, we know, as parents, how difficult a choice that is. Looking for the best child care New York City has to offer can take some time. We know that you must be comfortable with your choice of daycare, and that you must feel that your child is at least as well cared for as they would be if they were at home. We always strive to ensure that our care, stimulation and education provide opportunities for your child that they would not or could not receive in any other environment.
We are confident that if you pay us a visit at our school you will see the difference Star America Manhattan can make for your child compared to other childcare available in NYC. We already know the difference your child can make to the world.
At Star America Manhattan, we offer a loving, nurturing, clean and safe environment for your growing little one. Our goal is to provide an environment for your child to explore, create and learn through structured learning and free play. We dedicated our time to help your child build their independence. We promote sharing, socializing, and creative self-expression.
Infant Care
Our Infant program provides the nurturing, healthy bond and individual attention an infant needs. Attentiveness is a priority in infant care and our certified staff closely monitors each child under closer supervision. We provide a safe and loving “home away from home”. Please schedule a tour today and meet our amazing teachers!
Toddler Care
Our Toddler program introduces your child to the basic elements of early learning, such as visual recognition of letters, numbers, colors, shapes, patterns, songs, sensory activities, motor skills, interactive play, storytelling, creative expression, and a healthy social environment, all while building self-awareness and confidence.
Preschool
Our Preschool program builds on the knowledge your child has already learned in our toddler program. Daily activities allow your child to make decisions and develop autonomy. Your child will have many choices throughout the day to practice responsibility and independence. These experiences will help prepare your child for kindergarten.
The Questions That Actually Matter
Yes. We operate an open-door policy for enrolled parents — we don’t keep restricted visiting hours, and you’re welcome to visit during any working hour. We simply ask that you schedule a time or let us know in advance. That’s for the same reason our doors stay locked and every visitor is checked against an approved list: the only people who come through are people we’ve confirmed belong here.
Yes — a security camera in every classroom, not only in entryways or hallways.
No. Our teachers work in teams, so no adult is ever isolated with the children, and staff support and monitor one another. Our directors also conduct regular unannounced audits of every classroom.
We keep a daily sign-in sheet, a daily transition log each time a child moves between rooms or staff, and head counts throughout the day.
Every staff member undergoes background checks and fingerprinting to New York State requirements, along with rigorous reference checks, before working with children. Screening is continuous, and background checks are renewed annually — not just at the time of hire.
All staff receive mandatory, ongoing training in pediatric CPR and First Aid, safe sleep practices, child abuse recognition and prevention, and positive behavioral redirection.
The NYC Department of Health and the Department of Education conduct periodic checks. In addition, our directors carry out regular unannounced classroom audits.
All exterior doors are locked at all times. Entry is by secure keypad for enrolled parents and staff, or by manual verification at the front desk. Anyone who is not a regular enrolled parent or staff member must present government-issued ID and be cross-checked against your approved visitor list. Our classrooms are also designed with high visibility to minimize blind spots.
We strictly adhere to — and frequently exceed — state-mandated teacher-to-child ratios, so every classroom is thoroughly monitored and no child is overlooked.
Through our secure parent app you receive daily logs covering meals, naps, and diaper changes or potty breaks, along with photos and short videos of your child. You can also message your child’s teaching team directly during business hours.
Yes — we’re a member of QUALITYstarsNY, New York’s early-childhood quality-rating system, and we’ve served Midtown families for over 21 years.
School Location
- 780 8th Ave, New York, NY 10036
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