Our sister school, Heart & Mind STEM Center, is conveniently located at 520 South Oyster Bay Road in Hicksville, New York. The center is currently dedicated to providing enriching and innovative educational experiences for Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) students within both the Hicksville and Bethpage school districts.
Licensing and Eligibility
As a licensed facility by the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS), Heart & Mind STEM Center is authorized to extend its services to a wider range of children. Any child who has reached the age of 30 months or older is eligible to enroll and benefit from the center's programs.
Educational Philosophy
At Heart & Mind STEM Center, we believe in fostering a love for learning through a STEM-focused approach. Our curriculum is designed to ignite curiosity, encourage exploration, and develop critical thinking skills from an early age. We provide a nurturing and stimulating environment where children can learn through play, hands-on activities, and age-appropriate STEM challenges.
Programs and Services
Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK): Our UPK program provides a strong foundation in early literacy, numeracy, and science concepts. Through play-based activities and intentional instruction, children develop essential skills for future academic success.
STEM Enrichment: We offer a variety of STEM enrichment activities that introduce children to the exciting worlds of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. These activities promote problem-solving, creativity, and collaboration.
Social-Emotional Development: We recognize the importance of social-emotional development and integrate opportunities for children to build relationships, develop self-regulation skills, and learn to express their emotions in healthy ways.
For further information about Heart & Mind STEM Center, its programs, and enrollment procedures, please feel free to reach out to us: