Things To Do With a Preschooler in Staten Island
This guide draws from 64 upcoming listings across 9 distinct venues on Staten Island, including a children’s museum, a play center at the JCC, indoor playgrounds, martial arts dojos, and nature-focused explorers programs. Listings cluster most heavily in New Brighton, where the Staten Island Children’s Museum accounts for 10 of the upcoming sessions. All 64 listings are paid, with a typical price of $30. Age ranges vary by venue, from infancy through age 11, so each studio below links to its full schedule for current session details.
9 top picksUpdated August 27, 2026 · Staten Island
The 9 best right now
Ranked by how much they have on the calendar and how complete their listings are — never by anyone paying us.
1Staten Island Children's Museum
New Brighton·Ages 0+·prices vary
Classes most days
2
Happy Day Play at JCC Bernikow
Staten Island·Ages 0–5·prices vary
Weekday & weekend classes
3
Little Sharks Playground
Staten Island·Ages 1–11·$30
Classes most days
4
Dento Teki Na Judo & Jujitsu Dojo
Staten Island·Ages 4–8·prices vary
Weekday & weekend classes
5
Wild Roots Explorers - South Shore
Staten Island·Ages 1–7·prices vary
Weekday & weekend classes
6
Kickboxing, Tae Kwon Do & Tai Chi Chaun Center
Staten Island·Ages 3–5·prices vary
Weekday & weekend classes
7
Room B
Staten Island·Ages 2–6·prices vary
Weekday classes
8
Wild Roots Explorers - North Shore
Staten Island·Ages 1–7·prices vary
Weekday classes
9
Room A
Staten Island·Ages 4–6·prices vary
Weekday classes
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Frequently asked
What ages are classes and activities for preschoolers in Staten Island for?
Listings on this page run for ages 3 years through 5 years. Each one carries its own age band, so you can check the fit before you book.
How much do classes and activities for preschoolers cost in Staten Island?
Prices are free library and park sessions through about $60 per studio class. Free listings are flagged on every card.
Do I need to register in advance?
Preschool-age classes are where drop-off programs start; those enroll by semester and fill early.
Are these drop-off classes or caregiver-attended?
Both. Around preschool age many studios switch to drop-off, but caregiver-attended options remain common. The format is noted on the studio's own registration page, which each listing links to.
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Listings come from studio, library, museum and NYC Parks schedules we re-check on a schedule. Prices and age bands are whatever the provider publishes — always confirm on their own registration page before you go.