Things To Do With a Preschooler in Staten Island

Staten Island has 97 upcoming preschooler listings spread across 24 distinct studios and venues, ranging from play spaces and STEM centers to martial arts dojos, a boxing gym, a greenmarket, and public libraries. Listings cluster most heavily in Egbertville, which carries 42 of the 97, followed by Midland Beach with 10, West Brighton with 9, and smaller groups in Pleasant Plains, St. George, and Port Richmond. Just 11 of the 97 listings are free, and paid activities typically run $25–$40; age ranges vary by venue, with some programs starting at 0 months and others beginning at age 3 or 4. Each venue below links to its full schedule and current listings.

20 top picks 11 freeUpdated October 12, 2026 · Staten Island

The 20 best right now

Ranked by how much they have on the calendar and how complete their listings are — never by anyone paying us.

1
Happy Day Play at JCC Bernikow
Egbertville·Up to age 5·$25
Weekday & weekend classes
2
MLC STEM Center
Port Richmond·Ages 3–8·$65
Drop-in play
3
The Tiny Mess Club Pleasantville
Midland Beach·Ages 12 mo–8 yr·$40–$45
Classes most days
4
Dento Teki Na Judo & Jujitsu Dojo
Travis·Ages 4–8·prices vary
Weekday & weekend classes
5
Wild Roots Explorers - North Shore
West Brighton·Ages 12 mo–8 yr·$28–$225
Weekday & weekend classes
6
Wild Roots Explorers - South Shore
Pleasant Plains·Ages 12 mo–8 yr·$28–$90
Weekday & weekend classes
7
Happy Day Play at JCC Bernikow - 2nd Floor Lounge
Egbertville·Ages 3 mo–5 yr·prices vary
Weekday classes
8
St George Greenmarket
St. George·All ages·Free
Weekend sessions
9
Bars Boxing
Todt Hill·Ages 4–16·prices vary
Weekend sessions
10
Stapleton Library
Stapleton·Up to age 6·Free
Weekday classes
11
Staten Island Mall Greenmarket
New Springville·All ages·Free
Weekend sessions
12
Dance Central New York, Inc.
Port Richmond·Ages 3–5·prices vary
Weekend sessions
13
Staten Island Children's Museum
New Brighton·Ages 4+·prices vary
Weekend sessions
14
Staten Island Museum
St. George·All ages·prices vary
Weekend sessions
15
Happy Day Play at Bernikow JCC
Egbertville·Up to age 5·prices vary
Weekday classes
16
Happy Day Play - Bernikow JCC
Egbertville·Up to age 5·prices vary
Weekend sessions
17
Room B
Charleston·Ages 4–6·prices vary
Weekday classes
18
Historic Richmond Town
Richmondtown·All ages·Free
Weekend sessions
19
Snug Harbor Cultural Center/ Staten Island Children's Museum
New Brighton·All ages·$5
Weekend sessions
20
Staten Island Zoo
West Brighton·All ages·$30
Weekend sessions

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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.