The Diane Lindner-Goldberg Child Care Institute is a child daycare & preschools daycare located at 131 Hofstra University, Hempstead, New York NY. Find contact info, location details, and similar daycares nearby.
What Parents Say
Parents consistently praise The Diane Lindner-Goldberg Child Care Institute as an exceptional facility with caring, attentive staff who genuinely love the children. Families highlight the warm, nurturing environment, strong curriculum, excellent communication, included meals, and strong preparation for school transitions. The center's affiliation with Hofstra University provides unique educational experiences.
CCI is an amazing daycare. I drove 45 minutes each way every day to send my son there, and it was absolutely worth it! The environment is incredibly warm and loving. Every time I dropped off or picked him up, I saw genuine care from everyone at the center, not just the classroom teachers. I also loved seeing how kind the kids were to one another, which really says a lot about the atmosphere. The curriculum is fun, engaging, and educational, and communication with parents is excellent. The center and teachers kept us well informed through meetings and clear updates. Another thing that makes CCI extra special is its connection to Hofstra University. Because of that, the kids get some really cool experiences—student clubs and early childhood education majors often visit and interact with them, which adds so much fun and variety. The security is excellent, which always gave me peace of mind as a parent. And the food is a big plus—hot, fresh meals from Hofstra’s dining service, not frozen food! CCI is truly a special place, and I can’t recommend it enough.
My son has been attending Hofstra CCI for the past few years, he started in Toddlers and has moved all the way up to Pre-K. We have loved every single teacher / assistant teacher / administration staff we have worked with at CCI. They are all so warm and genuinely care about the children. I was worried about each transition up into the next level class, but the teachers made it such a smooth and seamless transition that my son was not affected by it. We love CCI and I highly recommend this program! Breakfast / Lunch / Snacks are all included. They also use Brightwheel app to keep the parents updated and post pictures - which makes communication so easy.
As both a mom and a dad, it was incredibly important for us to find a daycare where our 2.5-year-old feels safe, loved, and truly cared for while we’re at work. From day one, this daycare has given us that peace of mind and more. The teachers are amazing—kind, attentive, and genuinely invested in our child’s happiness and development. We see how much he has learned and grown every single day, and it’s clear how much he loves being there. Knowing he is surrounded by people who care for him like their own makes all the difference. We are so grateful to have found such a wonderful place for our child.
CCI for us equals peace of mind. From the moment you walk in you feel such great energy, love and care, not just from teachers which by the way are the greatest but staff and everyone that works there. We were lucky enough to have our daughters attend and curriculum is extraordinary. Kids never wanted to leave at end of day since they felt so love and welcome. They take care to the next level. Whether curriculum, nutrition, safety and resources available there is no doubt they excel at what they do.
The best child care center in the area. We were lucky enough to have our child enrolled in the institute for the full 5 years before enrolling in kindergarten. Very transparent communication with teachers/admins, a ton of activities and opportunities for the kids, and valuable guidance for new parents navigating toddlerhood into the new world of kindergarten & elementary school. Wish we could've kept our kid in the facility for another 5 years!