Our Commitment
Little Scholars Development Center in Brooklyn, NY offers top-tier child care with a team versed in diverse child development areas.
Fueled by deep pedagogical insight, we foster a nurturing space where kids thrive through play-based learning.
Committed to excellence, respect, and environmental preservation, we’re here every day for our families, shaping tomorrow’s leaders with heart and dedication!
The Little Scholars Story
The inspiring journey of Little Scholars began with our founders’ clear vision – to support parents in guiding their children towards happy, fulfilled lives. Situated in various corners of Brooklyn, from Bensonhurst to Ditmas Park, Little Scholars is a beacon of quality daycare services. Our principal goal is to empower children and families through programs designed to spark independence, nurture growth, and stimulate development, all within an environment that radiates warmth and inclusivity, fostering a deep sense of belonging.
At Little Scholars, we believe in educating the ‘whole child’, cultivating their lifelong passion for learning. As they grow older and progress into public or private school, the foundation laid at Little Scholars Daycare continues to support them through their educational journey. That’s the Little Scholars difference – creating a nurturing haven where every child can bloom, bolstered by the power of knowledge and the warmth of our caring community.
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Meet Our Founders
At Little Scholars NYC, co-founders Mariana Korsunsky and Nick Kats are on a mission to make affordable, high-quality childcare accessible to families across New York City.
Drawing from their shared vision and innovative strategies, they’ve built a trusted childcare center where children thrive, and parents feel supported.
Their story of entrepreneurship and impact was featured in Under30CEO media, highlighting how they’ve combined dedication, expertise, and a family-first approach to redefine childcare in NYC.
A Woman Leading with Purpose
At Little Scholars Childcare Center, our philosophy is deeply rooted in empathy, care, and connection—qualities that stem from the unique vision of our co-founder, Mariana Korsunsky. Mariana believes that creating a nurturing environment for children starts with leadership that prioritizes compassion and understanding.
As a woman in business, Mariana brings a fresh perspective to childcare, combining innovation with a heartfelt approach. This “woman’s touch” not only shapes the culture at Little Scholars but also inspires families and team members alike.
Her insights on balancing leadership and empathy have been featured in Women’s Journal, where she shares her journey and how her approach redefines success in childcare and business.
Driven by Growth. Focused on Impact.
Nick Kats is the Co-Founder and CEO of Little Scholars, a New York City early childhood education organization built around a simple belief: every child deserves an exceptional start.
As CEO, Nick leads the business, growth, and operational strategy of Little Scholars. With a background in entrepreneurship, a degree in Business Economics, and an MBA in Management, he brings a builder’s mindset to early childhood education, focusing on strong leadership, scalable systems, disciplined operations, and continuous improvement.
For Nick, growth is not simply about opening more schools. It is about creating greater impact while making the organization stronger: reaching more families, investing in the people who lead and teach, improving the experience for children and parents, and building an organization capable of delivering exceptional early education at scale.
His ambition goes beyond Little Scholars itself. Nick wants to help demonstrate that exceptional early childhood education can be both deeply personal and built to reach far more families. Today, he is also becoming an active voice in broader conversations about the future of childcare in New York City, including funding, sustainability, access, and universal child care.
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“My goal is simple: I want every child in New York to have access to an exceptional early childhood education. Growth gives us the opportunity to bring that experience to more families—and to help build a stronger future for early education in our city.”
Nick Kats, Co-Founder & CEO
Benefits for Kids
Vision
Little Scholars is dedicated to realizing our founders’ dream of a joyous, fulfilling life for every child, acting as a platform to unlock their potential for the future, empowering them for the journey ahead.
Learning Beliefs
Believing in the ‘whole child’ approach, we recognize each child’s uniqueness, offering age-specific tools and environments to spark a lifelong love for learning and collaboration.
The Path We Walk
At Little Scholars, our mission is clear – an inclusive, engaging space for all children. We foster growth, independence, and community, aiming to guide them to happy, fulfilled lives.
Accomplishments That Shape Us
For over a decade, Little Scholars has enriched young minds, emphasizing values and joy, showcasing our unwavering dedication to early childhood education.
Spread across six Brooklyn locales, Little Scholars promotes expansive learning, underscoring our mission to offer quality education everywhere.
The Little Scholars’ teachers’ expert guidance, backed by years of experience and a passion for pedagogy, has been transforming the daycare into a cradle of knowledge and growth.
Our multicultural team at Little Scholars introduces diverse perspectives, enriching our education and nurturing a broad-minded, inclusive space, preparing young scholars for a global future.
Why We Are Your Best Choice
Empowering Growth Through Diverse Activities and Holistic Approach
We offer an array of tailored activities like floor-time play and self-guided learning to fit each child’s learning style. Our whole-child approach ensures every Little Scholar is healthy, safe, engaged, and challenged, promoting holistic growth from infants to UPK.
Multicultural Learning and Inclusive Environment
Our educational materials celebrate diverse backgrounds, inviting children to explore global perspectives. Coupled with our nurturing and secure environment, every child is part of our extended family, encouraging a sense of belonging.
Enriched Curriculum and Immersive Cultural Experience
Our resourceful curriculum is designed for all abilities, enhancing the learning experience. Further enriching this journey is our year-round program that weaves arts, music, travel, architecture, and culture, letting children explore the world from their classrooms.
Harmonizing Music, Movement, and Mindfulness
Music and movement activities buzz in our classrooms, stimulating cognitive development and social skills. Complementing this, we ensure a balanced development of emotional, social, cognitive, self-adaptive, and physical skills in every child.
Playful Learning with Wooden Toys
Our classrooms resonate with the charm of wooden toys, promoting interaction, collaboration, and emotional growth. These timeless toys foster sharing, listening, understanding, and empathy, truly enriching a child’s learning experience.