Where little ones learn, laugh, and grow by the sea.
For over 30 years, Kelly's Kidz Playhouse has been a warm, family-run daycare offering loving, hands-on care for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers ages 6 weeks to 4 years, right here in the heart of Rockaway Beach.
Play
Hands-on, child-led play is the heart of every day. We follow each child's curiosity wherever it leads.
Family
We're a small, family-run home away from home where every child is known and loved by name.
Community
Proudly serving Rockaway Beach families since 1992. Your neighbors, here for your little ones, generation after generation.
Drop-off shouldn't be the hardest part of your day
Pull-in driveway
No double-parking, no hazard lights. Pull right into our driveway, hand off your little one, and head out stress-free.
One block from the Q35
The Q35 bus stop is right up the block. Easy if you don't drive.
Close to the A train
A short walk from the Beach 116th St A train, with quick connections from across Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Queens.
- Playful
- Nurturing
- Safe
- Loving
- Creative
- Welcoming
The Power of Play
Children don't just play. They learn through play. Whether it's building, painting, singing, or splashing in the sensory bin, every game is a tiny lesson in creativity, kindness, and confidence.
A Home Away From Home
Our cozy, light-filled space feels like family because that's what we are. Small group sizes mean every child gets the attention, patience, and encouragement they deserve.
Rooted in Rockaway
Rockaway summers are pure magic, and we soak up every minute. Backyard pool splashes, sunshine, and sticky popsicle smiles fill the playhouse from June through September. This is the neighborhood we've called home since 1992, and we love sharing every sunny moment of it with the kids.
NY State Licensed
Fully licensed by NY OCFS
CPR & First Aid
Certified caregivers
Background-Checked
Every staff member
Fully Insured
Peace of mind, always
Word travels in Rockaway
For 30+ years, families have found their way to Kelly's the same way: a friend, a neighbor, a parent at the playground who just had to share. No flashy ads, no social media campaigns. Just three decades of little ones walking out happier than they walked in, and parents telling everyone they know.
And every October, the whole neighborhood knows where to be. The legendary Halloween house right above the playhouse draws over a thousand visitors from across Rockaway in the week leading up to Halloween. Ask anyone. They'll know the one. 🎃
Come see it in person
The best way to know if we're the right fit is a visit. We'd love to show you around, answer your questions, and meet your little one. Reach out and we usually respond the same day.