Honeydew Drop Childcare on Columbia Street.

257 Columbia Street, which used to be the little postal store, has had a new tenant on the second floor for a little while.  Although they aren't quite open yet, Honeydew Drop is taking calls and answering questions about their daycare, 718-855-2548.  The company has daycares and preschools in other areas of Brooklyn.  This place on Columbia is called Honeydew Little Stars and they'll be taking ages 4mos-2yrs.  For more info visit their website.

Kidville Coming Soon.

Kidville is opening up at 380 Court street soon.  We don't know an exact date but the website allows you to sign up for fall classes in early September so it's probably pretty soon.  The place has lots of different classes for ages 0-6 that parents or caregivers attend with children or they have a drop off preschool for 2 and 3 year olds.  As you can imagine it's pretty pricey, about $2500 per 16 week semester for a two class a week schedule.  They will also have a play space, or "indoor playground" that people can join.  Good for the winter months.  This is just one in a number of Kidvilles around New York.  They have one in Park Slope and a handful in Manhattan.