Both of my kids have been attending TLC since about 6 months old and have for a few years now…read more I'll start by talking to parents who are already on the fence or nervous about daycare. What I say often is that if we didnt 'need' to put our kids into daycare, we still would (at least part time). I attribute my (older) kid's personality, outgoingness, and even her high level of empathy to TLC. You'll hear people describe daycare as handing your kids over to 'strangers'. These caregivers/teachers become family to your child. I feel good every morning knowing that my kids are usually getting a big hug on arrival from a teacher who truly wants the best for them. Your kids will get more attention, more socialization, and have more learning than I think any solo parent could do at home. My 3 year old has more friends than me. The best thing about TLC is the amount of activities they do, to name just a few: Valentines Party, Friendsgiving, Visit form Santa, Visit from police officer, fire fighter, dentist, a petting zoo day, Chinese New Year celebration, Fall festival, dinosaur fossils, yoga, making Challah bread, halloween party and trunk or treat, in the summer water play almost every day. This is really just a small sample.

We currently have two kids at TLC Merrick and cannot say enough good things about the daycare…read more Their staff is attentive and loving towards our children, which all we can wish for as parents!

My 4 month old daughter started in October when I returned to work & my biggest fear was starting…read moreher in daycare so young when she did not have a voice to tell me things. I could not be happier with Carolina & her establishment. When I am at work & gone for long hours I feel at ease knowing my child is safe, being taken care of & has someone to love her when I'm unable to be there. I would recommend Little Sailor of Oceanside to anyone!!!

We've been sending our now 16-month-old daughter to Carolina's daycare since November and could not…read morebe happier with the care she has been receiving. The physical space is clean, cozy, and perfect for little kids but it is the loving environment that Carolina creates that sets this place apart. It is abundantly clear that our daughter is being lovingly cared for every day. She is so happy to go there in the mornings and cannot stop blowing kisses to everyone at the end of the day. And she's also learning so much! Her vocabulary has increased exponentially since starting daycare and she comes home singing new songs everyday. We've been so happy with the care she's been receiving and would recommend this daycare to anyone!

My son has been going to Lightbridge since he was 7 months old and it was by far the best choice my…read morehusband and I made. The staff is wonderful and has supported us tremendously over the past 3 years including always being flexible during my husbands deployment. Ms Debbie and Ms Jo are the directors and are both wonderful. They are always available for any questions as well there to greet students and family as soon as you enter. During his time there he has had Ms. Rose, who was always nurturing and caring; Ms. Gabby who was supportive during his "terrible 2s" and potty training and Ms Emily and Ms Dominique who have ensured he is constantly reaching all his milestones and allowing him to be his playful robust self. As an educator and instructional coach for elementary schools I know how important these foundational skills are and will be eternally grateful for all the work Lightbridge has done for my family. If you are looking for a place where you will see your child develop skills and social/emotional tools needed before starting primary school I highly recommend here !

Making a decision about childcare is really hard, but I am so happy with our decision to go to…read moreLightbridge. Everyone is like family there. The directors love my children, the teachers love my children, and I trust that they are happy and safe there. I love that there is a curriculum, each week is a different theme. They learn Spanish and do yoga and exercise and learn the basics like letters, numbers, writing, etc. I love that there are cameras and you can watch what is going on throughout the day. Every teacher knows the children's names even if they aren't in that teacher's class. They take any concerns seriously. The facility is clean and neat and welcoming. No daycare is perfect, I assure you, but Lightbridge is perfect for us and I'm more than happy with the care my children are getting there.

My daughter attended this school from the ages of 2.5 until she began kindergarten at 5 years old…read more What an incredible facility and Ms. Regine was an amazing educator. My daughter started school knowing her full alphabet, colors, numbers, reading simple words, basic addition and subtraction and more. The learning style Ms. Regine uses makes learning fun and easy for the children to remember and relate to. Lots of hands on experimenting and activities that kept my daughter interested and engaged. if you are looking for a program that will give your little one a head start in school andn that your child will love, this is it. This was the best choice I made for my daughter!

My husband and I met Regine in August 2002. We visited her childcare center with our then 8 year…read moreold son and our then 2 year old daughter. Almost instantly we all felt very comfortable with her. My husband and I immediately registered our son on the spot and 3 months later we registered our daughter as well. Our son attended until he was 13 and our daughter until she was ten. During those years Regine and her wonderful team provided a safe and comfortable environment that made a huge impact on our children. We are forever grateful for the care and impact it had on their development.

The best daycare ever! The staff are absolutely incredible, especially Ms. Armand, Ms. Banks, and…read moreMs. Liz. My son talks about them all the time. He has been attending since he was 3 years old, and now he's 4. Even though he'll be starting kindergarten in September, we'll definitely still stop by to visit since we're only about 3 minutes away. Every morning he's excited to get ready because he genuinely looks forward to going to daycare. This isn't just a place where children are watched--it's a place where they learn and grow. The teachers provide educational lessons and send home activities for the children to complete and bring back the next day so they can review what they've learned. The kids have so much fun with engaging lessons, creative activities, and exciting field trips. The staff also do an amazing job communicating with parents by providing daily reports, photos, and updates, which gives me peace of mind knowing how my son is doing each day. I truly appreciate everything they have done for my son. I highly recommend this daycare to any parent looking for a safe, caring, and educational environment for their child!

Another update because after 10 years. A Step Ahead is still by far the best daycare. After having…read moreanother baby and it was time to search for a daycare. I knew I didn't have to search far. I gave Ms Armand a call and everything was just as we left off. Obviously as the years passed the daycare has only gotten better. When your child is enrolled here you honestly don't have to worry about anything. Your child is in a loving safe environment. Ms Armand makes learning fun in every way. Your child will be able to read, write, recognize site words and count before they even hit kindergarten. Your child will learn potty training and develop independence, learn social skills and so much more.

Reliable and affordable day care. My two older sons attended, and now my daughter currently goes…read morethere. Staff is super courteous, and I always have felt safe leaving my kids there. They offer convenient and longer hours too. I would highly recommend.

Don't enroll here ; a lot of red flag ; I literally got my son out …read more The teachers are underpaid hence there is a lot of negligence and also the food they give is frozen and not nutritious. Management and teacher are just nice to you when it's time to enroll . We hve very bad experience I would not recommend the place . Unsafe and unhealthy environment for all age group . I don't recommend this place at all

I love this daycare with a passion! I was soo nervous leaving my 6 week old daughter and my 1 year…read moreold anywhere. Now my daughter is about to turn 1 and my son is 2. This place make you feel like family. They always keep and contact with you and let you know how your child is doing physically and academically. My 2 year old started off non verbal. But now he talks and sings his abc's. Highly recommend this place.

I'm a first time parent and I was pretty nervous enrolling my two year old daughter during the…read moresummer. Me and my husband did a tour and met the staff and children whom were super sweet and warm. The first two weeks were HELL because my daughter is super scared of crowds being a baby born during Covid. The staff were so accommodating and very patient and eventually my daughter became acclimated and barely even says bye to me anymore lol. The pricing is affordable, clean facility, the field trips, bbqs, parties and individualized care from teacher to student is phenomenal. Her teacher Mrs. Jackie knows how much she eats, wet diapers, missing supplies, behavioral changes everything! It means so much to me as a parent because paranoia and guilt is real and you can go down the rabbit hole of all the horrible things that can happen especially during this day in age, where people can walk into a school and kill babies, so yes the fact that there's a heavy door, cameras, covid protocols and no BS is the cherry on top! I recommend 10/10! This school is awesome!

My family is blessed to live in close proximity to this wonderful school where my 3 year old is…read morethriving The warmth of the staff, the tolerance of the teachers, the clean environment & progressive curriculum - all wonderful. Keep up the Great work! It is appreciated. - Mrs. Stewart