I sent both my girls to Ready Set Grow (both camp and school) and we had such a wonderful time. In…read moremy opinion, it was the perfect place for their first time school experience. What really drew me in was their small class sizes and rotational system (the classes travel from room to room- with each room being a specific content or theme). The staff is truly exceptional (and as a teacher myself, I had very high expectations). They communicated clearly and consistently, provided a loving and safe environment and handled the separation blues professionally (which really makes a huge difference at this age!). I was also genuinely impressed with their curriculum and how much they did. My girls still talk about how much they loved RSG!

Their forms state you should waive contamination in the facility, which I refused to waive and was…read moretold I would be refunded my payment for camp. They made me drive all the way back to pick up a check they shorted me on what they owe me! They lied and said they said the credit card payment is my responsibility which I was never told! The owner and director left for the entire first part of camp leaving a counselor and teenagers to run the camp. Very irresponsible unorganized place! I don't feel safe leaving my toddler for camp here. I do NOT recommend this place.

Absolutely love The Parents Lounge! Such a great addition to downtown Malverne to bring little ones…read moreto. I took my kids (twin 3 yo and 15 mo) to the grand opening and they had a great time! They engaged with all of the toys and other children there fantastically. The best part was I didn't have to clean up afterwards. I had a chance to meet the owners/educators who are not only super sweet but also enthusiastic about enriching children's lives. Looking forward to visiting for more playdates and classes as well. They offer speech as well as structured play sessions which I'm definitely going to attend. Recommend following on IG for play and class updates.

I was struggling to look for a place to send my toddler (2 years old) because there aren't many…read moretoddler programs in Long Island. Buckley's toddler program is amazing! They are extremely safe regarding COVID at all grade levels and separate everyone into cohorts, so whenever there is exposure, we don't need to shut down the entire school. This entire school year, we have not yet had to stay at home due to COVID, which wasn't the case at the last school we enrolled our son in. As for his learning, his language has really exploded while being enrolled in the school. He has even started playing with other children so well and being interested in their activities, which I attribute to the great socialization at Buckley. My son loves going to school every morning. His teachers, Miss Susan and Miss April, are so wonderful and provide great updates on his progress as well as his classmates. The Buckley community as a whole is very welcoming and inclusive. Would definitely recommend!

My boys have been going to LUHI for years. My oldest is not sporty so started in video game…read moredevelopment and then GIFT. He is now in fencing and it has been so good for him to do a physical activity and he loves it. My younger son is sports oriented and does soccer and basketball and also loves the program. They provide lunch for an extra fee and busing. I cant say enough about the summer program.

Level up your gaming experience at XP League -- where fun meets future! Tailored for ages 7-17, XP…read moreLeague blends the thrill of competitive esports with real-world skills like teamwork, strategy, and sportsmanship. From Fortnite, Minecraft, Valorant, Overwatch, APEX Legends, Rocket League and more, players can join official teams, take intro classes, or dive into coaching sessions to sharpen their edge. Kids learn team building, problem solving, strategy and more. But it's not just for the kids -- XP League is a full-on hub for gamers of all ages. Adults can join leagues for COD, Rainbow Six, Smash, and more, or rent out the space for an epic squad session. XP League becomes more than just an esports center -- it's your local launchpad for gaming greatness. Gets better... Join them for their Sip and Game nights! Yes, it's exactly what you think it is! For younger gamers (ages 5+), Snapology brings a magical, low-pressure gaming space to life, sparking creativity with STEM and STEAM fueled programs. From game design and coding to robotics. Take an intro class to circuits or look into their FIRST Lego Robotics League Programs include: Game Design & Engineering Coding & Animation Robotics Scratch (ages 8+) And the fun doesn't stop there! Snapology also offers: High-energy Tournaments Action-packed Summer Camps & After-School Programs Boy & Girl Scout Badges The adventure begins here--let's create something amazing! Ready to join one of their awesome sports teams? Try them out.

We came to snapology for a friend's birthday party and my son had a great time with his friends…read more The interior is spacious, bright, newly renovated and well organized. They have plenty of different type of STEAM toys and games for the kids and the games were separated by sections. The VR station was fun. The only thing I did not like is that the STEAM toys were very common and I have most of them at home. Also, those toys were mainly for little kids (I would say kids below 6?)... the staff were friendly and patient. Overall it was a good experience there.

I started sending my older child to Sylvan at PW since summer of 2017; started with STEM camp and…read morerepeated every summer. Our child loved it so much that eventually she requested to be enrolled for academics program. That was truly amazing because rarely would a young child request this (2nd grade at the time)! She loved all the activities (STEM, robotics, academics including math, reading and writing). I also send them to Sylvan during the winter breaks as they are available for extended hours and have great activities for the children. Lisa and Wing are extremely dedicated owners that care about delivering proper education to their students. They are also very caring toward all the children and are so down-to-earth, always easy to talk to with any concerns or questions. I highly recommend this learning center to anyone interested in excelling or reinforcing their child's studies.

It's been few months since my kids started their robotics class at sylvan. I was at first a bit…read morehesitant due to school being a chain/franchise, thinking the curriculum is rigidly set. But, every project has been perfectly geared to their interests. Pros: 1. great teacher-student ratio (immediate attention if needed) 2. enthusiastic directors with great communication 3. family/comfortable vibe, 4. open space with plenty of viewing windows, and 5. my kids look forward to this class!

This is an ok daycare. Not good, not great, but ok to keep your kids alive…read more Starting with the positive: - Rooms are spacious - Outdoor play is big and covered - There is a double door to enter, which requires an individual code. The "needs improvement" list is unfortunately longer: - Most teachers don't give a s***. The don't say hi, they are on their phones, they have this " I don't want to be here" look. I could give a million examples: told them to not put my 8 month old on machines not meant for kids that roll and can stand...found her there many times, asked them to please put her "shirt bib" when eating... all her clothes came top to bottom filled with food every day, found a teacher threatening my son and when I discussed with the director she said it was because she just came from a center for kids with special needs (what???) - Food is terrible, not a minimum attempt to be healthy. After many complaints they stopped giving the kids oreos and chips ahoy... that's the level. - There is no curriculum for the kids. I brought up to the director that at 3+ years my son hadn't learnt anything I wasn't teaching him home. I got dismissed. Two months in a different daycare and he knows all letters and writes full words. - Leadership is childish and has childish responses to issues. Sure this daycare is cheaper but I regret bringing my kids here.

I read a lot of positive reviews online and have a friend whose niece has gone here for years, so…read moremaybe I had too high expectations. The tour was lovely. Staff seemed nice, positive, and upbeat. The price was right and they had a flexible schedule. It seemed like an organized place with daily routines, activities, and meal plans, and a daily log that would tell us what our LO did all day. However, in practice, we were sorely disappointed. We were signed up for 2 days/week and our LO had extreme separation anxiety, but that's to be expected. It seemed at first glance like they were handling him well, coddling him, giving us updates (no streaming video). But by the end of each day he would still be screaming would run to us crying, and just exhausted and in a bad mood each night after daycare. We'd hear things from teachers like complaints that they "had" to pick him up all day because he kept crying, and next door in the older room he won't get that; or how he got upset every time a teacher took his comfort stuffy away (that he brought in to hug while adjusting), because in the real world, like high school, he can't walk around with a stuffed animal... If it was just the comments and a rough adjustment though, we might have persevered. But it was also what felt to us like a complete lack of communication between morning teachers and afternoon teachers, even though there was a written daily log. For example, the log would say "no nap," but we'd be told oh no, he napped. We'd ask questions about his day in the afternoon and they couldn't be answered. We sent diapers in, size 3 at the time, and one of the first days he came home in someone else's loose fitting size 6 - I could understand a diaper mixup in a busy daycare, but this was 3 sizes too big and so obviously so! Or the time we were told we need to bring in a sheet for his crib, and asked if the sheet we brought needed to be laundered, and the teacher didn't realize he had a cubby (as all the kids do) and hadn't looked in his bag. Or the time they ran out of milk. Or the time my husband caught them letting the little ones (18+ months) watch Ms. Rachel on a tablet in a side room to calm them down... I'm not against Ms. Rachel, but I can do that at home... they weren't using it as a teaching tool or interactive, but just to distract the kids. Also, we were promised well rounded nutritious meals with fruit, etc., and I don't know if something more was given after we dropped him, but each time I dropped him it seemed like the breakfast was just one carb - an english muffin, some cheerios, etc., and nothing else. After 4 days over two weeks (2 days/week) of issues like this each day, we spoke to two Directors and were very pleased with their response - they were apologetic, said much of what we saw was unacceptable, and they would work to make it better. They did try - I believe they really did. The next week we came in and they had an extra teacher in the class to make sure our LO had special attention while adjusting. It should have been great. Should have been perfect really, after we had so many issues. So, Day 5, new week, Monday. As I drop LO off, he loses a shoe. I point it out to the teachers and I have to run. 9+ hours later I return for pickup, and LO is still wearing one shoe. I ask the afternoon teachers did he have one shoe on all day (as a toddler who just learned to walk and is already wobbly...), and they couldn't tell me for sure. Since they arrived, yes, he had one shoe and they thought it was strange... but no one thought to call his parents or check his cubby/bag or talk to the morning teachers. They didn't know that there was another shoe or where it could be. They called the morning teachers who said the shoe was in a bag in the cubby... no explanation as to why one shoe was put away and one shoe was left on and why this information wasn't passed onto the afternoon teachers. One of the Directors said she was in the room and definitely saw LO with both shoes on, but the afternoon teachers said differently... the mixup could not be explained. That evening, as we prepared his bag for the next day, I broke down crying because I was so nervous to send my LO back again. I felt he wasn't being looked after attentively and with care. We decided not to send him back. Again, the Directors were very understanding as to our abrupt departure, and perhaps this was just a fluke. People in the area love this place. I guess see for yourself? (PS - A few weeks later, we enrolled him elsewhere and while he still has separation anxiety and cries when we drop him, he always comes home smiling and happy, waving at the director and reaching for her, and his vocabulary has exploded too! He comes home like himself, not like a tired tantrum baby that we didn't recognize...).

Excellent camp and school. They focus on education in a fun way and work wonders. My son was behind…read morein speech and they worked with him and now he is caught up and speaking full sentences. Thankyou to all the wonderful teachers there.

Just based on how I was treated as the parent, I would never trust a child alone with these people…read more be very careful before signing up. Do your research!!