We had such an amazing experience at Kiddie. My daughter started daycare there since she was 2. She…read moreloved the fun and learning at the daycare. The teachers and staff are super friendly, patient and loving. Special thanks to Ms Gloria who is always great at communication of all the needs & concerns we have! We love you, Ms Gloria! They send the pictures and daily reports (with potty time) every day, which is super helpful for first-time parents! And they even helped potty training for the kids (thank god!). During Covid, there are very strict Covid protocols in place (mask mandate, cleaning, no parents at the class room, etc). As someone who is more cautious and still doesn't feel comfortable with indoor dining with mask off, I trust Ms Gloria and teachers at Kiddie since they follow the Covid protocols very well. Now that my kid has graduated from Kiddie, I am planning to send her back during future summer/winter breaks. I will definitely recommend to my family and friends as well!

My daughter started Kiddie Academy of Little Neck at 3 yrs old and from the moment she step foot…read morein the classroom, she never looked back. She just adapted so well. The teachers are friendly and always keep the parents up-to-date with daily activities. They even send us reports and photos everyday to our emails and tadpoles app! The facility is clean and well-taken care of and the kids are happy and disciplined! I can't wait to enroll my 2 yr son in a few months!

My child attended this school when he was 18 months old. At that age, he loved blowing raspberries…read more-- a common developmental stage in early language development. Rather than gently redirecting the behavior, one of the teachers put a mask on him, even though children under 2 are not recommended to wear masks for health and safety reasons. Unfortunately, I saw this happen to other children as well. I also witnessed and heard yelling from some teachers -- which is not only inappropriate in any early childhood setting but especially concerning for a school that claims to follow the Montessori method. You don't have to be a Montessori teacher to know that yelling at children, especially toddlers as young as 18 months to 3 years old, is not acceptable. I later confirmed with certified Montessori educators and visited other Montessori schools where this kind of behavior would never be tolerated. To be fair, there are some truly kind and capable teachers here -- like Delancey and Dina -- who genuinely treat children with care and respect. However, The director herself has also been seen yelling at children. There are two bathrooms shared by both children and staff. When the kids were potty trained, the children used to go to the bathroom alone without supervision. It wasn't until a school inspector visited that the practice changed -- only then did they start sending a teacher to accompany the children. This raises questions about the school's priorities and compliance with basic safety standards. One more thing to be aware of: at the end of the school year, parents are expected to give "tips" to each teacher -- with a minimum of $30 per teacher. If your child has one lead teacher and 3 or 4 assistants, that adds up quickly. However, the tip money is collected by the boss first, and it's unclear if or how it's distributed to the teachers who actually work with your child. That process made me uncomfortable, and I felt parents deserved more transparency. In the end, it's your decision. I just hope that by sharing my experience, I can help other parents make an informed one. Every child deserves a safe, respectful, and nurturing environment.

When my 5yo daughter and 2 yo son attended summer camp at Countryside Montessori back in 2022,…read moretheir experience was not positive. I kind of forgot about it until recently when we were talking about all of the summer camps they have attended so far and Countryside Montessori came up. My daughter started to share more details about her experience 3 years ago that concerned me. She mentioned that she would get yelled at frequently for small things like not lining up right away or for speaking up for her younger brother- something that she did out of care, not out of defiance. Once there was a birthday party and they were giving out juice boxes. When they offered one to my 2 yo son, my 5 yo daughter spoke up on his behalf and said that he doesn't like juice, to which the teacher replied "stop talking, let your brother speak for himself!!" While I understand the intention, the delivery felt a bit harsh for a 5yo who was just trying to help. Another time, my 2yo son coming home and all of a sudden he became scared of taking a bath or even a brief shower. Turns out that the teachers would hose down the kids outside to "cool them down" even though my 2yo son expressed that he didn't like it. They did not respect his wishes and kept spraying him. He eventually became terrified of water even though he used to be okay with water before this experience. When my 5yo asked them to not spray her younger brother she was often ignored. When I brought this up to the director at the time I was told "it's too hot outside, they need to cool down." Perhaps things are different during the regular school year, but based on our experience, I would not recommend this place for a summer camp. If we could give 0 stars based on how they treated my children, I would.

If I can give less then one start I would , I went to ask for information about the school , and a…read morea lady barely opened the door didn't wanted to explain anything I was asking question and she was very rude , she doesn't even invite me to get in and explain she left me hanging at the door , horrible horrible service I would never recommend anyone to this school with this kind of people , I'm also work in the service industry and that's not the way to treat people ....

My son Samuel had an amazing experience at the school. The teachers were engaging, they were well…read moreprepared and they had the upmost respect for the students and the parents. Sadly I had to discharge my son because the school was little too far from where we live and we needed something a closer. Otherwise we would have gladly have kept him there. I know Samuel will certainly miss them and any child who is fortunate enough to attend that school will be well cared for.

I have nothing but wonderful things to say about Ms. Sammi and the amazing team at Little Genius. I…read morefirst met Ms. Sammi when I was searching for a 3-K program for my son. We felt incredibly lucky to secure a spot, as Little Genius is such a highly sought-after program--and it truly lived up to its reputation. My son absolutely loved his time there. A few years later, we were fortunate enough to enroll our daughter shortly after she turned one. We had complete peace of mind knowing she was in such caring and capable hands under Ms. Sammi's guidance. She has learned so much and genuinely enjoys going to school each day. I always looked forward to the weekly projects she proudly brought home, as well as the festive Christmas performances. Ms. Sammi does an exceptional job communicating with parents, often sharing sweet moments and photos that brighten my day. It's clear how much love, attention, and dedication she and her team give to each child. It's hard to believe that three years have already flown by and that my daughter will soon be graduating. I'm confident she is more than ready for pre-K and will continue to thrive. While it's bittersweet that we won't be seeing the wonderful staff at Little Genius every day, I'm sure we'll stay in touch. We are so grateful for the care, support, and love shown to our children--it truly means everything to our family.

Little Genius has proven to be an exceptional educational institution. My son, currently enrolled…read morein Pre-K, has already mastered much of the curriculum, a testament to the outstanding efforts of Ms. Sammi and her dedicated team. Ms. Sammi and her educators exhibit a remarkable blend of friendliness and support, creating an atmosphere that feels like an extended family. The environment they foster is not only safe and nurturing but also vibrant and engaging, ensuring that learning is both enjoyable and effective. She is so good we are gonna enroll our next kid too !

My daughter went here for 3K and 4K. It is truly an amazing school. All of the staff and teachers…read moreare extremely friendly and caring. They make sure to reach out to parents regularly about your child's progress. They have an amazing program for children with disabilities and the therapy facilities are amazing!!! As a mother of a child with autism and other related disabilities, she has shown great improvement because of her time at Little Meadows. She was almost non-verbal before attending and after two years, she is talking up a storm with immense confidence and has so many new friends. I would definitely recommend this school to every parent looking for a truly enriching program for their children.

I called for early intervention about 3 weeks ago. Gave them all of my information, the women,…read moreRachel I believe her name was, told me that someone would set up a time and date to have my child evaluated. Two weeks went by, nothing. I called again and left a message, told them o was working and to leave me a voicemail and I would get back to them. 3 weeks later, and not a word. If you are looking to get help for your child, is this not the place, they can't even setup, follow through with appointments. Go somewhere else!!

Terrific school to send your child to. Caring staff that go above and beyond everyday. They have…read morelovely monthly activities and keep children engaged daily. My son loves going to school everyday!

My nephew loves this school! He learns so much with his teacher and his peers. Highly recommended.read more

My daughter attended Manhasset KinderCare for over 2 years. Ever since the new director Ms. Cory…read moretook over (2018?), it's been fantastic. She is a hands-on director truly dedicated to her profession. She's always checking in on classrooms and teachers, filling in whatever role is needed, and handling any situation with a smile. Ms. Christine, the assistant director, is just as fantastic. I love the transparency and open communication--they use an app to log your children's activities throughout the day; you can call anytime to talk to the teachers or directors; you can drop in anytime (pre-Covid). Teachers are warm, fun, and attentive; they give concrete, detailed feedback during evaluations. My daughter adored her preschool and preK teachers. She really missed them when NY went into Covid lockdown. The facility is clean and the classrooms are well stocked with enough toys but not overwhelming. Activities are varied and stimulating, even though they're confined within the daycare grounds. This is a full-time, for-profit daycare, so it's pricey. But they do almost everything for you--breakfast, lunch, potty train, sunblock, etc. The hours are incredible (6:30am-7pm!). If you need a flexible, reliable, full-time daycare for your child, you can't find much better.

A four star vetting? Far from it…read more It's dirty and unsafe. You're putting your kids at risk by sending them here. There's never enough staff, and the staff they do have, many are not licensed or being reviewed by the licensing agency for misconduct. Most of the good teachers left out of frustration. Few good ones are still left, are paid a few Pennie's over minimum wage, and have had enough. More recently, they chose to keep around a teacher that was accused of abusing 3 (THREE!) infants by another teacher because they "felt it couldn't be true". Only when parents called corporate was it actioned on. Before enrolling, try reaching out to the families who've left to get their honest reviews. I'm sure you can find them easily. I wish someone told me all this when I enrolled. It's expensive, one of the most expensive areas in the area, and has the worse reputation in the neighborhood. Run. Your welcome.

I sent my twins here starting at age 2 as they have a toddler program which is amazing. I cannot…read moresay enough good things about this school. It surpassed all my expectations and provided my children with the best possible foundation of their education. Highly, highly recommend visiting this school to see it for yourself!

My third child will graduate NSNS this year and we could not be happier with our experience at this…read morenursery school. We switched from another local nursery school when my oldest was heading to PreK years ago and we've been here ever since. The teachers are SO loving and accommodating. Parents are welcome in the classrooms for their child's "special day" various times throughout the year, so you always feel connected to your child's daily experiences, as well as get to know their classmates. This was the ideal nursery school environment for us for the past 6 years and NSNS will always hold a special place in our hearts for the love, nurturing and education that it gave to our children.