Let me began by saying I was very interested in enrolling my children into this school but after my…read moreexperience there it was a bad choice.. The admission fees is very expensive and I paid 400.00 each for two shadow dates and a statewide assessment test. Both of my children were denied into the school grades K & 7th. I was told they didn't test at a high enough percentile out of 96%, total BS. I must admit I was angry, but luckily both of my children were accepted into a better more diverse school. No child's needs a school were the faculty shrug their faces up at children visiting and are only out for money with fees combined with fees.. Overall Bridges Academy in West Islip is a Racist Parent run school who clearly doesn't want no kids from any other background unless your white with blue eyes!!!!!

I am thrilled with the education my children are receiving at Bridges. The teachers are very…read morecaring and students are treated as individuals. The extra programs like STEM, greenhouse, foreign languages, mindfulness and field trips have truly enriched my kids experience at the school. My one child has graduated is continually on the honor role in her very competitive high school. I am glad we have a top notch private school now on the south shore.

I cannot say enough good things about this school! Both of my children have attended, starting at a…read morevery young age. My daughter started at 1.5 years old and is now 3.5, and my son began at 1 year old and is currently 2.5. I'm also excited to share that we'll be sending our next son, who is currently just 2 weeks old, when he turns 1. We're already looking forward to the wonderful experience he'll have, just like his older siblings. What truly stands out is how flexible and accommodating the staff has been to our family's needs. They have consistently gone above and beyond to make sure we feel supported, and they've always been responsive and communicative, answering any questions or concerns I have promptly and with care. I always feel heard and valued as a parent, which means so much to me. The staff's commitment to creating a safe, enriching environment for my children is evident in every interaction. It's clear they genuinely care about the children's growth and development. I feel confident every day that my kids are in great hands. My daughter is now fully prepared and ready for preschool next year, and I'm so grateful for the foundation the school has given her. I highly recommend this school to any parent looking for a place where their child will be loved, supported, and encouraged to grow in a positive, caring atmosphere. Thank you so much to the amazing team for all you do!

Great school. Teachers are loving and nurturing. My daughter adjusted to this school in no time…read more She asks to go every day, even when there is no school. I love that she's happy and wants to learn.

Bubble Boutique in NY on Main Street. Street parking ( meters that use quarters covered over with…read morered bags- this holiday season) they have boys and girls gifts and they gift wrap. Connie and Lisa were very helpful.

I've been to this place. Few times and they have change it around. I do like it better this way,…read moreconsidering when I first started coming they barely had baby clothes. Now, when you enter in, it's toys/clothes and other items for toddlers and teens, which they update every now and again which I like. When you walk into the back, where they had classes for kids to do fun activities, it's all items for babies. Which I absolutely love that they did this. I'm not sure if they still do the activities for the kids though.

JFK is one of my favorite schools as I moved to deer park in middle of school year in the early…read more2000 we were concerned about how my 2 children will merge in with the kids... teachers and students were fabulous and my kids grew up and graduated college with perfect professions which I would assume a result of the wealth of knowledge earned in their early years in JFK!

Having raised 3 children in all public schools in Deer Park I would have to say I couldn't have…read moredone better anywhere else I always compared it with rating other students in similar years and I believe the public schools were better than private schools in the area.

I bring my students to the Deer Park aquatic center which is located inside the Deer Park high…read moreschool at least once a month. The aquatic director, Jeanne-Marie, is great with the children. She truly knows her craft and cares about helping all the children learn pool safety. The lifeguards that work there all great with the children as well. The aquatic center is open to public as well on evenings and weekends. Anyone with kids should definitely consider going there. It is a great asset to the community!

A Cautionary Tale for Educators: West Islip School District…read more Teaching in the West Islip School District is a valuable lesson in what happens when a union fails to stand up for its members. The teachers' union here is extremely weak and appears to bend to the will of administration rather than advocating for educators' rights and fair treatment. When conflicts arise, especially involving outspoken parents or overbearing administrators, teachers are left to fend for themselves rather than being protected by the union that is supposed to represent them. Even tenured teachers with a decade of strong evaluations and a record of dedication can find themselves placed on "teacher improvement plans" -- not because of poor performance, but because they were caught in the crossfire of political games, parental complaints, or power-hungry administrators. This creates an atmosphere of fear and distrust, where educators are afraid to speak up or innovate, knowing that even excellence offers no protection from arbitrary administrative decisions. West Islip should serve as a warning to teachers everywhere: a strong, independent union is the backbone of a healthy school environment. Without it, even the most committed educators can become targets of intimidation and burnout. Until this district rebuilds a culture of respect, fairness, and support for its teachers, West Islip is not a place where educators can thrive.

Multiple teachers have gotten explicit pictures leaked/sent around school. Security guards always…read moreflirt with students/mostly girl students, and it makes everyone uncomfortable. A teacher who got fired a while back, came back to the school recently and was trying to hand out cookies and nuts to students and staff. Overall, a terrible experience for many students, as a parents in this district I'm sick of my children coming home with the trauma of this lame excuse of an education.

Great system in general I had my kids in private schools before I move to Deer Park but since then…read moreDP Schools worked best for me. Kids went to college already

Pride and Joy has truly become like a second family to us. My son started there when he was just…read morefive months old, and now at three years old, it's amazing to see how much he has grown and thrived in their care. The teachers are so kind, loving, and genuinely invested in each child. It brings me so much comfort knowing he is in such a safe and nurturing environment every day. We're incredibly grateful for the entire team at Pride and Joy. They've played such an important role in these early years of our son's life, and we feel lucky to be part of such a special community.

Our story with Pride & Joy Daycare, and the two updates are at the very bottom of this review…read more On July 18th 2023 at 1:34pm, my husband and I received a called from Donna (lead teacher) and Vanessa (a Pride & Joy director) that our 2-year old's daycare teacher, Ashley took the whole class back inside the classroom leaving our son, James, outside. We were told that James was "left outside less than 5 minutes in the backyard." We picked up James from the daycare immediately. At that time, we spoke to Stephanie, the director of another Pride & Joy location, in which she told us in person, that James was left outside on the front lawn unsupervised for "15-20 minutes." Not a single person involved in this situation spoke with us. Stephanie told us, "Ashley was supposed to collect the kids (about 15 kids), and Donna was supposed to do a face to name check at the door which was not done." She also expressed how upset she was about the situation, and that she was the one who made the call to Child Protective Services, and Office of Children and Family Services. We were told by Stephanie that according to the Infant Room teacher who ended up taking her class to a different area of the property, that James went to her twice. She sent James away the first time to "go back to your group," and then supposedly he came back a second time, and that's when the teacher realized something wasn't right. Interestingly enough, our 14-year-old son, Kai, just so happened to be walking past the daycare with a friend on his way to play tennis. Kai actually took a picture of Jimmy while he was completely unsupervised. The director Stephanie told my husband and I twice on the day of the incident that "Ashley was supposed to collect the children, and Donna was supposed to do a face to name check at the door." No other teachers were mentioned. We were also told that Donna was already inside the classroom changing the diaper of another child. When I asked CPS about the cameras, thinking the footage would answer all questions, her response was "their cameras have been inoperable since their last visit." UPDATE: JULY 25, 2023-- VIEWING OF VIDEO FOOTAGE FROM A SOURCE OUTSIDE OF THE DAYCARE James was left outside unattended for 45 minutes. The infant room teacher who claimed to tell James to "go back to his group" actually had a barricade up (put up at 10:33am), and my son did not actually go to her. She was in charge of her own class. 11:02am, and the lead teacher Donna can be seen shocked, with two hands over her face with clearly the news of my son being outside. 11:20am, Stephanie is seen entering the building from the parking lot. Since the incident, James has been having nightmares screaming for my husband, Kai, and me. At the beginning of the footage Donna can be seen leaving the classroom, and building in her red pickup truck. Who was with Ashley and the 15 kids? Donna appears to come back to the building with a white grocery bag. UPDATE AS OF MAY 21st, 2024: If this wasn't a nightmare enough. My husband and I live near the daycare, and who do we see with the children out on the front lawn? Ashley. That's right. The teacher that is not supposed to be working with children anymore according to CPS! The same week Ashley was seen still working with 2 year olds, I get a copy of the letter that was supposed to be sent out to the current enrolled parents of Pride & Joy. The letter did not mention the fact that my son was left outside for 43 minutes on the front lawn during a heatwave. Stephanie also lies in the letter stating that the child had contact with another teacher "shortly."No he did not! My 2 year old was left on the front lawn, without water, or supervision, and was running around with a metal garden stake. I was not going to write a review, but to now see that these parents are being lied to, and that Ashley still works there with children is beyond irresponsible, dangerous, and illegal. I was told that Ashley can no longer work with children, and she is still working at Pride & Joy.