This school has been amazing for our family. One thing for everyone to note: although this school…read moreis located next to a church the school is not a religious school so it is open to all families of all religious backgrounds. I wanted my son to complete his first year before writing my review to see how the full school year went. This school has been great for us in so many ways. Our son who is now just over 2 has completed his first Stepping Stones year. His two teachers Ms. Celina and Ms. Lisa treat our son and his classmates as if they were their own children. The kids get a lot of care and attention. The classroom environment is a very positive and well organized one. Our son loves going there every single day, which makes life easier for us parents knowing our kid loves it there and is in great hands. The other families who attend there have been very welcoming and friendly. Within just 1 year we have become friends with many of the parents at the school and love hanging out with them outside of school. The staff really goes above and beyond for the children and parents. Whenever we visit the school, everyone's always in a great mood. If you're looking for a school where your kids won't get lost in the mix this is a perfect school. The school is also very safe - everyone there takes school safety very seriously which is so important these days. They even has a summer program for the children which is great. The school and parents do an awesome job with the events they organize for the students and parents. I've had the pleasure to get to know the Head of School, Meg Sheehan. She really cares about the students and the families that attend. She's very easy to talk to and is willing to do whatever it takes to guarantee the children and parents have an amazing experience there. All in all, great experience. We're looking forward to our son's next year at this school. Thank you so much NSMS for going above and beyond for us and everyone who attends your school.

I did an extensive amount of research on schools before selecting NSMS. We loved that they create…read morelesson plans and curriculum for each individual student because they know every child is different. In one year my son had developed so much independence. At 2.5 he grabbed a paper towel and cleaned up a spill at home! This was something they taught at school. As a parent I love how I can be involved and I gained many like-minded friends because it is a tight knit community of families who believe early education is a top priority .

I''m the parent of a Harbor graduate and I can''t say enough about the excellent education and…read moreacademic foundation my child received. Harbor Country Day is all about educating the whole child with teachers and staff who care, small classes that stimulate thought, and a community focused on children''s character and leadership development. Two aspects we particularly liked were the inclusion of foreign language beginning in early grades (now Mandarin), and the inclusive athletics program that emphasizes teamwork and good sportsmanship. I highly recommend Harbor Country Day School.

From the owner: Harbor Country Day School is a nonprofit private school located on 11 beautiful acres on the North…read moreShore of Long Island in Smithtown's picturesque Head of the Harbor. From Pre-K 3 through 8th grade, preschool, elementary and middle school students at Harbor receive an education rich in 21st century-based learning coupled with character-building, leadership and traditional academic skills. With student-centered, project-based lessons that are collaborative, creative and challenging, Harbor faculty push each student to reach his or her individual level of personal and academic excellence.

We are so happy with Mill Pond of Setauket and the entire staff. Our daughter started at Mill Pond…read moreNursery & Childcare of Setauket/Port Jeff when she was 6 months old until the week before she began Kindergarten. Not only did she learn, grow, and excel, but she enjoyed her time there tremendously and talks about her time there very fondly. Her younger brother (now age 2) began at 3 months old and loves everyone and everything at Mill Pond. He's learning, growing, and so incredibly happy every morning. We highly recommend Mill Pond for childcare/pre-school/pre-k/summer camp!

This is our daughter's second year attending as a full-time, year round student. The entire staff…read moreis warm, professional, and patient. The attention to social skills development is very impressive, as is the curriculum. The communication between our family and the directors & staff is terrific. We are incredibly happy to have found this little gem of a school!

This place is AMAZING. Their prices are listed on the website fyi…read more I honestly can not find fault with them. They have top notch security, they are located in a isolated location so that part is great. They offer OUTSIDE time every day for the kids. Each room has its own backyard. They have a lot of art supplies and toys. The facilities are spotless and this place NEVER smells like poop, unlike some places i visited. The quality of care i get is like from extended family. I honestly feel that they LOVE my children. I used extra student loans in order to afford this daycare, and honestly it was worth it, my children flourished there and i could never put a price on that. *i do wish it was cheaper though, i have to pull my kids out when school is not in session because of cost*

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I have had three children at this center. I love the staff and curriculum. They are so easy to…read morecommunicate with and the facility is always clean and kept up well. I would highly recommend them!

This is definitely the best daycare around. I have 3 daughters who attend kiddie the oldest just…read moreleft to go into kindergarten and still talks about kiddie, keeps in touch with her friends she made there, and learned a ton! The education they give, the curriculum is amazing.... My youngest being only 8 months I was able to go back to work feeling very comfortable so comfortable dropping her off knowing the staff here is amazing truly caring and I know she's in the best of the best hands. Miss Candace the director has 5 girls and is always very attentive nurturing ready to listen and understanding. All the staff, the teachers all my girls had were great! Ms. Kelly has made hard times for my 3 yr old easier and I'm so grateful for that. Ms Steph is in with my 8 month old and is a joy with my youngest princess, always smiling, has this calm nurturing way about her simply amazing!! The whole staff always seems genuinely happy and wanting to be there! I can't say enough about the awesome staff and management at kiddie academy and I am so thankful all 3 of my girls attend kiddie! -proud mommy Desirae

Our daughter was switched to this daycare since the previous one had many staff changes and didn't…read morefollow her schedule. We couldn't be happier in this decision. Paper planes is engaged with their kids. They listen to the parents and give the children the tools they need to succeed. They don't just let them run and around and play , they plan activities and themes. The staff are friendly, professional, and consistent. We also have a 6 month old son and we did not have any worries enrolling him in as well. Most are scared to leave their babies in a daycare so young but we had no doubt he would be in good hands. We were recommended by friends and we are so thankful we chose Paper Planes!

We cannot say enough great things about our Paper Planes family! As a teacher and previous daycare…read moreemployee, we were very selective of where our children attended daycare (school). Paper Planes invests in their teachers and staff quality teachers who love what they do. Their philosophy of play-based learning make school fun while educating children. The facility is clean, well taken care of, and has both an indoor and outdoor play space. We are confident our child is safe and loved by the whole Paper Planes team! Highly recommend!

My daughter went to daycare over the summer and has now started the preschool program. She loves it…read moreand the teachers are wonderful. She has learned so much. She is 3.5 yrs old but not fully potty trained yet and they are very patient with her. We send her to school with lunch, they do not serve lunch if anyone wanted to know. There is a small playground outside that could use a little TLC and updating in my opinion. My experience with this school has been convenient and stress free.

From the owner: Child Care in East Setauket / Three Village School District / Year round educational programs for…read moretoddlers. preschool & school aged children. NYS licensed. Experienced State Certified Teachers. Messiah Preschool and Day Care exists in order to provide parents with a safe, loving, caring Christian environment in which their children may grow cognitively, physically, socially and emotionally. We want your child's experience with school to be enjoyable and memorable. All children learn at their own pace, and we are here to guide and nurture their process.

We absolutely love the Elementary program at The Montessori School at Old Field! It's the only…read moreextended Montessori in Suffolk County, which makes it such a rare and special find. Our child has grown so much in confidence, independence, and curiosity. It's a peaceful, hands-on environment where learning actually feels fun. You can really see how happy and engaged the kids are every day. We feel so lucky to have found this little gem of a school!

From the owner: We are a Montessori School registered with the New York State Department of Education. We offer…read moreprograms from preschool, to pre-K, Kindergarten and Elementary. The director of the school, Bernardita McHugh received her Montessori diploma from Centro Internazionale Studi Montessoriani in Bergamo, Italy. The school only hires teachers with AMI Montessori diplomas. The school is located in a beautiful setting with almost 6 acres of woodland for nature walks , bird watching and play.

If I could give this daycare 0 stars, I would. As a former teaching assistant of this daycare who…read moreonly worked here for a few months and who decided to leave, I can promise you that this is a very hostile, unsafe, and a dangerous environment for both staff and children. Staff will harass you especially in front of the children, there is conflict constantly with drama taking place on the daily, staff being under the influence of drugs is widely known, staff will aggressively use force on the children , administration is focused on saving their jobs and keeping the day care open regardless of what takes place instead of prioritizing the children's safety and making sure staff feel heard when concerns arise. Unfortunately parents are not always notified of incidents that take place involving their children. This daycare has had numerous violations put forth on them by OCFS and is currently pending revocation. They have also been removed from the referral list at this moment. If your child is in room 4 at alternatives for children in East Setauket, please be cautious of the current staff as there has been videos obtained of their inappropriate behavior. CPS and OCFS have investigations currently ongoing. Please do your research on this place, as your children's safety should be a number one priority.

From the owner: Child Day Care ages 6 weeks to 5 years. At Alternatives For Children's Child Day Care Centers our…read moregoal is to create a natural educational learning environment. We use the Creative Curriculum to guide young children in learning content and skills. The Creative Curriculum , which is linked to the New York State Standards, is an early childhood curriculum designed to foster children's social/emotional, physical, cognitive, and language development, and to enhance learning in literacy, math, science, social studies, the arts, and technology.

I LOVE Galileo! The teachers, the atmosphere, the activities and materials they use to teach, even…read morethe food they feed the children is good and whole! Both of my kids went here and l had nothing but great interactions and overall a wonderful experience with the staff! I also loved their graduation ceremonies!! They truly put love into their work and l highly recommend this preschool/day care to everyone l meet! If you want your kids to be in the best of care, Galileo is the place for your family!!!

The staff at Galileo are absolutely wonderful and treat our daughter like family. I love the app…read morethey use that allows us to see pictures/videos throughout the day and allows us for easily communicate with staff. Our daughter has had Ms. Yashlen and Mrs. Bibi and they've both played a huge part in our daughter's development and growth. I'm so amazed at all the things my daughter has learned in the past year. The director Mrs. Samar is amazing and does an incredible job managing it all. We are so grateful to be part of the Galileo family. I would highly recommend