I cannot say enough positive things about Merrick Woods! MW has been a HUGE blessing to my girls…read more Not only do they wake up early each morning looking forward to another exciting, fun-filled day at MW, but I can go to work and not stress or worry for a minute wondering if the girls are safe/bored/alone/insert your worry here. As a parent, you will always feel safe knowing that your kids have certified, caring teachers surrounding them. The kids even take swim lessons and reach American Red Cross levels of safety and skill. You also will not realize you are even in Merrick or Long Island for that matter once you enter the sprawling, wooded campus! We are very grateful to MW !!!!!

Both of my sons went to pre k here , and my oldest went to kindergarten as well. Great staff and a…read morequality education . It is pricy, but you get what you pay for .

My son has attended Above All Day Care for 2 years now and I have nothing but absolute love for…read morethis place. They treat everyone like family the minute you walk through their door. I know every parents biggest concern is knowing their child is safe and I immediately felt at ease when I met them. My son is always excited to go and runs in when I drop him off because he can't wait to get in there! Not to mention I noticed a huge difference in his verbal skills within a week of him being there. To us, Above All Day Care is family and we cannot express how thankful we are to have them in our lives.

My son started at Above All Day Care of Merrick when he was 4 months old. He is now 5 years old and…read morehas learned so much over the years at Above All Day Care. Christy and her team of teachers are caring, kind, and loving. They are wonderful with the children and truly love each child. My child loves them too! My child has benefited from his time at Above All Day Care and is fully prepared for Kindergarten. The class size is small so while the children are able to learn valuable social skills, they are also given the individual attention they need. The day care is immaculately clean. The children are given nutritious food. There is no tv and imaginative play is encouraged. My son has participated in many fun activities such as water play in the summer, raising butterflies, going on a treasure hunt, seasonal/holiday activities and much more. I highly recommend Above All Day Care!

My daughter attended the school for the last year. While attending she grew so much in such a short…read moreperiod of time. The owner Robin, and the Teachers Kelly, Sue, Karen were so wonderful! My daughter LOVED them all! I would highly recommend to anyone looking! Very accommodating, understanding and flexible! I give them 5+ stars

There are some negative reviews here that don't reflect our experience at Goddard. My son has…read moreattended this school since he was 1.5 years old (he's is almost 4). Before daycare, we had an au pair, but we felt he would benefit more from being around other children. Of all the options we explored, Goddard was by far the best choice. The school is safe, clean, and has plenty of outdoor space for kids to run and play, plus an indoor gym for rainy or very cold days. The staff is passionate about their work, maintains strict teacher-to-child ratios, and follows a curriculum that balances fun with learning. We receive photos throughout the day and a helpful en-of-day report. We've been very happy with all my son's teachers over the years. They've made him feel special, encouraged his growth, and helped him form strong friendships. The children motivate one another in such a positive way. Some people mention that tuition is higher than other schools, but we feel it's worth it for the level of care and education provided. You do need to pack lunch and snacks daily, but that's no different from feeding your child at home-and it ensures they'll eat food they enjoy. Coming from NYC, we were expecting long daycare waitlists, so we reached out six months before his start date. To our surprise, we had no issues getting a spot, and he's been enrolled full time since day one. We highly recommend this school.

I get the feeling that this daycare is nothing more than a money grab. They presented well at…read morefirst, but it quickly became apparent to me that they prioritize profit over care. Where other comparable schools charge $50 for enrollment, Goddard charges $350 non-refundable and then tells you they won't have space for your child. Other schools provide breakfast, lunch, and snacks - at Goddard, despite the tuition being double, there is no lunch provided. If you need to withdraw your child, many schools have a 30-day opt-out clause - Goddard's opt-out clause is 60 days, and you need to be careful because they are extremely vague and unclear when it comes to money. The teachers seemed entirely disinterested in the families and children, the outdoor space is tiny, and the overall environment did not feel welcoming.

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!

There are very bad management in Alphabetland pre-school in Merrick. They accept my 3 years old…read morebrother application and he was enrolled. After a few days they said take him home because cries. They told my mom we keep his spot until he is ready. After a couple of months my mom took him back which is today. They said we don't have any spot for him. My mother accepted a job offer but now she can not work because of my little brother. My dad was laid off last week. This will have a big impact financially on a family with four children.

Our 11 year old attended First Stop Kids from Nursery until Pre-K, and she was fulled prepared for…read moreKindergarten. Our now 5 1/2 year-old was at First Stop Kids from two months old until it was time for Kindergarten. I cannot say enough good things about Scott and his staff. It feels like a family, the children learn, they play, and they go outside often. The daycare has a very natural approach, and we liked that they balanced play with learning. It was just perfect for what we needed. They were open 7-7, and this was a huge help as our work hours changed here and there. Thank you guys. We miss everyone at First Stop Kids!

My oldest went there went it was previously under different ownership (Rosegarden) and my daughter…read morehas been there for about 2 years. Since the new ownership, the day care as done a complete 180. The new owner Scott, and the staff are extremely friendly, kind and loving. Both my kids love the staff and the friends they have made at the day care. The center itself has gone through a complete renovation. They use an app which keeps you updated during the day with your child's activities. The teachers and aids are all very friendly and loving. We are so lucky to have both kids that went here. The hours and days opened are extremely helpful to working parents. So is the location! We love first stop kids!

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.

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!