I cannot recommend this daycare enough. My son went to K. Academy years ago and we were happy with…read morethat however, I didn't realize how much more wonderful and nurturing a daycare can be until my girls started Little Explorers. The teachers (Ms. Lidia, Ms. Arielle, Ms. Alejandra, and Ms. Sosana) are full of soooo much love and treat my children as if they are their own. As an educator myself, I am amazed by how much my girls have learned at 2 years old- about every single holiday, about presidents, about historical events, etc. The teachers are so creative and when I show their daily school photos to friends who have children in daycare, they are even impressed by the dedication and creativity of the teachers at Little Explorers. The staff at this daycare are warm and feel like family, and this is absolutely something created from the top down.

I completely trust Ms. Sosanna, Ms. Sara, and all the other teachers (Ms. Lydia, Ms. Arielle) with…read moremy child. They are absolutely amazing, completely focus on your little one, and help them grow, develop, and learn. This is not just a daycare or school, it is a family that takes care of your child as if they were their own (Even Akram!!). It starts with the top, and Ms. Kate and her family are phenomenal. They are dedicated to the kids and put their time, resources, and love to the little ones. They are always available and always willing to help. I have been with this school since its beginning in Floral Park with my oldest. Ms. Sosanna was there and took care of her and made sure she was given love and was fed and learned. When it came time for our youngest, there was no doubt or any other choice. We would wait for a spot here. The school itself is a beautiful home, with a spacious area around. It is in tree lined streets. Inside, it is soo warm, full of color or life and love. Everyone who works there loves each child and gives their full time and effort. There is no question, I would trust Ms. Sosanna and everyone here with the life of my child. They are not only in the best hands, but will also develop to their full potential.

I wanted to write a review for awhile, but waited a little bit of time so I could sit down and sort…read morethrough all of my thoughts. We had enrolled with Kiddie Academy before they were even open for business; one of the directors liked to joke that my son was their first kid. It was a brand new facility that was within the neighborhood so we were excited to attend. KA fully opened in September 2017, and although there were some growing pains, it was a well-run daycare that was very responsive to parent feedback. My son had just turned 1 when he first attended KA. We've had amazing teachers - Theresa, Yolanda, Sam, Brandi, Katherine, to name a few. Some of them no longer work there for one reason or another. Turnover is VERY high here. I always thought it was peculiar when seeing their ads for teachers and assistant teachers that their requirements for early education were so low, but since we've always had great teachers up until this year, I never questioned it. I don't want to go into our personal history with this place, and all the detailed ridiculousness that went on in the past few months, but I do want to note that if your child tests boundaries or doesn't do well with passive teachers, this is not the place for you. Earlier this year my son went through a phase of rebellion and testing boundaries, and spiraled out of control because the teacher he had was too passive and a pushover. I would get a call everyday from the newly minted and extremely real-world-inexperienced director, telling me "I don't know what to do." You are a daycare facility, your job is to KNOW WHAT TO DO. Your job is to give your teachers, and yourself, the tools to learn classroom management for young children. There was none of this. One of the other directors even asked me to talk to my pediatrician and to see a therapist. A THERAPIST FOR A THREE YEAR OLD!!!! AND WE ACTUALLY WENT!!! Against my better judgement as his mom, we went, because we thought there might be some anger issues he had to work out. But there were none. He was acting like a normal 3 year old, testing his boundaries, to see how far he could push. The therapist even suggested possible abuse or bullying from other classmates/teachers, but we got none of that out of him. Finally, as a last resort and after almost a whole month of this behavior, they switched him to a different classroom with a more stern teacher. He did well and the calls stopped. After a few weeks, COVID shutdown occurred but did not shut KA down. There was a huge decrease in the number of teachers and kids in the classrooms. Throughout March, April, May, June, July.... We attended. We supported them. In August, as more kids and teachers returned, there were yet again changes to my son's classroom environment which resulted in his bad behavior resurfacing and at this time, I was fed up with the young, inexperienced director. I couldn't stand her almost daily calls asking me to pick him up because she "didn't know what to do anymore." I was ready to move my son out of this facility. After a week of her calling me to complain about his bad behavior I gave her a piece of my mind. We have been enrolled in a structured, Catholic pre-k program since school started and he is thriving and flourishing. The teacher has 30+ years of experience. I wish I could turn back time and take him out back in January when this all started. When kids behave poorly, it is the environment and the adults around him that need to change. I hated having to write this review in this manner as I have always been supportive of this facility even when other neighborhood moms complained about them. I was always on KA's side; I understand how small businesses worked and how much money, blood, sweat they must have poured into this business. But I can no longer do that with a clear conscience after my personal experiences and I can no longer recommend them as I have for the past couple of years.

We absolutely loved our time at Kiddie Academy. My daughter entered KA a very shy, some what…read moreguarded 3 year old. Now entering her first year of public school, she has become so confident, independent and social. I can thank the teachers and staff for helping her development. Everyone is extremely pleasant and genuinely caring. The teachers are extremely observant and very communicative. The building is extremely clean and well maintained. There's a very good balance of play and education. Quality child care is expensive anywhere you go but I am very happy with my decision to enroll my child in Kiddie Academy. I would highly recommend KA to all for quality, educational child care.

This is a great day care with caring staf. Everyone was attentive and helpful…read more The location is also great.

Ms. Marita by far is the best daycare teacher I've ever meet. She's intelligent, kind, caring,…read moreloving, patient and most of all she's always on top of the mental and physically development of each child in her daycare. She gives each kids different attention they need. And shes also very cooperative on the requests by the parents My son wouldn't go to other daycare or after school after he's been to little star.

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.

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 granddaughter started prekindergarten at OLS. We thought we found the perfect school. Even when…read moreparents commented, "this school is not the same", we ignored them. The prekindergarten - third grade teachers were remarkable, exhibiting Christ-like qualities. The education she received through the third grade was stellar, through and after COVID. These teachers really cared about the social-emotional and educational needs of the students that were entrusted to their care. Even when my son said it was time to change schools I stubbornly held on. But fourth grade confirmed that it was indeed time to move on. During the first week of after-school band practice my granddaughter's instrument was taken and damaged by a student in the upper grades. I spoke to the principal Mr. Venticinque, and after watching a video of the lunchroom my granddaughter's statement was confirmed. I wish this was the only incident that took place during the fourth grade. Unfortunately, it was not. She was sitting next to a new student who stole her school supplies. The teacher said she was unaware of the incident, but the new student confirmed that she stole the supplies because she didn't have any. I still do not understand how a teacher cannot monitor a class when there are only fourteen students in the class. My granddaughter actually prayed to get the fourth grade teacher she wanted. And, unfortunately she received the teacher she prayed for. This turned out to be the reason we would leave OLS. This teacher yelled and humiliated students all year. Every day my granddaughter would come home with a different story. Even though the teacher's anger wasn't directed at my granddaughter, children shouldn't be subject to this behavior from adults. She would yell at students if they didn't wear the correct color for Dollar Dress Down Day. I couldn't understand why her anger was directed at the children when parents make the decision as to what their child will wear to school. My granddaughter came out of school very upset after sitting for a test that she studied hard for. This fourth grade teacher took points off her test because she said my granddaughter was talking. I approached the teacher and told her that my grandchild was telling a student to stop cheating off her paper. The teacher asked why my granddaughter didn't tell her. I told her that she was scared of her. She looked shocked and said she would speak to her. That conversation never took place. After this I didn't approach the teacher with my concerns for fear of retaliation against my granddaughter. When the school year was coming to an end we decided this was not the school environment my grandchild should be in. I approached the principal with our concerns regarding this teacher. He responded by saying no other parents had mentioned this to him. He also stated that this fourth grade teacher never yelled. I knew that both of these statements were not true. I told him that her parents would make the decision as to whether she would stay at OLS. My son emailed the principal, Mr. Venticinque and requested a day and time to meet with him. He didn't respond to the email until mid summer. I was a faithful volunteer at OLS for four years. I actually thought this would make a difference in how my grandchild was treated. Unfortunately, it did not. The behavior of the fourth grade teacher, delayed responses from the principal and high teacher turnover are just a few of the reasons why I would not recommend this school.

Lovely play area for the kids. They also have holiday events in the parking lot from time to time.read more

This is an extremely high quality and well run daycare. They offer interesting and innovative…read moreprogramming that is child led. They have amazing toys, stations, and have an ingrained focus on reading. They even offer membership options that include an additional number of after hours of childcare (ex. Parents night out). The food that they provide is nutritious and varied to provide exposure to the children. The app that they use is friendly and informative. You will receive regular updates throughout the course of the day to understand what your child ate, when they napped, etc. I highly recommend.

I don't normally write reviews because I'm just lazy to do so lol. I must rave about AMG!!! My kids…read morehave never been to daycare before attending here. I was skeptical at first as any parent would be when leaving their loved ones in the hands of strangers (at first) my littles ones were 1 and 2 when they started attending and from the first week I could tell how loving and caring Ms Grace and Ms Kay were with Abby and Ayden. They ensured that they ate , which was important for me as my littles ones were very picky. They would cook delicious nutritious food for them, and would identify likes and dislikes and adjusted based on that which was amazing. They would ensure that the kids go outside daily (weather permitting) potty trained my babies which was a big plus( I saved on pampers lol) I felt super comfortable with them taking care of my babies that I would recommend them to anyone seeking care and not sure of the right establishment!! Look no further than AMG! When it came to the kids birthdays, I was blown away when they had planned everything when I forget to bring a cake for the kids to celebrate. The had the entire home daycare decorated with their names and had party hats and treats, I wanted to cry. I don't mean to drag this out but it just melts my heart to know that there are still good people out there that would take care of your kids just like you would. Unfortunately we moved to NC last November and had to leave them. The 1st couple of weeks they included the kids in their story time via FT! Like really who does that we love you Ms Kay and Ms Grace!! Please don't hesitate- I guarantee you won't be disappointed

Great school ! My 3 son's attend and all are thriving. We have an amazing principal. Our teachers…read moreare excellent . Great close knit school families with a lot of fun school events.

The principal really tries, but the school culture here is just really not a great fit for a lot of…read morekids