We have been sending our three children to the Laurel Hill School for multiple years. It's a…read morefantastic place with an Administration and Teachers who truly are a special group of experienced educators. My children have been thriving in this environment and LOVE going to school. The structured educational practices the Starks instilled creates character and confidence the children need as they begin to appreciate this solid foundation of learning to enrich their minds as they embrace the journey of a well rounded education. My kids start school this week and they are super excited about what this year has to offer. They wondered what projects, performances, activities, the teachers have prepared and how they will be picked to participate with classmates. As parents who want the best for their children we couldn't be more satisfied.

My son was enrolled into the toddler program (age 2). He was enrolled in 2024-2025 school yr in Ms…read more Devlopoulos's and Ms. O's class. He had a tough time transitioning and eventually we got him to go for a period of 3 months without tears. 6 mos later after winter break, he was horrified going. He screamed, cried and they would call me to speak to him because of how bad it was in hopes to calm him. They would remove him from the class and send him with the director who he had no idea of, in order for the teacher to just continue to teach. It obviously would get bad for any child to go with a stranger. They would then call me to pick him early. I tried to reach out to his teacher multiple times throughout the year in terms of communication and it was extremely poor. The only time I'd get good communication would be if they wanted me to pick him up early ( also stressful for a working parent). In the end, the new director spoke to us and we decided it best to withdraw him. I reached out to teacher to get in touch as to what the heck happened but she wouldn't respond until the director intervened. HORRIBLE SCHOOL and HORRIBLE COMMUNICATION. Do not send your kid here unless he or she knows how to fully speak and even then, they could care less about your child. I was told to ask his doctor about separation anxiety lol. I'm convinced something happened there because he went to a new school shortly after and was thriving. Unfortunately I won't ever know what since my son couldn't properly speak and the teacher was terrible in terms of communicating.

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!

Great school! Both…read moremy children have attended this school! The teachers are incredible and give a lot to making sure the children are taken care of and educated appropriately. The teachers give us updates and a plan for our children to succeed and achieve their potential. The rates are great. ALL the teachers are professional, caring and nurturing. I have a very shy 4 year old and when he sees his teachers he comes out of his shell and warms up immediately. Not a bad word to say! Great experience all round.

Such a fantastic preschool with hands on learning! My schedule can be crazy and I love that I can…read morechoose the days my child will attend. I am also in love with the new staff! This is a warm co-op filled with a love of learning and teaching children the skills they need to become kind and empathetic! I would definitely recommend this school, especially if you want to be involved in your child's early childhood education.

Galileo Preschool was an excellent, affordable option for preschool in Suffolk County. As a mother…read moreand NYS certified educator, it was important that my child's first school experience was a good one. Ms. Daphnee, the Executive Director, was so warm and welcoming. The staff is as equally as warm and welcoming. The teachers and other staff are NYS certified and have many years of experience. The facility that houses Galileo Preschool and Daycare is well kept and very clean. The curriculum and educational program is equitable to the local school districts. Children are happy, well cared for, and enjoy wonderful learning opportunities such as themed cooking classes each with a Registered Dietitian, sensory play and age appropriate Math, Science and Literacy activities. Galileo Preschool helped my child become ready for Kindergarten and build the necessary social emotional skills that would ensure future success.

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!!!

Both my children have attended this amazing preschool which surpassed all of my expectations. I am…read moreimpressed with the curriculum. In fact I highly recommend them as an alternative to the Scope pre-k program to sachem community members who don't get the lottery. I was able to send both my children to their camp this past summer and they had an absolute blast. I feel a little sad that my children are now both in school and won't be attending this year but I can say for certain that when my 9 month old is of age she will be attending. Once you're part of the Miss barbara's Family you're Always family, and I'm grateful to be a part of it.

Cannot say enough good things about the teachers and the program at Miss Barbara's Preschool. The…read moreteachers are so caring and professional, and it amazes me how much my son takes away from the lessons they teach. If you are looking for a trustworthy, fun and educational preschool this is the best there is!

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.

spoke with Eileen Hummel (owner) prior to registering my son for her program. We agreed he was…read moreyoung (just turned two) but she said he would be fine in the class. I went to pick him up today, and was told he was too "immature" for the toddler program and just wanted to "play" well, he's two. What should he be doing? Discussing the theory of relativity with his fellow toddlers? I was appalled at not only the choice of words used, but also that she immediately said she would refund the remainder of the month (one day) rather than just let him finish.(?) And no talk of perhaps we should try in the Fall?When he is a bit older? We were essentially kicked out of the school. I found it unprofessional, rude, and in poor taste. As someone who claims to be an educator, I find it uncouth to say the least. I am a parent, and my responsibility is to ensure my child is in the best possible environment to foster his growth as an individual. These facilities are a dime a dozen on Long Island. I will take my business to someone who knows what they are doing. He may not have been ready for the class, but that conversation should have taken place weeks ago. If you were any type of educator, you would have been paying closer attention. After all, that is your job, is it not?

spoke with Eileen Hummel (owner) prior to registering my son for her program. We agreed he was…read moreyoung (just turned two) but she said he would be fine in the class. I went to pick him up today, and was told he was too "immature" for the toddler program and just wanted to "play" well, he's two. What should he be doing? Discussing the theory of relativity with his fellow toddlers? I was appalled at not only the choice of words used, but also that she immediately said she would refund the remainder of the month (one day) rather than just let him finish.(?) And no talk of perhaps we should try in the Fall?When he is a bit older? We were essentially kicked out of the school. I found it unprofessional, rude, and in poor taste. As someone who claims to be an educator, I find it uncouth to say the least. I am a parent, and my responsibility is to ensure my child is in the best possible environment to foster his growth as an individual. These facilities are a dime a dozen on Long Island. I will take my business to someone who knows what they are doing. He may not have been ready for the class, but that conversation should have taken place weeks ago. If you were any type of educator, you would have been paying closer attention. After all, that is your job, is it not?