Great place all around, liked everything about it, owner is awesome and very accommodating.read more

I could not recommend any better place to trust with your child. My daughter has been with KA since…read moreshe was 1.5 and is now almost 4. I trust them wholeheartedly. Miss Chris is an exceptional director! She has so much knowledge and hires the best staff. You can tell she holds them to a high standard. I never worry about if my daughter is getting what she needs while with them. They have taught her so much over the years, and they have appropriate ratios so nobody is overwhelmed by too many kiddos. Seriously, the difference this daycare has made for me is incredible. I am so sad that she will reach school age and have to go somewhere else. You will not be making the wrong decision by trusting Kiddie Academy with your children!

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!!!

I have been fortunate to have my three daughters at the school for several years. I am very happy…read morewith their progress, the teachers, the facilities and the staff. I can see the positive effect the Montessori education is having on them and how much more advanced they are compared to students at other schools.

From the owner: The Children's Tree Montessori School was founded in 1995 to provide children and their parents an…read morealternative to public school education. We offer a nurturing, child-centered environment where children can develop independence, respect-for themselves, others and the world we live in, and a lifelong love of learning. The Children's Tree is the only Nationally Montessori Accredited school on the Connecticut Shoreline with toddler (1-3) primary (preschool & kindergarten ages 3-6) and elementary (grade 1-6) programs. Students come from all over - Old Saybrook, Clinton, Westbrook, Chester, Old Lyme, East Lyme, Branford, Essex, Waterford, and Middletown, to name a few. We are proud to offer every student an individualized educational plan, which is based on their interests and needs.Students at the Children's Tree benefit from small classes, which are guided by teachers and aides who are Montessori certified. Our school is more than just a building and teachers though--it is a community made up of all the different families who believe in a better form of educating our children. We will be holding an Open Houses on Saturday February 8th and March 7th from 9:00-12:00.

Dealing with this daycare has been nothing short of a nightmare. Culminating in them throwing my 1…read moreand 3 year old grandkids out of their school. The owner lives in Florida and has clearly lost sight of her original mission. My mission is now to tell everyone about our horrific experience.

My child attends the Bloom Learning Center. Bloom is a child care and preK facility ran under the…read morerules and regulations of OCFS. Due to COVID-19 the center voluntarily shut down although deem essential by the state in which they are permitted to stay open. As the parents who have kids who attend this child care facility received an email from the owner stating "Many childcare centers remain open as they are deemed essential. Despite this Bloom chose to voluntarily close to protect the health and safety of ourselves" which is totally understandable. Upon reading this information , I spoke with another family who also attends who notified me when she asked about all the money every child has already paid for the rest of the month (70$ a day). Asked if the money already paid is being used toward future care when the facility reopens. Terribly was informed all families would NOT be getting the money already paid carried over and we would lose out all that money. Espically full time users like myself.From March 17 till the 31st. This is totally unacceptable and sad to know a community who keeps the establishment open by attending is robbing us essentially. We should be able to get atleast half a refund if not a full refund on the days we already paid for that they are closed by choice. Instead they are opening an outside child care facility in March and charging us all over again ofcourse because if they did not reopen in March they would get no income as us families only paid for April. Now they said they realize 3 year olds actually are capable of social distancing! Yeah ? In what world!In a time where everyone is being forced out of work , not voluntarily out of work like them, I think it isn't the time to be selfish. I want my money refunded or carried over to a later date when they are open again. You don't just get to decide you're closing because you want too and disregard the hundreds of dollars people already paid for those days.im not saying they shouldn't close if they want too but they should refund the families.

My husband and I had the pleasure of meeting the owner of Sunflowers Children's Academy in March…read more2017. Chrissy came highly recommended from a staff member at EMO school district. When my husband and I first met Chrissy, we felt at ease and at home in speaking with Chrissy. Both my husband and I are teachers so we asked a lot of questions and Chrissy took the time to answer all of them for us over a two hour time span. I honestly can't say enough wonderful things about Chrissy. She is an absolute angel who has a heart full of love. Chrissy a mom herself and former teacher, truly understands how crazy life can get. She was willing to accommodate our early morning schedule to care for our daughter. My daughter absolutely adores Chrissy and her early morning love and patience. I am able to contact Chrissy and she responds within minutes to let me know how my daughters morning went. I would highly recommend Sunflowers Children's Academy, it has become a home away from home for my daughter. The staff employed at Sunflowers are all very caring, nurturing and treat their students as if they were their own children. Sunflowers Children's Academy is a warm, nurturing, safe and extremely clean learning environment.

From the owner: Child care services, Day Care Center, Before/After School programs, East Moriches School Bus Stop…read moreLocation

5 years after my first review of OSADS I find myself driving 20 mins every morning only to bring my…read moresecond child to live a similar preschool experience to what his sister had, this time in Miss Trish and Miss Ashley's classroom. The reason behind making this extra driving effort when he could already be attending the excellent public school that is near our house along with his sister, lays in the social and spiritual foundation that she as a child and I as a parent got to learn during her 3 years of Waldorf education. It was actually her who recommended that her brother should also get to enjoy these unforgettable calm and magical years under the kindest and most stable guidance . Every day when I pick him up and even though the children are usually playing outdoors, his hands are warm, his cheeks are pink, he seems well rested, well nourished, and I am sure that he has been treated only in the nicest possible way.

From the owner: Give your child an opportunity to learn about organic farming and develop their appreciation for…read morenature through hands-on activities such as: harvesting, planting & weeding; collecting chicken eggs & feeding the goats; washing, chopping & eating freshly picked fruits and veggies; and more! Experienced Waldorf educators carefully balance each morning to include PLAY, ART and REAL WORK on a real, working farm.

What a truly WONDERFUL, CARING and HELPFUL environment of EDUCATORS who honestly care about the…read morewell-being of each child in their school. We could not possible be more happy with the care and attention our child receives daily, weekly, monthly and through this entire first year. We were at a cross-roads of school choice and after meeting with the ladies (yes, all ladies in this school), they have turned our introvert into a wonderfully expressive extrovert. We couldn't return to their last school because it was clear that the only thing the old school wanted was $$ donations, $7,500 in tuition, AND 2.5 hours of "school" a day - is not helpful to any child. Alternatives has Trained Specialists in EVERY classroom, and these ladies love all their kids equally. The other "school" had only a few women who had 'some' professional teaching education, but most do not. At Alternatives, they have Trained Therapists in every single class, and offer Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy and much more, AND the school day is from 9 am - 2:30 pm, so parents can accomplish things they need to get done, and they offer aftercare from 2:30 - 3:00. Simply put, this is the place that you want your child. THANK YOU TO ALL THE STAFF AT ALTERATIVES, YOU ARE THEY BEST !!!!

From the owner: Child Day Care ages 2 1/2 - 5 years. Preschool ages 3-5. Preschool Special Education. At…read moreAlternatives For Children's Child Day Care Centers our goal 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.

My son graduated from this school and was well prepared for high school academically and socially…read more He learned to be responsible for himself and to show compassion to others. The teachers and staff were our extended family! It's the best kept secret on the east end. Not at all a sacrifice financially! Scholarship money often goes to every family!! And I'm sure I saved money with the uniforms. Fundraising was a great opportunity to spend time with the other families, more social time together than work! A great school!

Best child care center IMO (and I used to work at one for 6 years). Facility is clean and spacious…read more Faculty and teachers are amazing and so friendly. I wouldnt sent my babies anywhere else. Worth the money.

Debbie's is the best daycare I know. I went back to work soon after I had my son, and I wouldn't…read moretrust my son with anyone else. The teachers are amazing, and they treat your child like their own.

I have taken my daughter to various classes at Happy Feet and she has loved every single one. The…read morestaff is always so warm, encouraging, and full of energy. The owner Christie makes it a point to remember the children and make them all feel so special. Their new open play space is AMAZING. It is safe, clean, and has so many different stations for the kids to choose from. We love it there and will definitely be back!

we love Happy feet! not only is it a great way to meet friends (for me and my little!) and keep my…read moredaughter happy, the owner is so kind! I lost a giftcard e-mail my brother had gotten me MONTHS ago and Christie found it for me so quickly with no problem! all of the teachers are so sweet too. we love having happy feet so close to home for us in Sayville!