More than a daycare. More than a school. More like Family!…read more I'm sad as I write this review because this is my son's last week at Little Sponges. Both he and my daughter attended this wonderful school. Now that we've moved and he will be attending another daycare, I realize how special Little Sponges is and how much we will miss it. When my daughter was born 7 years ago we looked at many daycare places. Most were chains and many were run by young people that didn't have kids themselves. When we came to see Little Sponges I immediately liked the fact that it was family owned and run. The director has her own kids at the school, as well as the owner's grandkids. Linda the owner gave us her cell phone number the first day and has always been available to take our call anytime we needed to speak with her. Safety and security were our top concern. I liked that the building had high windows in each classroom, but also there was cinder block all around the building. We saw many daycares that had all glass walls right next to the parking lot, and I was concerned that a car could jump the curb and go through the glass. Not the case at Little Sponges. There's a double set of locked doors, one as you enter the lobby and then another to access the main daycare area. Also Little Sponges has security cameras everywhere with recording. If there's any sort of incident its recorded and the parents can view it. There's a fingerprint computer check in and check out. If someone else has to pick up your child you can call in advance and they have to show proper ID. The classrooms are all very large and very clean. There's a large gym and a very big indoor play area. I can't tell you how many times its been raining outside but my kids had a great time running around and playing in the indoor play area which includes multiple slides and play areas. Little Sponges serves breakfast, lunch, and snacks which is very convenient for the days when we're running late and didn't have time for breakfast at home. Also they're open from 6:30am to 6:30pm so the extended care hours are very convenient for the days that my wife and I have to work either early or late. The classes all follow an age-focused curriculum. From the infants room where they are learning to crawl and walk, to the twoddlers and creative nursery classes where they are learning shapes, colors, numbers, etc. The Pre-K 3 and Pre-K 4 curriculum is outstanding. When my daughter went into public school Kindergarten, she was actually bored with the school work because she was so well prepared and so advanced from her learning at Little Sponges. Besides the academic curriculum, Little Sponges also has lots of amazing arts. In the classroom the children make beautiful crafts that you will actually want to hang in your home. There's an amazing dance program as well. My daughter started dance with ballet, jazz, and hip-hop. They also do father-daughter and mother-son dances with a recital at the end of the year. I did two father-daughter group dances with my daughter, and I'm so glad I did. It was an amazing experience and I'll never forget it as long as I live. There are exceptional teachers and staff members I would like to recognize as well. Roberto is an amazing teacher and an all-around great guy. Cher is also an amazing teacher and cares so much for her kids. She's pretty much family to us now! Carmen, Marcos, and Yury are also great and we love them! I'm not sure what else I can say about Little Sponges. They're not perfect but then again nobody is. My wife and I could have sent our children anywhere, and we chose Little Sponges. I have recommended Little Sponges many times and would do so again without hesitation.

My son Austin started going here and he absolutely loves it! The school is always clean and well…read moreorganized. They keep me posted with pictures and all of his activities throughout the day. So happy I found them! I love everyone there!

If you are looking for affordable daycare. Learn and play is the cheapest option plus if you work…read moreat any Langone hospital you get a discount. All the teachers that work there have to get a background check and fingerprinting done . They also need to be CPR certified & First aide . Some teachers have been there since they first opened their doors.

Reliable and affordable day care. My two older sons attended, and now my daughter currently goes…read morethere. Staff is super courteous, and I always have felt safe leaving my kids there. They offer convenient and longer hours too. I would highly recommend.

My 4 month old daughter started in October when I returned to work & my biggest fear was starting…read moreher in daycare so young when she did not have a voice to tell me things. I could not be happier with Carolina & her establishment. When I am at work & gone for long hours I feel at ease knowing my child is safe, being taken care of & has someone to love her when I'm unable to be there. I would recommend Little Sailor of Oceanside to anyone!!!

We've been sending our now 16-month-old daughter to Carolina's daycare since November and could not…read morebe happier with the care she has been receiving. The physical space is clean, cozy, and perfect for little kids but it is the loving environment that Carolina creates that sets this place apart. It is abundantly clear that our daughter is being lovingly cared for every day. She is so happy to go there in the mornings and cannot stop blowing kisses to everyone at the end of the day. And she's also learning so much! Her vocabulary has increased exponentially since starting daycare and she comes home singing new songs everyday. We've been so happy with the care she's been receiving and would recommend this daycare to anyone!

Little gardens is great! My 2 year old daughter started going there 3 months ago. She only goes…read moretwice a week and she learns so much. She can count up to 20, she's learning her ABC's and has gotten better at coloring. I was starting to get worried she was delayed for her age but she picked up so much in such a short amount of time. She even figured out her passion for dancing when they learned their Christmas dances for the annual Christmas show, which was very spectacular. We really enjoyed that event they put on. The teachers are so caring and understanding. Plus I like that they use this app to keep everyone updated on their daily activities. I would definitely recommend this place.

We love Little Gardens! My son just turned 3 and he loves going to school everyday. We always get…read moreupdates from the brightwheel app with pictures and videos. His teachers are kind, caring, and have taught him so much! We would definitely recommend Little Gardens for anyone looking for a safe and hands on environment for their children.

Melanie is gifted. My almost two year old comes home radiant and excited about going back to be…read morewith her friends. The place is clean, and well done. Our daughter is always fully engaged, showered with lots of love and has learned her abc's, counting and so much more. Melanie is kind and will work with you and your family. I love seeing my daughters hair cutely done up by her too She's a God send.

We needed to find a daycare for our 9 month old at the last minute because of extenuating…read morecircumstances with our nanny. Melanie was one of a small handful of daycares with space and looking back I think the timing of everything was just serendipitous. I can't imagine a more wonderful caretaker and teacher for my daughter. She's not only kind, loving, and incredibly grounded, she's also attentive to the individual needs of every child she cares for and creates a consistent environment. My daughter had trouble napping and had some stranger anxiety. Melanie worked with us to acclimate her and had her on a nap schedule within the first 2 weeks. To top it off, she teaches so well that my now 20 month old is singing her abc's and knows her shapes. She comes home with holiday projects. It's a home environment that feels like leaving my daughter with family and I couldn't recommend a better place!

My child was ABUSED at Tutor Time and we are still waiting on the video even​ though we were told…read morethere was a 48-hour turn around time. Let's start at the beginning, the tour. The director Christina should win an Oscar for her acting skills. She will promise you the world and pretend that she cares about your child. We wanted a daycare closer to home so we decided to switch our child over to Tutor Time. Once your child is enrolled, you actually see the horrific practices of this establishment. There is absolutely​ no structure. Children do whatever they want. There is always a different adult in the room. Additionally, they are not compliant with the state laws, which requires 1 teacher for every 5 toddlers. My child was often in a room with 7 other children and 1 unfamiliar face. As previous reviews mentioned, this is a puppy mill that only wants your money. During an 8 hour day, my child's diaper was only changed twice. State law requires that diapers be changed every 2 hours. One of the many teachers​ we saw often spoke down to the children, "you guys are three and you don't know how to place your hands on the wall?" We often walked past the infant room in the afternoon and saw babies crying hysterically because no one was paying attention to them. One day, another baby was biting the edge of a bookshelf as she was teething. No one stopped her from biting the bookshelf and its varnish coating. My maternal instinct knew something was wrong but I just needed my little one to last a few weeks until June. I asked my brother to pick up my little one from Tutor Time because I was going to be at work past my regular schedule. My brother and his girlfriend went in before my usual pick up time and upon walking to the classroom they saw the teacher, Janet, DRAGGING MY CHILD BY ONE ARM ACROSS 5 FEET OF CARPET. THIS DISGUSTING HUMAN BEING ATTEMPTED TO PICK UP MY CHILD BY ONE ARM AND DROPPED HIM. My brother immediately​ told the director, who did not remove Janet from the classroom for another two hours. Christina, the director, was suddenly worried about ratio issues. Compliance is never a concern for them but that day it was. Furthermore, Christina forced herself to cry, in an attempt to show empathy. We were promised the video evidence within 48 hours. We are way past the 48-hour deadline and still waiting for answers. Run far away from this place. I would never want this to happen to any other child.

Terrible daycare. Great hours. One doesn't make up for the other…read more My daughter was bullied. And they said, "kids are mean sometimes". My son was neglected. Apparently he was allowed to roam freely, and not made to participate in activities. They're in 2 different age groups. The kids are basically shoved into a classroom and may go outside for 20 minutes a day (unless outside time is canceled due to cold weather, or hot weather, or weather in general). DO NOT SEND YOUR CHILDREN THERE. They are, like others have stated, the puppy mill of daycares.

over priced and they send your child home with every little thing and then u get the full price of…read morethe day charge they constantly send my child home for no reason and im paying full service over this crap they made us leave cause she's teething so rude and over priced !!

My son started earlier this year before he turned 2 years old and so far have had a very good…read moreexperience. There were definitely some bumps in the road as this is my first child and first experience with daycare/ school. All the teachers know my son and are available to answer questions whenever needed. I may not like the answers but they try their best. In the beginning it was rough because my son cried everyday while drop off but it got better with time and I'm happy to say that he's enjoys his time there. Due to Covid parents aren't allowed to go in to the class to drop off and I'd have to say that was the hardest part. They have all kinds of activities such as water play, bounce house, and petting zoo, it's nice that the children get to enjoy all these various activities. Overall it's been a good experience this far.

My 2 year old loves the summer camp. So glad we found this place. It small and not overwhelming and…read morethey are flexible with a toddler who is being dropped off for the first time

The separation classes helped my son immensely! It was such a relief to find this program that…read moreunderstood what kids go need. The educators there were so caring and thoughtful. I definitely recommend MATSS.