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!

This school has been amazing for our family. One thing for everyone to note: although this school…read moreis located next to a church the school is not a religious school so it is open to all families of all religious backgrounds. I wanted my son to complete his first year before writing my review to see how the full school year went. This school has been great for us in so many ways. Our son who is now just over 2 has completed his first Stepping Stones year. His two teachers Ms. Celina and Ms. Lisa treat our son and his classmates as if they were their own children. The kids get a lot of care and attention. The classroom environment is a very positive and well organized one. Our son loves going there every single day, which makes life easier for us parents knowing our kid loves it there and is in great hands. The other families who attend there have been very welcoming and friendly. Within just 1 year we have become friends with many of the parents at the school and love hanging out with them outside of school. The staff really goes above and beyond for the children and parents. Whenever we visit the school, everyone's always in a great mood. If you're looking for a school where your kids won't get lost in the mix this is a perfect school. The school is also very safe - everyone there takes school safety very seriously which is so important these days. They even has a summer program for the children which is great. The school and parents do an awesome job with the events they organize for the students and parents. I've had the pleasure to get to know the Head of School, Meg Sheehan. She really cares about the students and the families that attend. She's very easy to talk to and is willing to do whatever it takes to guarantee the children and parents have an amazing experience there. All in all, great experience. We're looking forward to our son's next year at this school. Thank you so much NSMS for going above and beyond for us and everyone who attends your school.

I did an extensive amount of research on schools before selecting NSMS. We loved that they create…read morelesson plans and curriculum for each individual student because they know every child is different. In one year my son had developed so much independence. At 2.5 he grabbed a paper towel and cleaned up a spill at home! This was something they taught at school. As a parent I love how I can be involved and I gained many like-minded friends because it is a tight knit community of families who believe early education is a top priority .

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.

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!!!

The staff at Galileo are absolutely wonderful and treat our daughter like family. I love the app…read morethey use that allows us to see pictures/videos throughout the day and allows us for easily communicate with staff. Our daughter has had Ms. Yashlen and Mrs. Bibi and they've both played a huge part in our daughter's development and growth. I'm so amazed at all the things my daughter has learned in the past year. The director Mrs. Samar is amazing and does an incredible job managing it all. We are so grateful to be part of the Galileo family. I would highly recommend

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?

I have had three children at this center. I love the staff and curriculum. They are so easy to…read morecommunicate with and the facility is always clean and kept up well. I would highly recommend them!

This is definitely the best daycare around. I have 3 daughters who attend kiddie the oldest just…read moreleft to go into kindergarten and still talks about kiddie, keeps in touch with her friends she made there, and learned a ton! The education they give, the curriculum is amazing.... My youngest being only 8 months I was able to go back to work feeling very comfortable so comfortable dropping her off knowing the staff here is amazing truly caring and I know she's in the best of the best hands. Miss Candace the director has 5 girls and is always very attentive nurturing ready to listen and understanding. All the staff, the teachers all my girls had were great! Ms. Kelly has made hard times for my 3 yr old easier and I'm so grateful for that. Ms Steph is in with my 8 month old and is a joy with my youngest princess, always smiling, has this calm nurturing way about her simply amazing!! The whole staff always seems genuinely happy and wanting to be there! I can't say enough about the awesome staff and management at kiddie academy and I am so thankful all 3 of my girls attend kiddie! -proud mommy Desirae