This is the third time I'm trying to put this review up. Do not send your kids here. The staff is…read moreyoung and unexperienced. Classrooms are overly populated with kettle attention to your kid. My child was bit 3 times. We took them out this week.

My two children attend Everbrook academy in Smithtown. We are so happy with the care that they…read morereceive. The teachers and staff are so hardworking and caring. Overall my family have been having a great experience here everyday. My children don't want to leave they have so much fun here!

Went here for a company outing. It was ok, some of the areas looked really run down (i.e., mini…read moregolf) but overall it was good. They had go-karts which the kids enjoyed, and a rock wall. Would have been great if we were able to use the pool but that was off limits for our group. What I really appreciated as a mom, was the hair net/hair coverings they had everyone use before they put on a helmet.

Ivy League Day Camp has been a great camp experience. There are so many different activities there…read more The counselors work hard to make sure everybody has a great time. Wouldn't hesitate to sign them up again next year for another 8 weeks of FUN!

Before our first daughter was born, we toured Tutor Time of Holbrook. We were so impressed with the…read morecare and love and attention to the babies in the infant room, we signed up immediately! Miss J. in Infant A, we can't thank you enough for all your love and care for our girls. Now our first daughter is four and a half, and when our second daughter was born (she just turned 2), we knew she'd be happy and well-taken-care-of (and well-loved) there, too! Our second had some gross motor skill delays and had certain special requirements for her care as an infant, and we might have worried that she would have a hard time at full-time daycare, but we knew, based on the care we'd seen with other kids who needed a little help (some kids had their PTs visit during school), we knew that she would be just fine. She is a bright and happy kid, and we were so impressed and grateful for the many ways in which the Directors and her teachers in the infant rooms on up worked with her every day to keep her mind happy, stimulated and busy with age-appropriate activities even when she couldn't crawl when others were starting to walk. When she could crawl but not yet walk, but many classmates were walking, her teachers again made certain she could participate both inside the classroom and on the playground (and not be squashed by the walkers :D). Now she is walking proudly and hasn't looked back! :D We are forever grateful for all the special love and care for her! Both have been attending since they were a few months old, and we continue to be impressed by not only the care, but the educational curriculum, the safety and security of the school, the activities aimed specifically at each child's development, and even the menu! The directors and every teacher learns every child's name, and the girls love being greeted when they arrive. They also love the playground and projects and special fun days (and my preschooler is in Cub Camp for her second year, something she looks forward to), and I love that the curriculum is presented in a way that makes it fun to learn, and that each child comes home with a paper saying what she did, what she ate, how she napped, etc. each day. Most of all, though, you can tell that everyone loves and cares for your children, and it's a safe, nurturing environment that my husband and I feel comfortable having my girls attend. Highest recommendations!!!

The director danazahia Sciofield and Alyssa are very unprofessional . they do things out of spite…read more they retaliated with I started asking for writing documentation on incidents that occu especially my child being abused and isolated inside a bathroom . they tell phi over the phone to people without proper verification. Mice dropping on the floor . Staff let children eat out the floor and swallow unknown items. They're never staffed properly . Bad quality bad service . Don't send your child there to Holbrook .

My grandson has fallen in love with Miss Lisa and for good reason…read more Everyone one there seems to love their jobs and really care about the children. Very creative, safe and thought provoking curriculum. JJ has really blossomed here both intellectually and socially.

Visit Dates: September 12, 2018 to present writing (12/18/18) and hopefully for a few years!…read more We registered my son for pre-school at Miss Midgie's. Currently he's 2 and a half so he's in the two year old program. I was nervous when we first registered him because he wasn't separated from anyone besides his family care-givers and I was nervous about how he was going to handle school. At first he was nervous but now that he realizes he'll be picked up he seems to be okay about going. The staff I have dealt with when I drop him off seem to be very nice. Miss Lisa seems to be an awesome teacher. I am nervous because our son has been pushing some of the kids in the class and even though this is normal toddler behavior we are trying to nip it in the but and discourage it. I'm just scared he might get kicked out of the school for it if it's ongoing but we'll see what happens. In short I'm impressed with this school so far, I hope my two year old does not get kicked out so that he may continue his pre-school years at Miss Midgie's.

As a new mom and new to the neighborhood, I sent my daughter to this daycare because it was so new…read moreand clean looking. I expect my child to get sick (which is nobody's fault) but she was out for 1.5 weeks and the only time the director reached out to me was to ask for payment, not a concern or knowledge that my daughter was out for so long. COVID came along, the owner/directly withheld money from our tuition as cleaning fees and credit. I really did not want to go back but covid was a mess to find new daycares so I let both my children go for the summer to utilize the credit that she withheld from me. They leave their school bags outside in the sun before pick up time, a possible "rodent" or animal chewed through my daughter's bag (I don't care about the bag but it's kinda gross to have rodents crawling my children's belongings) but according to the owner, it's impossible. So it must have been either my pet goldfishes or 3 year old son who chewed it out...since it was "impossible"to have rodents outside their building. Friday was pizza day. I gave pizza money but they miscommunicated somehow and didn't feed my daughter. When I tried to talk to the owner, she put her hand in my face and told me "it would never happen again and I had to drop it". Even if I had forgotten to pay, would it be so terrible to feed a child with the half slice of pizza you ordered if she did not have anything to eat? In the beginning of the summer, the teacher told me my son had an accident in his pants, fine, whatever, it happens with kids. Two months later, they returned a bag of soiled clothes to me. It would have been better if they just tossed it. Send in labeled lip balm and sun screen they say, it will be applied if they go out later in the day. Forget it, by the end of the summer, all my sunscreens were brand new. There were many great teachers that worked here but most have left. It's a beautiful new and clean place with lots of potential to be great, unfortunately, when you only look at $ and not use your heart to care for the children that parents trust you with, it will show right through. I spent a few seasons here because I really wanted to like it, all the parents including myself were ultimately disappointed in the management of this daycare.

Not only is this place super expensive, they've got plenty of violations for only the few years…read morethey've been open. (Which can be found on the office child and family services website https://ocfs.ny.gov/programs/childcare/looking/ccfs-search.php) Also the director of this place Janice is quite arrogant- during our virtual visit she practically told me to throw my sons routine out the window because it would never be followed in her daycare. And she also said it was "weird" that I asked her if they have cameras that families can use to check in on their babies during the day. This was a deal breaker for us we chose another facility who was willing to be transparent with you. transparency is so important when you are dealing with infant parents.

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.

I'm really disappointed with our experience at the YMCA. My 7-year-old son was so excited to return…read moreto his swimming lessons after being sick for the past two weeks. When we arrived, we were told the classes had already ended--with no prior notice at all. No email, no phone call... nothing. This is actually the second time this has happened, which makes it even more frustrating. As a parent, communication is everything--especially when it involves young kids who look forward to these activities. My son was very upset, and honestly, I was too. A simple message would have made all the difference. Unfortunately, because of this repeated lack of communication, we will not be returning.

I am extremely disappointed with the level of customer service at the YMCA of Greater Long Island -…read moreGreat South Bay, specifically regarding the front desk employee Nancy. My family has been on-and-off members of this branch since 2020, so we are very familiar with the environment and the standards this location is capable of maintaining. Unfortunately, our recent experiences have not reflected those standards. The woman who previously worked at the front desk was truly a gem of a human being. She was warm, welcoming, and made you genuinely want to stand there and chat. She set the tone for the entire facility in such a positive way. In contrast, Nancy has been dismissive, unapproachable, and openly irritated by basic questions. In a customer service role -- especially at the front desk where first impressions matter most -- professionalism, patience, and friendliness are essential skills. That has not been our experience. Afterward, I noticed other reviews mentioning similar concerns about her behavior, which suggests this may not be an isolated incident. When multiple members share the same feedback, it's something management should take seriously. The YMCA is meant to be a community-centered organization, and members deserve to feel welcomed and respected the moment they walk in. At the very least, additional customer service training seems necessary to ensure the front desk reflects the positive, community-driven atmosphere the YMCA promotes.

I never post reviews, we were with this daycare for 5 years, two kids. It was wonderful at first…read morebut the staff changed, owners changed and it all went to shit. The teachers are horrendous, ghetto, do not take care of the kids like they should. It's a disgrace. The staff are like children themselves. Have their clicks and hang out at the front desk and create drama. Do not waste your money here. Spend the money somewhere else and get the quality of love and caring your child needs

This daycare is the worst of the worst. They not only are understaffed, not prepared when children…read morearrive, don't follow and of the regulations, don't send photo updates as promised, dirty, and overall the worst experience ever. My daughter would be left in a stroller when paying for early drop off cause they only have one staff member attending to all children coming into the daycare. It's unacceptable and this daycare should be shut down