Schools near Bayport, NY

“I know this is a long review but if you take the time to read it you will understand just how much this school and its staff mean to our family. As a mom of a child with special needs I was honestly going back and forth about whether or not to bring Lucas to his preschool graduation. These milestone moments can be emotional but they can also be scary. Lucas gets overwhelmed easily needs a lot of reassurance and does best when he has support nearby. I worried that he wouldn’t be able to sit through the ceremony that he would become anxious or that he wouldn’t be able to participate the way the other children could. The staff kept telling me not to worry and encouraged me to bring him and I am so thankful that I listened. Yesterday turned out to be one of the most special days I have ever experienced as a parent. From the moment we arrived everything was beautiful organized and welcoming. Jenn the new Director and Kerri the new Assistant Director did an incredible job putting everything together. You could tell how much thought care and hard work went into making the day special for every child and family. Caitlin has always been someone I can count on. She never fails to make sure every child’s needs are met and that every family feels supported. She genuinely cares about the children and goes above and beyond every single day. Knowing Lucas has people like her in his corner brings me so much comfort. Dennise Lucas’s preschool teacher deserves so much recognition. She knows Lucas so well and has always believed in him even during times when I questioned whether he was ready for something. She reassured me over and over that he would do great and that he would thrive. Her confidence in him helped give me confidence too. Watching him graduate yesterday I couldn’t stop thinking about how right she was. To Miss Angelina who wasn’t able to be there for the graduation thank you for everything you have done for Lucas throughout these months as the teacher assistant. Your support and care have not gone unnoticed. To Miss Alieyanna thank you for becoming such a wonderful part of the team. Your kindness and patience make such a difference. A very special thank you goes to Mr. Jesse and Miss Veronica. Lucas would not have gotten through that ceremony without you. Lucas gets anxious and overwhelmed easily and Jesse made sure he was comfortable from start to finish. He stayed by Lucas’s side the entire ceremony reassuring him helping him stay calm and making sure he felt safe and included. As a parent seeing someone care for your child the way you would care for them yourself means everything. The patience understanding and kindness you showed him will stay with me always. Lastly Mr. Atlas thank you for always being so wonderful with Lucas and for helping make the event fun and exciting for all of the children and parents. Your energy and care never go unnoticed. Most importantly thank you to every teacher and staff member at The Learning Experience Medford. As a parent of a child who sometimes needs a little extra support that means more than I can ever put into words. Yesterday, I watched my son do something I wasn’t sure he would be able to do. I watched him participate I watched him smile and I watched him walk across the stage at his preschool graduation. It may seem like a small moment to some people but for our family it was huge. It was a moment filled with pride gratitude and happy tears. My little boy did it.Thank you TLE for believing in Lucas for supporting him and for helping him thrive. Because of all of you I got to experience a memory that I will always hold on to forever ❤️”

“Both my kids went to Bohemia Kindercare and we absolutely love it, teachers are very warm and welcoming . Especially Ms Denise and Ms Krissy , Ms Denise was teacher for my daughter and now to my son and we all love her and how she take care of the kids and teaches them. She has become family. Thank you to Miss Denise and Ms Krissy to shower love and care to my son.”

“We have had such a wonderful experience with the 3K program at The Goddard School of Stony Brook. The teachers are incredibly caring, patient, and attentive, and it truly shows in how happy and comfortable my son is every day. He has grown so much socially, emotionally, and academically since starting here.

I was nervous sending my son to a program for the first time but the school made the transition easy and worry free not only for my son but for my husband and I as well.

The communication from staff is consistent and reassuring, and I always feel like my child is in a safe, nurturing environment. It’s clear the team genuinely loves what they do, and that makes all the difference. We’re so grateful to be part of this school community.”

“Our family LOVES Tutor Time in Oakdale! The staff is amazing- Everyone is warm, welcoming, and caring. Our 2.5-year-old has been going there since he was 4 months old and is always excited to head off to school in the morning. He has learned so much since starting at Tutor Time and they are now helping us on our potty-training journey! We also started our infant there in the fall and felt super comfortable with that transition. The app is great, and it allows you to check in and see what your children are up to which is so important. It can be really hard sending your kids to daycare full time, but I hardly ever feel like I am missing out because I get so many updates throughout the day and see how much they love it. I appreciate all of the updates we receive. We highly recommend this location!!”

“NIS has steered our child in the right direction from the start. We are so thankful that our second child just started at NIS and our other is now in kindergarten conquering the world! Mrs. Jill deserves a huge raise for what she is handed and able to accomplish. We are so thankful both our sons have/had her!”

“Esen is very warm and welcoming. She made the transition so much easier and clearly cares about the babies. It’s reassuring as a parent. When my son sees her he lights up.”

“Habitots is a majical experience! My nephew is always anxious & excited going here. They run and embrace the staff because they’re caring, loving and pay attention to the specific needs of every child. The staff is always cheerful & engaging with the children. My nephew is always happy to show me the games & songs he’s learned. The children are allowed to express themselves which is fantastic & encourages mental growth. I can’t compare any other place with Habitots. This place gets high marks from my husband & I.”

“This is my Daughter’s last year at Kiddie academy of Nesconset and I cannot say enough good things about our experience here. She started when she was two years old. She has learned so much. Everyone is so welcoming and friendly. The facility is extremely clean. My daughter always says that she loves going to school. She has built confidence from coming here, has learned so much (very prepared to go off to Kindergarten), made so many new friends. All of the teachers and staff are amazing. Jeanie really knows how to run the place well.”

“My daughter has been coming to this location for the last 2 years after a switch from the Medford location. Since she’s been coming here she loves it she has made multiple friends and built relationships with other kids and teachers. Veronica and Erika always update on my daughter and are very interactive with all the kids I have noticed. I have nothing bad to say at all when it comes to this daycare!”

“I love Kiddie Academy of Farmingville. I feel so safe and secure leaving my son in their care. They're on point with everything they do and always keep the parent looped in. Plus the teachers are all so loving and caring. Everything is nice and clean. Thank you to the staff and administration for making time apart from my child that much easier!”

“RELIABLE, AFFORDABLE, and TRUSTWORTHY childcare. I am a Registered Nurse Supervisor who has experience with early childhood education prior to my current profession. Story Book Hollow is by far the best child care facility my children have been to, and they have been to many. The ratios of teacher to child are low, meaning more attention for my 2 and 1 year olds. The staff retention rate is high. I could not ask for a better facility. They incorporate high standards of learning, the same as a corporation like Tutor Time, but with the perks of SAFE STAFFING. As a supervisor, covid-19 hit my facility hard. I knew my children would be safe and best cared for in Story Book Hollow. I don’t ever have to worry. They truly enforce all safety precautions.They promoted my children to drink from a regular cup at age 1, sleep independently at age 1, and ultimately grow up to be independent all around. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS FACILITY. You do not need to look any further. I opted to write this review because they have treated my children so lovely. My children’s are “mamas girls” and they leave my arms with ease to enter the facility.”

“I highly recommend this daycare! They truly care about your child's well-being. The environment is safe, clean, and very welcoming and friendly. They offer so many amazing events and the teachers/administration are wonderful !”

“Such a fun camp that offers so many activities for the kids. My daughter had a blast this summer. Every staff member is friendly and seems to really enjoy their job.”

“We couldn’t be happier with Kidtastic Kids. Since starting here, my niece, nephew, and daughter have truly opened up and learned how to communicate better. The growth we’ve seen is amazing. The teachers are patient, supportive, and genuinely care about each child’s development. They create a warm, safe environment where kids feel comfortable expressing themselves and building confidence. It’s been incredible to watch my child thrive socially and emotionally. I’m so grateful for the positive impact this school has had on our family and highly recommend it to any parent looking for a nurturing and encouraging preschool. I would also like to add that they did an amazing job encouraging my daughter to use the bathroom. I had a hard time potty training at home, and I expressed this to her teachers. They told me send her in underwear back in October and she has been completely potty trained since then.”

“School staff is so attentive and my son is excited to come in everyday. Early drop off and late pick up available if needed. For reference my son just finished the year in the infant room and started around 7 months old. He is having fun learning lots of new things and making friends.”

“As a parent who goes to this location, I would like to counteract the review about the babies in the cribs outside. That day, the fire alarms had gone off. Us parents were notified by the amazing acting director that they had to shelter in place at the pizza parlor next door for a bit while the firefighters were in the building.They all did the right thing by getting our children out safely. The changes that have been made are absolutely wonderful!”