Schools near Port Jefferson Station, NY

“Mill pond was 2nd home to all 3 of my daughters. The care and communication was very good. I am certain my daughter’s are better off by the foundation that was established during their time at Mill pond.”

“As I leave today with my son after two years of the best days of his childhood, and one of the most loving, caring and compassionate places, I have ever felt so comfortable to leave him with I can definitely say today I feel the same way as I did 2 1/2 years ago when I was taking through a tour of Little Rascals When I was told in a small voice, just wanted to let you know that Little Rascals is more than a daycare. It really is a family. I didn’t know it then as I thought it was just a marketing word, but it really is their lifeline and motto most of the people that work there , keep on coming back and you have 10 people who have been there for it seems to be a lifetime where other organizations daycare facilities and afterschool programs are having trouble finding staffing and have waitlist. I would be surprised if they were turning people away due to the amount of people who truly love working there as I’ve never seen an employee not smiling . Thank you to the team in which I mean thank you to our extended family for taking care of Starvo and all of his needs but most of all thank you for the respect that you gave me the time and more importantly the memories that will last a lifetime you will not soon be forgotten and I’m gonna make sure we still get there every single holiday possible Because I will take that drive 25 minutes to your location just like I have done the last two years any day”

“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.”

“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!”

“Miss Lenore has been an absolute blessing to our family. Entrusting someone with your infant is never easy, but from the very first day, she put our minds at ease with her calm, nurturing presence and clear passion for caring for babies. She creates a warm, loving environment where each child is comforted, engaged, and well cared for. Miss Lenore is incredibly attentive—not only to your child’s basic needs but also to their developmental milestones. She is truly one of a kind.”

“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.”

“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.”

“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.”

“My child loves going here ! She loves the summer program, everyday she comes home excited to tel me about her day. They have many activities Like the game bus,art projects, and dance parties. I would highly recommend.”

“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!”

“The Learning Experience of Rocky Point is a very special school/day care. As a Special Education Itinerant Teacher for many years, I have worked in a multitude of pre-schools on the island. This location has been a pleasure to work at in multiple ways. The owner, directors, and managers are completely hands on. Their doors are always open to collaborate about any issues in the best interest of my students. Furthermore, they truly care. It is a pleasure watching the personal relationships between the owner/administration and all children in their care.

The teachers and assistants are fully on board as well. They are all truly wonderful, caring, competent, nurturing and efficient. Their diligent work and boundless energy is always in the best interest in the children. TLE of Rocky Point teachers make sure their lessons are engaging. It is clear they work hard to create educational, yet fun centers, and often work hard to modify when necessary, to meet the specific needs of all of their students.

The center itself is beautiful, warm and welcoming. The building is bright and spacious, and administration is constantly looking out for the safety of the children. They ensure all codes are current, and that all staff is following protocol.

It is a complete pleasure working with such animated, true professionals at this TLE. Staff has always treated me with kindness, professionalism and respect there. As an outsider, pushing in to a “foreign” facility, this is not always the case. It is truly a breath of fresh air.. just like their spacious and engaging playground.

I highly recommend The Learning Experience of Rocky Point if you are considering putting your child in day care or pre school.”

“This is a wonder daycare!!! My son was there for about 4 years and we recently left because he started “big boy school”. The owner and director are amazing and they truly care for the kids. They partner with you and they do become family. My son was very loved and I couldn’t have been more lucky to have found them. They have great teachers who are also super engaged with the kids development. My son learned so much, I highly recommend Galileo ❤️”

“The best summer camp!! Both of my children have been attending for the last 7 years and every summer they look forward to it. The staff is respectful, compassionate and attentive. The environment is safe, nurturing and fun! My children are hoping to be CITs and counselors in the future because they never want to leave. I highly recommend this camp!”

“Such an amazing place! My daughter has been so happy here. The teachers treat my daughter as if she was there own and she cannot wait to go back every day. She has learned so much, and they were so helpful with the transition process. Very interactive including several field trips, guest speakers, events and more! I cannot recommend this place enough. Over the summer my daughter has not stopped talking about going back to school and every time we pass the building she asks to go to school.”

“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.”

“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!”