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COMMACK NURSERY INC

490 N Country Rd Saint James, NY

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Commack Nursery INC. in Saint James, New York is a non-profit organization and dedicated to providing the highest quality services for children and families, and to demonstrating success in clear and measurable ways. The center provide child care for families and kids from day care, and preschool.
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St James Lutheran Preschool

2 Woodlawn Ave Saint James, NY

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St. James Lutheran Preschool provides caring and dedicated child care and education services in Saint James, New York, for kids from two to four years old program. The center provides education, social, cultural, emotional, physical and recreational areas to provide parents the opportunity to give their child the best start possible.
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Little Kiddie Einstein's Daycare

5.0(3)

8 mi

5 Wendy Drive Farmingville, NY

Little Kiddie Einstein's Daycare: 631-566-7886, www.Facebook.com/LittleKiddieEinsteinsDaycare Preschool, 5 Wendy Drive, Farmingville, NY 11738. Hours of Operation: 6:30am through 7:00pm. State Licensed | CPR &amp; First Aid &amp; Safety Certified. Welcoming Children: 6 weeks - 9 years. FULL-TIME/PART-TIME space available. * 10+ years of experience in Child Care. * 2 years of Early Childhood Development Education. - We provide 2 nutritious meals plus a snack. - We accept DSS Vouchers and Private methods of payment. - Kids will participate in age appropriate preschool activities and interactive learning through music &amp; movement as well as constructive play with arts &amp; crafts. - We will help your child with potty training, if needed. CALL NOW TO REGISTER YOUR CHILD! Limited space available! Contact: Ms. Nida 631-566-7886

Sara M. says "Little Kiddie Einstein's Daycare is by far the best daycare around! I looked around at a few other daycares in the area before deciding on Little Kiddie...

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Kiddie Academy of Nesconset

5.0(1)

2 mi

62 LAKE AVE S NESCONSET, NY

Kiddie Academy offers educational, age-specific child care programs. Our flexible, standard based curriculum is uniquely designed to help your child thrive in both school and life, while our safe and nurturing environment allows them to have fun while they learn. Learn more about what makes Kiddie Academy a leader in early childhood education.

Natalie V. says "My children attended Kiddie Academy from 12 weeks until graduating Pre-K. The whole care team was loving, passionate, and took amazing care of my girls....

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Playcare Of America, Inc.

4.0(4)

9 mi

25 Winfield Davis Dr. Coram, NY

Licensed child care program located in Coram, NY. We are a play based program accepting children ages 6 weeks-12 years old. Open 7 days a week 7am to Midnight! We accept subsidies/vouchers (DSS). Daycare owner is a former educator, with over 15 years of experience. Huge yard, plenty of toys, &amp; meals are included.

Savannah M says "Ms. KD & I used to teach at the same school. She always went above and beyond to make sure that her lessons were fun and engaging. She wasn't your...

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Little Creations Academy

4.0(7)

4 mi

27 Beverly Lake Grove, NY

*FALL SPECIAL ON CHILDCARE* ------------------------------- Little Creations Academy Day Care is accepting enrollment applications for children ages 6 weeks to 12 years old. We have availability for the fall! We are located on a quiet dead end block in Lake Grove/Ronkonkoma. Our day care is conveniently lommmmcated 2.5 miles from the Ronkonkoma Long Island Rail Road. We provide a safe environment for your child, New York State licensed Group Day Care. Experienced Provider and Assistants certified in Adult & Pediatric First Aid/CPR and Health & Safety. Little Creations Academy includes a consistent daily curriculum that is fun and creative for all age groups, a spacious outdoor play area and provides nutritious meals and snacks. Hours of operation: Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 6pm For more information please call (631)648-7885 Visit our website: https://www.littlecreationacademy.com

Care Member says "Little creations Academy is amazing. The owner Miss Jeannine and her staff are loving caring, friendly, and professional. My kids have gone here now for...

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6085 - Tutor Time of Holbrook

5.0(1)

9 mi

470 PATCH HOLBROOK RD UNIT 1 HOLBROOK, NY

Every child is different. Every child is one-of-a-kind. So at Tutor Time, every child's unique set of skills and interests are utilized to his or her advantage in the way that they learn, grow, build self-esteem, and develop their imagination. It's our job to bring out their best. Your child's day at Tutor Time is educational. It's social. And it's highly energetic. The secret ingredient is our LifeSmart curriculum, which creates fruitful, hands-on learning and confident self-expression. Inspired by Howard Gardner's multiple intelligences theory, LifeSmart recognizes and embraces the different strengths and abilities of individual children. Those differences are embraced and used to drive a customized early education that addresses the specific needs of your child.

Nicole P. says "We have been beyond happy with the care that our daughter receives at Tutor Time! In short, we cannot recommend Tutor Time highly enough. More specifics:...

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Precious Kids

5.0(9)

8 mi

540 Horseblock Rd Suite 1 Farmingville, NY

It is our mission to provide quality childcare. Precious Kids is privately owned by a parent who had the same worries of young working mothers today. We know that choosing a childcare center can be difficult. The worries and guilt new mothers feel leaving your child are very stressful. But you can feel good knowing that your baby, toddler or preschooler is in the very best care you will find! We often staff better than the state ratios. We have been caring for children in Nassau County since 2005 and have a second location in Farmingville since 2017. Our program is conveniently located minutes from the LIE, Nichols Rd and North Ocean Ave. We accept children 6 weeks-5 years old. Our teachers and staff are not only experienced, but most importantly, nurturing and loving individuals who meet all state guidelines and certification requirements. Our classroom experiences are child initiated and teacher supported designed to encourage growth of gross and fine motor skills utilizing multi-sensory materials. Our program fosters curiosity, creativity and self esteem which will help your child acquire a love of learning. Our developmentally appropriate curriculum enhances social, emotional, physical and intellectual growth. Our Pre-K program completely prepares your child for kindergarten. We encourage you to come and visit to see how individualized care and attention can benefit your child. Make an appointment to come check us out, you won't be disappointed.

J N says "We absolutely love the staff and Precious Kids! The communication and safety is much better then our previous preschool and the curriculum is great! My 4 year...

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Six Angels Family Daycare

5.0(2)

9 mi

6 Harford Drive Coram, NY

Everyday at Six Angels, we believe that from birth your child should be stimulated, guided, and encouraged in carefully planned activities that allow them to develop at their own optimum rate. My staff and I are certified by NYS.

Marianne R. says "I just have to say thank you so much for all you did for my son this past year. He has grown so much from being in your care and I couldn't be happier....

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6024 - Tutor Time of Islandia

5.0(1)

6 mi

1305 E SUFFOLK AVE ISLANDIA, NY

Every child is different. Every child is one-of-a-kind. So at Tutor Time, every child's unique set of skills and interests are utilized to his or her advantage in the way that they learn, grow, build self-esteem, and develop their imagination. It's our job to bring out their best. Your child's day at Tutor Time is educational. It's social. And it's highly energetic. The secret ingredient is our LifeSmart curriculum, which creates fruitful, hands-on learning and confident self-expression. Inspired by Howard Gardner's multiple intelligences theory, LifeSmart recognizes and embraces the different strengths and abilities of individual children. Those differences are embraced and used to drive a customized early education that addresses the specific needs of your child.

Nicole P. says "We have been beyond happy with the care that our daughter receives at Tutor Time! In short, we cannot recommend Tutor Time highly enough. More specifics:...

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Kiddie Academy of East Setauket

5.0(1)

4 mi

10 RESEARCH WAY EAST SETAUKET, NY

Kiddie Academy offers educational, age-specific child care programs. Our flexible, standard based curriculum is uniquely designed to help your child thrive in both school and life, while our safe and nurturing environment allows them to have fun while they learn. Learn more about what makes Kiddie Academy a leader in early childhood education.

Natalie V. says "My children attended Kiddie Academy from 12 weeks until graduating Pre-K. The whole care team was loving, passionate, and took amazing care of my girls....

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Kiddie Academy of Farmingville

5.0(1)

9 mi

2270 N OCEAN AVE FARMINGVILLE, NY

Kiddie Academy offers educational, age-specific child care programs. Our flexible, standard based curriculum is uniquely designed to help your child thrive in both school and life, while our safe and nurturing environment allows them to have fun while they learn. Learn more about what makes Kiddie Academy a leader in early childhood education.

Natalie V. says "My children attended Kiddie Academy from 12 weeks until graduating Pre-K. The whole care team was loving, passionate, and took amazing care of my girls....

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6049 - Tutor Time of Commack

5.0(1)

7 mi

6350 JERICHO TPKE COMMACK, NY

Every child is different. Every child is one-of-a-kind. So at Tutor Time, every child's unique set of skills and interests are utilized to his or her advantage in the way that they learn, grow, build self-esteem, and develop their imagination. It's our job to bring out their best. Your child's day at Tutor Time is educational. It's social. And it's highly energetic. The secret ingredient is our LifeSmart curriculum, which creates fruitful, hands-on learning and confident self-expression. Inspired by Howard Gardner's multiple intelligences theory, LifeSmart recognizes and embraces the different strengths and abilities of individual children. Those differences are embraced and used to drive a customized early education that addresses the specific needs of your child. Check this out: In our ongoing commitment to share a quality experience with every family, we have a new look: A fresh coat of paint, upgraded floors, updated playground, and more!

Nicole P. says "We have been beyond happy with the care that our daughter receives at Tutor Time! In short, we cannot recommend Tutor Time highly enough. More specifics:...

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Wee Luv'em Day Care

5.0(1)

8 mi

12 Liberty Lane Northport, NY

Wee Luv Em Day Care &amp; Camp have been providing quality child care and camp experiences for children for over 25 years. We believe in working in partnership with families so that every child has a positive experience while in our care. We consider our center to be your child s home away from home. The Wee Luv Em Day Care Center is a private, non-profit, NAEYC Accredited Center located on the grounds of the beautiful Veteran Affairs Medical Center in Northport. We are licensed by the NYS Office of Children and Family Services and are also an active member of the Child Care Council of Suffolk County. We welcome children from 8 weeks to 5 years of age. The center is open year round, Monday-Friday, 7:00 am -5:30 pm, except Federal holidays. Breakfast, lunch and snack are served daily and follow nutritional guidelines as set forth by the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). Our staff is highly trained in Early Childhood Development as well as CPR and First Aid Certified and must complete extensive background checks and fingerprinting. Safety and security are of utmost importance. The Northport VA has its own Police Department and Fire Department that provide additional security for our child care center. The Northport Day Camp (aka Camp Wee Luv Em) offers a full time summer camp as well as a school vacation camp for children in grades Kindergarten through 9th grade. To accommodate the needs of working parents, the summer camp is open the entire summer from 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Unlike other camps, there are NO sessions. Parents may choose which days or weeks they want their children to attend. Our vacation camp runs from 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. for the school breaks in December, February and March/April and also offers flexible scheduling to accommodate your needs. Our reasonable rates and flexible schedule for both camps enable parents to not have to interrupt or alter their typical work schedule. We know that choosing a day care or a camp for your child is a major decision that can be quite difficult. Knowing that, we are here to help and provide parents with peace of mind that their little and big children are being cared for in a nurturing, warm, secure and FUN environment. Whether your child is an infant, toddler or preschooler at our day care or a school age child at our camp, we offer the best in age appropriate care and education. We encourage you to come visit so you can see first-hand how Wee Luv Em can meet all your child care and camp needs.

Seema S. says "My 2 year old and my 4 year old have been here for one year. I'm truly almost in tears that we are moving away because I just don't think we will ever find...

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Summerfield Child Care Center

5.0(2)

9 mi

74 SUMMERFIELD DR UNIT B UNIT B HOLTSVILLE, NY

Melissa C. says "My children attend here and they are a phenomenal daycare center!"

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It's About Time Children's Center

5.0(1)

5 mi

2 Minto Ct Centereach, NY

Conveniently located in Centereach, It's About Time Children's Center is now enrolling for Summer and Fall! Please read our Facebook reviews and give us a call if you like what you see! Further reference available upon request. We here at It's About Time Children's Center hold the core beliefs that: - Activities for your children should be age-appropriate as children learn through play and exploration of the world. Teachers should know what is and is not age-appropriate through relevant training and education. We use Creative Curriculum in order to accomplish this goal. - A child's earliest experiences will guide them through the rest of their lives. As parents, we need to embrace these experiences and make them a positive learning opportunity. Activities should not be forced and outdoor exploration and play are essential. - The daycare experience fosters the relationship with the parent in addition to the child. Having your child get the most out of Daycare only truly works with a relationship; knowing what the child is doing at home - behaviors, emerging skills, life events - so they can be fostered at our center. We are a Daycare with Connection. It's About Time Children's Center is... *Operated and instructed by Miss April; a Certified Teacher with a Master's Degree in Early Childhood Therapeutic Intervention and over 20 years experience in Early Childhood Education and as a provider of care for young children. *A Licensed and Insured NYS Group Family Daycare with a total capacity of up to 12 children, class size is small and intimate. *Accepts children, 18 months to 5 years old, older children for our afternoon program. *A safe, sanitary and secure environment with Video surveillance on premises. *Conveniently located off of Middle Country Road just west by Nicholls Road - an easy AM drop-off from your commute - 5 minutes from the LIE. *Thoroughly versed in the Middle Country school district curriculum. *Staffed by personnel who are NYS Fingerprinted, CPR and First Aid Certified and have completed background checks and cleared though the state. Staff have relevant experience and education and must continue a minimum set of onsite and offsite training per year. *A member of NAEYC, Council for exceptional children &amp; Child Care Council of Suffolk. *A Smoke-Free/Allergy-Friendly Child Care facility. You can visit us at: http://www.iatcc.com and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ItsAboutTimeChildrensCenter/

James A says "Very pleasant and clean environment. These people really are the real pros. Very attentive to the kids and to the parents. I feel very comfortable leaving...

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Paper Planes Early Learning Center

5.0(1)

9 mi

620 New York 25A Mount Sinai, NY

Paper Planes is an early childhood learning center providing education and care for children 6 weeks through 5 years old. We also offer summer camp for school-age children. Paper Planes was built on the idea that a childcare center must raise the bar for standard of care and quality in early childhood education. Quality care is providing unconditional love and care for children, treating them like our own.

Care Member says "Paper Planes is AMAZING. I was so nervous to send my baby off the daycare but he and I both love it. His teachers love him like their own. I feel so...

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Little Achiever's Day Care

5.0(3)

7 mi

8 JACQUELINE COURT Port Jefferson Station, NY

Little Achiever's Day Care is a privately owned group family day care licensed by New York State that provides high quality child care for children ages 6 weeks till 12 years old. Little Achiever's day care focuses on each child's individual needs such as their emotional, social, developmental, educational, physical and behavioral needs. We will ensure a safe, clean, loving, caring, learning, fun and comfortable environment for every child at Little Achiever's day care. Little Achiever's day care encourages learning through &quot;pretend play,&quot; and through daily classroom activities which curriculum focuses on strengthening children's cognitive thinking, gross, fine motor, and social skills. Each child is treat equally in a caring environment.

Karisa P says "My daughter was indeed well taken care of. This place was simply amazing. Due to childhood trauma that I endured I was determined to find a place where my...

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6682 - Tutor Time of East Northport

5.0(1)

8 mi

543 LARKFIELD RD E NORTHPORT, NY

Every child is different. Every child is one-of-a-kind. So at Tutor Time, every child's unique set of skills and interests are utilized to his or her advantage in the way that they learn, grow, build self-esteem, and develop their imagination. It's our job to bring out their best. Your child's day at Tutor Time is educational. It's social. And it's highly energetic. The secret ingredient is our LifeSmart curriculum, which creates fruitful, hands-on learning and confident self-expression. Inspired by Howard Gardner's multiple intelligences theory, LifeSmart recognizes and embraces the different strengths and abilities of individual children. Those differences are embraced and used to drive a customized early education that addresses the specific needs of your child.

Nicole P. says "We have been beyond happy with the care that our daughter receives at Tutor Time! In short, we cannot recommend Tutor Time highly enough. More specifics:...

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Leon Early Childhood Center

5.0(2)

6 mi

25 CHURCH ST RONKONKOMA, NY

Leon Early Childhood Center is a new fully equipped school that offers a STEM HighScope educational Program that allows students to explore their interest at an early age in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. Hence our Motto, "Cultivating Young Minds to Impact the world". We server children from 2.5 years to 5 years old. At Leon Early Childhood Center (LECC) we help students develop social and emotional skills that will support them throughout their daily activities and gain independence. We think of the whole child and make sure they are adopting a love for learning. We believe in maintaining a safe school community for students, their families and our staff.

Care Member says "Amazing. That’s all I have to say. All around amazing. A huge facility that caters to each child’s needs. Highly recommended!"

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Little Kiddie Einstein's Daycare

Little Kiddie Einstein's Daycare is by far the best daycare around! I looked around at a few other daycares in the area before deciding on...

- Sara M.

Kiddie Academy of Nesconset

My children attended Kiddie Academy from 12 weeks until graduating Pre-K. The whole care team was loving, passionate, and took amazing care...

- Natalie V.

Playcare Of America, Inc.

Ms. KD & I used to teach at the same school. She always went above and beyond to make sure that her lessons were fun and engaging. She...

- Savannah M

FAQs for finding daycares near you in Saint James, NY

Daycare centers near you in Saint James, NY offer a number of benefits to both children and their parents or guardians. For the kids, daycare is an opportunity to learn coping and social skills, explore the world, and form relationships with other children - all while staying active and stimulating their minds with educational activities. For parents and guardians, daycare often provides peace of mind that their children are supervised in a safe and nurturing environment with skilled professionals on board to tackle responsibilities such as discipline, problem solving strategies, and nutrition. All in all, daycare is a valuable resource for families by providing quality childcare and early childhood education services.

Daycares near you in Saint James, NY provide a range of services that allow children to grow and develop in safe, secure environments. Daycare centers are staffed by qualified professionals who create a caring atmosphere that teach kids lessons fundamental to their well-being, and typically include activities such as playtime, meals, and learning opportunities designed to prepare young minds for the world ahead.

Finding the right daycare center near you in Saint James, NY for your child can be an overwhelming experience, but the process can be streamlined with a clear understanding of what to look for. It's important to consider factors such as certification and accreditation, as well as any health and safety protocols that are in place. Factors such as cost, accessibility, and the quality of care provided are sure to be top of mind as well, and ultimately, selecting the best daycare center will depend on finding one that meets your expectations and your child’s specific needs.

Some questions you might consider asking daycare centers near you in Saint James, NY include: What are the teacher-to-child ratios? What types of activities do you plan as part of the daily program? Is there an outdoor play area and what safety regulations are in place regarding that space? How often is communication provided to parents regarding their child's progress or issues that arise? Be sure to ask specifics about any policies related to enrollment fees, tuition payments, health and vaccination requirements and anything else that is important to you and your family as well.

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