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4819 - Everbrook Academy of Smithtown/Nesconset

Our family has had a wonderful experience at Everbrook for the last three years! The staff go above and beyond to develop relationships with...

- Kayla S.

Leon Early Childhood Center

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

- Care member

Emanuel Lutheran Early Education Center

They are the best! They care for my daughter and for everyone.

- Ketty L.

Top Preschools Near Lake Grove

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Miss Barbara's Preschool

10 Richmond Blvd. Lake Grove, NY

Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Miss Barbara's preschool has created an entrusted environment to help build a strong foundation and the confidence our children need to be successful as learners and individuals. We believe that a child's growth is nourished in a warm, safe, positive environment. Our ultimate goal is to instill a love for learning, a positive...
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Little Wonders Daycare

90 Beech St Lake Grove, NY

Preschool
Child care
Little Wonders Daycare in Lake Grove, 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 of all ages.
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4819 - Everbrook Academy of Smithtown/Nesconset

740 NY-347 SMITHTOWN, NY

5.0(1)

State license verified

Child care
Welcome to a place filled with warmth and light, smiles and laughter, fun and fitness, love and learning. Our school offers an engaging, nurturing environment for every child, during the most critical early years, starting in infancy. By adhering to high standards, we help mold inquisitive, confident kids, who are socially,...

Kayla S. says "Our family has had a wonderful experience at Everbrook for the last three years! The staff go above and beyond to develop relationships with children and...

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Leon Early Childhood Center

25 CHURCH ST RONKONKOMA, NY

5.0(2)

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
International
Academic
Cooperative
+ 4 more
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...

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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Emanuel Lutheran Early Education Center

179 E MAIN ST PATCHOGUE, NY

5.0(1)

State license verified

starting at
$745/mo
Academic
Faith based
Preschool
Day Care
Emanuel has been in Patchogue for over 60 years. Deciding to choose a preschool for your child’s education demonstrates you want what is best for your child. Emanuel is committed to working with the parent community to provide a nurturing environment to foster the growth of children intellectually, spiritually, physically and...

Ketty L. says "They are the best! They care for my daughter and for everyone."

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0060 - Childtime of Hauppauge

157 ADAMS AVE HAUPPAUGE, NY

5.0(1)

State license verified

Child care
At Childtime, your child gets what he or she needs to develop their best mind, their love of learning, their personality, their bright future. Inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach, central to our educational philosophy is the belief that secure relationships with responsive and respectful adults provide the basis for all...

Mary G. says "We love this center. Everyone is so caring and loving. My daughter is always happy to come and she loves her teachers! They love to share activities and...

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Kiddie Academy of East Setauket

10 RESEARCH WAY EAST SETAUKET, NY

5.0(1)

State license verified

Day Care
Child care
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...

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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PRECIOUS LAMBS, INC. EARLY CHILDHOOD AND CHILD CA

630 BROADWAY AVE STE 8 HOLBROOK, NY

4.0(1)

State license verified

Child care
Preschool
Day Care
Boutique style child care center and early learning center providing individualized and personalized care for children ages 6 week through 5 years old. We also provide before and after care as well as drop in emergency care.
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UNITED SUNRISE CENTER

52 HAWTHORNE AVE EAST ISLIP, NY

5.0(3)

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Outdoor/nature
Child care
Preschool
+ 1 more
We are currently offering registration fee waiver! $0 registration fee instead of $125 if you make a 3-month commitment for your child upfront. At United Sunrise Center, a daycare and learning center for kids between 6 weeks to 4 years, we offer trusted early education built on a foundation of comfort, care, and support. We...

Care Member says "Wonderful, warm staff! A great combination of structure, learning and appropriate play! Love the family feel and beautiful indoor area that doubles as a...

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ST. MARY'S PLAYTIME PROGRAMME

315 LAKE SHORE RD LK RONKONKOMA, NY

5.0(2)

State license verified

starting at
$300/mo
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
We provide a loving and nurturing social and academic program with your choice of 3,4 or 5 days/week 9:00-1:00 at a cost of $25/day. Your child will feel safe and loved and get plenty of one-on-one attention with our small class size. Our goal is to develop a love for learning that the children will take with them for the rest...

Kerri B. says "I sent all of my 3 kids there. The teachers are very knowledgeable and loving."

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Kiddie Academy of Farmingville

2270 N OCEAN AVE FARMINGVILLE, NY

5.0(1)

State license verified

Child care
Preschool
Day Care
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...

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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Noah's Ark Daycare

107 South St Port Jefferson, NY

4.0(6)

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
Noah's Ark is a non-denominational, not for profit, childcare center with programs dedicated to the enrichment of children through a warm, nurturing and stimulating environment.

Care Member says "Such an incredible place for your child to learn and grow. My son has been enrolled for over a year now, and has learned so much from everyone there....

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Learn and Play Islandia

1305 E SUFFOLK AVE ISLANDIA, NY

3.0(2)

State license verified

starting at
$1625/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Academic
Cooperative
Child care
+ 2 more
*Our Play Based Curriculum* The Learn and Play system gets children excited about learning through activities that reward curiosity and games that promote cooperation and focus. Children learn best when children are having fun playing. The Learn and Play curriculum aims to meet the varying touchstones of each developmental...

kaitlin C. says "They are very caring and always listen to the parents needs. They keep you updated throughout the day and they make sure the children are comfortable. "

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Kiddie Academy of Nesconset

62 LAKE AVE S NESCONSET, NY

5.0(1)

State license verified

Child care
Preschool
Day Care
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...

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 Islip

60 CARLETON AVE ISLIP TERRACE, NY

5.0(1)

State license verified

Child care
Preschool
Day Care
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...

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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Precious Kids

540 Horseblock Rd Suite 1 Farmingville, NY

5.0(9)

State license verified

Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
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...

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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ALL ABOUT THE LITTLE ONES DAYCARE AND PRESCHOOL

15 KNICKERBOCKER AVE UNIT 3 HOLBROOK, NY

5.0(1)

State license verified

Child care
Preschool
Day Care
Our facility offers bright classrooms with age apporiated toy's, and a private fenced in playground. Your little one will feel safe, get plenty of one-on-one attention, and develop a love for learning through our unique approach to care. Each classroom offers theme based curriculum that is age apporiate for that class.

Tara P. says "My daughter has been with the center since she was 2 and it had been wonderful. We have had a wonderful experience here. The staff is amazing and work...

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Butterfly Kisses Childcare & Learning Ctr

41 Howe Rd Coram, NY

Child care
Preschool
In-Home daycare
Full day childcare and preschool. Ages 6 weeks to 5 years and school aged to siblings. Numerous rooms for your child to explore. Due to such high success, a second location is now open in Selden. Staff highly trained in ECD and CPR/First Aid. Very clean, safe, nurturing environment for your child to learn and explore
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Children Of America Smithtown

100 Landing Ave Smithtown NY 11787 Smithtown, NY

State license verified

Child care
At Children Of America, we are dedicated to providing an exceptional environment for your child to flourish and thrive. We are a childcare in Smithtown, NY with many years of experience in providing educational daycare. Children of America is the #1 Preschool in America, providing an educational and innovative STAR curriculum....
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Happy Days Nursery

744 Old Medford Avenue Medford, NY

State license verified

The Happy Days Program is based on the philosophy that most children can learn the skills necessary to succeed in school, that each child learns at his/her own rate and that success in learning will help to develop the child s self image. We at Happy Days Nursery feel that early childhood should be a time of fun, warmth,...
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FAQs for finding preschools near you in Lake Grove, NY

There are two main types of preschool programs near you in Lake Grove, NY. The first is a full-time program that usually works best for parents working full-time shifts, and the second is a part-time preschool where your child would attend only two to three days per week and typically choose between a morning and afternoon shift. A part-time preschool can be a great option if you want to ease the transition of this new learning experience for your child! You can also check your options in Lake Grove, NY for traditional preschool centers, or private home-based preschools.

When you begin looking for preschools near me in Lake Grove, NY, consider your priorities and ask administrators about their philosophies and approach to common child care issues or occurances. You may also want to ask about the ratio of learning time to supervised play time so you can get a good sense of whether you believe your child's needs will be met. From there, ask about what a typical day consists of, what the safety protocols are and how discipline will be handled. Also, make sure to check directly with the preschool for information about their local licensing and credentials in Lake Grove, NY.

When looking for a preschool near you in Lake Grove, NY on Care.com, you'll be able to review preschools by distance from you ZIP code. From there, you can compare between preschool programs by traditional facility-based preschools and private, in-home preschools. Be sure to check any reviews from other families in Lake Grove, NY who have previously sent their kids to any of the preschools you are interested in.

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