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Recent preschool reviews in Medford, NY

Happy Days Nursery

5.0

My entire family had gone to Happy Days. From the original location in Patchogue where my now 30-something year old cousins went, my brother and I went and we are in our late 20's. When Mrs. R retired, Mrs. G took everything over and moved the location to Medford where my cousins who are now 9,...

- Deanna

Butterfly Kisses Childcare & Learning Ctr

5.0

Great daycare! They work with your schedule, Love the children, have a reasonable rates, send picture updates, will work with special diet plans and does wonderful crafts, circle time and pre-school programs with the kids. My daughter loves it there!

- Jessica

Little Kiddie Einstein's Daycare

5.0

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 Einstein's Daycare for my kids. I have never felt more comfortable dropping my kids off for the day while I go to work. Nida is amazing with all of...

- Sara

Precious Kids

5.0

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 old has progressed so much

- J N

Pat's Play-land

5.0

I loved the way of how she took care him I would see that my baby was always happy and smiling . She took great care of him .. that very helped me and my mom to not worry that much because we know what he was always going to be in good hands I thank pati for worrying so much about my baby and I hope...

- Kimberly

Preschools in Medford, NY

Happy Days Nursery

Happy Days Nursery

744 Old Medford Avenue, Medford, NY

Starting at $205/mo

5.0

(2)

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...
5.0
"My entire family had gone to Happy Days. From the original location in Patchogue where my now 30-something year old cousins went, my brother and I went and we are in our late 20's. When Mrs. R retired, Mrs. G took everything over and moved the location to Medford...

Deanna


Little People's Center

208 Jamaica Ave Unit 1, Medford, NY

Starting at $270/wk

Little People’s Child Care Center’s mission is to help each child maximize his/her potential in education and social areas including social relationships, language development, learning skills, and physical abilities. The program provides an introductory school experience and socialization for...

Bugaboo Montessori School

6 Petty Ln, Medford, NY

Costimate: $320/wk

Bugaboo Montessori School is an educational facility that provides programs designed to support children’s development and discovery of talents and abilities. The facility serves the Medford NY community and accepts infants and children until age five. The center encourages the academic, social and...

Happy Home Family Daycare

40 Rustic Avenue, Medford, NY

Costimate: $320/wk

A privately owned home-based day care accredited by the Childcare Council of Suffolk County. We are fully licensed by the State of New York. We cater to children 6 weeks up to 12 years of age. We offer a full-day Preschool program and an Infant/Toddler program. We also provide Before and After...

Aunt T's Day Care

228 Maple St, Medford, NY

Costimate: $320/wk

Aunt T's Day Care provides caring and dedicated child care and education services in Medford, New York, for kids from six weeks to twelve years old. The center provides education, social, cultural, emotional, physical and recreational areas to provide parents the opportunity to give their child the...

Busy Fingers Child Care, Inc.

637 Granny Rd, Medford, NY

Costimate: $320/wk

Busy Fingers Child Care, Inc. provides caring and dedicated child care and education services in Medford, New York, for kids from six weeks to twelve years old. The center provides education, social, cultural, emotional, physical and recreational areas to provide parents the opportunity to give...

Butterfly Kisses Childcare & Learning Ctr

Butterfly Kisses Childcare & Learning Ctr

41 Howe Rd, Coram, NY

Costimate: $260/wk

4.6

(5)

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...
5.0
"This is by far the best childcare facility.The staff are warm and loving toward every child. My son has been going there since he was 2 and they have taught him and worked with him with all his reading and letters to get him prepared for kindergarten. My son is now...

Jennifer P


Little Kiddie Einstein's Daycare

Little Kiddie Einstein's Daycare

5 Wendy Drive, Farmingville, NY

Starting at $45/day

5.0

(3)

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 & First Aid & Safety Certified. Welcoming Children: 6 weeks - 9 years. FULL-TIME/PART-TIME...
5.0
"I have visited many day cares and there in no place better then Little kiddie Einstein daycare in Long island area. Mrs Nida is wonderful nice and understanding. The place is wonderful and clean and the huge playground all fenced in with lots of out door activity....

Alex O


Precious Kids

Precious Kids

540 Horseblock Rd Suite 1, Farmingville, NY

Costimate: $375/wk

5.0

(9)

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...
5.0
"Precious Kids has an amazing staff! They make you feel right at home from the moment you come in the door."

Tonya


Pat's Play-land

Pat's Play-land

64 Dawn Drive, Shirley, NY

Starting at $250/wk

5.0

(2)

Family day care in business for 22 years. Provide safe fun loving environment for children 6 weeks to 12 years. New York state licensed. CPR certified, insured, accepting DSS. I provide healthy meals, safe outdoor play, & flexible hours before school and after school. Reasonable rates. Will provide...
5.0
"I loved the way of how she took care him I would see that my baby was always happy and smiling . She took great care of him .. that very helped me and my mom to not worry that much because we know what he was always going to be in good hands I thank pati for...

Kimberly


Kristina's Kids

Kristina's Kids

11 Island Bay Ave, Middle Island, NY

Starting at $65/day

5.0

(8)

Recently I became a stay at home mom and would like to offer child care for no more than two children in my home. I have nearly 16 years experience in child care. I worked as a nanny for my niece from October 1999 to September 2004, raising her until she was off to Kindergarten. After this...
5.0
"I have had the pleasure of working along side Kristina at Kiddie Academy of Wading River in our Pre-K class room. Kristina is a caring, energetic and dependable employee and friend. She wears a smile on her face from the minute she arrives at work to the minute she...

Kelly R


The Infantree, Inc.

The Infantree, Inc.

21 Holly Lane, Shirley, NY

Starting at $275/wk

5.0

(2)

Safe, immaculate environment with nutritional breakfast, lunch and snacks provided. We also have a safe and fabulous outdoor play area. Transportation is available to local schools. We provide learning circle for our toddlers in the morning and provide many opportunities for socialization for all...
5.0
"Fantastic Day care center. I had my three kids at Infantree and the staff was very professional, clean and well staffed. I highly recommend this daycare. Diane and her staff are superb. My kids were always in good hands there!"

Nunzio P


Story Book Hollow Children's Academy

Story Book Hollow Children's Academy

38 Adirondack Drive, Selden, NY

Costimate: $299/wk

5.0

(5)

Our school is not a typical Children 's Center. While Safety is one of our main concerns we encourage the children to explore and be creative. We want to instill a life long love of learning in your child. We firmly believe that children learn through play and creative hands on exercises. Every day...
5.0
"We decided to put our son in daycare once he turned 1yr old. It was a difficult decision for us because my mother had cared for him for the first year of his life. We wanted a school that would show him the love and affection that he got from all of us but also...

Genesis G


Kidz Under Constuction

Kidz Under Constuction

829 Greenbelt Pkwy West, Holbrook, NY

Starting at $275/wk

4.0

(7)

Our daycare is designed to promote interaction and T.L.C. between providers, children and their peers of all ages. We provide developmental toys and learning materials appropriate for each age group, as well as an environment which is bright, safe, spacious, and stimulating. The yard is fully...
5.0
"My children currently attend " KIdz Under Construction Daycare". I have a daughter that just turned 4 and my son is 11. My children have been enrolled for2 years. They are happy, and I am happy. They are very structured and promote a great learning experience for...

Alyson C


Noah's Ark Daycare

Noah's Ark Daycare

107 South St, Port Jefferson, NY

Costimate: $175/wk

4.0

(4)

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.
5.0
"The staff at Noah's Ark is truly amazing. Both of my two babes, 3 yrs and 11mos, as well as my niece, 2yrs, and my nephew, 11mos all attend Noah's Ark. We first enrolled my son and niece in April of 2021 and it was the best childcare decision we have made to date....

Amanda K


Kiddie Academy of Miller Place

Kiddie Academy of Miller Place

275 Route 25a, Miller Place, NY

Starting at $120/wk

5.0

(3)

We provide educational daycare in the greater Miller Place, NY area that focuses on days filled with learning and fun, the key ingredients of our Life Essentials educational philosophy. The smiles you'll see on our children's faces as they learn, share family style meals with other children, and...
5.0
"My children have been enrolled since May and I am very happy with them. The teachers are very friendly and professional and they really keep my children engaged throughout the day with various activities including story time. The facility is super clean and secure...

Aleeyah H


The Goddard School

The Goddard School

211 Hallock Road, Stony Brook, NY

Costimate: $267/wk

The Goddard School uses the most current, academically endorsed methods to ensure that children have fun while learning the skills they need for long-term success in school and in life. Our talented teachers also collaborate with parents to nurture children into respectful, confident and joyful...

Montessori Happy Hearts

Montessori Happy Hearts

166 Montauk Hwy, Blue Point, NY

Starting at $160/wk

1.0

(1)

At Montessori Happy Hearts in Blue Point, NY, our children engage in theme-based Montessori education. We help preschool-aged children to reach developmental milestones. This prepares them for the standards of kindergarten preparedness and gives them a solid foundation from which to grow and prosper...

Munchkin University Child Care, Inc.

Munchkin University Child Care, Inc.

1029 William Floyd Parkway, Shirley, NY

Costimate: $267/wk

All inclusive child care: County programs accepted~7 days a week~Trans (Mastic, Shirley, Moriches, Manorville, Eastport) Located on 2.5 Acres at an easily accessible location on William Floyd Parkway and Sunrise Service Road. We are open 7 days a week with flexible hours to accommodate all your...

Little Tots Daycare

Little Tots Daycare

4523 Express Drive North, Ronkonkoma, NY

Starting at $65/day

NYS Licensed Group Family daycare located in Ronkonkoma Conveniently located off exit 59 of the LIE FT/ PT Available over 16 years in the business All staff are CPR & First Aide Certified , background checked and fingerprinted Preschool setting, fenced in playground Lunch & 2 snacks provided...

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