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Preschools in Port Jefferson, NY are rated 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews of the 60 listed preschools

Noah's Ark Daycare

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...

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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.

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.

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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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Harbor View Nursery School based in Port Jefferson, NY is a nonprofit, parent co-operative, child-centered nursery school that serves children ages two to four years old. The school offers extensive programs where children learn through hands-on play and specifically developed to inspire prekindergarten children's love of...
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Early Discoveries Center

400 Sheep Pasture Rd Port Jefferson, NY

Preschool
Child care
Early Discoveries Center is a childcare provider that serves the community of Port Jefferson NY. It offers a warm and friendly environment and provides age-appropriate activities that develop children's mind, body and spirit. The center promotes balanced learning by integrating recreational activities with academics.
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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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Kiddie Academy of Nesconset

62 LAKE AVE S NESCONSET, NY

5.0(1)

State license verified

Preschool
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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Kiddie Academy of Farmingville

2270 N OCEAN AVE FARMINGVILLE, NY

5.0(1)

State license verified

Preschool
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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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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Little Kiddie Einstein's Daycare

5 Wendy Drive Farmingville, NY

5.0(3)

State license verified

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 space available. *...

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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ALL ABOUT THE LITTLE ONES DAYCARE AND PRESCHOOL

15 KNICKERBOCKER AVE UNIT 3 HOLBROOK, NY

5.0(1)

State license verified

Preschool
Day Care
Child 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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Preschool
In-Home daycare
Child care
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

Jessica says "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...

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Paper Planes Early Learning Center

620 New York 25A Mount Sinai, NY

5.0(1)
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...

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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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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Kristina's Kids

11 Island Bay Ave Middle Island, NY

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 experience, I worked at Kiddie Academy...

Christie K. says "Our daughter has been going to Christina since she was just about three months old being our first child and needing to center off to daycare to return...

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Happy Days Nursery

744 Old Medford Avenue Medford, NY

5.0(2)

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,...

Deanna says "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...

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It's About Time Children's Center

2 Minto Ct Centereach, NY

5.0(1)
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...

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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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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Leon Early Childhood Center

25 CHURCH ST RONKONKOMA, NY

5.0(2)

State license verified

Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Cooperative
Outdoor/nature
International
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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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Kiddie Academy of Miller Place

275 Route 25a Miller Place, NY

5.0(3)
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
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 grow socially will delight you....

Michelle S says "I have been sending my almost two year old daughter to Kitty Academy in Miller Place for about six months. First and biggest appeal of kiddie Academy is...

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The Goddard School

211 Hallock Road Stony Brook, NY

State license verified

Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
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 learners.
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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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FAQs for finding preschools near you in Port Jefferson, NY

There are two main types of preschool programs near you in Port Jefferson, 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 Port Jefferson, NY for traditional preschool centers, or private home-based preschools.

When you begin looking for preschools near me in Port Jefferson, 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 Port Jefferson, NY.

When looking for a preschool near you in Port Jefferson, 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 Port Jefferson, NY who have previously sent their kids to any of the preschools you are interested in.

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