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Preschools in Stony Brook, NY are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed preschools

Kiddie Academy of East Setauket

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.

Kiddie Academy of Farmingville

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.

Imagine Early Learning Center at Courtyard Kids

The children are intellectually stimulated and creatively encouraged while engaging in age appropriate fun. More importantly, the staff at...

- Diane

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The Goddard School

211 Hallock Road Stony Brook, NY

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Child care
Preschool
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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MILL POND NURSERY SCHOOL

10 Mill Pond Rd Stony Brook, NY

Child care
Preschool
The Mill Pond Nursery School is a state licensed childcare center that provides a variety of activities to help children reach their full potential. They offer full time childcare and preschool programs for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years. The operating hours are weekdays from 6:30am to 6:30pm.
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Melissa G.

21 Botany Lane Stony Brook, NY

Hi. I am a stay at home mom of 4 for 12 years in the three village school district. I am looking to help my family and help out your family by watching a child during the school day in. My home and or having your child dropped at my home and get them to preschool or school depending on what school they are in. My children range...
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Imagination Pre-School

380 Nicolls Road Stony Brook, NY

At Imagination Preschool we offer reasonably priced AM and PM half-day programs for toddlers, threes and fours, as well as a summer program. Located in Stony Brook, Long Island, NY close to Stony Brook University. We are just a short drive from families in Stony Brook, Setauket, East Setauket, Saint James, Nesconset, Lake...
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The Stony Brook School

1 Chapman Pkwy Stony Brook, NY

The Stony Brook School is a Christian, college preparatory school for 7th to 12th grade students. It offers boarding and day school and provides a comprehensive academic program designed to improve chances of each student to gain college credit. The school provides a safe, secure and stimulating environment, conducive to...
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Briarwood Montessori School Inc

1401 Stony Brook Rd Stony Brook, NY

Child care
Preschool
Briarwood Montessori School Inc in Stony Brook, New York seeks to provide a nurturing, high quality, safe and fun learning environment that is fit for the child’s overall growth and development. It is a Church-based Child Care provider that can accommodate a certain number of children.
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Kiddie Academy of East Setauket

10 RESEARCH WAY EAST SETAUKET, NY

5.0(1)

State license verified

Child care
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 Farmingville

2270 N OCEAN AVE FARMINGVILLE, NY

5.0(1)

State license verified

Day Care
Preschool
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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Imagine Early Learning Center at Courtyard Kids

10 Federal Plaza Central Islip, NY

5.0(5)
Child care
Preschool
Imagine @ Courtyard Kids is a NYS licensed and NAEYC accredited childcare center serving children 6 weeks-5 years old. We are a 12 month program, open 7:30am-6:00pm. We are a state of the art facility complete with an indoor gym and Infant, Toddler and Preschool playgrounds. When you come inside, you will see that we are...

Diane says "The children are intellectually stimulated and creatively encouraged while engaging in age appropriate fun. More importantly, the staff at Courtyard Kids...

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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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ST. MARY'S PLAYTIME PROGRAMME

315 LAKE SHORE RD LK RONKONKOMA, NY

5.0(2)

State license verified

starting at
$300/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
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 Nesconset

62 LAKE AVE S NESCONSET, NY

5.0(1)

State license verified

Day Care
Preschool
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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Learn and Play Islandia

1305 E SUFFOLK AVE ISLANDIA, NY

3.0(2)

State license verified

starting at
$1625/mo
Cooperative
Academic
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Day 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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Leon Early Childhood Center

25 CHURCH ST RONKONKOMA, NY

5.0(2)

State license verified

Cooperative
Academic
International
Special needs
Outdoor/nature
+ 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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Kidz Under Constuction

829 Greenbelt Pkwy West Holbrook, NY

4.0(7)

State license verified

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 fenced, complete with a carefully...

Tiffany says "My Son has been going to Kidz Under Construction for 2 years. He enjoys going and I love how great they are with him! This Daycare is safe, clean and a...

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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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Noah's Ark Daycare

107 South St Port Jefferson, NY

4.0(6)

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Preschool
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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ALL ABOUT THE LITTLE ONES DAYCARE AND PRESCHOOL

15 KNICKERBOCKER AVE UNIT 3 HOLBROOK, NY

5.0(1)

State license verified

Day Care
Preschool
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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Precious Kids

540 Horseblock Rd Suite 1 Farmingville, NY

5.0(9)

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Child care
Preschool
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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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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FAQs for finding preschools near you in Stony Brook, NY

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

When you begin looking for preschools near me in Stony Brook, 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 Stony Brook, NY.

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

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