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Recent preschool reviews in West Islip, NY

Dilly Dally Nursery School

5.0

Excellent school with a great program and staff. Conveniently located for easy pick up/drop off for parents and public school buses!

- Devon

Miss Debbie's Daycare

5.0

Miss Debbie is amazing. She has watched both of my children since they were 3 months old...my oldest is now 4. Not only is Miss Debbie a caring, nurturing caregiver, but she has taught my children so much...doing so many activities with them daily...they never wanted to leave. We recently moved...

- Eileen T

The Learning Cottage Daycare

5.0

Our son was 4 years old when he started Pre-k at the Learning Cottage Daycare. He settled in quite well, the learning cottage has provided us with the capacity for our son to refine and build on whatever educational materials he was already taught at home. We sincerely have no complaints about our...

- The H

Higher Achievers Day Care

5.0

My son has been going to Higher Achievers since he is 6 months old (he's now 3). At that age it's very hard to trust someone to fill your shoes, but everyone there does! For infant parents- everyone is well aware of the rules and regulations for formula and breast milk use. All of the teachers...

- Deborah M

Sienna's Learning Center

5.0

This is what educational day care is all about! The staff are all certified teachers and know how to teach the children while they have a fun time. Clean and safe environment. Beautiful atmosphere and reading is important to the provider. I love the daily story times and creative play. I highly...

- Jackson M

Preschools in West Islip, NY

Miss Marcy's Playgroup

Miss Marcy's Playgroup

1176 Patricia Ave, West Islip, NY

Starting at $225/wk

Miss Marcy's home daycare provides a warm loving environment for babies and toddlers. We foster a love of learning and sharing, while having so much fun together. A typical day is filled with colors, numbers, shapes, stories, songs, outside play and arts and crafts. We would love for your child to...

Alphabet Kids Inc

708 Milligan Ln, West Islip, NY

Starting at $175/mo

Alphabet Kids Inc. provides caring and dedicated child care and education services in West Islip, New York, for kids from two to five years old. The center provides education, social, cultural, emotional, physical and recreational areas to provide parents the opportunity to give their child the best...

AFTER SCHOOL KIDS UNDER SUPERVISION INC

339 Snedecor Ave, West Islip, NY

Starting at $45/day

The After School Kids Under Supervision Inc is a learning institution that serves the community of West Islip, NY. It offers a safe and wholesome environment and provides quality after-school programs for school-age children. The facility aims to strengthen the academic abilities of students by...

Dilly Dally Nursery School

Dilly Dally Nursery School

210 Merritts Rd, Farmingdale, NY

Starting at $350/mo

5.0

(1)

Services offered include the following: Before/After Care Preschool After School Tutorial Summer Camp Visit our website to learn more!
5.0
"Excellent school with a great program and staff. Conveniently located for easy pick up/drop off for parents and public school buses!"

Devon


Miss Debbie's Daycare

Miss Debbie's Daycare

9 Berkshire Road, West Babylon, NY

Starting at $60/day

5.0

(1)

Debra Bonventre -Miss Debbie's Day Care New York State Licensed Child Care Provider. Member Child Care Council of Suffolk County. OCFS Fingerprinted and Background Checked CPR and First Aid certified. Over 240 hours of completed Child Care Training (with ongoing training). Miss Debbie's Day...
5.0
"Miss Debbie is amazing. She has watched both of my children since they were 3 months old...my oldest is now 4. Not only is Miss Debbie a caring, nurturing caregiver, but she has taught my children so much...doing so many activities with them daily...they never...

Eileen T


The Learning Cottage Daycare

34 W 16th Street, Huntington Station, NY

Starting at $126/wk

5.0

(1)

At the Learning Cottage Daycare, we believe children should explore, learn and interact with one another with kindness and excitement and look forward to their next day at the Learning Cottage
5.0
"Our son was 4 years old when he started Pre-k at the Learning Cottage Daycare. He settled in quite well, the learning cottage has provided us with the capacity for our son to refine and build on whatever educational materials he was already taught at home. We...

The H


Higher Achievers Day Care

Higher Achievers Day Care

50 Cedar Drive, Bay Shore, NY

Starting at $345/wk

5.0

(1)

At Higher Achievers we pride ourselves in offering a curriculum based on your child's specific needs, it adjusts to the abilities and developmental pace of each individual child. Our toddlers participate in sensory-based learning, as well as refining motor skills and coordination. For our after...
5.0
"My son has been going to Higher Achievers since he is 6 months old (he's now 3). At that age it's very hard to trust someone to fill your shoes, but everyone there does! For infant parents- everyone is well aware of the rules and regulations for formula and breast...

Deborah M


Sienna's Learning Center

Sienna's Learning Center

1434 Chicago Avenue, Bay Shore, NY

Costimate: $244/wk

5.0

(1)

Sienna's Learning Center offers quality day care at affordable prices. We provide services in a safe , structured, learning environment. We are open Monday- Friday from 6:30 am to 5:30pm. NYS licensed. Bilingual CPR/FIRST AID
5.0
"This is what educational day care is all about! The staff are all certified teachers and know how to teach the children while they have a fun time. Clean and safe environment. Beautiful atmosphere and reading is important to the provider. I love the daily story...

Jackson M


Babylon UMC Nursery School

Babylon UMC Nursery School

21 James St, Babylon, NY

Starting at $160/mo

5.0

(1)

We are a caring Nursery School with programs for 2 1/2, 3 and 4 year olds. All areas of Early Childhood development are encouraged and strengthened through age appropriate learning experiences.
5.0
"I am a daycare provider in the Babylon area, and have had MANY children attend nursery/pre-k gere over the years. I have my Early Childhood Education degree, and am often dismayed at some of the other area schools that rely heavily on worksheets and pre-cut,...

Karen W


Precious Kids Country

Precious Kids Country

1150 Hicksville Rd, Massapequa, NY

Starting at $320/wk

4.6

(11)

Precious Kids Country or PKC as we like to call it is a learning and development center that provides high quality childcare for kids from ages 6 weeks through pre-k. We pride ourselves in providing a family atmosphere for both parents and students to learn and grow.
5.0
"God Bless Precious Kids Country ! No worries when in the Lord's servants care!"

Nicky C


Care Solutions Plus

Care Solutions Plus

26 W. 17th Street, Deer Park, NY

Costimate: $244/wk

5.0

(1)

Care Solutions Plus is a social services provider that can assist in services for children with Autism and developmental disabilities. Our area of expertise is community support and rehabilitation, ABA therapy as a contractor, assistance with daily living skills.
5.0
"Esther provided care for my daughter Aidah who is high needs and sometimes not compliant. Her expertise was helpful and timely to assist and regulating behaviors."

Ema


New Explorations Day Care

New Explorations Day Care

140 Cedar Dr, Bay Shore, NY

Costimate: $239/wk

New Explorations Day Care is an in-home family daycare with a home like environment. Good sibling interaction with different age groups. Good provider ratio. Less kids means less germs. Following up to date covid practices to keep your child safe. Now enrolling 18 months - preschool, after school...

Kiddie Care Early Learning Center

Kiddie Care Early Learning Center

1 Bishop Ln, Commack, NY

Costimate: $261/wk

2.3

(3)

Kiddie Care...we have been providing quality child care in a school type setting since 1999. We are located in a Commack SD former elementary school building. We are a child care center/ preschool for children ages 6 weeks - 5 years old. Our hours of operation are M-F 6:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. We...
5.0
"I am currently a junior at The College of Saint Rose in Albany majoring in Special/Childhood Education. I am from East Northport but while I am away at school I work in a day care in Lathem, NY which includes children with special needs. I truly enjoy working in...

Jessica R


Diana's Doodle Bugs Daycare

Diana's Doodle Bugs Daycare

16 Village Lane, Bohemia, NY

Costimate: $269/wk

Doodle Bugs is a group family daycare providing a fun and educational learning environment. We offer a wide variety of activities to keep the little ones interested and creative thought play, music, art, and our curriculum. We keep the children mixed together which helps the little ones eager to...

Cross of Christ Lutheran Preschool

Cross of Christ Lutheran Preschool

576 Deer Park Ave, Babylon, NY

Costimate: $266/wk

The Cross of Christ Lutheran Preschool is an early childhood education program provider located at 576 Deer Park Avenue, New York. The school serves children ages two to four years old and offers a Christian-based education in a safe and nurturing environment. The school features spacious...

American Black Belt Academy

American Black Belt Academy

4875 Merrick Road, Massapequa Park, NY

Costimate: $318/wk

After School Martial Arts Child Care Martial Arts is good, clean fun...and a great way to give kids a head start on life. They'll learn the positive benefits of self-discipline and confidence, develop coordination and increase strength and flexibility. Martial Arts builds a structure of respect so...

Donna Killoran

Donna Killoran

176 Woodbury Road, Hauppauge, NY

Costimate: $252/wk

Hello! I am a stay-at-home mom to a wonderful 15-year-old-daughter, who has been watching children out of my home for many years. I am a former teacher-aide for a public school district and I also worked in a daycare center. I have experience watching newborns, infants, toddlers and school-aged...

Woodward Learn and Play

Woodward Learn and Play

61 Woodward Parkway, Farmingdale, NY

Costimate: $250/wk

Welcome to Woodward Learn & Play! We offer children a caring and warm environment that's just like home. At our home daycare, our goal is to help children learn important social, emotional, and behavioral skills that ensure they reach their developmental milestones. We focus on a variety of...

Precious Times Day Care

30 Crestwood Blvd., Farmingdale, NY

Costimate: $250/wk

Founded in 1999 as a Group Family Day Care, Precious Times Day Care and Precious Times Day Care 2, provide full and part-time care to children between the ages of eighteen (18) months and five (5) years, as well as before and after school care to school-age children. We believe education should...

The Rinx Preschool Academy

The Rinx Preschool Academy

660 Terry Road, Hauppauge, NY

Costimate: $272/wk

We believe that all children have unique talents and abilities that are yet to be discovered. It is our goal to nurture a love of learning through creative play, socialization, dance, song, story time, cooking, art projects, exploration, and even ICE SKATING! Providing learning experiences through...

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