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Recent child care center reviews in Stony Brook, NY

Imagine Early Learning Center at Courtyard Kids

5.0

The children are intellectually stimulated and creatively encouraged while engaging in age appropriate fun. More importantly, the staff at Courtyard Kids genuinely cares about the children. In addition to introducing colors, letters and numbers, they teach kindness, courtesy and sharing. I like...

- Diane

Summerfield Child Care Center

5.0

My children attend here and they are a phenomenal daycare center!

- Melissa C.

Leon Early Childhood Center

5.0

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

It's About Time Children's Center

5.0

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 my kid in their hands. Also prices that won't break the bank. I only wish I found this place sooner. Anyway April really has a way with the kids...

- James A

Learn and Play Islandia

5.0

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.

- kaitlin C.

Child care centers in Stony Brook, NY

The Goddard School

The Goddard School

211 Hallock Road, Stony Brook, NY

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...

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.

Briarwood Montessori School Inc

1401 Stony Brook Rd, Stony Brook, NY

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.

Imagine Early Learning Center at Courtyard Kids

Imagine Early Learning Center at Courtyard Kids

10 Federal Plaza, Central Islip, NY

5.0

(5)

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,...
5.0
"I cannot say enough about the staff & administration at Courtyard Kids. The love, compassion and respect they have for children is exceptional. My daughter has been attending Courtyard Kids for over 2 years and still looks forward to attending every morning. The...

Leida M.


Summerfield Child Care Center

Summerfield Child Care Center

74 Summerfield Dr, HOLTSVILLE, NY

Starting at $1875/mo

5.0

(2)

5.0
"My children attend here and they are a phenomenal daycare center!"

Melissa C.


Leon Early Childhood Center

Leon Early Childhood Center

25 Church St, RONKONKOMA, NY

5.0

(2)

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...
5.0
"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


It's About Time Children's Center

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...
5.0
"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 my kid in their hands. Also prices that won't break the bank. I only wish I found this place sooner. Anyway...

James A


PRECIOUS LAMBS, INC.  EARLY CHILDHOOD AND CHILD CA

PRECIOUS LAMBS, INC. EARLY CHILDHOOD AND CHILD CA

630 BROADWAY AVE STE 8, HOLBROOK, NY

4.0

(1)

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.

Learn and Play Islandia

Learn and Play Islandia

1305 East Suffolk Ave, ISLANDIA, NY

Starting at $1625/mo

3.0

(2)

*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...
5.0
"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. "

kaitlin C.


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
"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


Noah's Ark Daycare

Noah's Ark Daycare

107 South St, Port Jefferson, NY

4.3

(6)

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
"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. They are so warm and friendly, loving and caring- every single one of them. We love them and are so glad we found a...

Care member


Paper Planes Early Learning Center

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...
5.0
"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 lucky to have found them. The owner and director are very involved and supportive. I wish I could give them...

Care member


ALL ABOUT THE LITTLE ONES DAYCARE AND PRESCHOOL

ALL ABOUT THE LITTLE ONES DAYCARE AND PRESCHOOL

15 KNICKERBOCKER AVE UNIT 3, HOLBROOK, NY

5.0

(1)

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...
5.0
"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 really well with the children. I would 100% recommend the day care to anyone who is looking gin the area for...

Tara P.


Precious Kids

Precious Kids

540 Horseblock Rd Suite 1, Farmingville, NY

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
"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


Kiddie Academy of Miller Place

Kiddie Academy of Miller Place

275 Route 25a, Miller Place, NY

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
"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 their flexibility. My husband and I own a local business and have sporadic hours. In the beginning we were set...

Michelle S


0060 - Childtime of Hauppauge

0060 - Childtime of Hauppauge

157 Adams Avenue, HAUPPAUGE, NY

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...

6049 - Tutor Time of Commack

6049 - Tutor Time of Commack

6350 Jericho Turnpike, COMMACK, NY

Every child is different. Every child is one-of-a-kind. So at Tutor Time, every child's unique set of skills and interests are utilized to his or her advantage in the way that they learn, grow, build self-esteem, and develop their imagination. It's our job to bring out their best. Your child's day...

Kiddie Academy of Farmingville

Kiddie Academy of Farmingville

2270 North Ocean Avenue, FARMINGVILLE, NY

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...

6025 - Tutor Time of Ronkonkoma

6025 - Tutor Time of Ronkonkoma

246 Carroll Ave, RONKONKOMA, NY

Every child is different. Every child is one-of-a-kind. So at Tutor Time, every child's unique set of skills and interests are utilized to his or her advantage in the way that they learn, grow, build self-esteem, and develop their imagination. It's our job to bring out their best. Your child's day...

Kiddie Academy of Nesconset

Kiddie Academy of Nesconset

62 Lake Avenue, NESCONSET, NY

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...

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