I enrolled my LO here when he was about 9 months old- I grew up in Dix Hills and had recently…read morereturned back to be closer to my parents who provided care for my LO when I returned to work. As a first time mom leaving my son at day care was extremely nerve racking, but I felt reassured by the Day Care Coordinator and his teacher/caretaker that he was in really great hands. He was loved and the teachers were really involved in his care.We had quarterly parent teacher conferences, to talk about his development, I was able to bring up some things we were working on at home- like when he transitioned from bottle to a cup,etc. Or when trying to wean off pacifier. I felt like I could be open with his teachers about both the triumphs and challenges I faced as a mom. They gave some great advice on potty training and tantrums. When he transitioned from the infant class to the toddler class, it was such a smooth transition- and it made me so happy to see how happy he was there.They really make an effort to understand every child's needs and to teach and expose them to so many different things. Learning about hibernation in the toddler class room and having pumpkin picking day in the fall. Every staff member there is involved in your child's well-being and safety. When we moved, it was hard to say goodbye- they really became family. My LO thrives on routine and so the daily schedule worked so well with him. The daily summary was an opportunity for his teacher to communicate about his day, and so it helped me to plan my evening- if he only slept for 30 minutes, I knew to anticipate an early bed time, etc. If you're looking for a place that will provide great care, openly communicate with you, and be accessible, but more importantly have your child be top priority, I highly recommend Alternatives For Children Day Care.

A dream turned nightmare. As a parent with an ASD child, we depend on school and their teams and…read moreour family requires a real working relationship with people working with our children. I cannot say how badly this schools administration and teachers failed my child. My child sustained multiple facial injuries, one extremely close to the eye, as a result of another students BIP not being implemented. The homeroom teacher Lara, the teacher assistant Christine, the paraprofessional Maria and the nurse Maryalyce failed to contact me further than a note sent home during the multiple physical attacks my child received. The school parroted excuses and discuss the BIP child, rather than taking responsibility and doing their jobs. The children were not to blame, it was the lack of adult supervision and intervention!! In the end, the homeroom teacher Lara never contacted my family and did not show up to the Emergency Safety Meeting. I had to pull my child out of the school. My child could not speak up and the adults at this school are indifferent, callous and cowardly. Never stop advocating and protecting your children!

Today was the my last day that my daughter will be attending this speech facility…read more I recently tried to login to attend my daughters zoom session for speech therapy. I was appalled by the level of discrimination and false accusations about my child's attendance. There was a lack of understanding and compassion for the multiple hardships we have faced this month. We were treated poorly for the things we could not control. My daughter was exposed to COVID, and our car broke down. We explained our hardships to Theralympic Speech. Despite having explained that she was unwell and transportation was an issue, they refused to work with us a little longer to get back on track. We tried to speak to the director about our concerns about the policy and the troublesome speech therapist Katelyn; however, she failed to follow up and disregarded our concerns. The clinic first offered zoom meetings, but they lied about my daughter's attendance causing her not being able to attend speech sessions anymore. We did attend the sessions, they falsified her attendance on certain dates. When the therapist did sign in she was over ten minutes late at times. The therapist also kept trying to misdiagnose my daughter for something other than speech help even after we explained she has been evaluated. I highly discourage parents from bringing their children to this Speech facility. Unless you want to be discriminated against and mistreated, I would stay away from this place. No child should feel unwanted and be denied services due to hardships. No parent should feel like a failure after trying their best. Good luck parents.

Very disheartening experience with Stephanie, one of the Director's. Extremely rude and sarcastic…read more It is unprofessional to talk to potential patients casually. During a conversation Stephanie had voluntarily disclosed that with a particular insurance type a patient wouldn't be seen, and that her office was the only provider willing to accept and good luck on finding help elsewhere. What healthcare professional speaks like this so someone? This derogatory language is super judge mental and telling of her opinion of patients with minority backgrounds. To put down patient by bringing up insurance and the quality of it, when someone is just inquiring about options, is insane! I do not recommend using their services if you truly want non-discriminatory treatment, especially on Long Island. No matter sex, age, race, income, insurance, patients making even INQUIRIES for care should be treated with respect, professionalism and understanding. I am leaving a review because sometimes people just write off experiences like this and move on, but it's not fair if other potential healthcare seekers go through similar things that can be avoided by just looking over a previous person's experience.

My son has been attending TLE since he was about 22 months old. Before that, we had a nanny that we…read moreloved, but I felt like my son needed to be around other kids and have a bit more structure and formal learning in his day. When we toured TLE East Northport, we immediately felt like it was a warm and inviting space. The Director, Miss Elena, met with us for over an hour and has continued to be engaged and dedicated in conversations about our son's development. In the time he has been at TLE, our son has blossomed and grown in so many ways. From reinforcing learning we do at home, to teaching him so many new and exciting things, the teachers at TLE are kind, professional and most important to me, loving. He has so much fun at school and has been enriched by the friendships he's made and the things he has learned. TLE is truly a wonderful addition to any parents childcare village.

Unfortunately, my experience with this daycare has been very disappointing, and I feel it's…read moreimportant to warn other parents. 1. Teachers' attention. Children are often left without proper supervision, especially when they cry. My child was bitten repeatedly for three weeks in a row. Instead of addressing the issue directly, the administration said they had bought a book for the teachers so they could "learn" how to prevent such situations. But these are basic skills every caregiver should already have when working with children. 2. Food. The menu includes a lot of sweets and processed foods. I personally saw children being given Oreo cookies. There was even a case when the milk was close to spoiling. This is absolutely unacceptable for children's nutrition. 3. Water and milk. Children are regularly given very cold milk and water from the refrigerator. Even when I brought my own water and left it separately, I would still find it in the fridge at the end of the day. As a result, children often get sore throats and coughs. 4. Temperature in the classroom. Several times I noticed that the rooms were very cold: teachers were wearing jackets, while the children sat in shorts and were freezing. This happens quite often and raises serious concerns about the comfort of the environment. 5. Parent communication app. The app almost never works properly. For months, their iPad would shut down after just one hour of use. Even after replacing it, the problem remained -- updates are not entered on time, and parents don't receive information in real time. 6. Formula and basic needs. When my child first started, she was still partially on formula. In the application form, I filled out all the details to help her adapt smoothly. However, I was told that "the daycare doesn't have hot water" to prepare the formula. This is absurd, especially considering they also accept infants. How can a daycare operate without such a basic necessity? After some unpleasant conversations, they eventually allowed it for a while, but the very fact that this was an issue shows a lack of basic readiness and care. Conclusion: In my opinion, this daycare fails to provide the basic safety, nutrition, and comfort that children deserve. Parents considering this option should think very carefully before enrolling their child here.

We are so blessed to have found Primrose for our children. We have 3 kids enrolled, in Pre-K,…read moretoddler, and infant rooms, and could not be happier. The staff is incredible, they truly treat our children like their own, and celebrate their milestones with us. I'm continually impressed with what my children come home talking about (space, seeds, sentences, feelings, reciting the pledge of allegiance!) and know they will be more than prepared for public school when the time comes...my oldest was writing her name the week she turned 3! I cannot recommend primrose enough :)

Our daughter recently started preschool here and we are very happy with how everything is going…read more Our daughter enjoys her new friends, teachers and everything that she is learning. The director Ronnie is a pleasure to deal with and makes us feel very comfortable & confident with leaving our daughter in her care. We wish we could have started our daughter here earlier. I would highly recommend this daycare/preschool to everyone

New to the area I decided to walk the small strip of Smithtown and see what was around for me to do…read morewith my two little guys. (Summer 2016) Conveniently, while walking I stumbled upon the window of this Spanish school, the owner had been inside as she was setting the school up. (She was new to the strip of Smithtown) I requested a card and some information. I took a chance by signing my Oldest son up (3 years old)- he is extremely shy, and does not take to many places very easily. I expected him to resist the school (especially because he is shy - young and learning social cues- now throwing in a a second language/ culture) My son took very well. The teacher (also the owner) is more than just a teacher, she truly loves these kids. I am the creep that walked by the school at all random times to check in on my son. I feel safe leaving my son with her. In addition my son comes home with all sorts of information on culture and language. She makes learning less of a chore and more of a game. My oldest son loves it so much that now I send my youngest son (just turned two) and he is thrilled. I can't say enough good things about this school, the teacher & the environment. Parking can stink at times because it's in town, but it's close enough to a corner making parking lots a lot more available for a short little walk. The price is well worth the experience for these children& the owner is more than willing to help you work within your budget- although this is her job you can tell that this is also her dream and passion. She isn't in it for the money.-- and that's a hard thing to find

Miriam is amazing and you can tell how much love she has for the kids and what she does. My kids…read morelove the activities and I love to see how much they're learning. I highly recommend it!

We started at Kindercare for summer camp this summer and my daughter is having the best experience…read more We were warmly welcomed by all of the front desk staff, security staff, and teachers. I just have to brag about my daughter's amazing teachers, Ms. Destiny and Ms. Shelene! Coming into summer my little one identified the letters in her name and now she knows 22/26 letter names. As a teacher myself, I am so impressed! They have truly instilled a love for learning for my girl. She comes home asking to do a letter hunt or practice letter writing. We are so grateful she has had such a fun summer while learning and growing with her incredible teachers and friends. We are looking forward to a great school year ahead.

I would recommend any parents who has a child at this particular location Should do a surprise…read morevisit during the day. I feel bad, leaving a negative review, that's not my style. But for the safety and health of these children. The parents really need to be aware of what's going on here. these children are moved around from room to room unbeknownst to the parents. I do not have improper to no equipment for the children ...The teacher - student ratio is inappropriate to say the least. The food ( that parents pay for ) has little to no nutritional value . The things that I've heard firsthand about the administrative staff I know are to be true & not at all exaggerated. They are NOT nice ladies at all.-and I will leave it at that. I can't leave zero stars so I will click on one star, which they do not deserve.PLEASE PARENTS. do your research before bringing your child here or anywhere for that matter.

I would not bring children here, even if it were the only option. The director running this…read morefacility is a nasty, unwelcoming individual. They treat the teachers so poorly that the turnover rate is more than they can handle, causing the rooms to be severely and illegally understaffed on a consistent basis. This means some children become left unattended for hours. This isn't a temporary problem, it is a repeating pattern showing a clear inability to manage the facility. Some of the teachers are lovely and do a great job of caring for the children. But the upper management is pure degeneracy and interferes with the teacher's abilities to do their job. It is a shame that a few people can cause such a downfall in the care that the facility provides the children. There is no shortage of childcare in the area, please look in a different direction if you are considering childcare.

My son was there and he loved it , the teachers are amazing each and every single one of them! They…read moretook such good care of my son! He has a speech problem and the teacher miss naya went above and beyond to help my son! After he was done with this pre k , he was able to speak better and communicate much better! He is now in kinder and whenever I'm off I will bring him here! He calls this place "the food school" , thank you tutor time!!! You guys are the best!!!!!

This school is not for profit and very much cares for kids. Your kids are not going to go here and…read morelearn Mandarin and violin at the ages of 2 and 3 like some other places but they are going to learn how to play, interact with other kids, and also learn some things like letters that will help prepare them for what is now a very demanding UPK and Kindergarten system. UPK is now 5 days a week 5 hours a day and the kids are expected to learn how to read and write to some extent along with a lot of other requirements. So this program is the right balance of play to let kids be kids while preparing them for the social adjustment. It is a very reasonable priced and very caring school. My daughter is now going there, and my son being very young for the class was quite difficult to handle. However, the school took care of him and never complained. His teachers still see me around and ask how he is doing. Mrs Johansson (the head of the preschool) is great as well and knows every single child and parent in the school by name. You feel like you are a family with them. Make sure to sign your kids ASAP in January/February because their classes fill up quick.

SJLP is an absolutely wonderful preschool and even better community for families. Mrs, Johansson…read moreand the entire staff are the kindest, most creative and patient teachers. My daughter absolutely loves going to school, she has learned so much and I've seen so many positive changes in her since we've joined. I love how special they make each day and how thoughtful they are about curriculum and community, it's extremely refreshing and heartwarming. The online payment portal is great and everyone is always so accessible by phone and email, I feel safe and confident sending my daughter each day and I know she is being well taken care of and quite frankly, loved and accepted with open arms. This school is truly a special place and I feel grateful to have found it!