We have absolutely loved our children's time here at Tender Garden. Our son attended Miss Lori's…read moreclass last year for UPK, and we decided to also send our daughter a few days a week for pre-school. Miss Lori was like a magician, our little boy went from kicking and screaming the whole way to school, to the end of the year where he loved learning and was proud to be graduating to Kindergarten. He absolutely adored Miss Lori and she prepared him and all the students SO well for Kindergarten. We also took advantage of the Kindergarten prep class over the summer to keep everything fresh in his mind, which was very affordable. This year our daughter attended full day PreK in Miss Catherine's class. We could not have been luckier to get Miss Catherine as our daughter's teacher. She is kind, caring, and SUCH a talented teacher. You can tell she truly loves these children as though they were her own. The wall outside her hallway is always lined with projects, and they are changed out every few days; it's clear she does a TON of fun projects with these kids. My daughter has learned so much and has come so far. She also took the time after class each day to speak with parents about their children's progress. Miss Catherine has the biggest heart of any teacher I've ever known and we will truly miss her. Miss Yvonne, the owner of Tender Garden, really knows what she's doing. She runs a phenomenal school. It's clear she only hires the best people to work here, and we are going to miss this place. We are grateful our children spent this time here, where they learned and grew so much.

Our daughter was recently diagnosed as being on the spectrum. When we had her in the 3 year old…read moreprogram she was evaluated to receive speech twice a week. Some days she was extremely difficult for my wife in the morning and had to go to the program in her pjs. Mind you it was 3 hour sessions, three days a week. We had a teacher Ms. Diane who not only called my wife about this; she seemed annoyed and disgusted on the phone. One day she went ahead and called my wife in her seemingly annoyed tone stating "You need to have your kid evaluated." My wife replied with "she has been.. hence why she gets speech there twice a week". One day I picked up my daughter and overheard the teacher say to another teacher "I have to remind myself that these are not third and fourth graders... That's what I'm used to teaching". That's nice; then go back and teach those grades since you're not willing to be equipped to handle younger kids developing with speech, behavior issues, or possible occupational therapy being with needed. Speaking to some other parents whose kids were in my daughters particular class agreed that this teacher and this place should NEVER be allowed to take in any kids with an IEP of any kind. My daughter hated going there at such a young age. Let's fast forward a year to UPK in Island Trees school district; NIGHT AND DAY difference! My daughter's teachers were so amazing (Ms. Tina and Ms. Gabby to name a few) that we all were upset when the school year ended. Just goes to show you some teachers are amazing and some are not. I'm a civil servant and you either get someone on the phone that will do their job and assist anyone anytime or someone who just shows up to work.

Very good communication between school and parents. Very…read morekind and caring teachers. Very warm learning atmosphere. My 3 years old daughter loves the school and teachers so so much

My daughter has been enrolled in this school for almost a full year now. I have found it to be a…read morewonderful first school for her-- her teacher and assistant teacher are AMAZING, the (new 2017-2018) director is very involved, the classrooms are well-equipped, the gym space is huge and offers lots of room for exercise. The school offers a curriculum with structure and routine, but play is also a big part of each day. The student body is racially and culturally diverse. Parents can opt to participate in the classroom 1 day per month for a slightly lower tuition. It has been a joy to watch my daughter and her classmates develop their social skills, fine motor skills, and overall enthusiasm for learning this year. I wholeheartedly recommend this school!

My son went to Montessori Minds a few years back and it was a FANTASTIC experience for our whole…read morefamily. The school itself is clean and bright with plenty of room for the children to explore, learn, and play. Jackie Krumm and her caring, attentive staff take every opportunity to make the learning environment stimulating, fun, and creative and are always thinking up new ways to keep the kids interested and engaged. Our son loved the school and the staff so much that there were times that he wouldn't want to leave when we came to pick him up because he was having too much fun! Bottom line, if you're looking for a preschool for your child where they can learn and grow in a safe and loving environment, Montessori Minds Preschool is the place for you!

Both of my children attended (and one is currently attending) Loving and Learning, starting at 18…read moremonths for my older child and 6 months for my younger. We have had a wonderful experience at every stage and have always felt complete trust in their caregivers. The teachers are incredibly warm, nurturing, and attentive, and the directors do a great job ensuring a safe environment from maintaining strong hygiene practices to carefully managing who enters and exits the building. Most importantly, both of my kids were always happy to go in each day and even happier when I picked them up (sometimes they didn't want to leave!). It's clear they felt safe, supported, and excited to learn. I can't say enough good things about Loving and Learning. Knowing my children were safe, happy, and in such a positive learning environment meant so much to our family. I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a caring and trustworthy place for their little ones. In terms of pricing, they are aligned with other facilities. I looked at several other places before deciding where to send my children, and cost was not a deciding factor.

Cannot say enough great things. Every caregiver there feels like family. My oldest started at 2 and…read more"graduated" and couldn't have been more prepared for kindergarten. We were SO happy we chose LnL over UPK; she insists on getting out to hug her old teachers every day this summer while dropping off her sister. And little sis is thriving, wouldn't expect any less from this amazing place. 5 out of 5 stars, no notes lol

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!!!!!

Both of my kids have been attending TLC since about 6 months old and have for a few years now…read more I'll start by talking to parents who are already on the fence or nervous about daycare. What I say often is that if we didnt 'need' to put our kids into daycare, we still would (at least part time). I attribute my (older) kid's personality, outgoingness, and even her high level of empathy to TLC. You'll hear people describe daycare as handing your kids over to 'strangers'. These caregivers/teachers become family to your child. I feel good every morning knowing that my kids are usually getting a big hug on arrival from a teacher who truly wants the best for them. Your kids will get more attention, more socialization, and have more learning than I think any solo parent could do at home. My 3 year old has more friends than me. The best thing about TLC is the amount of activities they do, to name just a few: Valentines Party, Friendsgiving, Visit form Santa, Visit from police officer, fire fighter, dentist, a petting zoo day, Chinese New Year celebration, Fall festival, dinosaur fossils, yoga, making Challah bread, halloween party and trunk or treat, in the summer water play almost every day. This is really just a small sample.

We currently have two kids at TLC Merrick and cannot say enough good things about the daycare…read more Their staff is attentive and loving towards our children, which all we can wish for as parents!

The best nursery 3 yr. Great teachers, great overall education. My daughter absolutely loves it…read more They offer separate science, music classes, library, play in the gated playground, go on a field trip, have field day, and the cutest shows oh and crafts galore!! Really THE best! Safe as well. Doors are locked and the staff CARES! Not sure why there aren't more good reviews because all the parents I speak to feel the same! We all love Pixie!

Awesome school, we love it, can't say enough. This is my son's second year, he has learned so much…read more He loves his teachers.

The absolute BEST !! Both my children went to Precious Kids Country and have since graduated. I…read morehave recommended all my friends and their children go there now. The staff is wonderful !! They really care about the children and the parents. Lisa is the director and I've never met anyone that cares more about a family than her. The staff in all the rooms are so caring and wonderful with the kids. Miss Jean in the infant room has been taking care of the infants for over 20 years... you can't get that kind of experience anywhere else. Miss Alex and Miss Stephanie are fantastic with the children. The kids just love them. Danielle , Anna , Denise have all been there for over 10 years.. This is the place you want your children ... The experienced staff , the one on one attention is invaluable. I will always recommend PKC.

PKC is the most nurturing, compassionate, loving, and best educational center and fun filled day…read morecare on Long Island. My first son went here 23 years ago when he was just a year and a half. He loved every minute of it! He would come home every day when he was toddler with a huge smile on his face from a day of fun, educational play, he would be tired out ready for dinner, bath and bedtime. Every morning he would jump up and was ready for the day at school again! Miss Lisa the director, I've known for over 23 years, since day 1 of my son going there! She is the most generous, caring individual you will ever meet! She is the mother hen to all the children in that school and all the staff that she leads! In the 23 years Ive know her, every day I've seen her, she ALWAYS has a smile on her face ALWAYS! My saddest day was when my son graduated out of PKC and was off to Pre-K. He was leaving Miss Lisa and her wonderful staff, his first best friends, most of who he grew up with since he was1 but he was ready and more advanced than most Pre-K kids going into the public school system! 10 years later Lisa welcomed me back with open arms when I had my daughter Bella! OMG I was so happy to be back home at Precious Kids... this time Bella was there from 6 weeks old...until she graduated at 4 years old! my little girl IS WHO SHE IS TODAY BECAUSE OF PKC. She is CONFIDENT she walks around with her head held high, INTELLIGENT, she was given those early education tools that she wouldn't have gotten sitting home watching nick Jr., SHES SOCIAL, she knew how to make friends by walking into a room, Bella started off as a confident educated princess there and she's now a 16 year old Beauty queen still confidently beautiful with high 90's at a prestigious private school being offered academic scholarships already from colleges. Most would attribute this to their elementary schools, I give full credit to precious kids where she started! Its all where your child begins! where your child learns who they want to be! And here I am again 12 years later with a 3rd child as a student in PKC!! My little MJ didnt get to start as early as Bella because of Covid... but he did start at 2! And like most kids that were stuck at home with their mommys and daddys for 2 years during quarantine, hes still adjusting a little bit to socializing and the know hows of the world, but Lisa and her staff are so great and well versed in dealing with the kids coming out of this pandemic world! and it's such a fragile thing but they are children and I wouldn't bring the most important things in my life just anywhere! PKC is family so I entrust my family to my family! What I love about Lisa is the care and the knowledge she has... that every child is their own person. My MJ marches to the beat of his own drum. And she expressed to me that MJ needs a little push so she is doing everything possible on there end to provide that push... and she has helped me to learn how to help my son... not many places would take the time, especially at a daycare, but Lisa and her staff do FOR EVERY CHILD! Miss Stephanie, Miss Alex, Miss Barbera, Miss Brittany, Miss Danielle, Miss Monica, Miss Theresa... All of you are leaving imprints in all of these children... they will remember what you've taught them and how you've helped them grow! I cant thank the staff enough for the 25 years of my life at precious kids... but I can promise to tell as many parents as possible how wonderful this place is, and how the world will be a better place because of the children that grow from here! We love you guys so much! And I think this is it for me..(MJ being my last LOL) but no worries, I'm sure Brandon (My oldest) will be bringing his in just a few years. :). So watch out for the legacies, from Brandon and Bella and so on and so forth because we will continue to keep coming!!!! And I'm sure Ms. Lisa will still be there everyday with a smile on her face, even on her worse day. :D