We are so happy with Mill Pond of Setauket and the entire staff. Our daughter started at Mill Pond…read moreNursery & Childcare of Setauket/Port Jeff when she was 6 months old until the week before she began Kindergarten. Not only did she learn, grow, and excel, but she enjoyed her time there tremendously and talks about her time there very fondly. Her younger brother (now age 2) began at 3 months old and loves everyone and everything at Mill Pond. He's learning, growing, and so incredibly happy every morning. We highly recommend Mill Pond for childcare/pre-school/pre-k/summer camp!

This is our daughter's second year attending as a full-time, year round student. The entire staff…read moreis warm, professional, and patient. The attention to social skills development is very impressive, as is the curriculum. The communication between our family and the directors & staff is terrific. We are incredibly happy to have found this little gem of a school!

Let me began by saying I was very interested in enrolling my children into this school but after my…read moreexperience there it was a bad choice.. The admission fees is very expensive and I paid 400.00 each for two shadow dates and a statewide assessment test. Both of my children were denied into the school grades K & 7th. I was told they didn't test at a high enough percentile out of 96%, total BS. I must admit I was angry, but luckily both of my children were accepted into a better more diverse school. No child's needs a school were the faculty shrug their faces up at children visiting and are only out for money with fees combined with fees.. Overall Bridges Academy in West Islip is a Racist Parent run school who clearly doesn't want no kids from any other background unless your white with blue eyes!!!!!

I am thrilled with the education my children are receiving at Bridges. The teachers are very…read morecaring and students are treated as individuals. The extra programs like STEM, greenhouse, foreign languages, mindfulness and field trips have truly enriched my kids experience at the school. My one child has graduated is continually on the honor role in her very competitive high school. I am glad we have a top notch private school now on the south shore.

This school has been amazing for our family. One thing for everyone to note: although this school…read moreis located next to a church the school is not a religious school so it is open to all families of all religious backgrounds. I wanted my son to complete his first year before writing my review to see how the full school year went. This school has been great for us in so many ways. Our son who is now just over 2 has completed his first Stepping Stones year. His two teachers Ms. Celina and Ms. Lisa treat our son and his classmates as if they were their own children. The kids get a lot of care and attention. The classroom environment is a very positive and well organized one. Our son loves going there every single day, which makes life easier for us parents knowing our kid loves it there and is in great hands. The other families who attend there have been very welcoming and friendly. Within just 1 year we have become friends with many of the parents at the school and love hanging out with them outside of school. The staff really goes above and beyond for the children and parents. Whenever we visit the school, everyone's always in a great mood. If you're looking for a school where your kids won't get lost in the mix this is a perfect school. The school is also very safe - everyone there takes school safety very seriously which is so important these days. They even has a summer program for the children which is great. The school and parents do an awesome job with the events they organize for the students and parents. I've had the pleasure to get to know the Head of School, Meg Sheehan. She really cares about the students and the families that attend. She's very easy to talk to and is willing to do whatever it takes to guarantee the children and parents have an amazing experience there. All in all, great experience. We're looking forward to our son's next year at this school. Thank you so much NSMS for going above and beyond for us and everyone who attends your school.

I did an extensive amount of research on schools before selecting NSMS. We loved that they create…read morelesson plans and curriculum for each individual student because they know every child is different. In one year my son had developed so much independence. At 2.5 he grabbed a paper towel and cleaned up a spill at home! This was something they taught at school. As a parent I love how I can be involved and I gained many like-minded friends because it is a tight knit community of families who believe early education is a top priority .

I have my 3 children in this school and couldn't imagine them going elsewhere. It is a tight…read moreschool community with an amazing principle. I know they will never go to public school as I know they will never get the experience there as they do at St Patrick school. The families are warm, and the teachers are wonderful. I highly recommend!

Overcrowded classroom. Entitled students with no home training. Parents are rude and mean,…read moreespecially the mothers. Weak Academics. Not all students are treated equally, and teachers are unprofessional. As long as you pay tuition, your child will automatically go to the next grade.

We have been sending our three children to the Laurel Hill School for multiple years. It's a…read morefantastic place with an Administration and Teachers who truly are a special group of experienced educators. My children have been thriving in this environment and LOVE going to school. The structured educational practices the Starks instilled creates character and confidence the children need as they begin to appreciate this solid foundation of learning to enrich their minds as they embrace the journey of a well rounded education. My kids start school this week and they are super excited about what this year has to offer. They wondered what projects, performances, activities, the teachers have prepared and how they will be picked to participate with classmates. As parents who want the best for their children we couldn't be more satisfied.

My son was enrolled into the toddler program (age 2). He was enrolled in 2024-2025 school yr in Ms…read more Devlopoulos's and Ms. O's class. He had a tough time transitioning and eventually we got him to go for a period of 3 months without tears. 6 mos later after winter break, he was horrified going. He screamed, cried and they would call me to speak to him because of how bad it was in hopes to calm him. They would remove him from the class and send him with the director who he had no idea of, in order for the teacher to just continue to teach. It obviously would get bad for any child to go with a stranger. They would then call me to pick him early. I tried to reach out to his teacher multiple times throughout the year in terms of communication and it was extremely poor. The only time I'd get good communication would be if they wanted me to pick him up early ( also stressful for a working parent). In the end, the new director spoke to us and we decided it best to withdraw him. I reached out to teacher to get in touch as to what the heck happened but she wouldn't respond until the director intervened. HORRIBLE SCHOOL and HORRIBLE COMMUNICATION. Do not send your kid here unless he or she knows how to fully speak and even then, they could care less about your child. I was told to ask his doctor about separation anxiety lol. I'm convinced something happened there because he went to a new school shortly after and was thriving. Unfortunately I won't ever know what since my son couldn't properly speak and the teacher was terrible in terms of communicating.

This is the third time I'm trying to put this review up. Do not send your kids here. The staff is…read moreyoung and unexperienced. Classrooms are overly populated with kettle attention to your kid. My child was bit 3 times. We took them out this week.

My two children attend Everbrook academy in Smithtown. We are so happy with the care that they…read morereceive. The teachers and staff are so hardworking and caring. Overall my family have been having a great experience here everyday. My children don't want to leave they have so much fun here!

Galileo Preschool was an excellent, affordable option for preschool in Suffolk County. As a mother…read moreand NYS certified educator, it was important that my child's first school experience was a good one. Ms. Daphnee, the Executive Director, was so warm and welcoming. The staff is as equally as warm and welcoming. The teachers and other staff are NYS certified and have many years of experience. The facility that houses Galileo Preschool and Daycare is well kept and very clean. The curriculum and educational program is equitable to the local school districts. Children are happy, well cared for, and enjoy wonderful learning opportunities such as themed cooking classes each with a Registered Dietitian, sensory play and age appropriate Math, Science and Literacy activities. Galileo Preschool helped my child become ready for Kindergarten and build the necessary social emotional skills that would ensure future success.

I LOVE Galileo! The teachers, the atmosphere, the activities and materials they use to teach, even…read morethe food they feed the children is good and whole! Both of my kids went here and l had nothing but great interactions and overall a wonderful experience with the staff! I also loved their graduation ceremonies!! They truly put love into their work and l highly recommend this preschool/day care to everyone l meet! If you want your kids to be in the best of care, Galileo is the place for your family!!!

Its funny, I would never think to review a school on yelp... But after seeing the rating so low,…read moreone can assume its because its one salty person and too few reviews. The school is incredible. I will be sending all my children there after only one year of my son going. Class sizes are small, STEM is a major focus, teachers are qualified, and expectations are high.. both academically as well as conduct standpoint. Staff/Admin/Teachers are among some of the most caring and friendly you will meet. When taking a tour led by 8th grade students, I was blown away by the maturity, confidence and composure of these 12/13 year olds. This year, my family had the misfortune of dealing with the diagnosis of a serious illness that I received. When notified, the amount of support and love that my family received was incredible. They offered before/after care... they gave cell phone numbers etc... The community atmosphere there is incredible. All that said, its not for everyone. As mentioned above there are expectations, there is religion and morals, and if your children need to be reprimanded for poor behavior, then they will provide that as well. We have found that most other parents that have a hard time following the rules are the ones who seem to have the most "problems"... The doors open at a certain time for a reason. The children are let out a certain way, for a reason. They ask for certain snacks not to be sent to school for a reason... And it seems the parents who have to complain the loudest about these rules, rather than just accepting them as part of enrollment in this school, perhaps should consider a different school. We have found that being cooperative, following the rules and being personable has lead to a fantastic experience. In my business, if my clients are difficult to work with, they have a much different experience than those who are a pleasure to work with.

Trinity Regional School is a fantastic school! Two daughters, one graduated and in a local…read morefantastic high school thriving and one still attending in upper elementary. Both of my daughters have been in TRS for the nursery, pre-k and Kindergarten programs. They were received with kindness and warmth. In reference to the negative review, I am not too concerned about the front desk. My main concern is my kids safety. I would prefer there be a strict policy on admittance. Also, public school just as catholic schools are not babysitting services. There is a time that students are expected to be in school and released from school. On another note, The academics are by far high, the teachers are fantastic and the curriculum is rigorous. This is everything that embodies a dynamic school. The class size is small as they move up into elementary school and middle school. This is exactly why I choose Trinity Regional School. Truly, look no further if you and your family are looking into Catholic Education. You will not be unhappy.