Love this place!! Because of the virus this place has limited hours. I called in advance what i…read morewanted and when i got there everything was ready for me. Owner is very helpful and i love doing business with small businesses while this is going on! If you have kids that want to show their art work come here owner will help w whatever u want

One of Long Island's top preschool and pre-elementary school programs is the Best Learning Center…read morein Smithtown. It's a family as well as a preschool. Over the years, a number of our grandchildren have attended, and we have consistently been pleased by the staff's commitment and concern. All of the staff members and teachers are kind, caring, and committed to the kids' education. Mr. Charlie, the owner, is a remarkable individual who is dedicated to making the institution the finest. Your child will be more prepared for primary school than anyone else. In addition to teaching your child the fundamentals of being a great student, they serve as a wonderful model for positive social interaction and training them to be considerate of one another while gaining the skills necessary to be outstanding learners. I can't stress enough how worthwhile it is to go.

I waited to give a review until the end of the year to ensure it was fair and comprehensive. Best…read moreLearning Center is the best school I have encountered with my two children. The management is on point and know all the kids names. My daughter's teacher, Miss Jennifer, is the best teacher I ever experienced. She is warm, artistically brilliant, in tune with the students, patient and kind! She genuinely treats the children as her own. I put my daughter in school full time at age 2 after our childcare situation changed. The school exceeded my expectations! My daughter knows colors, ABC's, can count to 10 in spanish, etc. I am so thrilled! My only regret is not sending my kindergarten aged son here! I LOVE this school! Update: I also forgot to add how wonderful and nurturing the class helpers and before/after care teachers are. The ones I have encountered are seasoned professionals and sweet! Among my favorites are Miss Terry, Miss Randi, and Miss Amanda. They are all unshakable and knowledgeable when it came to my clingy daughter crying often at drop off! I am so grateful for them and always know my daughter is in good hands. Trust is crucial and I trusted everyone from the top down.

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!

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

I have taken my daughter to various classes at Happy Feet and she has loved every single one. The…read morestaff is always so warm, encouraging, and full of energy. The owner Christie makes it a point to remember the children and make them all feel so special. Their new open play space is AMAZING. It is safe, clean, and has so many different stations for the kids to choose from. We love it there and will definitely be back!

we love Happy feet! not only is it a great way to meet friends (for me and my little!) and keep my…read moredaughter happy, the owner is so kind! I lost a giftcard e-mail my brother had gotten me MONTHS ago and Christie found it for me so quickly with no problem! all of the teachers are so sweet too. we love having happy feet so close to home for us in Sayville!

Glorious Glass is an AMAZING place with AMAZING people! I have never seen a concept like…read moreGlorious Glass. We had a party to celebrate everyone's 50th birthdays. This was no painting party, this was no craft party, it was truly something different! It is for all levels of creativity; From not a creative bone in your body to the most creative designer. We all made beautiful creations and had such a ball, we could have stayed for hours more! Anna served devious food and was beyond a gracious host. I was in awe of the behind the scenes effort and thoughtfulness of prepping the canvases, gathering the glass, materials, and the applying the finishing coat. Whenever one us got stuck creatively, Anna and her staff were right there to help and offer suggestions You have got to experience the process first hand. You will marvel at the Art work Anna has created. A spectacular party! We will all be back!

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.

Both my children have attended this amazing preschool which surpassed all of my expectations. I am…read moreimpressed with the curriculum. In fact I highly recommend them as an alternative to the Scope pre-k program to sachem community members who don't get the lottery. I was able to send both my children to their camp this past summer and they had an absolute blast. I feel a little sad that my children are now both in school and won't be attending this year but I can say for certain that when my 9 month old is of age she will be attending. Once you're part of the Miss barbara's Family you're Always family, and I'm grateful to be a part of it.

Cannot say enough good things about the teachers and the program at Miss Barbara's Preschool. The…read moreteachers are so caring and professional, and it amazes me how much my son takes away from the lessons they teach. If you are looking for a trustworthy, fun and educational preschool this is the best there is!

When we relocated to Long Island, the first thing we wanted to look for was a place for our son. We…read morewere worried about the transition and if he would adapt to this new environment. We found COA and from the day we met everyone they welcomed us with open arms and have taken amazing care of him and have poured so much love and knowledge into him. We couldn't have asked for a better place for him to learn and grow! He has developed so much and has adapted to so many positive changes with all of the support he receives . Thank you to the amazing team at COA for doing what you do. We appreciate you all so much!

My child came home saying that - "there was centipedes and bad smells almost everywhere!"read more