I wish we had started out at PeeWee folks originally but after headaches at our previous choice; I…read moream indebted to every single staff member here who helped make the transition smooth and feel safe and trustworthy. Cathy was amazing with the entire registration process and our little one is thriving with Haley and Brianna. Morning drop offs is a breeze, there's never a question if there's enough room for your child that day in their regular room and it is consistent to help keep the child comfortable. Class size and safe attentive care were some positive selling points that stuck out to me as well. The teachers do a great job at uploading some pictures throughout the day as well so we can get a glimpse of what our little one is up to and seeing the bright smile on her face as she is learning, exploring and socializing is worth it ten folds. Thank you again PeeWee Folks!!!

When we first started out looking for the right school for our first baby it was so hard finding…read morewhat was the right one we searched around and finally came across Pee-wee a friend recommendation I cannot express how grateful I was to finally found someplace. We felt comfortable over the years we have now sent our second child and it feels like our home away from home everyone at the school has become family. Our oldest was more than ready for kindergarten. I will continue to share with as many families as I can. I was so grateful to have found the perfect place.

Kids by the Bunch is a well-run daycare center. I recommend strongly considering them for your…read morechildcare needs!

My daughter was enrolled from July to September and if it were not for a job relocation, I would…read morehave allowed her to stay. She was always happy (she was 15 months at the time) to see her teacher Ms. Gloria and would even forget to say goodbye to me as she entered the facility. She was always well taken care of and actively engaged with activities. I felt comfortable leaving her and even so, at a very young age ( & my first child) because of work. Her last day at KBTB was so hard on me. I cried in my car, happy that she was with them and wishing them the absolute best. Thank you so much KBTB!

My children have been at kiddie academy since they are two and three I have seen them grow and…read morelearn so much as well as grow as a friend to the other children being nervous because of them not being exposed to much during Covid they were taught loved and cared for like they were their own child the teachers are hardworking and helped my children adjust and learn and grow as little humans! Highly recommend Kiddie academy of Bethpage!

The staff at Kiddie Academy are excellent teachers and caregivers that treat the children as they…read morewould their own. They are very nurturing, patient and kind. The children flourish emotionally, socially and academically. The management are very loyal and devoted to both the staff and the families who attend Kiddie Academy. This Childcare Center is held to strict standards by Kiddie Academy Corporation as well as New York State Guidelines. I have worked for other childcare centers in the past but this is the most well organized and professional. Current Employee

My daughter has been at Gigi's Childcare for about a year now, and it has been such a wonderful…read moreexperience for our family. She truly loves going each day and is always excited to see her teacher, Miss Fanis. Seeing her happy and comfortable there gives me so much peace of mind. She's made so many friends, learned so much, and has even started learning a new language, which has been incredible to watch. I feel completely comfortable leaving her there knowing she's being well cared for, supported, and loved. Gigi's Childcare is an amazing place, and I highly recommend it to any parent looking for a safe, nurturing, and positive environment for their child.

I truly cannot put into words how grateful I am for this daycare and the love they show my son,…read morePapa, every single day. As a parent, trusting someone else with your child is one of the hardest things you can do, but from the very beginning, they made me feel comfortable, supported, and at peace. They don't just "watch" the children -- they genuinely care for them, nurture them, and help them grow. Seeing how excited Papa is to go, how happy he is when I pick him up, and how much he has grown emotionally and socially means everything to me. They treat him with so much patience, kindness, and understanding, and that kind of care is priceless. Knowing he is in a safe, loving environment where he is encouraged to learn and be himself takes a huge weight off my heart. The staff feels like family. They communicate, they listen, and they truly celebrate each child. The environment is warm, clean, and full of positivity. You can feel the love when you walk through the door. I would recommend this daycare to any parent who wants their child to be somewhere they are not just cared for -- but truly loved.

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

Making a decision about childcare is really hard, but I am so happy with our decision to go to…read moreLightbridge. Everyone is like family there. The directors love my children, the teachers love my children, and I trust that they are happy and safe there. I love that there is a curriculum, each week is a different theme. They learn Spanish and do yoga and exercise and learn the basics like letters, numbers, writing, etc. I love that there are cameras and you can watch what is going on throughout the day. Every teacher knows the children's names even if they aren't in that teacher's class. They take any concerns seriously. The facility is clean and neat and welcoming. No daycare is perfect, I assure you, but Lightbridge is perfect for us and I'm more than happy with the care my children are getting there.

Sending your first baby to daycare is tough! You miss them and hope they are in good hands…read more I am so happy our neighbor recommended Lightbridge as they made the transition a lot easier than expected. Here are some of the highlights: - Cameras that you can watch all day to see your little one - Teachers and managers are amazing!!! - They read/sing to them and teach them new skills each day - group and individual play so she has learned to play by herself as well as with other babies. So cute. Our little one smiles when we pull into the parking lot ( as seen in picture) and that tells us everything! Thank you for making our 9 month old so happy.

My child was ABUSED at Tutor Time and we are still waiting on the video even​ though we were told…read morethere was a 48-hour turn around time. Let's start at the beginning, the tour. The director Christina should win an Oscar for her acting skills. She will promise you the world and pretend that she cares about your child. We wanted a daycare closer to home so we decided to switch our child over to Tutor Time. Once your child is enrolled, you actually see the horrific practices of this establishment. There is absolutely​ no structure. Children do whatever they want. There is always a different adult in the room. Additionally, they are not compliant with the state laws, which requires 1 teacher for every 5 toddlers. My child was often in a room with 7 other children and 1 unfamiliar face. As previous reviews mentioned, this is a puppy mill that only wants your money. During an 8 hour day, my child's diaper was only changed twice. State law requires that diapers be changed every 2 hours. One of the many teachers​ we saw often spoke down to the children, "you guys are three and you don't know how to place your hands on the wall?" We often walked past the infant room in the afternoon and saw babies crying hysterically because no one was paying attention to them. One day, another baby was biting the edge of a bookshelf as she was teething. No one stopped her from biting the bookshelf and its varnish coating. My maternal instinct knew something was wrong but I just needed my little one to last a few weeks until June. I asked my brother to pick up my little one from Tutor Time because I was going to be at work past my regular schedule. My brother and his girlfriend went in before my usual pick up time and upon walking to the classroom they saw the teacher, Janet, DRAGGING MY CHILD BY ONE ARM ACROSS 5 FEET OF CARPET. THIS DISGUSTING HUMAN BEING ATTEMPTED TO PICK UP MY CHILD BY ONE ARM AND DROPPED HIM. My brother immediately​ told the director, who did not remove Janet from the classroom for another two hours. Christina, the director, was suddenly worried about ratio issues. Compliance is never a concern for them but that day it was. Furthermore, Christina forced herself to cry, in an attempt to show empathy. We were promised the video evidence within 48 hours. We are way past the 48-hour deadline and still waiting for answers. Run far away from this place. I would never want this to happen to any other child.

Terrible daycare. Great hours. One doesn't make up for the other…read more My daughter was bullied. And they said, "kids are mean sometimes". My son was neglected. Apparently he was allowed to roam freely, and not made to participate in activities. They're in 2 different age groups. The kids are basically shoved into a classroom and may go outside for 20 minutes a day (unless outside time is canceled due to cold weather, or hot weather, or weather in general). DO NOT SEND YOUR CHILDREN THERE. They are, like others have stated, the puppy mill of daycares.

I would 100 % not recommend sending my children to this facility…read more I was so happy that my twin daughters (ages 3) were accepted into Kiddie Academy to start on 9/11/23. After completing a tour and expressing in full details my children's needs and being told that the school was able to provide the needed support, I thought this would be a perfect setting for them. On their first day of school, I received at least five phone calls asking me to leave work and pick my children up. When asked why, I was told that they were having a hard time adjusting to the new environment and left the classroom a few times which was a "safety hazard" to the other children. When I made it to the school I spoke to Matilda Flores/ Assistant Director and Diana Lauth/ Director. Diana began talking to me about my children in the hallway as other parents were walking by and able to hear, which was a HIPPA violation so I asked her to continue the conversation in her office. When we got in her office she was extremely rude and asked me not to bring my daughters back to their facility as they "do not have enough teachers to provide the support my daughters need". Diana stated that the other children's safety were at risk because during reading time, one of my three year old daughters kept standing up and when she was asked to sit down she screamed and frightened another child". I asked Diana if it would help for me to come in to assist for a few hours to see if they'll adjust better being that it was their first day and was told no that wouldn't help. Diana then proceeded to say that she'd talk things over with her boss and call me back. The following day I took off of work and didn't hear anything back from Kiddie Academy. I called around 11am and was told that they'd call me back. At 5pm I received a phone call stating " The team thinks it would be best for me to find alternative daycare" and after one day of my children attending Kiddie Academy, they were being discharged. I did not receive any funds back and I am very hurt and upset that I trusted this facility to care for my daughters and was treated so bad on the first day. Kiddie academy is not welcoming at all and they only care for the money. Again I would not ever recommend this place!

I originally was VERY nervous about putting my son in daycare. I visited about 7 daycares before…read moreenrolling him with Kiddie Academy of Islip. I chose the Kiddie Academy of Islip as they are close to home and the staff there really made me feel like this was the right place for us. During the walkthrough i was shown ALL rooms along with their outside area. Everything looked clean and the staff working with the children at that time seemed happy and attentive to the children (i saw no red flags). They explained how the day typically goes and showed me the room(s) that my son may be in. I was told no shoes were allowed in the infant rooms which im a fan of for obvious reasons and was told that they disinfect everything on the regular. They gave me any documents that i needed to fill out and even showed and explained the weekly menu to me. They were more than willing to provide me with any information that i requested, answered all of my questions, and seemed to be very organized with their processes. With all things considered i really do feel like this was the perfect option for us. The staff is AMAZING and so nice. They send pictures throughout the day and will call me with any questions or concerns (fever/sickness) they might have. If there are ANY changes regarding the schedule for that day, they post notices/announcements right away for all parents to see. The communication with them is great! I can call at any time and they always answer and have never made me feel like i was annoying them. They are always more than happy to help or answer my questions. My first week dropping him off, i was VERY nervous but staff really made me feel at ease. My son is actually very happy when i bring him there in the mornings and seems to love the staff as well. This puts me at ease and makes me happy as i know he is being cared for correctly and that the staff is showing him love and attention. His teacher Ms Rose is also amazing! Every time i pick him up, she gives me the rundown of the day with how he felt, ate, communicated with other children, and so on (even though they submit a daily report). This gives me more insight on his day there and makes me feel like i am not missing anything! You can tell that the staff here really cares for the children. Overall i am VERY happy with my decision of putting my son in this daycare. I am beyond happy with the way that my son is cared for and with the staff that works so hard to make his experience at daycare amazing. As a parent, i need to feel positive about the people he is around and the environment that he is in and the Kiddie Academy of Islip really does such a great job! I have built more trust in the staff every day that he has been there and i hope that this experience continues to be a pleasant one. I would 100% recommend The Kiddie Academy of Islip to any parent who is in need of childcare.