These people have been helping take care of my 3 babies for months and so far it's been amazing…read more It's hard getting my kids to cooperate upon drop off and pick up however that has nothing to do with the staff here. For the most part these people are all loving and caring. This is our 3rd daycare and it has been going great so far. Always cleaned and they go as far as helping wash blankets and sheets for the kids when there is an accident. Definitely consider this place if you are looking for a daycare! You won't regret it. My only suggestion is to inquire within and take the chance like I did. I couldn't be more comfortable with any other daycare at this time.

My rating is a pretty clear statement about my family's experience using this facility. The two…read morestar rating is because "Ms. D" and "Ms. Stacey" showed genuine care for our son while he was enrolled. Our experience started in early August 2019 when my Wife returned to work after maternity. We scouted a few day care facilities prior to landing with KinderCare and though they were the most expensive of the ones we researched, we went with them because of their stellar reviews, personal recommendation, and proximity to our place of work. Our (then) four month old son started his first week with three incident reports, all in his first three days at KinderCare. All of the incident reports entailed wounds to his face; two self inflicted and one by another child. As concerned parents, we addressed this with the facility director and assistant director immediately. We were assured that we would be contacted asap should our son be hurt again while under their supervision. Though they made good (for the most part) on this assurance, the incident reports continued to flow. In addition to the numerous incident reports, the daily reports they sent to us were inaccurate and lacked detail most of the time. More recently, when I picked-up my son from KinderCare, I noticed a series of scratches around his right eye. I immediately called my wife and she said that she did not receive a call regarding an incident from the day. When she went to follow-up, she was informed (by Ms. Pat) that he had those scratches when she dropped him off in the morning. In addition it was explained (by Ms. Pat) that the staff is "unable to give him the attention he wants when they are with another kid, so we leave him in the crib crying and he flails his arms." In other words, you choose dereliction of duty. If you have read the review to here, I think you can digress that we are attentive parents. As we began to scout other options for daycare, our anxiety increased every day we dropped him off. For two working parents, it is not easy leaving your child in the care of folks you barely know; it is even more frustrating knowing that you are paying for subpar care. His last day at KinderCare (in early October) entailed another sloppy daily report, consisting of mostly vague/incomplete details. The facility wasn't sure if they forgot to feed him (for six hours) or if they gave him another child's formula? To this day it remains a question mark and a scar on two new parents and their five month old son. We are just happy that he is not there anymore.

The director danazahia Sciofield and Alyssa are very unprofessional . they do things out of spite…read more they retaliated with I started asking for writing documentation on incidents that occu especially my child being abused and isolated inside a bathroom . they tell phi over the phone to people without proper verification. Mice dropping on the floor . Staff let children eat out the floor and swallow unknown items. They're never staffed properly . Bad quality bad service . Don't send your child there to Holbrook .

they leav kid by themself , teacher are on their phones constantly and airpods in, when i pick up…read moremy child has a full diaper , the teachers just sit there and watch.

I have no idea who these previous reviews are for, my son has been going here for a year and…read moreabsolutely loves it. They give us daily updates through pictures and an end of day debrief. Very courteous and caring showing interest in my sons personal life outside of school. He has been making excellent strides in speech and development every since starting. Would recommend 10/10

Director is only out for making $$. Doesn't care about your kids. Staff is always new bc no one…read morewants to deal with director. They lie and don't tell parents what really happens during day. Talk bad about the kids. I pulled my child and will never recommend this facility to anyone.

Would never send my kids to another kiddie academy, we tried it for my toddler and the teachers…read morejust didn't care enough to take the extra step to make my son feel welcomed and comfortable I walked in one day and he was screaming then the teacher told me he had been crying for the past 2 hours and she didn't know what was wrong with him that all he wanted was her to carry him,I then went to the director and expressed my concerns she assured me she would speak with her staff. I gave it another week and nothing changed except I was getting dirty looks from the staff and eyes rolled at me, this place has kids taking care of kids that clearly could care less to take the extra step!!

I Love Kiddie Academy of Nesconset!!! I refer people to this daycare all the time. I find them to…read morebe very helpful and great with my children. I am always greeted with a smile and everyone is so friendly. My daughter who is now in Kindergarten had a great experience at Kiddie Academy. She is a shy and reserved girl who has developed so many fabulous friendships and loves learning. When she went for herkindergarten screening and the teachers complimented her and said they could tell she went to preschool.. :) My son goes here since he was 2. He is now 4 and I cannot believe how much he has learned. He is so smart and comes homes so excited everyday to tell us what he has learned. He has also developed so many great friendships. I have a 1 year old and next year when he is 2 he too will be going to Kiddie Academy. I cann ot wait to watch him grow and learn. I love the teachers, the webcams and the great things my children are learning. They always come home happy... sometimes they dont want to leave when I get there to pick them up!!! :) Thank you for the wonderful job you guys are doing with my children :)

The new ownership of this facility is outstanding! They're extremely cleaning, informative, very…read moresafe and my daughter gets excited to go every morning!!! We have had previous poor experiences with other daycares and this facility has calmed ever fear.

Very impressed. I'm not sure about the other negative reviews here on yelp but, I'm very pleased…read morewith the staff administration and teachers in this school. The curriculum is well planned out. The activities are age appropriate. The ratio of teachers to students is always good and the teachers have great skill at interacting with the children and keeping them engaged. My daughter is 19 months and speaks full sentences knows her colors and can count. They sing dance read books and play. They learn about nature. Play pretend, make arts and crafts and learn how to share. They get playtime outside everyday pending the weather and you don't have to worry about your child getting muddy because they have astroturf. My child stands out compared to other kids her age as her skills are developed well beyond her age because she goes to school full time. I'm so happy.

We love Little Rascals so much. The teachers are clearly devoted to their jobs. Every day when I go…read moreto pick up my son, it's such a warm and positive environment. My son's social and scholastic development really improved once he started going to school here. Thank you to the teachers for all of the communication about my son's day and how he's doing, for all the fun and creative activities they involve the kids in, for facilitating his learning and his friendships, and just for being positive, kind, patient, and caring people who gave me the peace of mind of knowing my son is in a safe and enriching environment every day. Tara F.

If I could leave no stars, I would! My 4-year-old son, who has a developmental delay due to being…read moreborn premature, had 3 weeks off from his regular school, so I reached out to this place to accommodate him during that time. I was very clear about his needs in every conversation I had with them. I called multiple times to provide all the necessary details, and everything seemed perfect for him to start. He began on a Monday--a completely new environment with new peers, he a behavioral complaint. On Tuesday, it was described as a good day. On Wednesday, they said everything was perfect. Then, on Thursday, I got a call from the owner, Margo, telling me they were not a good fit for my son because he required more assistance. I was shocked and devastated, especially since I had explained his needs in detail before enrolling him. I was caught completely off guard in the middle of my workday and had to leave work in tears. What made matters worse was how Margo handled the situation. In the middle of our conversation, she walked out because we disagreed. She claimed that when she went to talk to my son, he didn't acknowledge her, yet when we left, he was saying goodbye to everyone. It wasn't just that the daycare wasn't a good fit for my son; it was the way the situation was handled and the lack of communication and respect throughout the process. I thought it was a good environment, but the lack of communication and respect was incredibly disappointing.

Lack of Structure and Unprofessional Staff…read more I would not recommend this daycare. There was very little structure or planning throughout the day, which created a chaotic environment for the children. Rather than focusing on improving the classroom environment, staff suggested that my child might have a diagnosis, even though they are not qualified to make medical or developmental assessments. I found this inappropriate and concerning. If staff have developmental concerns, they should communicate specific observations respectfully and encourage parents to speak with their child's pediatrician--not suggest diagnoses. I expected a supportive, well-organized, and professional environment, but that was not my experience.

The head person in charge of the day care cares more about kids that are paid by the state then any…read moreparent self paying. she yes you to death to get you out of her office. If a child is there that's paid for by the state, that child can do what ever they want to your child. All she cares about that the kids that are paid by the state, stays there. she also disrespects her own staff because she's "head person" and treats them unfair. I have never in my life have I felt that if I dropped off my child, will they be safe. Never again