We are so grateful for the amazing three years our son has spent at TLE! From the infant classroom…read moreall the way through preschool, he has grown, learned, and blossomed into such a wonderful little person. From the very beginning, Ms. Christelle and Ms. Chrissy took such great care of him in the infant room. They helped make those first days and months easier for us as parents because we knew he was being loved and cared for. Then came the Twaddler room with Ms. Sonyca and Ms. Kenesha, who were there as he became more active, curious, and independent. They were such an important part of that stage of his life. Ms. Shovanie in Preppers continued to encourage him and help him grow, and then we reached preschool with Ms. Jennifer and Ms. Emily. Seeing how much he has learned, how confident he has become, and how excited he is to go to school is something we will always be thankful for. We will always appreciate the love, patience, dedication, and memories that each of these teachers has given him. We truly could not have asked for a better daycare experience!

Our child has been attending this daycare for the past two years, and the growth we've seen has…read morebeen incredible. The environment is warm, welcoming, and nurturing, and the staff are always friendly, caring, and genuinely happy to be there. Gladys and Kim make an exceptional team. They consistently prioritize the children's safety while creating a positive and supportive atmosphere for learning and development. It's clear they truly care about every child in their care. Our son looks forward to going every morning and is often sad when it's time to leave, which speaks volumes about how much he enjoys being there. We have complete peace of mind knowing he is in such caring and capable hands. The curriculum is outstanding and has played a huge role in his development. We are so grateful for everything this daycare has done for our family and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a safe, loving, and enriching environment for their child.

If you are looking for affordable daycare. Learn and play is the cheapest option plus if you work…read moreat any Langone hospital you get a discount. All the teachers that work there have to get a background check and fingerprinting done . They also need to be CPR certified & First aide . Some teachers have been there since they first opened their doors.

Reliable and affordable day care. My two older sons attended, and now my daughter currently goes…read morethere. Staff is super courteous, and I always have felt safe leaving my kids there. They offer convenient and longer hours too. I would highly recommend.

Another update because after 10 years. A Step Ahead is still by far the best daycare. After having…read moreanother baby and it was time to search for a daycare. I knew I didn't have to search far. I gave Ms Armand a call and everything was just as we left off. Obviously as the years passed the daycare has only gotten better. When your child is enrolled here you honestly don't have to worry about anything. Your child is in a loving safe environment. Ms Armand makes learning fun in every way. Your child will be able to read, write, recognize site words and count before they even hit kindergarten. Your child will learn potty training and develop independence, learn social skills and so much more.

My Son Currently goes to A step Ahead daycare and he absolutely loves it, He runs to the door every…read moreday. Ms Armand Ms Banks and Ms Liz are wonderful teachers. I am so grateful to have found such a wonderful care for my child.

Tutor time baldwin is top notch for a working family. It is a safe, clean, interactive fun place…read moreto leave you children while you go to work. My family moved from Baldwin to Bellmore last year and we quickly found after searching every option that we could not match TT baldwin in a three town radius. We continue to drive our children to Baldwin every morning. It is so valuable to have a place we can trust while my husband and I work in the City. I am a mother of three kids and had my oldest enter TT at age 2, she stayed until she finished the pre-k program and entered kindagarden. My child is more than prepared for her first year of elementary school. She loved every day of Tutor time and often asks to visit her teachers. My middle child started out in the infant room with Miss Jackie and Miss Denise at 3 months, I cannot not say enough about these two ladies. They go above and beyond to give the infants all the love and attention you could want your small baby to have. They sit with them, play with them, they even do arts and crafts. My middle boy, now 3, is so bonded to them because of the amount of care given to him from the start. The other teachers have really carried through as he has grown and developed. Currently, my now 7 month old has been exclusively with Miss Jackie, it gives me great comfort that he gives her the biggest smile and baby hug every morning when I drop him off. Both of my boys come home clean and happy everyday. I could not ask for more!

I can't speak to the overall program as my child only visited for 3 days but I will say I was…read moreimpressed with the manager (Toni) and how clean and well organized they seemed to be.

They have mice the ac and heat is constantly broken, when it comes down to lunch they are not very…read morecareful for the allergies kids the food is never cooked properly the director pick and choose what kids come to the daycare and what class they go to the staff only like it there for all the gifts that the parents give them and the director mouth are disgusting

We had a terrible experience at Harbor. My child attended from 7 months old to 12 months and I only…read moreregret not getting him out sooner. Teachers and leadership absolutely don't care about the kids. My child was learning to walk during his time there and he lived with a constant massive bruise on his forehead, because apparently he kept falling against furniture. He hasn't hit his head once at home or other daycares (he is three now) but it was an every day issue there. The first time he got hit it was so bad and burst in tears when I saw him, teacher didn't come out, didn't talk to me or provide any explanation, when I asked to speak with her and the Director I got a shoulder shrug and an "it happens". I literally just pay you to keep my kid safe. He isn't learning math or colors, you aren't doing anything other than keeping him safe ... and this is your answer? They supposedly have a in house nurse. She didn't see him ONCE. When we asked what they did after he got such a hit in the head they said they put water... it isn't a cut, at the bare minimum apply ice and call me. Nope. In addition, they don't allow you into the building (except when I was complaining about the fall, they made sure I went inside so other parents didn't see me and my son) and the windows are always covered, that should had been my first sign to run away. His white clothes kept coming nasty from crawling, they clearly did not take shoes off on the infant room. Finally, for pick up, you just ring, say the name of your child and a person that doesn't know me or my child brings him out to whoever takes him. What security is this??? Run, run away from this place!!

More than a daycare. More than a school. More like Family!…read more I'm sad as I write this review because this is my son's last week at Little Sponges. Both he and my daughter attended this wonderful school. Now that we've moved and he will be attending another daycare, I realize how special Little Sponges is and how much we will miss it. When my daughter was born 7 years ago we looked at many daycare places. Most were chains and many were run by young people that didn't have kids themselves. When we came to see Little Sponges I immediately liked the fact that it was family owned and run. The director has her own kids at the school, as well as the owner's grandkids. Linda the owner gave us her cell phone number the first day and has always been available to take our call anytime we needed to speak with her. Safety and security were our top concern. I liked that the building had high windows in each classroom, but also there was cinder block all around the building. We saw many daycares that had all glass walls right next to the parking lot, and I was concerned that a car could jump the curb and go through the glass. Not the case at Little Sponges. There's a double set of locked doors, one as you enter the lobby and then another to access the main daycare area. Also Little Sponges has security cameras everywhere with recording. If there's any sort of incident its recorded and the parents can view it. There's a fingerprint computer check in and check out. If someone else has to pick up your child you can call in advance and they have to show proper ID. The classrooms are all very large and very clean. There's a large gym and a very big indoor play area. I can't tell you how many times its been raining outside but my kids had a great time running around and playing in the indoor play area which includes multiple slides and play areas. Little Sponges serves breakfast, lunch, and snacks which is very convenient for the days when we're running late and didn't have time for breakfast at home. Also they're open from 6:30am to 6:30pm so the extended care hours are very convenient for the days that my wife and I have to work either early or late. The classes all follow an age-focused curriculum. From the infants room where they are learning to crawl and walk, to the twoddlers and creative nursery classes where they are learning shapes, colors, numbers, etc. The Pre-K 3 and Pre-K 4 curriculum is outstanding. When my daughter went into public school Kindergarten, she was actually bored with the school work because she was so well prepared and so advanced from her learning at Little Sponges. Besides the academic curriculum, Little Sponges also has lots of amazing arts. In the classroom the children make beautiful crafts that you will actually want to hang in your home. There's an amazing dance program as well. My daughter started dance with ballet, jazz, and hip-hop. They also do father-daughter and mother-son dances with a recital at the end of the year. I did two father-daughter group dances with my daughter, and I'm so glad I did. It was an amazing experience and I'll never forget it as long as I live. There are exceptional teachers and staff members I would like to recognize as well. Roberto is an amazing teacher and an all-around great guy. Cher is also an amazing teacher and cares so much for her kids. She's pretty much family to us now! Carmen, Marcos, and Yury are also great and we love them! I'm not sure what else I can say about Little Sponges. They're not perfect but then again nobody is. My wife and I could have sent our children anywhere, and we chose Little Sponges. I have recommended Little Sponges many times and would do so again without hesitation.

My son Austin started going here and he absolutely loves it! The school is always clean and well…read moreorganized. They keep me posted with pictures and all of his activities throughout the day. So happy I found them! I love everyone there!

I have no idea why there aren't 1,000 5-star reviews for this school and all of its amazing…read moreteachers. Growing up in New Hyde Park, I knew the teachers and so many kids/parents who went to Gloria Dei and loved it. When I had my own child, there was never a question where they would go. My daughter started in this school last year in the 2 year old separation program. We had tried daycare with her for a while prior but after months struggling to adjust we finally pulled her out and hired a nanny. The first 2 weeks of school my daughter (and most other 2 year olds) were scared and cried for a while after dropoff. But this school anticipates and is prepared for that adjustment helping the kids and parents through. After 2 weeks it was like a switch went off and my daughter suddenly loved school! She made friends, learned to socialize and play and became comfortable separating. I noticed a marked difference in her communication, motor skills and confidence very quickly in the year and she progresses from there. Most importantly, she loved and looked forward to her time there. My daughter is currently enrolled in the 3 year old program with mrs.cherson and continuing to love school and thrive. Mrs. Cherson, the founder and director of the school, is a talented, compassionate and patient teacher. I'm always excited to come home from work and hear how school was. My son will be starting the 2 year old program next year while my daughter continues with them into mrs. Hansen's pre-k. Although there is universal pre-k in the town that would save me money the experience we've gotten here is worth it. I love the teachers, the small community and the friendly faces and parents you meet dropping off / picking up kids. Can't reccomend this school enough!

My son went here. At first of course its a struggle to separate from your parents. Eventually he…read morelet go and enjoyed his days here . Always happy when he leaves . Best place to start and you can trust the team here. I wish it was closer to us but sadly we will have to get a school closer due to my schedule otherwise we would have put him in another year.

A four star vetting? Far from it…read more It's dirty and unsafe. You're putting your kids at risk by sending them here. There's never enough staff, and the staff they do have, many are not licensed or being reviewed by the licensing agency for misconduct. Most of the good teachers left out of frustration. Few good ones are still left, are paid a few Pennie's over minimum wage, and have had enough. More recently, they chose to keep around a teacher that was accused of abusing 3 (THREE!) infants by another teacher because they "felt it couldn't be true". Only when parents called corporate was it actioned on. Before enrolling, try reaching out to the families who've left to get their honest reviews. I'm sure you can find them easily. I wish someone told me all this when I enrolled. It's expensive, one of the most expensive areas in the area, and has the worse reputation in the neighborhood. Run. Your welcome.

awful corporate owned daycare, meaning they do not pay their teachers well and parents are dealing…read moreconstant tuition increases. i sent my son here for 5+ years and i am so glad to be done with this place. within the last year, this daycare has had incidents where a young child was left locked in the outside playground in the hot summer for over an extended time (over 40+ mins) without anyone realizing he was missing. a few weeks later, my son was involved in an incident that was reported to Office of Child and Family Services (OCFS) where a teacher was reported to be handling my toddler son aggressively. after investigation, i learned this teacher had been disciplined 3x for the same reason and no action was taken by the director. the final straw was the director not notifying me of the incident (had to find out from OCFS) and she was not even being apologetic. a red flag for anyone considering KC is there is a big open house sign in front of kindercare promoting they have open availability because most of the parents i know pulled their child from kindercare after the incident with my son. any decent daycare is going to be fully booked because of childcare staffing shortages and parents being diligent about not cutting corners when it comes to finding the right care for their baby. google "MANHASSET KINDERCARE OCFS" and check for yourself.