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November 2023 by Mike
This place is horrible, they charge a $50 PER DAY "Parent Fee" more like a scam to me. My child doesn't do anything, i might as well pay for a babysitter and save my money. Be warned this place is the worst of the worst. Also Marie is very rude and could care less.
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November 2023 by Kelsey Lehmann
PSA: Lots to say here. Just an FYI most of the good reviews for this place are from former staff members. With that being said… here I go.I had enrolled my 3 children roughly 8 months ago. Unfortunately this place has to be judged as a WHOLE but there are some AMAZING people that work here. When the pre K class lost two good teachers due to them quitting the program went down hill. A week ago I walked into my 4 year old son screaming while being held down FORCEFULLY in the corner away from the main windows because he was “misbehaving”. The fill in person from their “Plainview” office who weighs about 450 pounds had nothing to say but “I am not hurting him” while nearly on top of my son. He was bright red and terrified screaming to please let him go. Rather than call me that morning when my son was clearly having a bad day and was in a bad mood, they kept him all day. God only knows what he really went through all day! This was the SECOND time someone in this place put hands on my son and scared him. The other teacher who grabbed him by his wrists in the hallway was supposedly let go and then two days later she was there again. I was told at the end of the day that my son was running out of the classroom screaming and wanting to leave yet they never called me to come get him because they “didn’t want to bother me”. The new director decided to call me after 4:00 pm when I was already on my way. They have teenagers with slim to NO experience working here. There isn’t enough staff. They don’t make sure the kids drink enough water. The old rumors I have heard are TRUE. The curriculum is non existent. They have a clean facility and newer technology but that is useless when these kids are preparing for elementary school and are learning NOTHING. My son’s behavior in the past 3 months had taken a turn for the worst due to them allowing all the kids to simply do whatever they want say whatever they want and basically just act up all day. The director tries to sound smart and tell you what you want to hear. I just reported them and thankfully the state agreed that this teacher was out of line and should have never restrained my son like he was being detained! HES 4. I have a 2 and 3 year old as well but they seemed to be taken good care of. Regardless, 2 out of 3 babies being ok is NOT good enough for me. The teacher is being cited and per CPS this place has many problems within the facility. Beware. Don’t be fooled by how “pretty” they make it appear. They don’t give you the updates on their app that you are promised upon enrollment. I have befriended 6 former employees here 4 of which had their own children in this HELL and they all left and confirmed it’s not a good place to be. Let’s not forget the 3 albuteral prescriptions I had handed in with the completed medication management form stating my kids have asthma that they “lost” —> I mean threw out. When I said it was our last day the new director advised she didn’t know where they were. WHAT A JOKE. You guys are clowns and this place should be shut down and taken over by someone who knows what they’re doing as Marie is USELESS. So is the owner Brooke. STAY AWAY!!! Please watch out for your kids. Don’t waste your money here. It’s overpriced and they don’t take care of the kids like they should. Don’t end up where I did with a kid who has a lot of repairing to do now. Thanks for all the stress you have put on my baby! Abusive behavior is an understatement. They’ve already been in trouble for leaving a child on the playground 6 months ago. They don’t pay attention to these kids and it makes me SICK. Rant over. Good luck to any newcomers interested in this place. Don’t do it.
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July 2023 by Dere Sperling
Don’t put your child here. Two teachers in the room the kids noses are never wiped or clean. It’s just not ok.
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June 2023 by Stephanie Oliveri
My son has been going here since he was 2, and honestly, I wish we started sooner!The staff are so good to me and my son. He has loved all of his teachers, the front end staff always keep me in the loop, and the director and ares director will always make time for me if I need.The daily updates on what my son is doing, how he’s doing, pictures and whst he’s eating is s huge comfort. Even better when they share with me even more details of his progress when I get there.They always have fun events for him to go to and he is slwdys talking about his friends and teachers and staff.As a Mom, I cannot imagine a better place.
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June 2023 by Brianne Walsh
We have been a part of the TLE Ronkonkoma family for over 2 years. There is something truly special about this school. The way that the staff care about the children is so beautiful. Veronica and Jodie are the best management this location has seen. They always have an smile and friendly greeting for each child who walks through the door. They immediately help with any question or issue that arises. Ms Hayley and Ms Joan are also hands down the most phenomenal teachers. Our son has learned so much from them, and built such a loving relationship. Even though our son will be graduating soon, we will always be
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June 2023 by Traci Dee
Best daycare around! The staff is friendly, welcoming, and truly care for each and every child. They put their best effort in ensuring the children are learning in a safe and positive environment. The children learn arts and crafts along with social and emotional learning. Music, fitness, literacy, math, you name it!!! The children are always learning and making friends while having fun. They have awesome events throughout the school year as well! I highly recommend this daycare for anyone looking for childcare! You will not be disappointed.
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June 2023 by Kendrick Streeter
My daughter has been going here since 12 months old. We switched from another daycare center that was absolutely horrible. Jodie helped the transition go smoothly for us we love her she is amazing. My daughter has thrived here. I highly recommend enrolling your child here. Thank you so much for caring for my daughter as if she’s your own.
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June 2023 by will williams
My son has been going here since he was 1. My son is eager to go to school everyday and loves his teachers and friends. My wife and I were hesitant at first but this was the best decision we’ve made. Veronica, Jodie, and Hailey are great and always so welcoming when we come in. I highly recommend the TLE in ronkonkoma.
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June 2023 by Dyana Moreno
In the beginning of last year my kids had no placement for school so I decided to look into centers and this one stuck with me ! My kids have been in the this center for about an year now and I can’t express how thankful I am with miss Jodie and miss Veronica and with all of my 3 littles ones teachers . To begin the whole DSS process is such a pain ,, but miss Jodie helped me every step of the way , because of her I knew how to proceed with that and was able to put my kids in the center without any issues so I could go to work . My kids only go part time and always ask me why can’t they stay longer lol . My kids will definitely continue in the center until there off to kindergarten .
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June 2023 by Grace lol.
My 3 year old daughter attends and she has so much fun with her teachers! Jodie and Veronica always make sure my child is well taken care of, i feel very comfortable sending my child to the learning experience.
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June 2023 by Y C
I dont know what has happened to this place. It lost what it once had. The staff looks sad at all times, the entire facility is dirty and messy. My child is bored more now than ever. This location has gone up in price significantly and is the most expensive ( I have been looking elsewhere) than any other daycare. When you ask why is the price going up the answer you get is all other daycare prices are more so we have to raise ours. But this isn't the case. There is always something missing for a child here. When the owners are there which is rare they hide in the office and do not acknowledge any parent or child. So many children have left this facility in the past month. A lot of the children that go here; there parents work there. Which isn't the issue when the state pays for them. I only know this because a staff member mention DSS to me. The only thing that this place has going for them is Vernoica. She is the most attentive one there and truly cares for each child.I can't say the same for anyone else there. This post is to make others aware of what is going on here. Because many have already complained.
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June 2023 by Jodie Alba mulia
My 4 children have attended here for the past year and it has been such a smooth transition for them. The staff is loving and caring. We are always greeted with a smile. They all go above and beyond and keep me updated on my children throughout the day. They all love coming here! So thankful for all of them!
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May 2023 by Stephanie O.
My son has been going here since he was 2, and honestly, I wish we started sooner!The staff are so good to me and my son. He has loved all of his teachers, the front end staff always keep me in the loop, and the director and ares director will always make time for me if I need. The daily updates on what my son is doing, how he's doing, pictures and whst he's eating is s huge comfort. Even better when they share with me even more details of his progress when I get there.They always have fun events for him to go to and he is slwdys talking about his friends and teachers and staff. As a Mom, I cannot imagine a better place.
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May 2023 by Amanda Panda
I brought my 3 yr old son to this daycare in the early fall of 2022, and I absolutely regret this decision. He was only there for 2-3 weeks. The first week we experienced no issues, he was happy to be around kids his own age, and everything was going fine. When he returned the following week, things seemed off. My son constantly wailed, cried, and begged me not to leave him at the daycare. I couldn't understand why he was suddenly acting like this; I assumed that because he was not used to being away from home, he just needed time to get used to the new environment. Still, as days continued, and he was not getting better, my alarm bells rang, and I began questioning the staff. They assured me it was nothing, and he just wasn't used to being away from his mother; I believed them, although my kid is very outgoing and loves meeting new people. Then one day, I came to the classroom to find him in the corner of the room, snot running down his nose, diaper unchanged, in complete distress. I asked the staff, "What happened to my kid?" The staff replied that another kid "may" have pushed him; this was really strange to me because if another kid pushed my kid, why did it take for me to voice my concerns about my kid's behavior for the staff to let me know this? Eventually, after constant mornings of struggling to calm my child down before entering the daycare, constant afternoons of coming to pick him up and finding him in complete utter distress, snot running down his nose, and unchanged diapers, I decided we would not return to the daycare. My child now goes to another daycare, and although he finds his teacher strict, he loves it there and loves her. We have never had issues at this new daycare, and he is always excited to go there and shows me all the new things he has learned and all the new friends he has made.I know this review is long, but I'm specifically talking about my child's experience at The Learning Experience Center in Ronkonkoma because recently, I was getting my clothes altered in the store next door to the center. This week I took my son with me to get a dress fixed and had pointed at the daycare and asked him if he remembered it. When he saw the daycare, he instantly began crying, yelling, "Please, no daycare, I don't want to go to daycare." My child is TRAUMATIZED. I'm unsure what he experienced at this daycare and may never know since he can't properly voice why he does not like the center. I'm just glad I took in what little he could express to me and removed him from this daycare as soon as possible
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December 2022 by DMS
A year ago I had no choice but to put my 3 year old daughter into daycare, something I said I would never do, I was so worried about who would be caring for her and if she would be well cared for. From the 1st day I walked into The Learning Experience all my worries disappeared. The directors and staff were so warm and welcoming, I knew this was the place my daughter would be going and a year later I still feel the same. Everyday I go to work I know she is in good hands. The 1st day I dropped her off I was a nervous wreck, when I came to pick her up she had the biggest smile on her face and told me how much fun she had. My daughter loves going, all the kids there all seem so happy. The teachers truly care about all the children's happiness and safety. If I could give 10 stars I would. I can't thank the directors and staff enough for putting my mind at ease everyday knowing my daughter is in good hands. Thank you The Learning Experience.
