Schools near Selden, NY

“As I leave today with my son after two years of the best days of his childhood, and one of the most loving, caring and compassionate places, I have ever felt so comfortable to leave him with I can definitely say today I feel the same way as I did 2 1/2 years ago when I was taking through a tour of Little Rascals When I was told in a small voice, just wanted to let you know that Little Rascals is more than a daycare. It really is a family. I didn’t know it then as I thought it was just a marketing word, but it really is their lifeline and motto most of the people that work there , keep on coming back and you have 10 people who have been there for it seems to be a lifetime where other organizations daycare facilities and afterschool programs are having trouble finding staffing and have waitlist. I would be surprised if they were turning people away due to the amount of people who truly love working there as I’ve never seen an employee not smiling . Thank you to the team in which I mean thank you to our extended family for taking care of Starvo and all of his needs but most of all thank you for the respect that you gave me the time and more importantly the memories that will last a lifetime you will not soon be forgotten and I’m gonna make sure we still get there every single holiday possible Because I will take that drive 25 minutes to your location just like I have done the last two years any day”

“My daughter is a recent graduate of Mill Pond Pre-K program. She started attending the school since she was a 4mo infant. Now that she has been going to public Kindergarten for over two months, I can tell she is very prepped from Mill Pond.The past 4-5 years have been an excellent experience with the teaching team at Mill Pond. Choosing Mill Pond was the best decision our family have ever made.Mill Pond rocks!!!”

“Our daughter has been going to COA since she was 7 months old (she will be 3 in just a few short weeks). All of her teachers have been incredible and we can't say enough about them. Miss Sonda, Miss Pina, Miss Kaitlin, and Miss Jaclyn are amazing teachers. The additional staff that support the classrooms like Miss Nina and Miss Jordan are also so wonderful! I also can't forget to shout out Miss Alex, who is an incredible director! Her love and passion for the school and the kids really shows! All of their support and care for our daughter has truly made us feel so comfortable leaving her in their competent and loving hands.”

“I am so happy we decided to enroll our daughter here. She is learning so much, she loves going to see her teachers and friends. Miss Angie made sure our daughter transitioned in the best way ever and she’s amazing with the class. The facilities are spotless and the staff is always welcoming, professional and friendly. I thank the staff for giving me that peace of mind that my daughter is being cared for and loved when we’re not with her”

“My doughter feels so comfortable and confident in this center. I’m so happy that finally i found the right Child care center for my kid. I highly recommend it.”

“This place is like family. Since my son has attend this school he has grown so much. His speech has improved tremendously, he plays and shares better with his brother and he now loves to read books. I couldn’t be more proud of him. The teachers are incredible. I couldn’t picture a better place for my son. I’m forever grateful for all they do for him and happy with all he has learned thus far!”

“We joined Habitot this summer after a very upsetting year with another childcare in the area. Our son started in the infant room for a couple of weeks because of his age at the time, and moved up to the toddler room and has been flourishing ever since. His language has skyrocketed. He is always impressing us with the things he has learned that we didn’t know he knew (today he was counting.) The love his teachers have for his is apparent. We are communicated with for every thing that happens, a new bruise, a runny nose, what he ate, and so on. It is absolutely refreshing to be a part of the Habitot family. We are greeted with a smile each morning, and his days are full of songs, crafts, and good craziness! Our son is sociable, saying thank you, cleaning up, using sign language, but most importantly, he is happy. The environment is warm and friendly, and it is clean. Spotless, if I’m being honest. Toys are put away, tables are wiped down, his bag is always ready for pick-up, you can smell how clean the rooms are. His teachers are honest about what goes on with him, they’ve expressed concern where other locations have looked past things. We genuinely could not be happier with our decision. We know he is safe, happy, fed, growing, and learning. We could not ask for more.”

“The Learning Experience of Rocky Point is a very special school/day care. As a Special Education Itinerant Teacher for many years, I have worked in a multitude of pre-schools on the island. This location has been a pleasure to work at in multiple ways. The owner, directors, and managers are completely hands on. Their doors are always open to collaborate about any issues in the best interest of my students. Furthermore, they truly care. It is a pleasure watching the personal relationships between the owner/administration and all children in their care.

The teachers and assistants are fully on board as well. They are all truly wonderful, caring, competent, nurturing and efficient. Their diligent work and boundless energy is always in the best interest in the children. TLE of Rocky Point teachers make sure their lessons are engaging. It is clear they work hard to create educational, yet fun centers, and often work hard to modify when necessary, to meet the specific needs of all of their students.

The center itself is beautiful, warm and welcoming. The building is bright and spacious, and administration is constantly looking out for the safety of the children. They ensure all codes are current, and that all staff is following protocol.

It is a complete pleasure working with such animated, true professionals at this TLE. Staff has always treated me with kindness, professionalism and respect there. As an outsider, pushing in to a “foreign” facility, this is not always the case. It is truly a breath of fresh air.. just like their spacious and engaging playground.

I highly recommend The Learning Experience of Rocky Point if you are considering putting your child in day care or pre school.”

“I decided to place my child in daycare after he turned a year. I honestly didn't think it was that big of a deal, but turns out my second baby had strong attachment issues. The team at KinderCare was SOOOO patient with him. It took about 5 full days for him to get comfortable and now it is smooth sailing. I get updates on everything from when he was changed, to what he is eating/ate, to his nap time and TONS of photos and videos. What I also love about KinderCare is that they offer breakfast and lunch, plus snacks, so you don't have to worry about packing the lunch bag every morning. The facility also comes HIGHLY recommended. I am really looking forward to seeing how my baby grows over the next few years. I am very thankful to have a great staff supporting my child and also me!”

“The staff is so welcoming and so caring! My son has been going here since he was 12weeks old and is now 2. My son actually asks to go to daycare and gets upset when we tell him it’s the weekend. The staff there truly care and love the kids as their own. So thankful to know my son is so well taken care of when I need to work!”

“This is a wonder daycare!!! My son was there for about 4 years and we recently left because he started “big boy school”. The owner and director are amazing and they truly care for the kids. They partner with you and they do become family. My son was very loved and I couldn’t have been more lucky to have found them. They have great teachers who are also super engaged with the kids development. My son learned so much, I highly recommend Galileo ❤️”

“My child loves going here ! She loves the summer program, everyday she comes home excited to tel me about her day. They have many activities Like the game bus,art projects, and dance parties. I would highly recommend.”

“I am an alumni of this school, class of 1982. My teachers were Ms. Chris and Ms. Beverly, two of the best people in the world. They know how to interact with kids, especially ones with special needs. The whole staff was amazing from that era. And hearing the staff is still amazing makes me happy.I have nothing but fond memories of this school. To this day, I still have my class photo. It sits on my computer desk at my place. ? ? ?”

“Kiddie Kampus of Medford is a wonderful daycare/pre-k facility. My grandkids have been attending since they were infants, every time I pick them up they are sad to leave and on the way home can’t stop talking everything they did that day. I would recommend them to all our family and friends!”

“Such an amazing place! My daughter has been so happy here. The teachers treat my daughter as if she was there own and she cannot wait to go back every day. She has learned so much, and they were so helpful with the transition process. Very interactive including several field trips, guest speakers, events and more! I cannot recommend this place enough. Over the summer my daughter has not stopped talking about going back to school and every time we pass the building she asks to go to school.”

“Kidtastic Kids is an amazing school. My daughter thrived there and was totally ready when she entered kindergarten. The teachers and owner are wonderful and easy to work with. I have recommended this school to countless families who have all been thrilled with the care and attentiveness to each child's needs. These people know children. They are caring, kind, supportive and helpful and any child would be lucky to begin their education with Kidtastic.”

“This is the 2nd tutor time my son has attended. The first was a nightmare. I transferred my son to this location and it was like day and night. The staff adheres to the lesson plans with very structured classrooms and goes above and beyond to work with my son regardless of the challenges. So grateful for the staff and the director here that has always promptly addressed any concerns I've had.”

“I have been part of the Tiny Treasures Community since sending my first child there in 2018. Now, in 2023, my other two children are currently attending. The owners, administrative staff and teachers are all loving, caring, trustworthy and professional. My children enjoy attending daycare each day. I highly recommend Tiny Treasures for all your childcare needs.”

“The best summer camp!! Both of my children have been attending for the last 7 years and every summer they look forward to it. The staff is respectful, compassionate and attentive. The environment is safe, nurturing and fun! My children are hoping to be CITs and counselors in the future because they never want to leave. I highly recommend this camp!”

“I went here as a child, and now years later my daughter went here for a few summers. She loved it, except when there was an issue between a camper in her group calling her racially motivated names (age 7/8) and the camp suspended the child for 1 day and didn't do much to keep them separated or have the other girl appologize to my daughter. But..in general the place is accepting of all people I just didn't like the way they handled THAT situation... But I would recommend it to people as a great summer camp. Lots of activities, pools, gymnastic shows dance shows, they make you feel like family. Just need to work on how they handle certain situations. Great summer fun for the kids tho!”

“What can I say about this amazing establishment. To start extremely caring and professional staff. When I drop off my little ones I know my kids are in loving and safe hands. Everyone in the building genuinely loves every child in their care and they go over the top for every one of their students. I absolutely love this place. My daughter’s teacher Mrs Melissa is amazing she not only loves my little girl but has taught her so many valuable skills she’s going to need when she starts UPK she’s a rockstar . Mrs Jackie the star of the school is my Sons Teacher. He is 2 years old and I can’t believe all the things he has been learning while attending her class. It’s absolutely amazing and tough to believe, this little boy knows all his colors , shapes and can recite the alphabet from A-to-Z. It’s never a dull moment when watching little ones but the Everbrook girls in Smithtown just know how to make it work. I’m extremely happy I found them ! if you are in the market for a great Pre school for your little ones I highly recommend this School.”

“We appreciate the hard working staff and experience our child enjoys at this location.Only complaint is the tuition keeps rising and it's the only reason we may have to leave.”

“Tutor Time of Holbrook has been under new management for close to a year, it is now absolutely the best childcare facility I have seen! I am very impressed with the professional staff and the day-to-day curriculum is top notch!! Quite often I have witnessed children who don't want to go home because they are having such a wonderful time! They offer a clean, safe environment for young ones ! Highly recommended!!”