The information in this list has been collected from the preschools serving the Shoreham-Wading River and Rocky Point communities. Inclusion in this guide does not imply library recommendation. Parents are advised to contact and visit any school or program they are considering.
- Name of School: Alternatives for Children
Address: 1116 Main Road, Aquebogue, New York 11931 PO Box 1120 Aquebogue, NY 11931
Phone: 631-722-2170
Director: Marie E. Ficano, Ed. D., Executive Director. Donna Menna, Janet Davis-Lowe
Type of Program (private or co-op): Private – Licensed Child Day Care Center; Early Intervention Evaluation/Services; Special Education Preschool Evaluations/Programs; Special Education related services of occupational, physical, speech, and music therapy; Universal Prekindergarten
Transportation: Limited to County/School District approval
Class Size: Class size varies based on age and regulations.
Child/Staff Ratio: As per OCFS child day care and NYS Ed. Dept. regulations. Sessions: 8:30 – 3:30 Half day, Full day options
Age Levels: 3-5 years old
Fee Scale: Half/Full day(s). Fee schedule upon request.
Other Comments: Child Day Care Center. Preschool Special Education. Full complement of related services: speech and language pathology, physical and occupational therapy, psychological and social work services. An early literacy curriculum is utilized. Nurse on staff. Technology, augmentative communication and computer programs – individual and group. Comprehensive evaluations birth to five years of age.
Website: http://www.alternativesforchildren.org/
- Name of School: Alternatives for Children
Address: 168 Hill Street, Southampton, New York 11968
Phone: 631-283-3272
Director: Marie E. Ficano, Ed. D., Executive Director. Donna Menna, Kelly Hamblin
Type of Program (private or co-op): Private – Licensed Child Day Care Center; Early Intervention Evaluation/Services; Special Education Preschool Evaluations/Programs; Special Education related services of occupational, physical, speech, and music therapy; Universal Prekindergarten
Transportation: Limited to County/School District approval
Class Size: Class size varies based on age and regulations.
Child/Staff Ratio: As per OFCS child day care and NYS Ed. Dept. regulations. Sessions: 8:30 – 3:30 Half day, full day options
Age Levels: 3-5 years old
Fee Scale: Based on age of child, half day//full day(s).
Other Comments: Child Day Care Center. Preschool Special Education. Full complement of related services: speech and language pathology, physical and occupational therapy, psychological and social work services. An early literacy curriculum is utilized. Nurse on staff. Technology, augmentative communication and computer programs – individual and group. Comprehensive evaluations birth to five years of age.
Website: www.AlternativesForChildren.org
- Name of School: Alternatives for Children
Address: 14 Research Way, East Setauket, New York 11733
Phone: 631-331-6400
Director: Marie E. Ficano, Ed.D., Executive Director. Lisa Caselles, Nancy Petrucelli
Type of Program (private or co-op): Private – Licensed Child Day Care Center; Early Intervention Evaluation/Services; Special Education Preschool Evaluations/Programs; Special Education related services of occupational, physical, speech, and music therapy; Universal Prekindergarten
Transportation: County/School District
Class Size: Class size varies based on age and regulations.
Child/Staff Ratio: As per OFCS child day care and NYS Ed. Dept. regulations
Sessions: 7:00 – 5:30 Half day and full day options
Age Levels: Infants – Toddlers, 3-5 years old
Fee Scale: Half/Full day(s). Fee schedule upon request.
Other Comments: Child Day Care Center. Preschool Special Education. Full complement of related services: speech and language pathology, physical and occupational therapy, psychological and social work services. An early literacy curriculum is utilized. Nurse on staff. Technology, augmentative communication and computer programs – individual and group. Comprehensive evaluations birth to five years of age.
Website: www.AlternativesForChildren.org
- Name of School: Alternatives for Children
Address: 600 South Service Rd. Dix Hills, NY 11746
Phone: 631-271-0777
Director: Marie E. Ficano, Ed., Executive Director. Beth Apostdi, Vivienne Viera Type of Program (private or co-op): Private – Licensed Child Day Care Center; Early Intervention Evaluation/Services; Special Education Preschool Evaluations/Programs; Special Education related services of occupational, physical, speech, and music therapy; Universal Prekindergarten
Transportation: Limited to County/School District approval
Class Size: Class size varies based on age and regulations
Child/Staff Ratio: As per child day care and NYS Ed. Dept. regulations
Sessions: 7:00 – 6:00 Half day/full day options Age Levels: Infants – Toddlers, 3-5 years old
Fee Scale: Based on age of child, half/full day(s). Fee schedule upon request.
Other Comments: Child Day Care Center. Preschool Special Education. Full complement of related services: speech and language pathology, physical and occupational therapy, psychological and social work services. An early literacy curriculum is utilized. Nurse on staff. Technology, augmentative communication and computer programs – individual and group. Comprehensive evaluations birth to five years of age.
Website: www.AlternativesForChildren.org
- Name of School: Children’s Community Head Start Birth to Five
Address: 400 Sheep Pasture Road, Port Jefferson, New York 11777 & 2210 Smithtown Avenue, Ronkonkoma, NY 11779
Phone: 631-476-9698
Director: Chrissy Beatty
Type of Program (private or co-op): Federally funded Child Care Program
Transportation: None
Class Size: Early Head Start: 0-3 years; Head Start: 3-5 years
Child/Staff Ratio: Early Head Start: 8 per class; Head Start: 15-17 per class
Sessions: Full Day, 9:00am – 3:30pm
Age Levels: 0-5 years
Fee Scale: Free – need to meet eligibility requirements (Federal Poverty Guidelines of Categorical eligibility – SSI, TANF, Foster, Homeless)- Other Comments: UPK Program- 2 1/2 hrs. AM/PM Sessions. CPC has been providing quality childcare programs for over 30 years. With a program in Ronkonkoma and Port Jefferson. CPC operates a Head Start program as well as an intergenerational program for older adults. The nutrition program includes a full breakfast, hot lunch, and nutritious snacks.
Website: https://www.childrenscommunityhs.org/
- Name of School: First Friends Daycare
Address: Shoreham, New York 11786
Phone: 631-335-8908
Director: Lorraine Houlihan
Type of Program (private or co-op): Private Daycare / Pre-school curriculum
Transportation: None
Class Size: 10-14
Child/Staff Ratio: 10-14 children; 2-3 adults
Sessions: 8:00 – 4:00
Age Levels: 2 years to 5 years
Fee Scale: Call for fee schedule
Other Comments: Licensed Insured Provider. Member of the Childcare Council of Suffolk County. CPR certified with first aid. I provide a safe, healthy, loving environment. Children are involved in a preschool curriculum which follows monthly themes. Monthly guest for music time and sign language lessons. All meals included. Come join our wonderful community program.
- Name of School: Footsteps to Learning
Address: 265 Mt. Sinai-Coram Road, Coram, New York 11727
Phone: 631-732-2323
Director: Miss Mella (Carmela Livingston)
Type of Program (private or co-op): Licensed Day Care Center & Preschool
Transportation: None
Class Size: 2 yr olds 8-10; 3 year olds 12-18 ; 4 year olds 14-21
Child/Staff Ratio: (2yr olds 4:1) (3yr olds 6:1) (4yr olds 7:1)
Sessions: 2 half days; 3 half days; 5 half days, 2 full days; 3 full days; 5 full days and extended care
Age Levels: 2, 3 and 4
Fee Scale: Call for information
Other Comments: We are nut free. We offer extended hours (7:00 am to 6:00 pm) for our preschool children and a before and aftercare program Longwood’s k-4 children. We are proud to say that we are celebrating our 23rd year and that our teachers have been with us for many years. Please visit our website: missmellas.com for more information and lots of photos.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Day-Care/Footsteps-to-Learning-156276484410493/
- Name of School: Harbor View Daycare
Address: 605 Main Street, Port Jefferson, NY 11777
Phone: 631-928-7532
Director: Lora Cunningham
Type of Program (private or co-op):
Transportation: None
Class Size: Pre-K: 12; Toddlers: 8; Infants: 8
Child/Staff Ratio: 2 year olds: 1:5 max; 3 year olds: 1:6max; 4 year olds: 1:6max
Sessions: Open Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm
Age Levels: 6 weeks to Pre-K
Fee Scale: Varies
Other Comments: Harbor View understands that children’s growth changes constantly and that no two children are alike. We pride ourselves with a very qualified and experienced staff. We maintain a low student to teacher ratio. This low ratio will teachers to give your child the time and attention that is so crucial during this time of growing.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Child-Care-Service/Harbor-View-Daycare-244905802673059/
- Name of School: Just Kids Early Learning Center
Address: 35 Longwood Rd. Middle Island, NY 11953
Phone: 631-924-0008
Director: Denise McGrath, Principal.
Type of Program (private or co-op): Private Early Intervention Preschool
Transportation: None
Class Size: 12 – 18 Children
Child/Staff Ratio: 12:1:2, Or 18:2:1
Sessions: Full Day: 8:30am – 2:30pm; Half Day: AM – 8:30am – 11:30am, or PM – 12:00pm – 2:30pm….Age Levels: 3-5 years
Fee Scale: $98 – $587
Other Comments: Integrated program serving the needs of both disabled & non-disabled young children in the same classroom. The program is designed to meet the individual needs of all children in a “whole child” model focused on physical, socio-emotional, cognitive and language development. Teachers provide a supportive learning environment which offers opportunities for children to use their imagination, explore and play.
Website: https://justkidsschool.com/
- Name of School: Kelly’s Kids
Address: Shoreham, NY 11786
Phone: 631-209-2423
Director: Kelly Azzara
Type of Program (private or co-op): Family Daycare (private)
Transportation: Provided by parents.
Class Size: 6 full time and 2 before/after school
Child/Staff Ratio: 6:1
Sessions: 7:00am – 5:00 pm
Age Levels: 18 months to 12 years of age
Fee Scale: $210.00 per week for full time; $42.00 per day for part time; Infants 18 months & younger $50.00
Other Comments: NYS licensed and certified; member of Child Care Council of Suffolk County; CPR and first aid certified. BA in Early Education. Indoor and outdoor play. Preschool curriculum. Your child’s home away from home. Lots of TLC and fun! All meals included.
- Name of School: Kiddie Academy of Wading River
Address: 5952 Route 25A, Wading River, New York 11792
Phone: 631-929-4800
Director: Christina St. Nicholas
Type of Program (private or co-op): Childcare Learning Center
Transportation: Parents. Buses for school age only
Class Size: Infants: 8; Toddlers: 10; Preschool: 14-16; School Age: 20
Child/Staff Ratio: Infant 1:4; Toddler 1:5; Nursery 1:5; Preschool 1:7; School age 1:10
Sessions: AM 8:30 – 12:30, full day: up to 9 hours, extended day 11 hours, before care school age
Age Levels: 6 weeks – 11 years
Fee Scale: ½ day, full day, 5 day, 3 day, 2 day
Other Comments: Check out our reviews on Google and Yelp!
Website: https://kiddieacademy.com/academies/wading-river/
- Name of School: Kiddie Kampus Inc. of Medford
Address: 3235 Route 112 Bldg.#5, Medford, NY 11763
Phone: Phone: 631-698-6673
Director: Rachel Norton
Type of Program (private or co-op): Private Child Care & Preschool Center
Transportation: No transportation provided
Class Size: Infants (6 weeks – 12 months) – 6 children; Toddlers (12 – 24 months) – 8 children; Preschool 2 year old class – 10 children; Preschool 3 year old class – 14 children; Preschool 4 & 5 year old class – 19 children
Child/Staff Ratio: NYS Office of Children & Family Services Child Care Regulations – Ages 6 weeks – 18 months: 1:4; Ages 18-36 months: 1:5; 3-year-olds: 1:7; 4-year-olds: 1:8
Sessions: AM Program: 8:30am-12:30pm; PM Program: 1:30pm-5:30pm; School Day Program: 8:30am-3pm; Full Day Program: 8am-6pm
Age Levels: 6 weeks to 5 years old
Fee Scale: Call for tuition information – Tuition based on age of the child program and amount of days a week
Other Comments: Kiddie Kampus offers a curriculum based program in a structure, safe, learning-environment for all children. We offer an academic program September through June, as well as a Summer Program. Programs are offered 2, 3, 4 & 5 days a week. We open at 7am for early morning care.
Website: https://kiddiekampusofmedford.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kiddiekampus
- Name of School: Kids of Miller Place
Address: 43 Echo Avenue, Miller Place, NY 11764
Phone: 631-403-4790
Director: Donata Oliva
Type of Program (private or co-op): Private
Transportation: No transportation for preschool; bus transportation for Miller Place School District school-aged children
Class Size: Toddlers: 9 maximum; 3-year-olds: 16 maximum; 4-year-olds: 21 maximum
Child/Staff Ratio: Toddlers – 1:5; 3’s – 1:7, 4’s – 1:8
Sessions: Half Day Sessions: 9:00am-11:30am or 12:30pm-3:00pm; Full Day Sessions 9:00am-3:00pm; Open for Before & After Care 7:00am-6:00pm
Age Levels: 18 months – 5th grade
Fee Scale: Varies based on schedule
Website: https://www.kidsofmillerplace.com/
- Name of School: Kids World Nursery School
Address: 21 Center Court, Wading River Center Moriches, NY 11934
Phone: 631-874-6210
Director: Wendy Watson
Type of Program (private or co-op): Private
Transportation: Provide by parents
Class Size: Toddlers – 9; 3 year olds – 12; 4 year olds – 11
Child/Staff Ratio: Toddlers – 1:4.5; 3 year olds – 1:6; 4 year olds – 1:5.5
Sessions: Full Day 7:30am – 5:30pm
Age Levels: 18 months to 5 years
Fee Scale: $55/day
Other Comments: We are a full time daycare, NYS licensed, open 7:30am – 5:30pm. We’ve been in business 18+ years. Our staff is educated by NYS guidelines. Walk-ins welcome.
- Name of School: Land of Little People
Address: 12 Monroe Street, Rocky Point, NY 11778
Phone: 631-849-4784
Director: Michelle Wienczorkowski
Type of Program (private or co-op): Private
Transportation: Parent transportation
Class Size: 12 Students
Child/Staff Ratio: 12/2
Sessions: We are open from 7am to 6pm. Limited half days available.
Age Levels: 18 months to 5 years old.
Fee Scale: Our full day prices are as follows: 5 days a week-$925 mo; 4 days $800mo; 3 days $610mo; 2 days $400mo. Call for 1/2 day rates.
Other Comments: We are a full day child care center/preschool. Our small scale allows us to be your child’s home away from home. We provide an educationally sound program as well as providing a happy, secure environment.
- Name of School: The Learning Experience Rocky Point
Address: 32 Hallock Landing Road, Rocky Point, NY 11778
Phone: 631-821-3211
Director: Diane Stalzer
Type of Program (private or co-op): Preschool/Childcare
Transportation: Rocky Point School District
Class Size: Small student to child ratio
Child/Staff Ratio: 6 weeks-18 months 4:1, 18-24 months 5:1, 24 months-3yrs 5:1, 3 yr old 7:1, 4 yr old 8:1
Sessions: AM/PM full time & part time 2,3,5 days
Age Levels: From 6 weeks to 8 yrs old
Fee Scale: Will meet or beat competitor’s rates
Other Comments: At the Learning Experience we believe that all children deserve to learn and grow at their pace. Our responsibility is to provide the tools and opportunity to develop to their greatest potential. We offer a secure, loving environment. We have a cutting edge proprietary curriculum. Over 88% of our 4 year old children are reading!
Website: https://thelearningexperience.com/center/rocky-point/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheLearningExperienceRockyPoint/
- Name of School: LI Child Care Services Inc.
Address: 9 & 10 Glenmere Lane, Coram, NY 11727
Phone: 631-331-9421
Director: Yvonne Bonasera
Type of Program (private or co-op): Private
Transportation: Provided to Longwood Schools
Class Size: Infant 8; Toddler 12; Preschool 18-21
Child/Staff Ratio: Infant 4:1; Toddler 5:1; Preschool 7/8:1
Sessions: AM/PM, Full Day, Flexible
Age Levels: Infants – School aged
Fee Scale: Monthly, based on schedule
Other Comments: We offer summer camp, are open during school breaks, and offer year-round care.
Website: www.LIChildCare.com
- Name of School: Libby’s Landing
Address: 11 Robert Ct., Shoreham, N.Y. 11786
Phone: 631-744-4880
Director: Kelly Libby
Type of Program (private or co-op): Private Family Daycare
Transportation: provided by parents
Class Size: 6 full time and 2 before/after school
Child/Staff Ratio: 6-1
Sessions: M-F 7:30-5:30
Age Levels: 6 mos – 12 years.
Fee Scale: Call for rates.
Other Comments: NYS licensed and certified, CPR and First Aid Certified, Member of Suffolk County Childcare Council. Experienced educator and caregiver providing a preschool curriculum which follows monthly themes in a warm nurturing environment. Circle time, music and movement, art education, computers, outdoor play.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Child-Care-Service/Libbys-Landing-Childcare-889058781141049/
- Name of School: Marion Kenney Group Family Daycare, Inc.
Address: 464 Remsen Rd., Wading River, NY 11792
Phone: 631-929-4301
Director: Marion G. Kenney
Type of Program (private or co-op): Private
Transportation: None
Class Size: 12-16 children
Child/Staff Ratio: 3:1
Sessions: Full day & part time available
Age Levels: 6 weeks – 12 years
Fee Scale: $60/day, $250/week
Other Comments: Marion Kenney Group Family Daycare, Inc has been in business for over 30 years and has a wonderful reputation. We have a great program for all age children. We learn without stress, enjoy healthy, home-cooked meals, arts & craft, storytime, singing time, circle time and more. Please call for any further additional information and to put your mind at ease. The staff would love to assist you in feeling comfortable when you need to leave your child.
Website: https://marionkenney.wixsite.com/daycare
- Name of School: North Shore Christian School
Address: 324 Jayne Blvd. Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776
Phone: 631-473-2222
Director: Mr. Margaret Morena, Principal
Type of Program (private or co-op): Private
Transportation: N/A
Class Size: 3 year old-maximum 16 students. 4 year old-maximum 20 students
Child/Staff Ratio: Maximum 3 yr old- 8/1. Maximum 4 yr old- 10/1.
Sessions: 1/2 day programs for 3’s and 4’s, full day available for 4 year olds
Age Levels: 3 & 4 year olds
Fee Scale: Phone the school office for fees and further information and to make an appointment for a school tour.
Other Comments:
- Name of School: North Shore Montessori School
Address: 218 Christian Avenue, Stony Brook, NY 11790
Phone: 631-689-8273
Director: Jennifer Fuggini
Type of Program (private or co-op): Private Non-Profit
Transportation: Kindergarten is provided bus transportation through their home school district.
Class Size: Infant Class/ Nido: 8; Toddlers/Stepping Stones: 12 students; Preschool/Kindergarten/Children’s House: 21 students
Child/Staff Ratio: Infant 4:1; Toddlers 5:1; Pre-K 8:1
Sessions: Half Day 8:45am-11:45 am; Full Day 8:45-2:45pm; Extended Care 7:30am-5:30pm
Age Levels: 6 weeks – 6 years
Fee Scale: Varies depending on program
Other Comments: Variety of Enrichment Programs offered including Art, Music, Physical Education, Yoga, Italian and Cooking. American Montessori Society Member and DayCare Licensed.
Website: NorthShoreMontessori.com
- Name of School: On My Own Preschool
Address: 233 North Country Road, Mt. Sinai, NY 11766
Phone: 631-476-9059
Director: Director Debbie Bender, Teacher Miss Jen
Type of Program (private or co-op): Private Preschool
Transportation: Drop off and pick up by parents. No bus
Class Size: 12-15
Child/Staff Ratio: About 6 or 7 to 1.
Sessions: 3 yr. olds Tues. and Thurs. AM 9-11:30, PM 12-2:30. 4yr olds M/W/F AM 9-11:30 PM 12-2:30
Age Levels: 2 1/2-5
Fee Scale: Depends on days and session. Half day or full day. Please call for details.
Other Comments: Very accommodating, fun atmosphere. Playroom and classroom for children along with outdoor playground. Child gets skills for kindergarten and even first grade.
- Name of School: Pine Tree Day Nursery
Address: 811 Roanoke Ave., Riverhead, NY 11901
Phone: 631-727-9340
Director: Ryan Carr
Type of Program (private or co-op): Private
Transportation: None
Class Size: Infants: 8; Preschool: 14; Toddlers: 15; Pre-K: 18
Child/Staff Ratio: 6 weeks old: 4:1; 18 months: 5:1; Preschool: 7:1; Pre-K: 9:1
Sessions: All Day program from 6:30am – 6:30pm
Age Levels: 6 weeks to 6 years
Fee Scale: $265: full time, 5 days
Website: www.PineTreeDayNursery.com
- Name of School: Play Groups School
Address: 52 Old Post Road, East Setauket, NY 11733
Phone: 631-751-9843
Director: Maddy Friedman and Kathy Rademacher
Type of Program (private or co-op): Parent Co-Op
Transportation: None
Class Size: 2 years: 10; 3 years: 13; 4 years: 15
Child/Staff Ratio: 2 years 5:1; 3 years 6:1; 4 years 7:1
Sessions: AM & PM Full Day available. Before and After Care available. Enrichment programs for 4 year olds
Age Levels: 2 – 4 years
Fee Scale: Contact Us
Other Comments: We have all certified teachers. We have a spectacular outdoor classroom. We are NAEYC accredited. Please come visit us for more information. OCFS Licensed.
Website: www.PlayGroupsSchool.com
- Name of School: Primarily 2s and 3s
Address: 5507-15 Nesconset Highway, Mt. Sinai, New York 11766
Phone: 631-474-3322
Director: Sandra L. Phillips, M.Ed.
Type of Program (private or co-op): Pre-school (Private)
Transportation: Provided with parents
Class Size: Approximately 14 to 19 children
Child/Staff Ratio: 6:1 – Pre-K ; 5:1 – 2 & 3 year olds
Sessions: September to June
Age Levels: 2, 3, & 4 year olds in Pre-school
Fee Scale: Call for fee schedule.
Other Comments: Warm, nurturing, enthusiastic. NYS certified teachers and experienced teacher assistants in each class. CPR certified, too! Warm, relaxed, inviting environment. Lots of organized activities and fun. Our Pre-K children learn conversational Spanish and many are reading by June.
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/Primarily2sAnd3s/
- Name of School: Saint Anselm’s Academy
Address: 4 Woodville Road, PO Box 606 Shoreham, NY 11786.
Phone: 631-744-2560
Director: Sarah Purschke
Type of Program (private or co-op): Private – Non-profit
Transportation: Not Offered
Class Size: Infant Program – 8 children; Toddler Program – 10 children; Pre-K class sizes range from 14 – 16 children; School Age 20
Child/Staff Ratio: Infant – 4:1; Toddler – 5:1; Pre-K (3 year olds) – 7:1; Pre-K (4 year olds) – 8:1; School age (K-5th) 10:1
Sessions: Pre-School Sessions: 9:00am-12:00pm; 9:00am-3:00pm; 12:30pm-3:30pm Extended Child Care 6:30am-9:00am; 3:00pm-6:30pm; 3:30pm-5:00pm
Age Levels: Infants to School Age (10 year olds)
Fee Scale: Tuition is reviewed during the tour. Schedule a tour with our office.
Other Comments: School age before & after care. Busing available for Shoreham-Wading River School District. Program hours are 6:30AM to 5:00PM.
Website: https://www.stanselmsacademy.org/
- Name of School: St. Anthony’s Small Friars
Address: 614 Route 25A, Rocky Point, NY 11778
Phone: 631-821-1912
Director: Anne Tascarella
Type of Program (private or co-op): Private
Transportation: None
Class Size: 3-year-old: 12 children per class; 4-year-old: 14-16 per class
Child/Staff Ratio: 3’s: 6:1; 4’s: 7/8:1
Sessions: 2, 3, or 5 Day Programs. AM: 9:30am-12:00pm / PM: 12:30pm-3:00pm
Age Levels: 3-4 years
Fee Scale: Please call for information
Other Comments: Please call school for information.
- Name of School: St. John’s Pre-School
Address: 1488 North Country Road, Wading River, New York 11792
Phone: 631-929-3220
Director: Gayle Mercurio
Type of Program (private or co-op): Whole Language Child Centered Kindergarten Readiness Private Catholic Preschool
Transportation: Provided by parent
Class Size: 4 yr olds-16; 3yr olds-14
Child/Staff Ratio: 8:2, 7:2
Sessions: AM 9-11:30; PM 12:15-2:45
Age Levels: 2 year olds-Wednesdays-3 year olds-Tuesday/Thursday AM or PM and Tuesday/Thursday/Friday AM-4 year olds MTWTHF AM, MWF AM, TWTH PM
Fee Scale: Available upon request
Other Comments: St. John’s Preschool provides a total learning experience. A whole language approach incorporates age appropriate math, reading, social studies, and science concepts. Special visitors from the community, occasional field trips and multicultural celebrations enrich the program. Children are encouraged to converse, experiment, and make observations, draw conclusions and complete tasks through various activities. Through these experiences, young children become more confident and independent while learning how to interact with others. We welcome an ecumenical student body. All teachers are certified. Tuition payment plan available. All staff are CPR and First Aid certified. We are associated with the National Academy of Early Childhood Programs, Member of the Child Care Council of Suffolk and the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.
Website: http://sjbwr.org/preschool
- Name of School: St. John Paul II Regional School PreK-3 & PreK-
Address: 515 Marcy Avenue, Riverhead, NY 11901
Phone: 631-727-1650
Director: Abbey Swiatkowski, Principal
Type of Program (private or co-op): Private
Transportation: Provide own transportation
Class Size: 12
Child/Staff Ratio: 1:8
Sessions: Ratio: 1:8 Sessions: M-F 8:30am-2:30pm Free before care starting at 7:15 am and after care is until 6:00pm for a small fee.
Age Levels: 3 and 4 year olds
Fee Scale: $475 monthly (10 months)
Other Comments: Our students are taught the importance of loving one another like Jesus loved us. Our Early childhood academics prepare our children for elementary school evidenced by 90% of our children who enter kindergarten are able to read. Our lead teachers are certified in their field and have over 30 years of combined PreK experience. All students receive a hands-on learning experience that allows them to explore academics through their own experiences.
- Name of School: Step by Step Montessori School
Address: 138 Radio Avenue, Miller Place, NY 11764
Phone: 631-821-0474 / After Hours: 631-331-1389
Director: Judy Salmon
Type of Program (private or co-op): Montessori Transitional Preschool Private/Rocky Point School District UPK
Transportation: Parents provide for PreSchoolers
Class Size: Varies
Child/Staff Ratio: PreSchoolers 7:1
Sessions: AM/PM; Full Time: 9:00am-3:30pm, Half Day 2 1/2 hour programs and 4 hour extended (lunch), early arrival (8:30am), late pick-up (4:00pm)
Age Levels: 3-5 year olds. Children must be potty trained
Fee Scale: Please call for fees
Other Comments: Montessori is a teaching method with a tactility (hands-on) prepared environment for developmental continuity. Music and dance each month provided by the Marchand Dance Studio. Rustic outdoor setting – beautiful, fully equipped yard on an acre of land for the children’s recreation. Experienced and licensed teachers providing a positive and friendly environment. All teachers are CPR and First Aid Certified. Tenth year participating with Rocky Point School District for UPK student enrollment. Summer Camp available. Observation by appointment.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Step-by-Step-Montessori-School-335751879930328/
- Name of School: Stony Brook Child Care Services, Inc.
Address: South Drive, Stony Brook, NY 11794-4000
Phone: 631-632-6930
Director: Mary Cain
Type of Program (private or co-op): Non-Profit Affiliate Of Stony Brook University
Transportation: None
Class Size: Varies
Child/Staff Ratio: 4:1 Infants and Toddlers, 7:1 Preschoolers
Sessions: Year Round-Full Time
Age Levels: 2 months-5 Years
Fee Scale: Call for information.
Other Comments: Stony Brook Child Care is a NYS Licensed and nationally accredited child care center. We have been providing exceptional learning opportunities for young children for over 50 years featuring a child centered approach to teaching while nurturing the whole child. We have multi-age infant-toddler and preschool groups that utilize a play based curriculum: experimentation & discovery providing solid foundations in math, science & literacy. Children participate in small group activities and learn about social responsibility fostered through conflict resolution. Our program promotes nutritional health and awareness through healthy food choices. We have a spacious and innovative indoor and outdoor environment designed by teachers and parents. The center is open year round, Monday through Friday.
Website: http://www.stonybrook.edu/childcare
- Name of School: Tender Hearts Preschool
Address: 5505 Nesconset Highway Suite 240, Mount Sinai, NY 11766
Phone: 631-473-3222
Director: Miss Amelia Lent & Mr. Ken Lent
Type of Program (private or co-op): Private Preschool
Transportation: None Provided
Class Size: Small Classes: 8-10 children
Child/Staff Ratio: One teacher & one assistant
Sessions: AM & PM Sessions available
Age Levels: 2 – 4 years old
Fee Scale: $225 – 425 depending on how many days
Other Comments: Certified teachers. Owner on premises. Field trips, make up days. Follows the Mount Sinai School calendars. Special events throughout the year.
Website: https://www.facebook.com/p/Tender-Hearts-Preschool-100053336787120
- Name of School: Trinity Nursery School
Address: 716 Route 25A, Rocky Point, New York 11778
Phone: 631-744-9355
Director: Linda Sommer
Type of Program (private or co-op): Private
Transportation: None
Class Size: Toddlers: 10; 3-year-olds: 14; 4-year-olds: 16
Child/Staff Ratio: Toddlers 5:1; 3-year-olds 7:1; 4-year-olds 8:1
Sessions: AM & PM
Age Levels: 2 – 4 years
Fee Scale: $180/2 day, $270/3 day
Website: https://www.thefishchurch.com/trinity-nursery-school.html
- Name of School: Wisdom Tree Preschool and Mommy and Me Classes
Address: 595 Route 25A Suite 1, Miller Place, NY 11764
Phone: 631-744-0070
Director: Miss Sabrina
Type of Program (private or co-op): Private; Preschool, Pre-K, Mommy & Me, Summer Camp, Date Night, Separation Classes, Art, Science & Sensory Classes
Transportation: Not Available
Class Size: 13 students
Child/Staff Ratio: 13 students, 3 teachers- Sessions: AM – 2.5 hours; PM – 2.5 hours; Mommy & Me – 1 Hour
Age Levels: 5 months to 5 years old
Fee Scale: Varies. Fair Rates.
Other Comments: Small Classes. Our programs are comprised of exciting, stimulating activities that help children build skills in five critical early Childhood Development areas: cognition, communication, social/emotional, physical & adaptive skill building. We offer Wilson ABC program, science, movement to music & a library program for our preschool and pre-k classes.
Website: www.WisdomTreePreschool.com
