East Moriches, NY

The Goddard School in East Moriches offers a comprehensive F.L.EX.® Learning Program (Fun Learning Experience) that focuses on academic, social, and emotional development. Their play-based curriculum incorporates STEAM learning, language arts, and character development. The facility features secure entry systems, age-appropriate classrooms, and outdoor play areas. All teachers are early childhood education certified and receive ongoing professional development. The school maintains low student-to-teacher ratios and provides daily communication to parents about their child's activities and progress.

Tender Hearts Childcare Center provides a nurturing, family-oriented environment with a strong emphasis on early childhood development. Their curriculum combines structured learning with creative play, focusing on literacy, mathematics, and social skills development. The center features secure facilities with monitored access, age-appropriate learning materials, and dedicated play areas. Staff members are CPR and First Aid certified with extensive early childhood education backgrounds. They offer nutritious meals and maintain open communication with parents through daily reports and regular parent-teacher conferences.

Located in nearby Center Moriches (serving East Moriches families), Sunshine Kids offers a well-established early childhood program with a play-based learning approach. Their curriculum emphasizes social-emotional development, early literacy, and kindergarten readiness skills. The center features secure, modern facilities with dedicated infant rooms, preschool classrooms, and outdoor playgrounds. All teachers hold early childhood education degrees or certifications and participate in continuous training. The center maintains excellent staff retention and provides flexible scheduling options to meet family needs, with strong emphasis on creating a warm, inclusive environment.