Ocean Beach, NY

Kiddie Academy of Patchogue provides comprehensive educational childcare with a structured curriculum focused on character development and school readiness. Their Life Essentials® program emphasizes literacy, STEM, and social-emotional learning through hands-on activities. Certified teachers maintain low student-teacher ratios, and the facility features secure entry systems, age-appropriate playgrounds, and nutritionally balanced meals. The academy serves many Fire Island families including those from Ocean Beach via convenient mainland location near ferry terminals.

This NAEYC-accredited center offers research-based curriculum with emphasis on emergent literacy, mathematics, and scientific thinking. The highly qualified staff includes teachers with advanced degrees in early childhood education. Facilities feature state-of-the-art security systems, dedicated art and music rooms, and natural outdoor learning environments. While located at Stony Brook University, the center serves surrounding communities including Fire Island residents with flexible scheduling options and high-quality educational programming.

The Learning Experience in Lake Grove provides a proprietary L.E.A.P.® curriculum that combines academic preparation with social skills and character development. Their programs include early literacy, foreign language introduction, and philanthropy lessons. The center features secure keypad entry, live streaming for parents, modern classrooms with interactive technology, and outdoor play areas designed for different age groups. Conveniently located near major highways, it serves families from across Long Island including Ocean Beach commuters.