Ridge, NY

Kiddie Academy of Coram provides comprehensive educational childcare with a proprietary Life Essentials® curriculum that focuses on character development, literacy, STEM, and social-emotional learning. The center features secure entry systems, certified teachers with ongoing professional development, and age-appropriate learning environments. Their program includes daily progress reports, nutritious meals, and extensive indoor/outdoor play spaces. Serving the Ridge area with transportation options, they maintain low student-teacher ratios and emphasize safety protocols including comprehensive background checks and emergency preparedness training.

The Learning Experience in Middle Island offers a proprietary L.E.A.P.® curriculum that combines academic preparation with social skills development. The center features state-of-the-art security systems including coded entry, live streaming for parents, and comprehensive safety protocols. Their programs include phonics-based early literacy, mathematics, foreign language exposure, and philanthropy lessons. The facility includes modern classrooms, dedicated playgrounds for different age groups, and highly qualified teachers with early childhood education credentials. They provide transportation services to Ridge and surrounding communities.

Bright Horizons at Stony Brook University provides premium early education with a World at Their Fingers® curriculum that emphasizes hands-on learning, creativity, and critical thinking. The center features highly educated teachers (many with advanced degrees), low child-to-teacher ratios, and comprehensive health and safety protocols including rigorous cleaning procedures and secure facilities. Their program includes emergent curriculum approaches, outdoor classroom experiences, and strong parent partnership through regular communication and family events. While located at Stony Brook University, they serve families from Ridge and surrounding communities with flexible scheduling options.