Upton, NY

Located directly at Brookhaven National Laboratory, this center serves both laboratory employees and the broader Upton community. The facility features a comprehensive early childhood education curriculum with STEAM-focused learning activities, age-appropriate developmental programs, and highly qualified teaching staff with early childhood education degrees. The center maintains excellent teacher-to-child ratios, secure facility access, and nutritious meal programs. Their educational approach emphasizes hands-on learning, social-emotional development, and school readiness skills through research-based curriculum and modern learning environments.

This highly-rated Kiddie Academy location serves the Upton area with their proprietary Life Essentials® curriculum that focuses on character development, literacy, and STEM education. The center features state-of-the-art security systems including electronic entry, comprehensive background checks for all staff, and regular safety drills. Their educated teaching staff maintains low student-teacher ratios and implements developmentally appropriate practices. The facility includes modern classrooms, dedicated outdoor play areas, and specialized learning centers for different age groups, with strong emphasis on parent communication and community involvement.

Serving families from Upton and surrounding communities, The Learning Experience offers their proprietary L.E.A.P.® (Learning Experience Academic Program) curriculum that incorporates phonics, foreign language, manners, and fitness. The center features bright, modern facilities with age-appropriate learning environments, secure entry systems, and comprehensive safety protocols. Their highly qualified staff includes certified early childhood educators who focus on individualized development tracking and school readiness. The program emphasizes social, emotional, and academic development through play-based learning, structured activities, and character development programs, with excellent parent communication systems and flexible scheduling options.