If you've used Ivy League, KinderCare or Small Steps -all in Smithtown area, please come in!

Finally narrowing down the preschool/day care situation. I've ruled out a few and am making a decision on those.

I like them all for (VERY) different reasons.

Ivy League was great and does so much with them! They aren't that expensive when you average the weeks out between school and camp. BUT... they are very busy throughout the day and the times are pretty fixed (unless you want to pay more again) They also cut naps out at 3!

KinderCare was ok. They knew a teacher there which would help the transition but IMO they are expensive for what they offer. I wasn't really WOW'ed by anything. But they have more flexibility with times.

Small Steps seemed very nurturing, loving, etc. They encourage naps whereas Ivy League cuts them off at age 3

Really looking for some feedback on any of these places.

Thanks so much!

Re: If you've used Ivy League, KinderCare or Small Steps -all in Smithtown area, please come in!

My son goes to Ivy League and I could not be happier.

I wouldn't stress about the naps... My ped told me that about 70% of kids phase out napping by the ages of three-four on their own anyway. So, I just wouldn't worry about that so much.

For me, I love that they are a home-like setting with the same staff, extremely low turnover, for fifteen months he has been going there... Not to mention such a wonderful teacher to child ratio. The summer camp is amazing. The grounds are fantastic that they utilize when weather permits. They do more activities with him than I can even explain! It's crazy! He paints and colors and does shapes and letters, etc. Each month I get a big booklet with pics and art projects of what he did that month.

He is GIDDY to go there each day. He loves it and to me, that is the best peace of mind... That when we pull in he is beaming and running to get in there. They are clean and safe. The staff is so warm with him, it's like family. I'm so thankful that I have such a great place near my home, that he loves that much, and that I don't have to worry when I go to work.