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When smaller is better, home daycare is the best. Find great options for infants & toddlers near you.
Ms. Tusha’s home daycare caters to infants and toddlers, ages 3 months–6 years. As with every daycare on NeighborSchools, her program is licensed by the Office of Children and Family Services. That way you know providers have completed a 3-part background record check, and that their home environments have passed a detailed health and safety inspection. Ms. Tusha’s daycare is a great option for parents that want that small-scale, personal feeling with a daycare provider you can develop a real relationship with. Take the survey to see if she has a spot that works for you or check out the full profile for more details.
My daycare program is a place where children learn! I go out of my way to work with parents and caregivers so that every child can thrive in our community. I began working with kids as a teen – babysitting for the children of neighbors – and this began a journey to a dual Masters degree in Elementary and Special Education - and my own home daycare program! My education and my experience with kids really helps me create an environment for learning, and this is what I love most about what I do – being able to use my skills, experience, and training to help kids grow.
Helping young children make progress in their personal journeys is the most rewarding part. Once, I was working with a 5-year-old whose mother was having a hard time potty training him. He was also having a hard time socializing with other children. When he started working with us, we were able to give him more attention and encouragement, which worked wonders for his confidence! Soon, he was able to use the bathroom all by himself—and he became more social in the classroom, too! Seeing that growth (and how proud he was of himself) made all the difference. It was also a joy to be able to problem-solve with his parents. We look forward to working with all families as partners in this process. It’s relationships and success stories like these that made me want to open my own daycare after working at others for several years: so I could have a more active hand in designing the program and connecting with parents, as well as getting to know the children and figuring out what’s best for them.
I used to work for the school district and I’ve found myself that I love to play, teach and share the stories with the kids.
There are 6 licensed home daycares in Central Islip. Most parents don’t know that home daycare is regulated by the Office of Children and Family Services, just like the big preschool centers.
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All of these nearby daycares are licensed by the Office of Children and Family Services. While they don’t work with NeighborSchools, you can visit the government website here to try to contact them directly.
236 Bark Ave., Central Islip, Ny
License # 150605
Licensed for 16 since 2003
146 Applegate Drive, Cental Islip, Ny
License # 198123
Licensed for 16 since 2005
118 Cone Ave., Central Islip, Ny
License # 207007
Licensed for 16 since 2004
21 Church St, Central Islip, Ny
License # 834284
Licensed for 16 since 2019
210 Acorn Ave, Central Islip, Ny
License # 769597
Licensed for 16 since 2016
Central Islip, Central Islip, Ny
License # 813744
Licensed for 16 since 2018
Each daycare provider designs their program based on their unique background & child care experience.
You’d be surprised just how many small-scale child care programs there are in Central Islip. to find options that work for you.
85 Cocoanut St., Central Islip, Ny
License # 848590
Licensed for 16 since 2020
34 Pear Street, Central Islip, Ny
License # 764462
Licensed for 16 since 2016
4 Bayonne Ave, Central Islip, Ny
License # 769450
Licensed for 16 since 2017
80 Glenmore Avenue, Central Islip, Ny
License # 20826
Licensed for 16 since 1997
5 Dolores place, Central Islip, Ny
License # 859786
Licensed for 16 since 2020
39 Church Street, Central Islip, Ny
License # 166151
Licensed for 16 since 2004
500 nostrand ave, Central Islip, Ny
License # 784205
Licensed for 16 since 2017
11 E. Elm Street, Central Islip, Ny
License # 313701
Licensed for 16 since 2007
28 Florence Street, Central Islip, Ny
License # 859412
Licensed for 16 since 2020
931 Lowell Ave, Apt. A, Central Islip, Ny
License # 853897
Licensed for 16 since 2019
16 Monsen Street, Central Islip, Ny
License # 538692
Licensed for 8 since 2011
615 Wilson Boulevard, Central Islip, Ny
License # 361068
Licensed for 8 since 2008
13 willow st., Central Islip, Ny
License # 855206
Licensed for 8 since 2019
11 Peters Blvd, Central Islip, Ny
License # 660450
Licensed for 8 since 2013
365 Earle Street, Central Islip, Ny
License # 352909
Licensed for 8 since 2008
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Your family is unique to you, but some of your questions might not be. 😉 Here’s what most parents want to know when starting out.
Most first-time parents don’t know exactly what they’re looking for, so we created a simple survey that will ask you questions about your lifestyle, your daily routines, and your preferences for child care. We’ll then share 3 personalized recommendations that we think might be a good fit. We’ll also give you a timeline that maps out when we would suggest you start touring programs, choose a daycare, and pay a deposit to secure a spot. Your timeline is based on when you want to start care - so you set the pace, and you decide when you’ve found the right match.
Nope. Our daycare recommendation service is free for parents. The other half of our business is helping these small-scale daycares with software and services that handle all their administrative tasks, like online contracting, payment processing, and licensing requirements. Before NeighborSchools, services like these were only designed for large corporate child care centers, and part of our mission is to level the playing field for small, independent child care programs. That’s why we picked the name NeighborSchools - we’re all about making child care more personal, more human, and more equitable for the incredible individuals who do this work and care for our children.
Generally, if you’re here, you’re ready. The survey lets us give you 3 recommendations to consider, but it’ll also help you better understand what factors to consider, and what questions to be asking right now. It’s simple things like where you live, your child’s date of birth, when you want to start care, and if you have any preferences around program philosophy or language of instruction. If you’re planning 6+ months ahead, it’s a great way to get started, and if you’re hoping to start daycare in the next 2-4 months, it’s definitely time to get started. Click here to start the survey.
Each program has a limited number of spots for each age range, so we need to know your schedule and child’s age before we can share availability. The survey covers these basics, as well as factors like drop-off and pick-up times to make sure that recommended programs fit your daily routine. Once we know your child’s age and schedule we can share rates and costs as well.
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