Suffolk Schools and Education Guide

Discover the preschools, private or public schools, after-school teachers and tutors, or homework help classes for your kids on Long Island's Suffolk County, including in Babylon, Islip, Huntington, and Smithtown. 

Educational Services

CHILD CARE COUNCIL OF SUFFOLK, INC.
60 Calvert Ave., Commack
631-462-0303

The Child Care Council of Suffolk, Inc.’s primary mission is to take a leadership role in advocating for and increasing access to child care in Suffolk County. The Council believes that quality, nurturing and safe child care is the building block for strong, caring communities. We provide referrals, options, support, assistance and guidance. Quality child care programs ensure that children are safe, healthy and successful – even in the most challenged communities. Infants, toddlers and preschoolers will have a chance to realize their full potential and become members of a society that helps create caring communities.

MATHNASIUM LEARNING CENTERS
217A Mineola Ave., Roslyn Heights 
516-484-MATH (6284)
43-17 Bell Blvd., Bayside 
718-747-MATH (6284) 
414 Central Avenue, Cedarhurst 
516-569-1500 
11 Great Neck Road, Great Neck 
516-482-MATH (6284) 
381 Sunrise Highway, Lynbrook 
516-881-7997 
1003 Jericho Turnpike, New Hyde Park 
516-616-MATH (6284) 
110 Jackson Avenue, Syosset 
516-944-MATH (6284) 
3430 Sunrise Highway, Wantagh 
516-799-MATH (6284) 

We are math specialists. For more than 35 years, the Mathnasium Method has transformed the way children understand and appreciate math. We teach all levels of math ability. Specially trained, caring instructors cater to students who need to catch up, as well as advanced students who want to get ahead. Proven results. Our proprietary curriculum is individually customized to address each child’s weaknesses and build on each child’s strengths, resulting in better grades, higher test scores, and overall improved academic performance.

ST. PATRICK YOUTH COMMUNITY
280 East Main St., Smithtown
631-724-1261

Smithtown's best kept secret is St Patrick Youth. Don't miss our programs for the fall and winter. Whether you need an after-school activity, enrichment, sports, youth ministry or Zumba classes, call us. New this year; we are offering CPR/AED classes for adults who need this for work, or the lay-responder who would like to be trained. Please contact us via our website, stpatsyouth.com, or call 631-360-0185. See you soon.

THE LONG ISLAND UNIVERSITY CENTER FOR GIFTED YOUTH
C.W. Post Campus, Brookville
516-299-2160

The Long Island University program for gifted children was established in 1979 in response to the increasing recognition of society’s special responsibilities for children with demonstrably superior intellectual ability. The Long Island University Center for Gifted Youth brings together two important elements of education for the gifted extraordinary teachers recruited from leading high schools, middle schools and elementary schools in the metropolitan area and university-level facilities. These two factors, combined with an administrative and psychological team schooled in the needs of gifted children, give the program at LIU Post unique strengths in producing positive benefits for young people admitted to the program.

Parochial Schools

EMANUEL LUTHERAN SCHOOL
179 East Main St., Patchogue
631-758-2250

Since 1957, Emanuel Lutheran School has provided a unique mix of solid academics with strong, Christ-centered values. We offer preschool through eighth grade, including full day kindergarten. We’ve been a Suffolk Reading Council Honor School for 20 years. Small class sizes allow teachers to tailor lessons to individual needs. Accelerated Reader program; Spanish beginning in Preschool; band; handbells; sports; and special interest clubs available. Before/afterschool care. Emanuel is located at 179 East Main Street in Patchogue. Call 631-758-2250 for information. 

ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC SCHOOL
25 Church St., Ronkonkoma
631-588-4760

Our mission is to educate the whole child. We lead students age 3 to 8th grade to become life-long learners. Students have daily interactions, instruction and assessments, which develop intellectual, social, spiritual, and emotional development and strength of character. Our philosophy is one of respect and appreciation for individual differences. Each child is encouraged to meet his or her full potential through milestones set forth by state and Diocesan guidelines. We provide up-to-date curriculum and materials, state-of-the-art technology, clubs, extra-curricular activities, and much more.

Preschools

BUILDING BLOCKS DEVELOPMENTAL PRESCHOOL
29 Pinewood Drive, Commack 
631-499-1237

We are an early childhood learning center focused on educating young children. We offer parent/child groups, nursery and preschool classes, and childcare options. As a NYS accredited special education program serving children and their families for over 25 years, we provide special instruction, ABA, speech, occupational and physical therapy, psychological services and diagnostic services to infants, toddlers and preschoolers. We develop skills that enable children to attain their highest potential, while building self-esteem and independence. Services can be provided at home, at the center or within your community. New summer camp program available. 

KIDDIE KAMPUS OF MEDFORD
3235 Route 112, Building 5, Medford
631-698-6673

Our innovative program allows children to learn and grow at their own pace. We believe that it is our responsibility to help a child grow socially, cognitively, emotionally, as well as, physically. The children participate in movement activities, singing, calendar games, directional and creative art activities, and outdoor play, just to name a few happenings. At Kiddie Kampus our experienced teachers form a partnership with families through daily communication. Come in and discover a learning center that creates a strong early childhood experience.

MISS MELLA'S FOOTSTEPS TO LEARNING
265 Mt. Sinai Coram Road, Coram
631-732-4526

Footsteps to Learning is a privately owned, licensed preschool that offers children the warmth and values of a “home away from home," and at the same time gives the children the education needed to enter kindergarten with a strong foundation. Our children learn to be critical thinkers, problem solvers, independent workers and to discover their love of learning. We incorporate the New York State Common Core Standards into their everyday activities while remembering that they are children and should enjoy these early years.

MONTESSORI CHILDREN OF PORT JEFFERSON STATION
1660 Route 112, Suite B, Port Jefferson Station
631-320-3030

Many parents are questioning the quality of today’s education experience. Children have benefited from the Montessori method of education for over 100 years. In addition to meeting your child’s social, emotional, creative and intellectual needs, our Montessori School with give your child the foundation they will use continually in their school experience and later life. We look forward to you allowing us the opportunity to work with your child towards their success. Please call for a tour.

PRECIOUS LAMBS CHILD CARE CENTER
630 Broadway Ave., Holbrook
631-319-1667

At Precious Lambs Child Care our philosophy is simple, each child is a unique and special individual who has the right to a safe, stimulating, and educational childcare environment. We seek to foster positive self-image and encourage independence. We feel that cultivating a strong foundation to socialization interaction is the key to problem solving which will open the door for your child to function effectively in an academic setting as we prepare them for kindergarten.

Special Education 

THE SUFFOLK CENTER FOR SPEECH & MYOFUNCTIONAL THERAPY
Nassau and Suffolk Locations, Stony Brook
631-689-6858
1500 William Floyd Parkway, Suite 303, East Yaphank 
631-775-8203 
631 Commack Road, Suite 1B, Commack 631-493-5859 
2410 N. Ocean Ave, Suite 202, Farmingville 
631-346-3334

Janine Stiene, Speech-Language Pathologist, is owner and operator of Speech Pathology and Swallowing Disorder Services of Long Island. Along with her group of therapists, she supports families and children across Long Island, specializing in PROMPT, feeding, myofunctional therapy, voice disorders, fluency, augmentative communication, articulation, auditory processing disorders and expressive/receptive language disorders (adults and children). Also offered are intensive feeding groups for individuals who suffer from texture and consistency aversions. There are five other affiliated offices across Long Island, all participating with most major health insurance companies and offering flexible hours and scheduling.

THE MUSIC ACADEMY FOR SPECIAL LEARNERS
320 Smithtown Blvd., Ronkonkoma
631-615-6707
Email [email protected]

We teach music, music therapy, and art instruction for students with special needs and without. Our mission is to allow all students at all levels the opportunity to be successful. We believe a disability is not a roadblock to learning. It simply means we must use an individualized, creative approach with patience to attain our goals. We use creative games, customized music books, flashcards, and and a multi-sensory approach to learning. New music therapy group classes are available. Offering courses in guitar, piano, saxophone, and voice. We also hold music recitals and art exhibits. Contact Maria LaMon at 631-615-6707.