Kiddie Academy of Wading River

We switched to this daycare back in November after having a horrible experience at another daycare. The director is amazing and runs a tight ship. Both my children are learning so much and most importantly I don't have to worry about their safety. I know they are safe the moment I drop them off. Their teachers love my children and it shows. They are both so excited and can't wait to go to "school"

LOVE Kiddie Academy of Wading River. My 4 year old and 2.5 year old moved to KA after being in another care center. The immediate impact, I will forever be grateful for. Within three weeks, my 4 year old was writing his name and soon the entire alphabet. KA is vibrant, curriculum focused and fun!

Shout out to Christina St. Nicholas, owner of Kiddie Academy of Wading River. I have been an occupational therapist for 25 years and recently had the pleasure of working at Kiddie Academy. It is run like a tight ship. The owner multitasks and manages the children on so many different levels. I get to see the inner workings after children are dropped off, and I can say, they are well taken care of here! Today they had a Mister Softee out front for a summer celebration! The children are listened to on an individual basis as the adults bend down to be at their eye-level. The structured schedule allows for kids to be comfortable in their atmosphere, knowing what is planned throughout the day. If there was any doubt as to where to place your child for daycare, Kiddie Academy of Wading River is a home away from home placement where the staff really cares about the child as an individual.

2018 - If only my kids could go here forvever. The teachers are amazing. My daughter was reading at a first grade level when she entered kindergarten. My son's preschool teacher, Ms. Jessika, was the one who realized my son had fine motor issues. She really helped us out with process and even came to the meeting with the local school district and advocated for him getting services. I honestly can't say enough about the school. All of the staff are incredible and really care about the children. They put on an amazing graduation show every June at the local Middle School and each age group does a little routine which is so adorable. And the director Miss Christina is amazing. She knows what she is doing and runs a tight ship! The two owners are at the facility regularly and know the kids as well. Will be sad to leave when it's time for my kids to move on... This is a 2023 update, we still come every summer for the school age summer camp even after moving a half hour away. The kids have such a good time there and the owner puts so much effort into even new and better updates to the facility and activities for the kids. You can tell staff truly cares about every child that attends. I will send them here as long as I’m able to…

My twins have been with kiddie academy since they were around 2 years old. I wouldn't send my twins to any other day care! My kids love going there before and after elementary school. The relationships they have formed with all the teachers is a rare find. On my kids way out of school they always go in to give the owner a giant hug and she is always happy to receive it! They are truly some of the best and they all care so much about the kids! If you are located in the wading river area and are on the fence about sending your kids back to school when you need to work, i promise this school makes it so much easier to do so! One of my favorite parts of KA is their wednesday wisdom texts to help you get through your day and remind you parenting isn't easy but they have your back! We LOVE them for everything they do. xoxo