Nassau and Suffolk Counties Education Guide - Source Book 2009

Nassau and Suffolk Counties on Long Island have a broad range of schools, programs and classes for kids of all ages.  From Montessori to special needs to specific math and dance classes, it's all here! And check out more schools and programs Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Fairfield, Rockland.

COUNTRYSIDE MONTESSORI SCHOOL

354 Lakeville Rd, Great Neck
 (516) 466-8422 
www.cmsgn.com

Countryside Montessori School was founded in 1998. We were founded with the aim of providing a high quality early childhood education based upon the philosophy, methods and techniques developed 100 years ago by educational pioneer and Nobel prize nominee Dr. Maria Montessori. Our children become responsible for their own learning and their own behavior. They learn to respect themselves and others. Everything in our school is designed to encourage and aid the child's natural curiosity.

EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER
45 Manetto Hill Rd, Plainview
 (516) 822-3535  x342
Rhya Jerrold, Director
www.miyjcc.org
Email [email protected]

The Mid-Island Y JCC Early Childhood Center helps children grow, develop their own identies and experience relationships with both children and adults. Children find materials and equipment which invite them to explore their environment and enhance their physical and intellectual development. The teachers plan opportunities for experience with music, dance, science, literature, language development, creative movement and conceptual learning. They are helped to express their needs, use their bodies, minds and feelings, and through a variety of programs are provided with a positive Jewish identification.

DAVINCI LEARNING CENTER

905 Main St, Port Jefferson

DaVinci Learning Center in Port Jefferson specializes in working with students of all ages with learning disabilities. They specialize in reading disorders, specifically Dyslexia. The program directors, Kerry Leo and Elaine Micali specialize in uncovering the root of the disorder and design a customized Learning Plan to address the student's specific needs. Summer programs are available in reading, writing, spelling and math. They also offer Neuropsychological and Educational evaluations. The DaVinci Learning Center-"where students learn how they learn best."

INTRO TO DANCE
18 Harrison Ave, Centereach
 (631) 553-7194 
Email [email protected]

Intro To Dance is a friendly, co-ed, and noncompetitive private studio, specializing in ballet, tap, jazz, and Tiny Tots. Private classes are offered upon request. Located in Centereach. Fall Registration is August 17th-23rd. For a complete listing of the class schedule, holidays, and to register, please call or email. Owner/Director and Teacher Deana Alejandro has been dancing for over 30 years and has taught for 15 years at such studios as June Claire, The Patti Schmidt Dance and Exercise Center and has trained at GYMBOREE.

KIDDIE KAMPUS
3235 Rte 112, Ste 5, Medford
(631) 698-6673 

At Kiddie Kampus of Medford we provide a secure, loving environment with an atmosphere that is ideal for the education of children. Our innovative program allows each child to learn and grow at their own pace. We believe that it is our responsibility to help a child grow socially, cognitively, and emotionally, as well as physically. Experienced teachers form a partnership with families through daily communication. Come in and discover a center that creates a strong foundation for a child's future.

LOVING HANDS MONTESSORI
359 Main St, Islip
(631) 446-1060 
58 South Bay Ave, Islip
(631) 650-9072 

Loving Hands Montessori of Islip provides the highest level of pre-school education available. We strive to offer the Montessori philosophy. Materials and curriculum with certified Montessori teachers in a beautiful prepared environment. Truly a place where the children can feel free to explore and develop a love for learning. Our program is geared to entice young minds and foster curiosity which leads to a desire to participate in all areas of the curriculum with a focus and concentration using the successfully proven materials and methods of the Montessori program.

MATHNASIUM OF LAKE GROVE
2795 Middle Country Rd, Lake Grove
 (631) 619-6949 
www.mathnasium.com

Mathnasium is a learning center where students come to catch up, keep up, and get ahead in math. Our program is aimed at developing a strong number sense and confidence in math. We build a custom learning plan for students. The Mathnasium Method was developed with 30 years of hands-on instruction. Kids don't hate math, they hate being confused and intimidated by math. Mathnasium offers year round educational programs in an attractive and supportive setting.

SCHOOL FOR LANGUAGE AND COMMUNICATION DEVELOPMENT
100 Glen Cove Ave, Glen Cove (Preschool/Elementary)
 (516) 609-2000 
70-2447th Ave, Woodside (Middle/High school)
 (718) 476-7163 
www.slcd.org
Email [email protected]

Founded in 1985, SLCD is a 501 © (3) not-for-profit organization dedicated to helping children with severe language and autism spectrum disorders. We provide special education programs for preschool and school age children (K-12). At SLCD, we believe language is the key to creativity, self-expression and academic achievement. SLCD is chartered through the NY State Board of Regents and approved by the NY State Education Department.

St. Patrick Youth community offers sports, and an enrichment and learning center year round. Fall hosts dek hockey and basketball and winter has basketball intramurals. Spring offers dek and summer brings camps for baseball, softball, and much more. There are also prep courses for Catholic entrance exams and tutoring assistance for students. An adult exercise/nutrition course is also available. Call us for more information.

SUMMER CAMPS AT STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY
Sports Complex, Stony Brook
(631) 632-4550 
www.stonybrook.edu/summercamps

Our co-ed Summer Camp for ages 5-12 offers a mix of athletics and academics, plus a daily swim. Camp Academies, for grades K-10, specializes in one or two week programs. Seawolves Sport Camps feature a wide range of athletic sports for ages 7-17. Call for a free brochure or visit our website.