Local Preschools and Daycare Centers

This is a list of the local preschools and daycare centers that have contacted the Emma S. Clark Memorial Library to be added to this list. The posting of this information is not an endorsement by the library. Please contact the school or center directly with any questions about the information below.

Name of School Address Phone Contact Ages Days/Hours
Alternatives for Children14 Research Wy,
East Setauket 		(631) 331-6400 x 307Liza Longo ext. 7843-5yrs8-4pm
Childrens Community Head Start400 Sheep Pasture Rd,
Port Jeff Sta.		(631) 476-9698 ext.2376 wks -5 yrs7am-6pm
Early Discoveries Learning Center400 Sheep Pasture Rd,
Port Jeff Sta. 		(631) 476-9698 ext.237Denice Karotseris6 wks -5 yrs7am-6pm
Faith Nursery School322 Rte. 25A,
East Setauket		(631) 689-5073 Michelle Boutcher3-5 yrs
The Goddard School211 Hallock Rd,
Stony Brook		(631) 248-2288
Happy Time Preschool at Smithtown Christian School1 Higbie Dr,
Smithtown 		(631) 320-4222Liz Bento18m -5 yrs3 or 5 days
Harbor Country Day School17 Three Sisters Rd,
St. James		(631) 584-5555Christine McBrien
Harborview Nursery School605 Main St.,
Port Jefferson		(631) 928-7532Michele Lunarola3-4 yrs
Kiddie Academy10 Research Wy,
East Setauket		(631) 941-2100Jennie Gallo6 wks – 4 yrs6:30 am -7:00 p.m.
Laurel Hill School201 Old Town Rd,
Setauket		(631) 751-1154Sylvia Langle
Mill Pond Nursery School385 Old Town Rd,
Port Jeff Sta.		(631) 473-6000Infants, Toddlers,
Pre-School
Montesssori School at Old Field380 Nicolls Rd.
East Setauket 		(631) 675-1354
North Shore Montessori218 Christian Ave,
Stony Brook		(631) 689-8273Kimberly LeLay6 wks -6yrs7:30 am -5:30 pm
Our Savior Preschool140 Mark Tree Rd,
Centereach		(631) 588-2757Linda Harrigan3 & 4yrs9 am-12pm, 9 am -3 pm
Playgroups School52 Old Post Rd,
Setauket		(631) 751-9843Maddy Friedman2-5 years2, 3, 5 days
Sts. Philip & James School 359 Clinton Ave,
St. James		(631) 584-7896Diane Anderson
Setauket Parents Playschool160 Main St,
Setauket		(631) 751-2047 Doreen Swift2.5-5 years5 days
Setauket Presbyterian5 Caroline Ave,
Setauket		(631) 941-4271 Yvonne Chase2-4 yrs5 days
Smithtown Co-Op Nursery School490 N Country Rd,
St. James		(631) 584-6767Joanne2-4yrs3-5 days
Tiny Hearts Childcare Center532 Moriches Rd,
St. James		(631) 446-3088Jaine Verma2-5 yrsM-F, 6:30 am – 6:30 pm
Updated January 2024