Long Island Back to School Resources

Your resources for Long Island schools in Nassau County and Suffolk County, after-school classes for kids, music classes, dance classes, art classes, youth theater programs, sports teams in Nassau and Suffolk counties, and fitness programs,  after- school tutors in Long Island, and more including Port Washington, Bellmore, Roslyn, Syosset, Commack, and Hicksville.

SUFFOLK COUNTY

ADELBERG MONTALVAN
1000 F Park Blvd, Massapequa Park
516-798-1111
62 Lake Ave. S., Suite A, Nesconset
631-360-PEDS (7337)
615 Montauk Highway, West Islip
631-661-PEDS (7337)
Email [email protected]

We are Drs. Adelberg, Montalvan, Bennet, Pistilli, Postel, Schecter, and Abraham. Our purpose is to provide outstanding dentistry in a child- and family-friendly environment. We treat your family like they are our own. All of our doctors are board-certified specialists and offer the most combined laser dentistry experience on Long Island. We want your visit to our office to be an extraordinary experience, that will make you say, “Wow!” Our three offices even look like a theme park. We hope to make your children love visiting the dentist.

AIR TRAMPOLINE SPORTS
1850 Lakeland Ave., Ronkonkoma
631-619-6000
Email [email protected]

Air Trampoline Sports offers the most amazing interactive parties on Long Island. We are open seven days a week and offer something for all ages. Air Trampoline Sports is 16,000-square-feet of trampolines, including three foam pit lanes, three dodge ball courts, two slam dunk lanes, and more than 7,000-square-feet of freestyle main court. We host all types of events from birthday parties, bachelor parties, to going away parties and more! Call an event specialist today to schedule your party at 631-619-6000, or book online at airtrampolinesports.com.

ALL ABOUT KIDS
150 Vanderbilt Motor Parkway, Suite 401, Hauppauge
631-439-6860
255 Executive Drive, LL 108, Plainview, NY
516-576-2040
175 Remsen St., Suite 750, Brooklyn, NY
718-522-7300
3140B E. Tremont Ave., Bronx, NY
718-239-4147
37-11 35th Ave., Suite 3C, Astoria, NY
718-706-7500
145 Huguenot St., Suite 404, New Rochelle, NY
914-251-0905
Email [email protected]

All About Kids provides quality evaluations, consultations, and therapy services, including but not limited to ABA services for children with autism; speech, occupational, and physical therapies; social skills; special education; parent training; and counseling. Licensed and certified, experienced staff provides services to eligible children with developmental delays and/or disabilities in the home, school, and/or community setting, and our state-of-the-art facilities and sensory motor gyms. Services provided throughout Westchester, all NYC boroughs, and Nassau and Suffolk counties. For eligible children, services are authorized by the EIP/CPSE Programs at no cost, and are funded and monitored by NYS DOH, NYSED, and county governments.

THE ALL STAR
96 Main Road, Riverhead
631-998-3565
Email [email protected]

The All Star in Riverhead After School Bowl is for ages K-12 for any child who would like to bowl non-competitively after school Monday – Friday from 2:00 – 5:00pm. Show school I.D to receive 2 games of bowling for $8. We are opening our catering room for a quiet area for tutoring for teachers and students to go over schoolwork. Teachers must call The All Star to reserve space in our catering room. Contact us at 631-998-3565. Visit theallstar.com for more information.

ALLIED PHYSICIANS GROUP
More than 30 locations available. Please visit the website to find a location near you.,
866-621-2769

The more than 120 physicians that comprise Allied Physicians Group are among the top pediatricians throughout greater NYC, Long Island, and the Hudson Valley. When you bring your child to an Allied pediatric practice, you know they are getting the best care. Our doctors have access to resources, technology and support that other, stand-alone pediatric practices simply cannot offer. Our doctors have more time for what matters most – you and your child! Download our FREE Symptom and Dosage Checker app- ALLIEDPG. For more information, visit alliedphysiciansgroup.com.

BOUNCEU FARMINGDALE
101 Carolyn Blvd., Farmingdale
631-777-JUMP (5867)
Email [email protected]

BounceU Farmingdale was voted “Best of Long Island” for Children’s Party Place, Camp, and Family Amusement Center. We provide the ideal combination of inflatable structures, a clean environment, incredible customer service, and non-stop excitement in a private party atmosphere. We feature giant inflatable toys and a wide variety of activities for children and adults, including basketball, boxing, obstacle courses, and slides. We take pride in providing superior customer service. Private parties are meticulously planned and prepared by our knowledgeable staff, so parents can relax and enjoy themselves.

BUILDING BLOCKS DEVELOPMENTAL PRESCHOOL
29 Pinewood Drive, Commack
631-499-1237
Email [email protected]

Building Blocks is an early childhood learning center focusing on the education of all young children. We offer parent and child groups, nursery and preschool classes, and child care options. As a New York state-accredited special education program serving children and their families for more than 30 years, we provide services including special instruction; ABA; speech, occupational, and physical therapy; psychological services; and diagnostic services to infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. We develop skills that enable all our children to attain their highest potential while building self-esteem and independent learning.

FAIRY LICEMOTHERS
2463 S. Long Beach Road, Oceanside
866-561-0492
1755 Deer Park Ave., Deer Park
Email [email protected]

August through October are the busiest months for head lice infestations. Checking your kids before they go back to school will help minimize the spread of lice. You can easily check your children with our Fairy LiceMothers MagicWand nit comb and MagicHalo Conditioner. Look at our comb out video located at: FairyLiceMothers.com/lice_treatment.html for instructions. Or schedule a headcheck at our Oceanside or Deer Park locations. Headchecks are normally $25 but if you mention this ad, we will take $10 OFF. Remember, advice is always FREE. Call us anytime!

FRIENDLY KIDS SOCIAL SKILLS AND FRIENDSHIP GROUP
631-988-0629
Email [email protected]

Friendly Kids Social Skills and Friendship Group is offering a program for elementary school and preschool students with and without special needs. Children will learn social skills while making friends and having fun. This group is facilitated by a school social worker who will work with parents to schedule play dates as a result of participating in this group. Please call Carrie: 631-988-0629, or write to [email protected].

THE RINX/HIDDEN POND
660 Terry Road, Hauppauge
631-232-3222 x201
The Rinx Hauppauge (for non-camp)
Email [email protected]

After a long day of school, what better way to spend some time than skating on one of our two NHL-size ice rinks with your friends at The Rinx in Hauppauge! Take a break and get something to eat or drink at the Time Out Café. If you can’t skate; no worries—we have Figure Skating or Hockey Power Skating pros that will get you going in no time. Don’t forget our new Crossfit Training Center if you want to get into shape. Come see us soon!

JANINE STIENE SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY, P.C.
213 Hallock Road, Suite 6, Stony Brook
631-689-6858
283 Commack Road, Suite 303, Commack
631-493-5859
1500 William Floyd Parkway, Suite 303,
East Yaphank
631-775-8203
2410 N. Ocean Ave., Suite 202, Farmingville
631-346-3334
Email [email protected]

Janine Stiene, speech-language pathologist, is owner and operator of Suffolk Center for Speech. 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 and receptive language disorders (adults and children). Intensive feeding therapy for individuals who suffer from texture and consistency aversions, and FEES—Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing—are also offered. There is a total of seven affiliated offices across Long Island, all participating with most major health insurance companies and offering evening and Saturday hours.

KIDDIE CARE EARLY LEARNING CENTER
Long Acres Elementary School, 1 Bette Lane (between Townline and Larkfield Roads), Commack
631-543-4949
Email [email protected]

Kiddie Care has been teaching and caring for children since 1990. Located in Commack, we are open Monday-Friday from 6:30am-6:30pm all year round. Montessori classes, holiday care, and summer camp available. Organic milk, juice, and fruits served daily to our students. Classrooms are equipped with video cameras that are monitored from our security room. Kiddie Care offers full- and part-time customized schedules to fit your needs. Sibling and teacher discounts available. Call 631-543-4949 for information.

KUMON MATH & READING CENTER – COMMACK
6096 Jericho Turnpike, Commack
631-462-3300
6096 Jericho Turnpike, Commack
631-462-3300
279 Main St., Farmingdale
516-293-2933
326 Walt Whitman Road, Huntington
631-689-9409
796 Udall Rd., West Islip
631-487-1005
460 County Road 111, Manorville
631-399-1991
60 Terry Road, Smithtown
631-656-0799
232 N. Belle Meade Road, East Setauket
631-689-0183
69 Industrial Rd, Wainscott, NY 11975
631-324-8444
Email [email protected]

Kumon is the world’s largest after-school math and reading program. The Kumon Method has helped millions of children achieve more than they ever thought they could. At Kumon, our math and reading programs help children of all ages and levels become eager, independent self-learners. Unlike tutoring sessions, Kumon helps children learn how to learn on their own, and develops strong academic skills. Our students gain a sense of confidence that will help them in the classroom and beyond.

LAW OFFICES OF BRAD H. ROSKEN, P.L.L.C.
1772 E. Jericho Turnpike, Suite 2, Huntington
631-379-9569
Email [email protected]

School districts consult their attorneys, why shouldn’t you? Brad H. Rosken is an experienced trial attorney. He’s also a parent of a child with special needs. He knows how far to push a school district to obtain the maximum that your child is entitled to under law. He’ll guide you, decipher lingo, and develop effective strategies. He’s also a New York state-certified Impartial Hearing Officer and is hearing Due Process Hearings in New York City.

LIU POST CENTER FOR GIFTED YOUTH
LIU Post, 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.

LONG ISLAND LUTHERAN DAY SCHOOL
106 Vernon Valley Road, East Northport
631-754-4424 ext. 224
Email [email protected]

Long Island Lutheran Day School at St. Paul’s offers an outstanding early childhood and elementary program. The school provides a well-rounded academic program in a faith-based setting which nurtures children with a more holistic approach. A high quality, independent curriculum free from mandates and high-stakes testing ensures smaller classes and individualized attention to students. The result is a dynamic learning community that fosters self-confidence and independence while promoting each child’s enthusiasm for learning.

LUMIÉRE BALLET
35-C Corbin Ave., Bay Shore
631-586-2921
Email [email protected]

Students are professionally taught with personal attention. Our ‘academy’ classes are for ages 4 and up. Based on Russian technique, the curriculum includes off-pointe and pointe ballet, character dance, and classical variations. Students work in a rich cultural environment, acquiring a broad classical and contemporary repertoire and a working understanding for music and acting. With Lumiére Ballet Performing Company, they share the stage with professional dancers. With the Nutcracker, Spring Performances and the Summer Classic, they become ballet ambassadors leading to the creation of a better-informed art audience.

MAD SCIENCE OF LONG ISLAND
P.O. Box 401, Woodmere
516-620-6768
Call for locations throughout Long Island.
Email [email protected]

Mad Science offers a range of flexible and affordable after-school programs. Our science parties typically last one hour, with optional add-ons like cotton candy-making, bubbling potions, and rocket launching. Children will discover objects that float through columns of air, marvel at the mystery of fireworks, see the power of static and be amazed by the power of air pressure! Mad Science Parties are for children ages 3 to 11, held at your location, starting only at $250 for up to 15 children. Kids will have fun “down to a science.”

MKSA
125 E. Bethpage Road, Suite 5, Plainview
516-731-5588
Email [email protected]

MKSA can help if your young child isn’t meeting developmental milestones (walking, talking, behaving, pointing, eating, and more). For older children, we can help with situations such as: difficulty establishing friendships, problems communicating, behavioral challenges, learning difficulties, and fine/gross motor concerns. If you have any questions about your child’s development, we’re here for you! Our caring, dedicated professionals have many years of experience in working with children, and can answer questions and guide you regarding your child’s development. Visit mksallc.com (new website coming soon!) or call 516-731-5588.

MUSIC TOGETHER
Various locations
Find the location near you

While the big kids head back to school this fall, have some family-style, music-makin’ fun with your little ones. Once a week for 10 weeks, you’ll sing, dance, and play with your baby, toddler, or preschooler in a play-based, developmentally appropriate musical environment. Some centers even offer classes for the big kids, too! Founded in 1987, Music Together is a research-based program. Each family receives a CD/download set and songbook so you can continue the fun at home with the rest of the family. Find a location near you in Queens or on Long Island:musictogetherli-queens.com.

NEW VICTORY® THEATER
209 W. 42nd St. (just west of Broadway), New York
646-223-3010

The only performing arts venue in Times Square completely devoted to kids, The New Victory is New York City’s premier destination for family entertainment. With shows for all ages (even babies!), the New Vic presents a full season of adventurous multi-disciplinary works from around the globe and close to home, including plays, musicals, circus, dance, opera, and puppetry. If you arrive early to the theater, take advantage of the fun, free activities inspired by the show on stage. Full price tickets start at $15, which makes a trip to The New Victory Theater fun and affordable for the whole family.

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY FOR PRODUCTIVE LIVING
31 E. Merrick Road, Valley Stream
516-612-4400
Serving Nassau Suffolk and Queens
Suffolk Location Coming Soon

Occupational Therapy For Productive Living, P.C. has begun registration for our new handwriting readiness program. This program runs for 6 and 12-week group sessions, for children of all ages, in all stages. All sessions are run by licensed pediatric occupational therapists. Our handwriting groups are fun, and children get to work on improving fine motor skills, such as pencil grasp, letter formation, letter reversals, letter and number recognition, and print and cursive writing, while enhancing social skills. Groups are small, and are 30-minutes per session.

OHMAN SCHOOL OF BALLET
60 Calvert Ave., Commack
631-462-6266
Email [email protected]

Our school serves as a training ground for promising young dancers and offers the opportunity to learn classical ballet in the tradition of George Balanchine. Students are guided from first steps to advanced technique. The Early Childhood Program instills creativity, discipline, and a love for ballet for our students ages 4-6. Students explore the characters and music of various classical ballets, are introduced to classical ballet steps, create their own movements, and practice in costume. The school is a non-competition, non-recital school, focusing on proper classical ballet technique.

PARK SHORE COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL
450 Deer Park Road, Dix Hills
631-499-8580
Email [email protected]

Park Shore Country Preschool and Kindergarten’s outstanding programs in Academics, Science, Computers, Music and Movement, Physical Education, Creative Arts, Pre-Reading and Language Arts, as well as our progressive curriculum show our commitment to excellence in education. Our campus features 3 playgrounds, preschool sports facility, nature discovery center and trail, mini trike raceway, and mini climbing wall. Our STEAM Science Center features touch screen technology, iPads, SMART Boards, marine touch tanks, aquariums with fish and reptiles, preschool science and computer labs, and interactive experiments. Transportation, lunch, full, half, and midday programs available.

PEDIATRIC IMMEDIATE CARE
698 Manhattan Ave., Brooklyn
718-389-PEDS (7337)
150 E. Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY11757
631-956-PEDS (7337)
1077 W. Jericho Turnpike, Smithtown
631-864-PEDS (7337)
Email [email protected]

Pediatric Immediate Care is a team of hearts where kids come first. State-of-the-art medical office equipment allows us to deliver your test results during your visit. Kid-friendly; walk-ins welcome; most insurance plans accepted. Complete pediatric and adolescent care, as well as baby, camp, school, and sports physicals. Certified urgent care recommended by Urgent Care Association of America. Thirty years of dedication to our patients. The offices are open seven days a week including holidays, 8am-11pm.

PICASSO KIDZ, CREATIVE ART STUDIO FOR CHILDREN
72 Broadway, Greenlawn
631-261-5500
Email [email protected]

Picasso Kidz is a children’s art studio for ages 2-17 where children’s creativity is respected and nurtured. At Picasso Kidz, art is taught with patience by a NYS Certified art teacher who will help your child explore painting, sculpture, collage, drawing, and more, while most importantly allowing your child’s own unique creativity to shine through their art. No “cookie cutter everyone’s projects look the same” here! We have many after school and weekend classes available for all ages. Come to the studio where every child is an Artist!

POSEY SCHOOL
57 Main St., Northport
631-757-2700
Email [email protected]

Posey School offers Dance Classes, a Preschool Program, and our NEW art classes. We offer classes during convenient days/times, and a Preschool program for BOYS and GIRLS from age 2-5 every day from 9-11:30am. Classes include: Ballet, Contemporary-Modern, Jazz, Tap, Choreography, and Creative Movement. Based on nationally recognized criteria, our unique programs emphasize the artistic and cultural benefits of applying oneself in the arts. These benefits include acquiring and maintaining basic physical skills, as well as cognitive development in problem solving.

SKY ZONE INDOOR TRAMPOLINE PARK
111 Rodeo Drive, Deer Park
631-392-2600
269 Route 25A, Mount Sinai
631-938-1420
skyzone.com/mountsinai
[email protected]
Email [email protected]

Take high-flying fun to the next level during after-school hours and weekends at SkyZone, the largest trampoline park on Long Island! Our park’s wall-to-wall trampoline courts are designed as a fun, fit outing for all ages. From open jump courts to the Foam Zone, SkySlam Basketball, to 3D Dodgeball, SkyZone provides unmatched, out of this world, high-flying fun! We offer SkyFit trampoline classes and dodgeball leagues for all ages. Planning a birthday party? Our professional event assistants work with you to plan the perfect party for your child.

SMITHTOWN CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
2 E. Main St., Smithtown
631-724-3700
Email [email protected]

As children return to school keep their weekends full with live entertainment in Smithtown. Beginning October 17 and running through November 8, Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts will present the Disney classic, The Jungle Book. live on stage. Specifically adapted from the classic film, this musical includes all your favorite Disney tunes like, “The Bare Necessities: and “I Wan’na Be Like You”. Performances every Saturday at 2pm and Sunday at 11am. See the complete schedule at smithtownpac.org and call 631-724-3700 to order your tickets. All seats $10.

ST. PATRICK YOUTH COMMUNITY
St. Patrick Church, 280 E. Main St., Smithtown
631-724-1261

The best kept secret is now available to you! St. Patrick Youth Enrichment Learning Center is available for ages 2-5, Monday–Friday, during the school year. Flexible hours, days, and reasonable rates make this program an option for all. Music, reading readiness skills, and NYS standards are just some of the reasons to join. We offer arts and crafts, circle time number concepts, and free play. Playtime with Mommy and separation classes are also available. And the best part is, you only pay for the days you attend!

THE GATEWAY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER OF SUFFOLK COUNTY
215 S. Country Road, Bellport
631-286-1133

Since 1950, The Gateway has become Long Island’s home for Broadway-quality entertainment. What was once one of the top ten summer theatres — Robert Duvall and Gene Hackman began their careers here – has now expanded to include a five-show summer season of musicals, summer Children’s Theatre series, winter holiday season – plus special events throughout the year. Shows are presented at the 500-seat Gateway Playhouse in Bellport and the 1200-seat Patchogue Theatre. More than 300 students each year – from Montauk to Manhattan – receive professional-level training at The Gateway Acting School.

TUMBLING TUNES
212 Laurel Road, East Northport
631-697-0140
Email [email protected]

Tumbling Tunes offers high-energy, fun, after school activities for your kids ages 3-8. Every afternoon, we offer drop and shop/open play where kids can play in the gymnastics, music, craft, pretend play, book nook, or manipulative areas. Children as young as 6 months are also welcome to stay with or without parents. We also offer structured gymnastics and art classes. Our experienced and friendly staff guarantees your child will have a great time while learning new skills and gaining confidence. Free Trial Classes.

VILLAGE EAST GIFTED – ENRICHMENT CENTER FOR THE GIFTED LEARNER
Village East Gifted of Huntington 33 Walt Whitman Road, Huntington Station
631-549-2313
Village East Gifted of Roslyn
216 Willis Avenue
Roslyn Heights, NY 11577
631-549-2313
Email [email protected]

Village East Gifted® (VEG) is a highly rigorous, fast-paced and engaging academic enrichment program for gifted students ages 4-18 with locations in both Nassau and Suffolk counties. Its curriculum includes Latin, writing, geography, global studies, world history, STEM, advanced linguistics, SAT vocabulary enrichment, public speaking, art and creative problem solving. Its half-day Gifted Kindergarten accepts gifted children ages 4-5. Over 360 students have enrolled in the program, all of whom have placed in the 90th percentile or higher on national tests with IQ scores between 130 and 155.

VINCENT SMITH SCHOOL
322 Port Washington Blvd., Port Washington
516-365-4900
Email [email protected]

The Vincent Smith School is well known for its individual program for students in grades 1-12 with ADD, ADHD, learning disabilities such as dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, non-verbal learning disabilities, auditory processing disorder, and language (expressive/receptive) processing disorders. We provide differentiated instruction, small, supportive classes, a structured environment, college and career counseling, and a unique social cognition program. 2015-2016 admissions Open House dates are Wednesday, Oct. 14 at 7pm, Saturday, Dec. 12 at 12pm, Sunday, Jan. 24 at 12pm, and Wednesday, April 20 at 7pm. Private tours are also available. Call 516-365-4900 or visit vincentsmithschool.org.

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