Day care in the Seaford/Wantagh/Massapequa area ?

Girls,

Sorry if this is a little long. I am already making myself anxious with the day care situation for our baby. I posted about this on the Parenting board awhile ago and got some ideas but so far nothing solid.

Does anyone have any info/opinions on day care centers in the Seaford area? My first option was Our Redeemer because it's literally a 2 minute drive from my house and very close to the train station. But, they never call me back! I have been calling for weeks and weeks, only to have messages taken and never get return calls. Needless to say I am very frustrated because it seemed the best option (assuming I liked the center).

Now I am trying to find some viable alternatives. I've been meaning to visit Teachers Pets in Wantagh (might go very soon). I called them yesterday and they said right now their infant room is full. I won't need them until the end of October/early November but I am scared already. There is a place called Little Rascals in Massapequa but it's closer to Amityville and so it's a bit further from my house than I would like. I see a place in Bellmore when I am on the train called Rose Garden but I know nothing about them and it's also a little more than I would like to drive. There is a Tutor Time opening on 107 very close to my house in September but I am nervous it's going to be packed with people and I am not really willing to put down a deposit now (that is $600 they told me) without even seeing the completed building or meeting the staff.

Any thoughts?? Both my husband and I work in Manhattan so I need something not too far from a train. I am freaking out already (perhaps prematurely, but everyone says "the earlier the better" with this stuff). I know I can just drive to another train station if I have to, but I'd like to avoid if possible. All this and trying to pick the "best" place is so nervewracking!

Re: Day care in the Seaford/Wantagh/Massapequa area ?

I live in Massapequa and commute to NYC - There is a Precious Kids in Massapequa on 107 that my friend is sending her DD to in the fall, there is another one in Merrick right next to the train station -

DH and I signed Baby K up for the new Tutor Time being built on 107 a block from the Massapequa train station -
It's supposed to open in July - but I've been in touch w/ the owners since January -

Re: Day care in the Seaford/Wantagh/Massapequa area ?

I worked at Little Rascals for four years. FM me with any questions.

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Ah so you went for the Tutor Time early? I am really wondering if this is the most sensical option for us. Location-wise it's perfect but I don't know much about TT's in general. I don't mind leaving a deposit because I know this is something all places expect - but to do so without knowing anything about the new building/staff seems a little daunting to me. If you don't mind my asking, is Baby K guaranteed a spot once they open or is it still a crap shoot?

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Thanks Jenny I will FM you!

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Posted by MarisaK
It's the most convenient for us -
They will take him part time at 6 months (Mom taking a day and MIL taking a day) and they have early hours (6:30 drop off - most places don't open until 7:00 and I have to be on the 7:14 at the latest) .........
We visited the facility in Oakdale b/c it's owned and operated by the same couple who are building the Massapequa location - Oakdale was very nice, spotless, well organized, etc etc. -
Baby K has a spot reserved for October.
When we got back from the Oakdale visit I called the owner and asked her when I could send a check -
They recently sent me the paperwork of the prices and such - and said they'd send me the official registration paperwork when they begin in the late spring. -