Island Kids Early Childhood Center
158 Laurel Avenue, Northport, NY
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Love of Learning Montessori is a licensed child care center in Centerport, New York. The state has licensed it since August 29, 2025, for up to 36 children, serving toddlers.
It is open Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Montessori and STEM / STEAM approach, with after-school care, before-school care, full-time care and part-time care. It lists yearly tuition from $13,150 to $23,500.
New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited no rules in those visits. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | ToddlersFrom the state license. It lists: 18 months-8th Grade |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, full-time care, part-time care, pre-k, summer camp and toddler care |
| Approach | Montessori, STEM / STEAM |
| Discounts | Sibling discount of $300.00 |
| Parent updates | Parent app (myLOLMS Parent Portal) |
| More | Founded 1999 |
| Licensed capacity | 36 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Love of Learning Montessori lists yearly tuition from $13,150 to $23,500. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Suffolk County has a median price of $300 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
| Yearly · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten: 8:30 am – 3:15 pm | $15,150 |
| Pre-K Extended Day: 8:30 am – 3:00 pm | $16,950 |
| PreK: 8:30 am – 12:00 pm | $13,150 |
| Toddler Full Day: 9:00 am – 4:30 pm | $23,500 |
| Toddler Half Day: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm | $15,000 |
State record
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 12, 2026: no rules cited
No rules cited on any of 3 visits
For comparison: 79% of New York daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 4.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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FAQ
Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed August 29, 2025.
New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on August 12, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
No. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists no cited rules in its 3 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 79% of New York daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 4. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
36, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers.
Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
Yearly tuition from $13,150 to $23,500, as it lists it.
(631) 629-5599.
97 Little Neck Rd, Centerport, NY 11721. The nearest other daycare we list is Treasure Cove Enrichment Center, 1.1 miles away.