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About Habitots Preschool in Middle Island

Appointed with state-of-the-art security equipment and meticulously maintained, Habitots is beautiful, safe, and efficient. Throughout the halls and classrooms, you will find caring, hard-working, knowledgeable, and simply incredible, certified staff, all of whom love what they do.

These are some of the wonderful things our families have said about our school:

  • “It feels like family. I’m also comfortable bringing my daughter there knowing she will be in good hands.”
  • “The friendliness of the staff and cleanliness of the school.”
  • “I feel confident in the overall care and learning my son is receiving. His teachers are attentive, caring, and intentional with my son.”

Our Philosophy

Children are born ready to learn. The desire to discover and absorb is never more concentrated than during the first five years of life—and we only get one chance to do it right. We know that your decision to entrust your child’s early education to someone is a momentous one, and a privilege that is earned and should never be taken for granted.

That’s why at Habitots, our goals are to create a welcoming environment that reflects each child’s family, interests, cultures and differing abilities; build a warm relationship with every family that becomes a part of ours; and offer learning opportunities that stretch what every child knows about themselves and their capabilities.

At Habitots, we believe that:

  • Every child is unique, and a “one size fits all” approach to learning ultimately fits none.
  • Teaching children should not come from a place of ego or dictation. Adults in their lives should work cooperatively with one another as partners in their development.
  • Learning happens through play and reinforcement of teachable moments during a process that includes awareness, exploration, inquiry, and application.
  • To teach, we must first truly understand children, how they develop, and strategize on how to encourage and affirm their blossoming.

Programs Include

  • Infants
  • Toddlers
  • Preschool
  • Pre-K
  • School Age
  • Summer Camp

Habitots is so much more than daycare or childcare. We are proud to provide an exceptional preschool education every fun-filled day in a place as nurturing as home.

Our Team

Deralyn Genna

Deralyn Genna

School Director

I hold a bachelor’s degree in psychology with a minor in Elementary Education and have over 22 years of experience in the field of Early Childhood Education. Working with children has always been a passion of mine, it’s both a joyful and deeply rewarding journey. Each day, I make it a priority to visit all our classrooms, getting to know every child and understanding their unique needs. Building strong connections with both children and families is at the heart of everything I do. I’m originally from Kings Park, and when I’m not at school, I love spending time with my cat and enjoying sunsets at the beach. I’m truly excited to be part of the Habitots Middle Island community and look forward to partnering with you to support your child’s growth and development.

Reviews from Parents

4.5 Rating based on 57 Reviews Leave A Review
Gia Fernicola • Google
Miss Lenore has been an absolute blessing to our family. Entrusting someone with your infant is never easy, but from the very first day, she put our minds at ease with her calm, nurturing presence and clear passion for caring for babies. She creates a warm, loving environment where each child is comforted, engaged, and well cared for. Miss Lenore is incredibly attentive—not only to your child’s basic needs but also to their developmental milestones. She is truly one of a kind.
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Jesly Perez • Google
Any first time mother, or parent for that matter, knows how difficult it is to leave their infants in the care of someone else. Miss Leonore is exceptional. She puts all my worries at ease. My daughter is always happy to see her. Her classroom is organized and she prioritizes a clean and safe environment for her class. I couldn’t be happier!
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Shantae S • Google
We absolutely love this school. The environment is so welcoming, staff always seems so happy. The facility is very neat & clean. We’re also super comfortable with how secure the building is. Our daughter loves her teachers & friends!
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Michelle Horsham • Google
We joined Habitot this summer after a very upsetting year with another childcare in the area. Our son started in the infant room for a couple of weeks because of his age at the time, and moved up to the toddler room and has been flourishing ever since. His language has skyrocketed. He is always impressing us with the things he has learned that we didn’t know he knew (today he was counting.) The love his teachers have for his is apparent. We are communicated with for every thing that happens, a new bruise, a runny nose, what he ate, and so on. It is absolutely refreshing to be a part of the Habitot family. We are greeted with a smile each morning, and his days are full of songs, crafts, and good craziness! Our son is sociable, saying thank you, cleaning up, using sign language, but most importantly, he is happy. The environment is warm and friendly, and it is clean. Spotless, if I’m being honest. Toys are put away, tables are wiped down, his bag is always ready for pick-up, you can smell how clean the rooms are. His teachers are honest about what goes on with him, they’ve expressed concern where other locations have looked past things. We genuinely could not be happier with our decision. We know he is safe, happy, fed, growing, and learning. We could not ask for more.
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Habitots Preschool & Child Care Center

Middle Island, NY

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