The Learning Experience in Northport, NY, is a nonsectarian early childhood program offering preschool through kindergarten education in a suburban setting.
The school enrolls 87 students, including 2 kindergarteners, supported by 9 teachers for a student–teacher ratio of 10:1.
Located in a large suburb, The Learning Experience serves families seeking early learning options in the Northport area.
As a co–ed day care and early childhood center, the school focuses on foundational education for young learners through its PK to K grade span.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 87 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Student Body
Total Students
87 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for The Learning Experience?
The application deadline for The Learning Experience is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to The Learning Experience is Winston Preparatory School Long Island (6.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Trinity Regional School-east Northport Campus (2.3 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1025 5th Ave
East Northport, NY 11731
(631) 261-5130
East Northport, NY 11731
(631) 261-5130
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 358 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition listed
Love Of Learning Montessori ![Love Of Learning Montessori Photo - Elementary children in the woods for recess]( "Love Of Learning Montessori Photo - Elementary children in the woods for recess")
Montessori School
105 Prospect Rd
Centerport, NY 11721
(631) 629-5599
Centerport, NY 11721
(631) 629-5599
2.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 108 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
The Kinder Club NEST Centerport ![The Kinder Club NEST Centerport Photo - The Kinder Club NEST Playground by the Water]( "The Kinder Club NEST Centerport Photo - The Kinder Club NEST Playground by the Water")
Daycare / Preschool
105 Prospect Road
Centerport, NY 11721
(631) 897-9189
Centerport, NY 11721
(631) 897-9189
2.8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 34 students Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Kiddie Care Early Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
1 Bette Lane
Commack, NY 11725
(631) 543-4949
Commack, NY 11725
(631) 543-4949
4.6 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 100 students
KinderCare at Huntington ![KinderCare at Huntington Photo - KinderCare at Huntington]( "KinderCare at Huntington Photo - KinderCare at Huntington")
Daycare / Preschool
183 E Main St
Huntington, NY 11743
(631) 547-8029
Huntington, NY 11743
(631) 547-8029
4.7 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 61 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Winston Preparatory School Long Island ![Winston Preparatory School Long Island Photo]( "Winston Preparatory School Long Island Photo")
Special Education School
30 Deforest Road
Huntington Station, NY 11746
(631) 779-2400
Huntington Station, NY 11746
(631) 779-2400
6.2 miles
Gr: 3-12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
541 Long Beach Road
Saint James, NY 11780
(631) 686-1600
Saint James, NY 11780
(631) 686-1600
6.7 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 132 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 39 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1 Higbie Dr
Smithtown, NY 11787
(631) 265-3334
Smithtown, NY 11787
(631) 265-3334
6.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 353 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Special Program Emphasis
165 Pidgeon Hill Rd Ste 1
Huntington Station, NY 11746
(631) 423-3557
Huntington Station, NY 11746
(631) 423-3557
7 miles
Gr: K-9 | 105 students Avg. class size: 16 students Extracurrculars: 11
Daytop Preparatory School
Alternative School
2075 New York Ave
Huntington Station, NY 11746
(631) 351-7112
Huntington Station, NY 11746
(631) 351-7112
7.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 12 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1025 5th Ave
East Northport, NY 11731
(631) 261-5130
East Northport, NY 11731
(631) 261-5130
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 358 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition listed
Love Of Learning Montessori ![Love Of Learning Montessori Photo - Elementary children in the woods for recess]( "Love Of Learning Montessori Photo - Elementary children in the woods for recess")
Montessori School
105 Prospect Rd
Centerport, NY 11721
(631) 629-5599
Centerport, NY 11721
(631) 629-5599
2.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 108 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Winston Preparatory School Long Island ![Winston Preparatory School Long Island Photo]( "Winston Preparatory School Long Island Photo")
Special Education School
30 Deforest Road
Huntington Station, NY 11746
(631) 779-2400
Huntington Station, NY 11746
(631) 779-2400
6.2 miles
Gr: 3-12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
360 Main St
Huntington, NY 11743
(631) 385-3322
Huntington, NY 11743
(631) 385-3322
6.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 541 students
541 Long Beach Road
Saint James, NY 11780
(631) 686-1600
Saint James, NY 11780
(631) 686-1600
6.7 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 132 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 39 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1025 5th Ave
East Northport, NY 11731
(631) 261-5130
East Northport, NY 11731
(631) 261-5130
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 358 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition listed
Love Of Learning Montessori ![Love Of Learning Montessori Photo - Elementary children in the woods for recess]( "Love Of Learning Montessori Photo - Elementary children in the woods for recess")
Montessori School
105 Prospect Rd
Centerport, NY 11721
(631) 629-5599
Centerport, NY 11721
(631) 629-5599
2.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 108 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
The Kinder Club NEST Centerport ![The Kinder Club NEST Centerport Photo - The Kinder Club NEST Playground by the Water]( "The Kinder Club NEST Centerport Photo - The Kinder Club NEST Playground by the Water")
Daycare / Preschool
105 Prospect Road
Centerport, NY 11721
(631) 897-9189
Centerport, NY 11721
(631) 897-9189
2.8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 34 students Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Kiddie Care Early Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
1 Bette Lane
Commack, NY 11725
(631) 543-4949
Commack, NY 11725
(631) 543-4949
4.6 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 100 students
KinderCare at Huntington ![KinderCare at Huntington Photo - KinderCare at Huntington]( "KinderCare at Huntington Photo - KinderCare at Huntington")
Daycare / Preschool
183 E Main St
Huntington, NY 11743
(631) 547-8029
Huntington, NY 11743
(631) 547-8029
4.7 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 61 students
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