Bright and Early Discoveries

Bright and Early Discoveries We provide full-day childcare and before/after-school care in a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment. Welcome to Bright & Early Discoveries!

Our goal is to support each child's early learning journey with love, fun, and discovery — one bright day at a time! New to Downtown Riverhead! We offer full day childcare, and before/after school care in a safe learning environment.

🌞 Simple Morning Routines to Start the Day with Joy 🌞Mornings set the tone for the entire day — especially for little le...
10/22/2025

🌞 Simple Morning Routines to Start the Day with Joy 🌞

Mornings set the tone for the entire day — especially for little learners! Here are 3 simple ways parents can create calm, happy mornings:

1️⃣ Start with connection. A warm hug or gentle “good morning” can make your child feel loved right away. 💕
2️⃣ Add music or play. Try a short dance, a silly song, or a stretch to wake up their bodies and minds. 🎵🕺
3️⃣ Keep breakfast unhurried. A few peaceful minutes together over breakfast builds joy and security. 🍳☀️

✨ Little moments make big memories. Start the day bright — start it with love.

🎉 Happy Birthday, Montserrat Gonzalez! 🎉Today we’re celebrating one of our amazing team members .Your dedication, creati...
10/21/2025

🎉 Happy Birthday, Montserrat Gonzalez! 🎉

Today we’re celebrating one of our amazing team members .
Your dedication, creativity, and joyful spirit bring so much light to North Fork Discoveries every day. We’re so grateful for all that you do to make learning and exploration fun for our little adventurers! 🌟

Please join us in wishing Montserrat a fantastic birthday filled with love, laughter, and wonderful memories! 💐💛

💬 Drop your birthday wishes for Montserrat in the comments below! 🎂👇

“Children learn more from what you do than what you say.” 🌟 Parenting Tip 3/100 🌟Little eyes are always watching 👀 — and...
10/21/2025

“Children learn more from what you do than what you say.”
🌟 Parenting Tip 3/100 🌟

Little eyes are always watching 👀 — and hearts are always learning.
Show kindness, patience, and love daily, and your children will reflect it beautifully.
Be the example you want them to follow.

Positive Affirmation for Kids 🌟💖 “I am kind.” 💖Kindness makes the world brighter — one small act at a time.Let’s teach o...
10/20/2025

Positive Affirmation for Kids 🌟

💖 “I am kind.” 💖

Kindness makes the world brighter — one small act at a time.
Let’s teach our little ones that being kind is a superpower! 🌈✨

👉 How did your child show kindness today? Share it in the comments! 💬

Ready to start your child’s bright journey?Big dreams start with small steps — and we’re here for every one of them! 🌈Di...
10/17/2025

Ready to start your child’s bright journey?

Big dreams start with small steps — and we’re here for every one of them! 🌈

Discover the joy of learning at Bright & Early Discoveries, now serving families in:
📍 Yaphank, NY

💻 Visit our website brightandearlydiscoveries.com
or give us a call to find the perfect place for your little learner — and don’t forget to check out our partner pages for more locations and updates!

Happy Birthday, Brittany Padilla!(October 16)Wishing you a fun-filled 19th birthday, Brittany! Your cheerful spirit and ...
10/16/2025

Happy Birthday, Brittany Padilla!
(October 16)

Wishing you a fun-filled 19th birthday, Brittany! Your cheerful spirit and caring heart make such a difference in the children’s lives. Keep shining and spreading your warmth everywhere you go! 🌷💖

Back-to-School Confidence: The Power of Affirmations at Home ✨A child’s confidence starts with the words they hear every...
10/15/2025

Back-to-School Confidence: The Power of Affirmations at Home ✨

A child’s confidence starts with the words they hear every day. Simple affirmations like “I can do hard things” or “I am loved and capable” can help them face new challenges with courage. 💪💛

Let’s make our homes a place where positive words grow confident hearts.

Read the blog here
https://nextstepcs.org/affirmations-at-home/

Happy Birthday, Joellyn Gomez!October 14,Happy 20th Birthday, Joellyn! Your energy and creativity bring so much life to ...
10/14/2025

Happy Birthday, Joellyn Gomez!
October 14,
Happy 20th Birthday, Joellyn! Your energy and creativity bring so much life to the Main Street center. May your special day be as bright and joyful as the little learners you inspire each day. 🌸🎈

Parenting Tip 2/100 🌿“Children don’t need a perfect parent — just a patient one.” As parents, we often carry the weight ...
10/14/2025

Parenting Tip 2/100 🌿

“Children don’t need a perfect parent — just a patient one.”

As parents, we often carry the weight of wanting to “get everything right” — the perfect response, the perfect routine, the perfect tone. But the truth is, what our children need most isn’t perfection; it’s presence and patience.

When we choose patience over frustration, we show our children that mistakes are part of learning — not something to fear. Every time we pause before reacting, we’re teaching them how to handle emotions, disagreements, and disappointments with understanding instead of anger.

💡 Reminder: Take a deep breath before you speak. Step away for a moment if you need to. Your calm doesn’t just bring peace to the moment — it becomes a living lesson your child carries for life.

✨ Perfection fades, but patience builds connection. ✨

Address

608 Northville Turnpike
Riverhead, NY
11901

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 7am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 7am - 5:30pm
Thursday 7am - 5:30pm
Friday 7am - 5:30pm

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+16315919060

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We are proud to provide top tier child care in our new state-of-the-art preschool centrally located at 608 Northville Turnpike in Riverhead. Owned and operated by Licensed Master Social Worker Jennifer LaMaina and staffed with over thirty years of experience in Educational Child Care. Bright & Early Discoveries will quickly become your child's second home.

Our industry low child to teacher ratio of 6:1 guarantees your child the dedicated attention it takes to develop your child’s core emotional, social, academic and communicative skills.

Bright & Early Discoveries provides an enriched learning environment that is helping countless students get ahead. Founded in 2016, our daycare facility is located in the heart of Riverhead and reflects the diverse backgrounds and cultures of the area. We create a loving and structured curriculum that makes our students eager to learn, create, and grow together.

On any given day at Bright & Early Discoveries, your child will be surrounded by loving adults and peers that show care and concern for their wellbeing. It is our hope that our curriculum reinforces what they are being taught at home as we prepare each unique child for their next milestone.