Children of America Smithtown

Children of America Smithtown offers themed activities, outdoor play, and hands-on learning through its programs. The program uses the exclusive Mind & Body Matters™ curriculum and includes Before & After School Care for school-age children and a Summer Camp with themed activities, outdoor play, and hands-on learning in a safe, structured environment. Families receive digital updates through a parent app and a monthly Minute with Ted: Family Edition video update from CEO Ted Hockenberry.

• Ages: 0–12 years old
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 6:30AM–6:30PM

Children of America Smithtown is a corporately owned and operated, nationally accredited preschool that has been a family owned and operated business since 1998. The program follows whole-child learning guided by national standards and tailored to each community, and it offers nutrition and wellness programs that support the whole child. It operates as an Equal Opportunity care provider and employer.

Children of America Smithtown has caring, credentialed teachers dedicated to early learning success and experienced, professional educators. The leadership team includes Executive Director Kate Santino for New Jersey and New York, along with other regional Executive Directors across multiple states. The program’s mission states that it offers families a trusted, high-quality early education experience with consistent care, structured programming, and high standards across every location, in a secure, nurturing environment led by caring, credentialed teachers.

Last updated May 28, 2026.