About Shepherd's Gate
All about the Director:
Mrs. Ana Torres, Executive Director, founded Shepherd's Gate in 1998. Mrs. Torres holds a Masters Degree in Education and has over 25 years working with children and families. Her experience includes infant to teen care, directing and develo...ping programs for children of all ages and their families. As a community leader and educator, Mrs. Torres has dedicated her life to the pursuit of aiding working families across Long Island. Under her leadership Shepherd*s Gate has received County and State commendations as a model program for assisting working families. The central theme of Shepherd's Gate Academy is to provide a Christian, God centered program, meeting the expectations of parents. Mrs. Torres along with other family members have given countless hours of support and encouragement together with her staff who join her and are committed to this mission of providing high quality, affordable child care. Shepherd's Gate Academy is sanctioned, fully licensed institution, and recognized by the State of New York. Thank you and may God bless you and your Children. Mrs. Ana M. Torres, MS ED
Come join us for an exciting summer filled with wonderful activities and adventures. Our full day summer camp serves children ages 5 - 12 and we have a New and Exciting half day pre-school program for children entering Pre-Kindergarten that will prepare your child for the upcoming school year.
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Location & hours
- Mon Mon 6:05 am - 6:05 pm
- Tue Tue 6:05 am - 6:05 pm
- Wed Wed 6:05 am - 6:05 pm
- Thu Thu 6:05 am - 6:05 pm
- Fri Fri 6:05 am - 6:05 pm
- Sat Sat Closed
- Sun Sun Closed
Reviews
At a loss of words
This school is very disorganized. They are understaffed and not professional at all. I would not recommend sending your child to attend this school. There is no nurses office which I was surprised and the staff are not trained. I asked my child if she attended drama , a...rt and other specials and she responded telling me that they don't have those specials . Very disappointed .
Amazing Pre-k and Kindergaten Program for your Future Leader
Registration for Kindergarten is filling up fast not many spots left. We use the A Beka curriculum and many other techniques to advance your Future Leader to the next level in education. Test have shown our Pre-k and Kindergarten children are learning at 2nd & 3rd grade... level call for details 631-435-3215. Kindergarten program busing is available up to 15 miles from Shepherd's Gate Academy at St Josephs in Brentwood. Don't forget Affordable summer camp & Amazing registration still available only a few spots left.
PROUD TO BE A PARENT OF SHEPHERDS GATE PREK
I TOTALLY DISAGREE WITH THE BELOW! My child attends SHEPHERD'S GATE PREK and he is always happy when I drop off and pick up:) Everytime I drop off my child there is someone taken attendance and also in class, they're always acompany by someone. I TRUST SHEPHERD'S GATE ...WITH MY CHILD. IT'S A SECURE AND SAFE PLACE TO HAVE YOUR CHILD, THAT IS WHY ALL MY CHILDREN HAVE ATTENDED THE SCHOOL PROGRAMS. I RECOMMEND IT TO EVERY FAMILY THAT HAS A CHILD:)
Shepherds Gate- Brentwood, NY
Just recently removed my daughter from this place. There's not enough staff on duty to insure safety of kids in and out of the classroom. Toddlers left to take elevator or flights of stairs by themselves. I overheard one of the staff members while I was leaving that my... child can walk alone to classroom. Then I volunteered. There's nobody monitoring or controlling visitors. There's no set door....I never knew which way to enter. Plus most of the time I spent more than 10 minutes ringing the doorbell. Once saw a bus driver trying to drop off kids, but nobody was there to receive the kids. Overheard staff saying bus was about to leave. No organization. No file or attendance taken....they would asked me if my child came in to school to calculate refund which I am still waiting for 4 weeks later. Bought supplies beginning of year was unaware that there's no space for my child's belongings All supplies (that should've lasted all year because they requested bulks) were thrown and shared with all kids/classroom. Needless to say they couldn't find my child's supplies so they didn't return the left over supplies which were named. Didn't know I was going to supply for the whole classroom. The paint on walls is peeling or damaged. Last straw was that my child came home saying she was being walked to the bathroom male adult. This school needs to be CLOSED. Would rate zero, but that's the lowest it goes. They are happy and available at the beginning of the month to collect tuition but you won't see anyone after that. Don't even bother calling, phone rings rings and rings...when they do pick up nobody knows about anything and messages do not get returned. We ended up paying for a few months but I wouldn't send my kids there if she was going for free (which brentwood has a lottery every year) the "great" comments I'm sure are written by the staff themselves. Don't be fooled.
SHEPHERDS GATE IS POOR QUALITY
My child wanted a drink of water so I told him to ask his counselor & the counselor said ÂÂtheres no pitcher in the class, so hereÂs a cup go to the bathroom & get it from the sinkÂÂ I looked at the counselor & said ÂÂno, can you get it from a filte...red water source the counselor said there isnÂÂt a filter all the water is from the sinks, I got sick to my stomach, the building is over 90 years old & just the thought of having my children drinking water from the old pipes was nauseating. This place has peeling paint falling off the walls onto the floor! ItÂÂs a very hazardous place! So I did my research & found out that Shepherds Gate After School Program has had over 30 inspection violations! I REALLY DONT UNDERSTAND WHY THIS PLACE IS STILL IN BUSINESS! The link that shows each violation they have encountered in the past months http://it.ocfs.ny.gov/ccfs_facilitysearch/viewprofile.aspx?&facility_id=422385
Amazing
Affordable & Safe child care serving the working family On Amazing 200 Acres of Land In St. Joseph's in Brentwood. Open when school is closed. Transportation Provided Call for Details. Call Our New Sponsor Program To Help Make Shepherd's gate More Affordable For You. M...orning/Before School Program 6:30am, After School Program, FREE Universal Pre-school, Summer camp With Early hours, FREE Tutorial Program, Saturday & Sunday Camp call for details, Universal Youth Ministry 12-19 Years old, Birthday Partys & Any other Event party for Kids and More... Office 631-435-3215 I invite you down on friday to see the most amazing children please call for time & details. Over 400 people & growing Fridays amazing talented children. Please call 631-435-3215 or email ATorres@optonline.net. Most Affordable Summer Camp On Long Island For What is Offered You Cannot Beat it. I Promise you.
