The word “pineapple” is synonymous with welcome, home, hospitality and family. The vision of Pineapple Cove Academy was to have an environment where parents and children would feel like they were in an atmosphere just like their own home and there was a feeling of security the moment you walked in our front doors.

John and Beth Moran, owners, had the passion to fulfill this vision. Entrepreneurs, since their honeymoon and having careers that spanned Management, Marketing, Finance, and Psychology along with a culmination of life long experiences led to the creation of Pineapple Cove Academy. Beth graduated from Long Island University, C.W. Post, and John graduated from the New York Institute of Technology. Their goal was to create the ultimate academy in early education for young children by nurturing and teaching children during their formative years which are so crucial to a child's future success.

Another member of the Moran family, Thomas Moran, is also an owner. He is known to the staff and children around the “Cove” as Mr. Tommy. Tom began his career 25 years ago as a General Contractor, and joined our team, many years ago. Together we have created, and imagined what today is Pineapple Cove Academy. Mr. Tom’s master carpentry is visible throughout the building and in all of our special events throughout the year. Sometimes you might see him fixing something for a teacher, or creating something new for the children.

At Pineapple Cove Academy, we believe that children should have the opportunity to learn in a positive, loving and nurturing environment in order to become healthy, responsible, confident and self-sufficient adults. Child initiated and hands-on learning activities encourage each child’s imagination, natural curiosity and self-esteem. This underlying philosophy allows children to feel special at Pineapple Cove. We provide children the quality education they need and the peace of mind parents want when leaving their children in the care of others.