Wonderful school! Great staff! The teachers are very warm and welcoming. The teachers create an…read moreatmosphere where the children love to learn and socialize with their peers.

We couldn't be more thankful for A Magical Place. Jisel and the rest of the teachers in the infant…read moreroom are amazing, and our son has had such a fantastic experience there. They are diligent about updating the Brightwheel app with feedings, potties, and naps every day, and they share relevant information beyond that in a timely fashion. But most of all, there is such a warmth and happiness that radiates from there every day at drop-off and pick-up and it really feels like family. Our little guy loves it there and so do we.

I love A Magical Place. The staff are so sweet and attentive and welcoming. I always feel good…read moreleaving my son there for the day. I know he will have fun and be educationally stimulated!

Thank you Rainbow Palace! I would like to say that Rainbow…read morehas been a home to my family, both my son and my nephew made a home here for several years. You all took care of my baby since he was 4 months old and for that I have no words that can express my gratitude for you and the staff at the daycare. The teachers have been nothing short of amazing, warm, welcoming and kind to my family. Thank you for everything you've done!

I want to share my experience…read more... If you are a working family, especially a working mother this is NOT the place for you. Be prepared to pay over $300 and then take care of your child for weeks. Be prepared to take off lots of days. Between my husband and I, we took about 10 sick days in a span of 2 months. I would say 2 of those days were essential and I understood that my son had to stay home. They made me feel as if I was incapable of taking care of my child, or that I did not have the best interest in my child, and that I was lying just to take him to school. The director told me, "had a teacher not told you that your son had a bad cough, you probably wouldn't have done anything about it." Take this as you will, but to me this was such an insult to my capacity as a mother. My son entered when he was 6 months old, and I understood that he was going to get sick because it was his first daycare and also his older sister started 3K. I was called to pick up my son early due to a nasty cough. I completely understood why I had to get him and I brought him immediately to the doctor. The doctor reassured me that it was just a viral infection and that within 2 days he should be fine to go back to school. I even got him tested for Covd (he was negative). The daycare wanted to know exactly what he had (even though that violated our HIPPA rights). So I took him to another doctor for another opinion, she said the same thing. That it is difficult to know what exactly a baby this young has but that as long as he tested negative for covid and isn't having a fever he should be able to go to school. Not only did I have to provide a doctor's note, I also called the manager while I was at the doctor's office so that they could believe me. My son got sick again (not surprising). I did the same steps as before, took him to the doctor and got him tested for RSV, Flu. and Covid. He was tested positive for RSV. The doctor ressaured me that within 5 days he could go back to school. I kept him home an extra day just to be safe for him and everyone else. The doctor also reassured me that his cough would linger for weeks. So sure enough, I provide a note stating that he is negative for Covid and the return date. This again is not enough. They want to know the exact diagnosis and they said that they do not want any symptoms. But they also attempted to be helpful by saying that they will work with me only if his cough wasn't so alarming or consistent (very subjective). Then they started complaining about his loose stool. He is 6 months old. All he has is formula and purees. Plus he is teething. It is very normal (and again I took him to the doctor to reassure me that this was normal), for babies to get loose, sometimes very loose stools. I know I am his mother. But my son truly is the easiest calmest baby. I don't know if it was something against him or us. But it was clear to us, my doctor, and any other friends that I spoke to about this, that they wanted us out. My son was always happy when I took him and when we picked him up. The app is great and they will inform you of feedings and sleep. They will occasionally send you 1 picture a day. Sometimes they would send 2 other days they sent nothing. But the consistent witch hunt to find something wrong with my son was disturbing. He is now at a different daycare. They love him, I get multiple pictures a day, and no complaints!!!! Last time they called me during work, was to ask me what puree they can buy for my son! I had brought him when he still had his lingering cough. I explained to them what the doctor said and offered a note stating that he was no longer contagious and they completely understood.

It has almost been a year since my daughter started attending Justin's Learning Center and I can…read morehonestly say we absolutely love it there. From day one, the sisters and teachers have been nothing short of incredible. They truly love and care for the children as if they were their own and that kind of warmth and dedication is something you can't put a price on. Every morning I feel completely comfortable and confident sending my daughter in, knowing she is in such nurturing and capable hands. The environment is always super clean and you can tell they take great pride in making sure everything is tidied and sanitized at the end of each day. That attention to detail really stands out. Most importantly, my daughter has soared academically over this past year. We have seen so much growth in her confidence, learning and overall development. I truly cannot recommend Justin's Learning Center enough. It has been such a blessing for our family!

I could not be happier with our daughter's experience at FJLC! It is such a warm and nurturing…read morecommunity. The teachers are so kind and patient. They always make my daughter feel so special. She has learned so much during her time here. They really go above and beyond for their students =]

I came to YoungerMusik hat-in-hand, at the end of April, with only two months left in the school…read moreyear, because my daughter's UPK program was really not able to work with her - she had some behavior issues, all COMPLETELY NORMAL/common for her age, and rather than working with her and with us, they hounded us to "fix it" - even though almost all the behaviors in question only happened at school. It got so bad that we felt like we had no choice but to look for other options, and YoungerMusik saved us! I reached out to them via Yelp, someone called me back later the same day (on a Saturday, no less!) talked me through what their program was like, the hours, the fees, and set up a visit for us to look at the school to see if it was a good fit. Despite a slightly dingy exterior at first glance, they have a nice, bright space on Bath Avenue, with two rooms and a play area set up in the backyard. They gave homework every day, and my daughter LOVED doing it - she was always excited to do it, even though it wasn't always easy for her, and it was definitely helping prepare her for starting Kindergarten in the fall. There were more than enough adults per kid - though they are bound by mandated ratios based on age, I think the adult:kid ratio was usually close to 5 kids per adult, which is the best I've seen. They were always warm, friendly, and communicative. My daughter's completely unacceptable behavior that necessitated daily communication (frankly, *harrassment*) by her UPK director at our prior school magically disappeared - the team at YoungerMusik was able to manage her and integrate her successfully and I had no issues in our time there. They really just saved our family for the last two months of the 2020-2021 school year and I would happily recommend them to another parent.

My son has been attending this Day Care for about a year. The staff takes good care of him and…read moreseems to really care for him. He comes home trying to sing the songs he learns there, and telling me what he does there. I look forward to him continuing to learn and thrive there.

They are absolutely amazing at Play n learn. They are so helpful. Absolutely amazing with my 3…read morechildren and all children. They really make the experience so easy especially during Covid times. They are very professional in all aspects.

Five stars is not enough to represent what Play N Learn has done for my kids for the last two…read moreyears. I am beyond thankful everyday for the love, the fun, the diverse learning experience and the peace of mind we have knowing our kids are in the best care possible. Lorrelie, Mr. J, Miss Jolina and the entire staff are just absolutely wonderful. They love and care about every child in their school and are constantly providing new fun ways to learn and engage. I am blown away when my toddlers come home and know not just their colors but their colors in English and spanish, or when they learn all about the food pyramid and healthy nutrition, or how to paint laying down like Michelangelo, or all of the fun things they learn through their "science experiments".... I could obviously go on and on. This school focuses on letting kids be kids and loving them for who they are. If you care about your child having a well rounded PreK experience that is family oriented, communicative, caring, trustworthy and truly cares about community this is hands down your best option in Lyndhurst...we tried other schools and looked at other options and I feel so blessed that this is where we ended up. I will never be able to thank Ms. Lore and Mr. J enough for what they have done for my kids. My son was developmentally behind when starting here two years ago and this staff has been so inclusive, understanding and his biggest cheerleaders in all the progress he has made. Because of this environment he will be heading to kindergarten next year light years beyond where we ever could've hoped and with the confidence to continue to thrive and develop in an neurotypical environment! If you are looking for a daycare you can trust .... run don't walk and meet the wonderful family at Play N Learn.

We toured many daycare programs, but none felt quite right until a friend introduced us to…read moreMetamorphosis. Kasey, one of the program directors, gave us tours and put us instantly at ease with her genuine kindness and welcoming attitude. She and the Metamorphosis team spent a great deal of time over the phone and email answering our questions as we navigated starting our daughter at daycare during the COVID pandemic. Our daughter began attending at the Riverside Dr. location when she turned 1 year old and it was the best childcare decision we've made! We love being a part of the Metamorphosis Family! Pros: - Clean (NO shoes and wipes surfaces frequently) - Spanish immersion - baby yoga - lots of outdoor time - creative indoor activities - organic food - no screen time and lots of interaction with the kids

We toured several daycare programs in the area, but Metamorphosis was the standout from the moment…read morewe met Kasey and walked in the doors. The "vibe" at Metamorphosis is loving and warm and friendly--basically like home, but more fun! Kasey, Maria, and the whole team are deeply passionate about helping raise thoughtful, kind, inquisitive, adventurous kiddos, and they do a fantastic job. Every day includes movement, outdoor play, artistic and scientific projects, books and reading--all in Spanish! It's an incredibly rich environment for our toddler and we couldn't be happier. We began with Metamorphosis shortly before Covid, and the team has done an amazing job surmounting the many complex challenges of the pandemic. We have always felt safe and confident sending our son there, knowing that the team is doing absolutely everything they can to keep everyone safe. We wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone in Washington Heights looking for daycare!

I honestly love them. The staff there is family oriented and keeps the parents very well informed…read moreand have a great educational program. My son has been with them since he was 6 months he is now graduated going to kindergarten with reading writing and math skills and I currently have my 3 year old enrolled with them who's speech has vastly improved since enrollment one year ago and my newborn will certainly be enrolled with them.

DO NOT REGISTER YOUR BABY THERE. ESPECIALLY IF ITS AN INFANT OR TODDLER. the older children may be…read moremore suitable for this type of setting. I went to register my child and no one was there at the front desk to greet me. As I patiently waited I was able to observe class room 1 (the infant room) to the left of the elevator. and all children were in cribs crying, while unattended with the lights on. When some one finally came to greet me, it was about 10 to 15 minutes into my observation. The director told me the children were napping. I told her about my observation and that the lights were on. It was approximately 11:35 am. I asked to see infant schedule to confirm naptime, and I was denied. She told me if I register my child I will see it. She was very rude and suggested I dont register my child if I had any complaints. I wasnt at all rude neither did I complain. I was only concerned and had a few questions. I realize everyone is entitled to their own opinion and or views so I chose not to go back and forth with her or or enroll my child. I just pray this isnt some one elses business they have just sabotaged. Atleast no one was being abused. Hence the purpose for the 2 star and not 1.