We did so much research on finding the best daycare for our child. A daycare that is close to…read moreStamford downtown, clean, has oversight, open contacts with the parents, and loving and caring professionals. Our child has been enrolled in over 3 years now and tells us that they would love to go during the weekends. They have made a loving impact on the one person I care about and to me, that is all I can ask for. Mikey is a great mascot that the children love to play with during drop-off an pick-up. Alex is also very caring and helpful during all hours and days of the week. They have also supported us during stressful times, especially COVID. They stayed operational while other daycares closed for months. This was greatly needed, as we are full-time working parents and Alex and Mikey made us feel safe with leaving our child. We have no idea what we would have done if they had been closed. I cannot stress enough how amazing this place is. Love SCDC!!!

As a parent, I'm really surprised to see a bad review and very sorry for the bad experience…read morementioned in that review. Hope that parent has good luck to find another place suits her needs. According to my experience, the director Alex is very professional and responsible on her work. I think She manages the daycare very well. My children both started from toddler and I'm very happy with the teachers here too. The children have breakfast, lunch and afternoon snack in the daycare. So I don't have to pack lunch for them. Also, they are less picky here than they are home. They learn letters, numbers and sciences during morning. After lunch, they take a nap. Usually their teachers spend a lot time and energy to sooth them so they can fall asleep (if you ever try to put a young child to sleep, you know what effort that takes). I really appreciate the teachers' patience. Generally speaking, I'm very happy with the daycare and highly recommend it to all my friends.

My son started at CKS in November of 2018. We were pushed out of a Montessori that we were in b/c…read morethey didn't allow therapists in to work with their students (he was aging out of E.I.). This was a few months into the school year, so I set out to find a school ASAP. I toured two others in the area, most of the schools I tried were already filled. Luckily I was able to get a hold of Ester who is the owner, and runs the school. I think upon hearing my situation, she took sympathy on my plight, and was able to get my son in. For that alone I will forever be indebted to her, but also for creating this incredible environment for every child that is lucky enough to attend school here. My son has thrived here, has made some great friends, and the parents are all great too. It is family run, and some of her kids work there, or have worked there. The staff is excellent too. They're all just so sweet and kind, the children and parents love them. They have chickens, two baby sheep, and a tractor to go for rides on. They're very big on outdoor play which I really LOVE - no matter what the conditions are (sans wind). They do sports in the morning to get the kids going, and they love it. The teachers make home cooked meals for breakfast and lunch every day (it is a nut free environment). Not having to think about what I am making my son for breakfast, snack, or lunch five days a week is a life saver. It also helps knowing its homemade and healthy. It is truly a remarkable place. They're also up to date on the times with everything they do there from the books, the toys, to activities and even their app for the school - Brightwheel. It gives you updates, pics, and videos of your child's day to day school life. You can message the school within the app and vice versa. This school is a magical place, and if you are ever able to send your child here, consider yourself hitting the preschool jackpot. My son literally asks me to go to school on some days when he is not there. It's that good!

As good as it gets pre-school, made for working parents! I was initially considering sending my…read moreson to other 3's/4's programs in the area when we moved here, with only 3-4 hour days, summers off --- which would have required hiring a sitter/nanny. I am so glad I didn't assume that a daycare model pre-school wouldn't be as good! . I don't know how he could have learned any more over the past 18 months -- he is reading, speaks some Spanish, has learned great social skills and how to be a good friend, etc. And he eats the daily homemade food, trying all kinds of food he won't try at home. Coming from NYC, we never thought we'd end up at a family owned daycare, but we could not be happier we found CKS. The director/owner is wonderful, and her team a mix of her family (son and husband), as welll as fabulous, warm teachers who seem to really WANT to be teachers and are educated as such. My son is very ready for Kindergarden!! And for working parents, other than 2 weeks in the summer and a week at Christmas, this school is always open -- even during crazy snowstorms this year, they were open, allowing us to work when we needed to.

Our infant (8mo) son was enrolled here. Although he was there for only a month and we've since…read moremoved on to another daycare closer to home (similar in price) this is easily the best daycare in the Stamford area for infants. They leverage technology to provide updates on all food/diaper activity along with providing multiple pictures daily of the class room and kids through their app. Well run and took great care of our child

From the owner: Stamford, CT, daycare center for ages 2 months-5 years old offering flexible scheduling, limited…read moreclosures, & year-round infant, toddler, preschool, & pre-k programs supporting growing minds. Our curriculum brings together discovery, play, & guided learning that helps children build confidence, social-emotional skills, motor development, & early reading & math at their own pace. Health & safety are a key part of each day, & children spend their time in inviting classrooms & outdoor spaces designed for hands-on learning, creativity, & play. Stay connected with daily updates, notes, & photos through our My Bright Day™ app, & contact us to learn more about tours, enrollment, & availability.

We have had a wonderful experience with the swim lessons at the Stamford JCC! The facilities are…read moreclean and welcoming, but the standout feature is the instructor, Natasha. She takes drowning prevention and water safety incredibly seriously for my infant daughter, as well as for all the other children in the class, including those with special needs. Despite the serious focus on safety, she manages to make every lesson genuinely fun and engaging. We love her approach and will absolutely be going back.

The Stamford JCC is Awesome! My wife and I have been members for a few years now and have been very…read morehappy and impressed with the staff, cleanliness and fitness offerings at the facility. We have taken numerous fitness classes at the "J" and each one has exceeded our expectations. We have also sent our son (and now our daughter) to Sara Walker Nursery School. It is a phenomenal school with loving and nurturing teachers. Our son was in the Terrific Tots, 2's, 3's and 4's program. These programs fully prepared him for Kindergarten. I can't speak highly enough about the school, the teachers, the curriculum and the care he received at the school.

I love the Selma Maisel Nursery School! All three of my…read morechildren attended and graduated from there. The facility is absolutely beautiful and immaculately maintained. The teachers are warm, nurturing, and creative!! The program is rich with learning, creative expression and values. It provides the best balance of all you could look for in a school. The director is approachable and always available to provide support in all aspects of topics ranging from within the school to parenting. It is a place where parents can make lasting friendships and have hands on experience volunteering and being active in their child's learning. I am so grateful to have spent 7 years there!! Wish I could have been there longer!

I can only speak for the infant/toddler full day program. I withdrew my son after a couple of…read moremonths due to lack of curriculum, lesson planning or age appropriate group like activities.

My granddaughter has been enrolled in the school for approximately 6 months and she has learned so…read moremuch. The school is clean, organized, and the staff is great !

I am the proud parent of a pre-kindergartener at Mark of Excellence. On my first tour of the school…read more(back when my son was 3 years old) I found the classrooms to be neat and clean, filled with learning toys, books, and art works from the children. All the teachers looked happy and the kids looked happy as well. I loved the fact that they have four classrooms, a separate lunchroom, and a separate auditorium. Mark of Excellence is open all year round with a couple of days off (major holidays ect..) and does not hike up the rates in the summer. I toured other pre-k facilities and was shocked to find everything was done in one room. It has been two years and my son is doing great. He has learned so much and loves his teachers. I know he will be ready for kindergarten in the fall and in some areas be advanced. I always check the meal calendar and know that he will receive a healthy and balanced breakfast, lunch, and snacks. I placed my son's name on the list when he was 2 1/2. I hear now spaces fill up quick.