ThinkingCAP NY Academy is one if not the best programs for children. Not only are they staffed with…read moreboard certified teachers they have an amazing director. You can't hear ThinkingCAP without Adam, he is the most amazing, caring, attentive, dedicated, definitely under appreciated people in the city. Adam is the Program Manager, however he is like the brother to the staff, parents and kids. We heard of the program just when the pandemic started as our daughter was starting school, however we had some difficulties due to the pandemic and Adam did everything to work with out. We appreciated his attentiveness so much we decided to forgo other summer camps when we found out that this program offered one. The camp was beyond amazing, our daughter loved it and I felt that the staff loved her. It felt like family, not easy to find a program that you feel takes good care of your child. That was last year. This school year, our daughter's school offered a few after school programs, however none of them are even close to this program. Adam and ThinkinCAP do so much for kids of the school, a lot of times, people don't know, because he does it for the kids, when I ask him "Why didn't you put the name of the program on the flyer?" He always says "It is for the kids, this is the reason I am doing all of this, I have to do it with all of my heart, or why do it at all." Adam works with the parents, in so many different ways, he communicates effectively in a timely manner. He is direct, honest, nurturing and always a great person to just learn from. If I were to vote for a DOE Chancellor, I would vote for Adam, a lot of people say they are doing it for the children, he is one of the few that means it, which he has shown through his actions! One conversation and you will see how much he and the program really cares and supports children! I truly wish that that the city would support this program to where more children can benefit from him. I forgot to mention, he is not just an administrator who hides behind a desk or group of people, he is always interacting with children and nurturing their growth!

My son goes every summer for camp and we love the program and staff! They have been great at…read moreaccommodating changes in my schedule with work and helping fill in things when I need it. Love this program

My son had a great experience. There were a lot of outdoor activities. I like they use a private…read morepool instead of the public city pools other camps use. For the last day at camp, the kids enjoyed a carnival with games and a dj. Bus service was excellent. Driver was always on time. Overall, a very nice camp with a loving and caring staff.

They say there is ZERO tolerance for fighting and your child could be expelled from the camp if…read morethey fight....My son was new to this camp, and on his very first day, at the very start of the day, 9:00am, another camper (who has been there before) started a fight with my son by repeatedly taking his water bottle and throwing it across the room and then punched him in the face.....What a welcoming for my son's first day of summer at a new camp....Further, that kid found every instance to start something with my son. NOTHING was done to solve the problem throughout the summer. Lunch or snacks are NOT included. Weekly trips are $80 EXTRA for every trip. So if you don't pay the extra $$$ weekly, your child does not got on ANY trips and is just stuck at the camp site. They ask for "tips to give to the counselors." They are a cheap camp (price wise) so you get what you pay for!!!!

We're here for year 2022 after school program. My daughter enjoy coming. I trust the teachers and…read moremanager, and they will help to point out the area we need to focus on helping my daughter academically. The place is clean and the staff are very patient and helpful. I will recommend this place.

My son Austin needed help in English writing so we signed him up with JEI Learning Center in FH…read more The owner Patricia is such a caring and wonderful person. She is very flexible with makeup classes. Ms. Lily the English tutor is also great. She goes over each class and the progress of my son each time I see her. Overall, I'm very please with JEI Learning Center of Forest Hills. I would highly recommend this place if you are searching for a tutoring center.

My son is 3 and is in 3K and this school is absolutely perfect for him. He loves it so much and is…read moreso happy there. His vocabulary definitely has expanded. His learning so much and becoming more and more independent. He comes home and sings all the songs he learned in his music class and dances and just seems so happy. I love how they provide breakfast and a healthy lunch for the children everyday. He will definitely be attending next year when he turns 4. I could not be happier.. Thank You Renanim

This daycare is amazing , my oldest started there at 18 months and graduated last year from the UPK…read moreprogram and now my daughter ( 18 months) attending Renanim too. I am not sure where to start, this day care has professional & caring teachers a very nurturing environment overall ,healthy food and amazing activities such as music,gym class etc. Thank you to all the stuff for all you do for our children !!!!

I currently teach the 2-3 year old class at Kids Circle while completing my masters in literacy…read more (birth through 6th grade) Kids Circle provides a loving and caring environment for our students . We focus on providing a nurturing and engaging environment that promotes hands on learning. Our fun daily schedule includes breakfast,morning meetings, centers,arts and crafts( which include improving our fine motor skills)story time , movement (gross motor skills),lunch ,nap time ,and weather permitting outside play. (The kids love this schedule!!!) I love working at this daycare because our kids are learning by having fun and our kids are amazing !

At first I was very pleased with this daycare. My mother-in-law watches my son but at 2 1/2 I was…read moreconcerned that my son was not around other children. This center appealed to me as it was close to home and they were prompt to respond to my inquiries and I was able to pay a daily rate as I only needed him to go twice a week. A few months ago we took my son to see the place and to visit. The staff was nice and the owner Nora was very nice and answered all our questions. We spent about an hour there and my son wandered around looking at all the toys. The staff was diverse and the other children there were diverse as well, my son is mixed race and I really want him to be around a diversity of people, so I was optimistic about it. Nora asked about my son's behavior and was concerned a little as he had never been in a daycare/school setting before but from observing him she was certain that he would be fine there and that they could accommodate him. My son is not aggressive but high energy and has difficulty sitting still but I was up front about this and she assured me that all children take a couple weeks to adjust and that he would be fine there. Fast forward to today, his first day. My husband dropped him off, and stayed with him for a little bit and he settled in fine. Nora even sent me a picture of him at a table playing. Approximately three hours later she requested that I call her and assured me that Jordan was fine so I would not panic. My husband called and was told that Jordan was running around and his behavior was too hyper and he was not responding to their redirection and that he was distracting the staff from the other children and that they would not be able to accommodate him moving forward and that they would refund our money including our reservation fee. They then suggested that we should have him evaluated, at 2 and a half after his first day ever at day care surrounded by strangers in a new environment.(yes please read my sarcasm) My mother-in-law had to go and pick him up and bring him home. I gave two stars as they did refund our money and they were easy to contact; but I can't understand how a daycare that has been open for 17 years cannot accommodate a rambunctious 2 year old. As far as I was informed he didn't act out aggressively, he didn't bite or hit anyone, he didn't even cry. He just wouldn't sit at circle time or lay down to nap. And to suggest that there was something so wrong with him to need an evaluation was very concerning to me. I am glad that this happened early on so we can find a more nurturing and patient daycare that is willing to actually work to help my son transition. Adding today after a little bit more info: My mother-in-law picked my son up and she stated that he was standing up with his blankie being quiet in the room for 3-5 year olds and the other kids were on cots sleeping, the toddler room had toddlers watching a movie on the TV. I don't want to jump to conclusions but part of me suspects that they assumed his age based on how he looks (he is very tall at 38 inches for a 2.5 year old) and he was therefore placed in the wrong age group room. He should have been in the toddler room. This would explain why they thought he needed an evaluation because he would have appeared significantly delayed if they thought he was 3.5 when he is barely 2.5.