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.

The best and most reasonable childcare out there that I know of in Stamford ct. Aunty Mimi is great…read morewith the kids and is proven to bring out the best in your child. She has lots of fun activities for the children that not only entertain them but help increase their educational capacity. She even takes debit and credit. That is extremely important to me because there are times I just don't have it at the time. I would definitely recommend Aunty Mimi to anyone looking for great childcare at an affordable rate.

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.

Hi There My name is Stepanka, a friendly/loving girl, who…read morebecame an au-pair in America. Au-pair in America program is a great fit for both US families and foreign young people who love children and want to experience something unique out of their native country. As an au-pair I met a lot of nice people, I got to go to English school, and also I gained a lot of experience which I have decided to share with all of you and help out with things that every au-pair deal with after her/his arrival. I created a YouTube Channel called "A Pinch of Advice" (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBLcgw6fSnpnLRURzIKDuCw) where you can already find helpful videos and more are coming every month. I can't wait to see you there. Best wishes, Steph :)

My experience with this agency was very disappointing. From the start, we realized how competitive…read morethe au pair process is--candidates often juggle multiple interviews (sometimes 8 or more), which makes matching difficult and time-consuming. As a mom, spending hours completing requirements, scheduling, and attending interviews (I did at least 8, lasting 30 minutes to 2 hours each) was incredibly taxing. We waited 2.5 months for our first au pair to arrive. Before coming, she asked us to pay $55 for her luggage from Connecticut to Florida. It wasn't about the money--it was the principle, especially after already paying significant agency fees. After arriving, she stayed in her room for 2.5 days despite our efforts to engage her. On the third day, she left to "explore" and instead flew back to Connecticut. She later texted that she was pregnant and had to leave, abandoning all her belongings. I made multiple attempts over three months to return her things, but she stopped responding, leaving me no choice but to donate them. We then entered rematch and found another au pair from Colombia. One thing I noticed is that rematch profiles rarely reflect any responsibility on the au pair's side--it's almost always framed as the family's fault. That became clearer with our second experience. She couldn't give a clear reason for her rematch, which should have been a red flag. During the 2.5 months she stayed with us, she frequently invited friends and her boyfriend to stay overnight, eat our food without permission, and treat our home like a vacation spot. She had little to no childcare experience and didn't even know how to hold a baby. I had to teach her everything, and she was often not receptive to feedback. She also had habits that became difficult to manage, like taking long mornings for herself and consuming excessive groceries and drinks. We went above and beyond--providing a car, teaching her to drive for two months, and taking her to the DMV multiple times. I even purchased a ticket for her to visit her family in Colombia over Christmas, with the agreement that she would reimburse me if she left early. Later, she requested time off during my busiest work period to go to Las Vegas. When I declined and explained that time off must be approved, she said she would take days off regardless. Shortly after, she falsely claimed that I had yelled at her and chose to leave. When I asked her to repay the flight as agreed, she became aggressive, used profane language, and even called the police claiming I was forcing her to pay for a "gift." After the counselor got involved, she ultimately repaid the ticket. The situation was extremely stressful and left me feeling unsafe in my own home. Our third match initially seemed promising, but after a month of communication and a signed agreement, she backed out, saying she no longer felt safe coming to the U.S. The message felt impersonal and dismissive given the time we had invested. Throughout all of this, the agency provided little to no support. After our first au pair left, we were simply placed back into the general pool with no additional help or priority, despite everything that had happened. In total, we lost nearly $2,000 in non-refundable fees and countless hours of time and energy. This experience was exhausting, stressful, and ultimately not worth it. I would not recommend this agency or the au pair program in general. In my opinion, alternatives like a live-out nanny or daycare are far more reliable and less disruptive.

Absolutely FANTASTIC services! Requesting a Nanny was very simple and straightforward, and the…read morewoman I spoke on the phone with was so wonderful and helpful and answered all of my questions. I have bad experiences with Nannie's and hiring them over the years, but this company was positively wonderful. The Yamamoto family will definitely be using their services again!

From the owner: Oliver's Nannies caters to families with children ages 0-15 years old with our specialty childcare…read morephilosophy. The childcare philosophy of Oliver’s Nannies is centered around developing a unique plan of care to ensure we are meeting the individualized needs of each child and the beliefs of each family. We believe the key to success is developing a mutual understanding of how to support growth and development goals, as well as carry out daily care in a manner that is synergistic with the child rearing approach of the family. Each household will receive a plan of care focusing on the safety, engagement, professionalism, organization and communication for the individual areas of need.

Our child went here for about 2 years, and I cannot tell you how impressed we were right from the…read morestart. The teachers are all extremely qualified, and caring. Their educational program is outstanding. Yes it is expensive, but well worth the money if you want nothing but the best for you child. They have a terrific outdoor area where the kids can get lots of exercise and sunlight. Also their safety record is awesome! My second child is certainly going to go there

When our primary center had to extend campus closure at the beginning of the Fall term, we…read moreconnected with The Long Ridge Road Enrichment Center ( a Bright Horizons Campus) as an alternate. The LRR team has been welcoming; from our son's initial introduction to the facility, they have kept us well informed of how he was transitioning to a new campus and classroom. The team has done a great job of developing and sustaining a strong partnership with parents. That parent partnership has extended beyond the initial introduction as teachers set up Zoom sessions to virtually tour the classroom. They could continue dialogue with us as parents around upcoming programming and events. Bright Horizons on Long Ridge has also done a great job fostering strong communication with families throughout this challenging time with COVID to keep us up to date on any impacts to the facility, staff, and/or classrooms. This communication has given us confidence that we are well informed, and our son is well cared for at this facility. Thanks for the continued communication and partnership!

My son has been attending Beginner Steps for four months now and he is flourishing! Debbie is…read morewonderful about updating us throughout the day and sending photos. She is adaptable to your specific parenting philosophy and has been a great partner in working with me on a modified approach to Baby Led Weaning. He has been hitting milestones and most importantly is genuinely happy when I drop him off in the morning. With food included in the cost and diapers covered for the first year, it's extremely cost efficient and takes a lot of stress off of me as a working mom in terms of what I need to bring every morning. Definitely recommend for families looking for a flexible in-home daycare that focuses on development, nutrition and having fun!

I fully trust Debbie and appreciate the service she provides our children. We love that it is a…read morehome daycare environment, as it feels like we are dropping our kids off with family rather than a typical daycare! Our kids are excelling under Debbie's guidance, and I would highly recommend her! Her home is dedicated to the daycare, she has a separate infant and toddler room, plus a large playroom. Everything is organized and very clean. She provides meals, which are all organic, and if there are ever any food allergies or dietary restrictions she has no problem altering the menu to take these into account. My recently turned two year old knows her shapes, colors, alphabet, and alphabet sounds all thanks to Debbie! She is learning through play, and every week I am amazed at something new she learned.(My husband and I will look at each other and then hold our heads down in shame as we both realize that it was not us, but Debbie, who taught her the latest shape/letter/animal noise) When my infant son started there he was very reluctant to take a bottle (and by very reluctant I mean absolutely refused!), she was more than willing to work with us to ensure he ate the appropriate amount during the day. I'm talking trying 4 different bottles, holding him in different positions, singing/rocking/swaying while feeding him! Eventually, he warmed up to the bottle. We knew he would, but I have to believe that Debbie made the transition easier for him. This is my first yelp review. I could not stand that a daycare that has had such a positive impact to our family (2 kids, going there for nearly 2 years) had such a terrible review. To the commentor that Debbie "cherry picks" the kids. I personally do not see an issue with this. If I were running a home daycare with a limited amount of space why would you not choose kids/families that agree with you and your principles. Debbie is strict with her contract, and she will absolutely threaten law suits when needed. I have found that quite a few parents do not think that a home daycare has the same rules as a institutional daycare. Kids need to be picked up on time, kids can not attend when they are sick, your child will not get 1 on 1 attention all day (its a daycare with multiple kids, if you want that then you need a nanny), no your child can not be held all day, etc. Hope this honest review helps!