I'm writing this review months after the fact (well into the winter) because the negative impact…read morefrom last summer's Park Camp experience is still lingering in our home. My daughter, who was thrilled to return for her second year at Park School Camp after an unforgettable first summer, continues to mimic an inappropriate behavior she picked up from observing the camp counselors: constantly hiking up and rolling her shorts to make them shorter. Despite our ongoing efforts to address and correct this at home, it's become a stubborn habit that's proven difficult to break, all because she saw it modeled as "normal" by the adult role models at camp. This was never an issue before. The contrast between the two years could not have been more stark, and the disappointment is profound given the significant financial investment I made, as a lone parent household. Thousands of dollars for what is marketed as a premium summer program on a beautiful campus. The first year was, admittedly, truly exceptional: the staff were kind, knowledgeable, professional, and courteous; the weekly themes were creative and fully embraced; and the events were spectacular, thoughtfully planned, and executed with evident care and resources. It genuinely felt like a meaningful investment in the children's growth, joy, and development - a true, dream like partnership between the camp and families. The following year, however, felt like a complete bait-and-switch. Cost-cutting measures were glaringly apparent in every aspect, from reduced staffing quality to stripped-down programming. Weekly themes were barely present - if they existed at all - they felt tacked-on and half-hearted rather than woven into the daily experience. Events that had once been "out of this world" were now subpar: fewer in number, smaller in scale, and lacking the creativity and polish of the prior year. The professionalism evaporated; many counselors dressed casually to the point of inappropriateness, often in extremely short shorts that sent confusing messages to young, impressionable campers who should be able to view them as role models. I am not exaggerating when I say that I saw counselors' private parts showing on more than one occasion. If I had had viable backup childcare options lined up, I would have pulled my daughter out right away and demanded a refund. As it stood, we felt trapped into seeing it through. When I repeatedly raised concerns with the administration - specifically about the counselors' attire and its clear influence on the kids, proposing a straightforward solution like staff uniforms or basic dress code guidelines, I was stunned by their dismissive response. They refused to act, citing fears of "getting sued" if they enforced any standards. This struck me as a weak excuse; a simple, neutral uniform policy could have preserved professionalism and consistency without inviting controversy, yet they opted for inaction over prioritizing positive role modeling for the children entrusted to them. Overall, this experience shattered our trust in the program. What was once a summer highlight has left lasting negative effects we're still navigating months later, alongside deep hesitation about ever returning. Families paying premium rates rightfully expect accountability, consistency, and genuine investment in quality - not apparent corner-cutting that undermines the entire experience. Sadly, the second year fell disastrously short of the high standard set by the first, leaving us feeling deceived by what amounted to a classic bait-and-switch. As a business owner myself, I fully understand how tough the economy has been on everyone these past few years, and I genuinely wanted to give the program the benefit of the doubt. Cost pressures are real, and no one expects perfection in difficult times. However, the lack of accountability and unwillingness to engage seriously with constructive feedback left me no choice but to share this publicly. I tried repeatedly to resolve these matters privately, but my concerns were not taken seriously. I hope this review helps other families make informed decisions and perhaps encourages the camp to restore the high standards that made our first year so special. Regrettably, I don't think we will be returning.

The Park School Campus reminds me of the resort in Dirty Dancing for some reason. I didn't realize…read morethat this is true campus style and that there are separate buildings here. The art teacher here, Mrs. P, is awesome! She put together an art lesson for our Girl Scouts, which they all totally enjoyed. Parking is a tad bit confusing. We just pulled up along the road in front of the building. No parking lot. Anyway, pretty campus. I saw some people using the campus to run/exercise on, which is a pretty good idea.

Ms Kaia was the on duty ninja and she was very helpful with my son. She taught him numerous methods…read moreto work the obstacles. I really like how the place is set up. Lots of obstacles with mats to protect you when you fall. I highly recommend joining or just signing up for free play. It's literally fun for the whole family. We will be back for sure.

It's a decent amount of fun for kids, but I would say the vast majority of the obstacles are geared…read moretowards older kids. My 5 / 6 year old, despite being fairly athletic, wasn't able to do at least half of them due to the need to stretch far, be taller, etc. If you go on a super slow open gym time, there's usually plenty of employees working who are willing to help... but I did find that some of them really have no idea how to interact with smaller kids. (one was using phrases like "Gravitational pull" and "momentum" when trying to explain things to a 4 year old... ehhhhhhhh) Also, CAN WE PLEASE GET A CHANGING TABLE HERE? For heaven's sakes, it's the middle of winter and no one wants to change a poopy diaper on the floor of a bathroom. It's a KIDS' GYM. That means parents are bringing their families here --- please be 100% family friendly and put a couple changing tables in the bathrooms. Please please please. I wouldn't pay full price, but with a Groupon it's a nice day out of the house when you're stuck inside during winter. Oh, also, BRING YOUR OWN POWDER. Because sweaty little kid hands + hanging obstacles = blisters and ripped open palms. Take my word on it.

This day care was a great start for my daughter as an introduction to school. We has planned on…read morestarting her at 3, but circumstances changed, and we needed a center when she was 2 1/2. The care givers are warm and kind. My daughter came home chatting away and happy every time. What impressed me most was the effort the caregivers put into the project for the children. My daughter came home with a beautifully and creatively made projects. Some included hand and footprints, and others were even laminated. You can tell the teachers spent a lot of time and effort working with basic materials to create something sweet. They went out of their way when they didn't have to. There were trips to the wading pool and visits from firefighters. When it was too cold to go outside, the teachers brought the snow in for the kids to play with. Very sweet center.

From the owner: You have many choices in child care. The Lord of Life Child Development Center in Depew believes…read morein a play-centered philosophy that builds character, encourages exploration, teaches both academic and life skills, and equips your child to succeed with healthy self-esteem and respect for others. Our beautiful campus includes an on-site Adult Day Health Center where the children and adults gather daily to learn from each other. We are the only childcare center in WNY with both a Registered Dietican and a nurse on staff.

Please do not send your child here. If you are looking for a lovable, respectful, safe spot for…read moreyour child attend look else where. I am disgusted by this money hungry establishment. It should've stuck out to me that all they cared about was money when they told me about a non refundable $100 application fee. They dont care about your child once they get your money you wont hear from them unless they are kicking your child out. There is no communication through the director of the sites and the owners of the company. I can go on for days about the lies and deceit I received from them prior to getting my application fee and after they were paid. Two totally different things ... moral of the story save yourself some money and stress and dont send your child here!

From the owner: LE3 is a 12-month academic program. We offer full day and half day preschool programming for…read more2.5-4-year-olds. Elementary school students in the Williamsville School District can be bussed to our before and after-school program for free. Our pay as you go play based preschool program is perfect for working parents! We are only closed 8 days out of the school year!