All 3 of my children went to All Saints and had an aboluty wonderful experience- they went to to…read morebe high honor students at Notre Dame, Lauralton Hall and Fairfield Prep. My oldest daughter is at Sacred Heart University now while the other is at American University. My son is a sophomore at Prep. We owe all of this to the caring and amazing teachers and administration. Thank you, ASCS! The Lesters

From the owner: We are Pre-K to Grade 8 Co-ed Catholic school. Looking for a school with a strong spiritual…read morefoundation and community that builds up young people? Visit allsaintsnorwalk.com for more info.

My husband and I stumbled upon Earthplace today while in Westport. We are so happy we did. Upon…read moredriving up you could see two distinct spaces; nature trails and main animal building. We weren't prepared for nature walks so we just viewed the trails. That is absolutely something we will come back to do. Today we decided to do the animal sanctuary. When you first go up to the building, make sure to look down and see the animal prints in the sidewalk. The price was $10 per adult (less per child) and we were happy to pay it since it went directly for the care of the animals. We started in the hall with the small critters. There is also a playroom for smaller kids. They have some centers and a huge tree in the middle of the room. There is a smaller kid section and a little nature movie theater. Very cute. We loved the critters and birds. Two in particular were VERY social. Pecans (an artistic dancing pigeon) and E.T. (a lovable turkey vulture). We spent a lot of time interacting with these two. We had some interactions with the staff and caretakers and it was pretty obvious these animals are well loved. The animals there are either surrendered or injured. We left with some items from the little shop-including art from Pecans. We will absolutely be returning. This was such a happy find!

62 acre peaceful nature sanctuary with easy, mostly flat and well marked, clear trails to enjoy…read morethe outdoors. Earthplace is a wonderful educational place for children and adults alike. The entrance to the building has a custom tile mural that is uniquely wonderful. You pay to view the animals are check out the dioramas, animals and exhibits inside.You can see the birds of prey which were rescued from the wild due to their injuries. You can go during feeding time. The entrance fees help to pay for the food and care of the animals. Wonderful space to get outdoors and appreciate nature. We saw a turtle, wild turkeys, chipmunks, birds and butterflies walking the trails. I will come back to enjoy this refuge and experience the postive effects of being out in nature.

Carousel Daycare is a truly wonderful place for our little girl. From the moment you walk through…read morethe doors, you're greeted by the warm, smiling faces of the caring staff members. The facility itself is immaculately clean and well-organized into engaging learning areas. The classrooms are bright, cheerful spaces filled with toys and activities that promote creativity and growth. In my opinion, what sets Carousel Daycare apart is the attentive staff. The childcare providers are nurturing individuals (looking at you Ms. Stacey and Ms. Janet) who clearly enjoy working with children. They form close bonds with every child and cater to each one's unique needs. The kids always seem happy. Our little girl also enjoys Spanish lessons (Hola senorita Cathy) I wholeheartedly recommend this exceptional daycare.

Excellent pre school program! Great staff that really cared for the children. The communication…read morewith parents was really helpful. My kids came home Happy every day.

I think anything that can go wrong , went wrong at this school. Lack of communication between not…read moreonly teachers, but also the director. No organization to the point my son is stuck in a class I have continuously said he is not enriched in due to a rotation of teachers in it, and no updates throughout the day on my sons activities or curriculum. Was quoted the wrong tuition from the start and my concerns expressed along with other family members were ignored. If you want a school with a classroom that truly enriches kids without rotating teachers (I've seen up to 6 teachers in my sons class periodically) , active communication and detailed curriculum activities in the app they use..do not go here.

My worst nightmare happened at Tutor time in Norwalk when my daughter came home with unexplained…read moreinjuries. When she started, she would cry unconsolably when we dropped her off. When I watched her on their video app, I noticed she wouldn't be comforted. I also noticed that she spent hours in the crib despite only napping for an hour. The teacher was cold towards her and my daughter seemed specifically scared of this teacher. There was a lot of neglect and isolation. When she was picked up by this specific teacher, it was without empathy. I saw my daughter fearfully retreat into the crib when she was approached by her. I saw my daughter swat at her face and the teacher then took her to an area of the room that isn't visible on camera. When I tried to screenshot or record what I saw, it disables the app. I called the assistant director and spoke with him about my concerns. That evening when I went to bathe my daughter, I noticed multiple abrasions on her chest, armpit, back and puncture wounds on her hand. I sent an email to the assistant director and met with him and the site director in the morning. When I undressed my daughter and showed them her injuries they stated they felt they occurred by the teacher picking her up and being scratched by her long nails accidentally. There was never an incident report made. It's impossible that my daughter was scratched harmlessly with her clothes on leaving a total of 9 marks on her left side and two on her right hand. There is no way that my daughter scratched herself nor another child. I am a ER physician and their lack of concern is appalling. This was not an accident. I believe Tutor time is not naive to instances similar to what occurred with my daughter based on their response. They are not a safe facility for any child to attend and I definitely would warn anyone not to do so.

My son has been going to Pumpkin Preschool since November when he was 4 months old and now almost…read more8. They have been incredible and I am so happy to have such a loving, safe place for my son to go every day.

From the owner: Since our inception in 1986, Pumpkin Preschool Early Learning Centers have provided quality,…read moreaffordable childcare in a nurturing and loving environment. We offer a creative curriculum including music, science, art, computer learning, and Spanish and French lessons, all taught by our well-educated and nurturing staff. Our loving and nurturing atmosphere promotes optimal physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development and progress for the whole child. We build each childs self-esteem and self-confidence through quality teacher interaction, gentle guidance of age-appropriate play, exploration of self-selected activities, and discovery learning.

To put it simply: this is a truly special place. My 3 year old twins started in the infant class,…read morethen went to Toddler, and began Primary (pre-school) in September 2019. Honestly, as a new mom, I had no idea what kind of expectation I could or should have for early education. The Montessori School shocked me with what I could expect of an "out-of-home" environment - it truly raises the bar. The investment every teacher puts into each child is amazing, the setting is so peaceful, and my kids are thrilled to go to school and do their "work" every day. The teachers are also highly educated (degrees in education and special certification in Montessori). There are 2 Toddler classes with about 10-13 students and 3 primary classes with about 15-25 students. There are also Lower and Upper Elementary levels which go through 6th grade. Each class has a Head Instructor and an Assistant. I saw a review critiquing diversity which was confusing to me because there is a high degree of diversity in both the staff and student body. I'd encourage every parent to visit and observe a classroom - it's incredible to see such young children being so independent, and the teachers and environment are purpose-built to encourage self-sufficiency and to engage young minds.

Getting a child into a Montessori program requires enormous trust, and it is much easier when your…read morekid is a toddler or a preschooler. By the time elementary school rolls around, people start to have doubts. No grades? No tests? 3-year cycle? Kids get to choose what to work on? How do I know if my child is doing better here than in other schools? We came from another Montessori program into 2nd year of Lower Elementary at TMS. What unfolded in front of us over the years was nothing short of amazing: strong supportive parent community, classrooms that inspire creativity, experienced dedicated teachers; rich, often above grade level curriculum; projects/events that made us wish we went to Montessori school ourselves. Digging deeper, we found that behind warm, nurturing and seemingly fluid classroom experience there is a rigorous system that ensures each student excels. When someone who left the school half way through the cycle tells you that the program didn't deliver, take it with a grain of salt - they didn't want to wait for the pieces of the puzzle to come together. Those who saw it happen become its staunch supporters. A note on diversity: international teaching staff and families across the world (you may hear as many as four different languages spoken in the parent room at the same time) make this school special. No diversity stats will show you that.

New Canaan Community is truly a community and we are incredibly thankful for the program. Our 4…read moreyear old had an amazing year - always excited and ready to go to school each day! He learned so much this year and left with a great group of friends. He is counting down until he gets to go back next year!

We LOVE NCCP! From the administration to the teachers to the parents to the fellow little ones -…read morethe whole NCCP community has been so welcoming and supportive of our daughter's development and our family. We recently moved to New Canaan and were hopeful to find a pre-school that would prepare our younger two children for Kindergarten as well as the Montessori program in NYC prepared our two oldest children...NCCP has WAY over-delivered and with still a year to go in preschool, our third child is already prepared for Kindergarten thanks to the amazing teachers! And she is so attached to the school, we couldn't imagine a better place for her to thrive. Thank you, NCCP!

This school is great! The teachers are awesome, all of them! Gerri, Cami, Angela, Carolyn, Jen, &…read moreKelli have nothing but love for all of their students, they truly treat them as if they are their own!! They have all been there for years, and never once a problem with any! My child is happy to walk through those doors each day & they don't want to leave when it's pick up time!! I also must say all the projects they do with the kids are hanging up all over my house, so cute & very creative!!!! This is a pre-school that is doing something RIGHT !!!!

From the owner: Your child's home away from home…read more The Apple Tree Pre-School runs its learning programs for both three year old children and four year old children. Apple Tree Pre-School is fully licensed in the State of Connecticut. We provide a very friendly, caring and supportive environment. It is our policy to make learning fun for the child and to help each child feel good about themselves. Maintaining a non-stressful atmosphere for your child is very important to our staff here at Apple Tree Pre-School! Apple Tree Pre-School hours are 7AM -5:30PM. Children can be enrolled from two to five days per week. Morning and afternoon snacks and juice are served daily. Apple Tree Pre-School staff is made up of teachers and aides who have many years of experience and training in working with pre-school aged children. Please know that at Apple Tree Pre-School your child is cared for as an individual. We see each child as a separate, special person. We take great pride in knowing your child's experience here will be a rewarding one.