I went here for the opening of a new exhibit called the World of Bees last night, as I am loosely…read moreconnected to the creator of said exhibit. While I don't have any children and this place is pretty much irrelevant to me living in Brooklyn, I feel my different perspective could be helpful to parents and educators in the area. As it was an exhibit opening, we heard short speeches from and interacted with the people behind this organization and space. They are some pretty amazing and very passionate people. Their dedication to creating a fun and engaging space where children (and adults) can learn about the wonders of nature is extremely noble. They deserve your attention and your children deserve the educational tools they offer. I should also mention that the bee exhibit is pretty awesome. I am not much of a 'scientist' so I learned a lot of interesting facts about bees. It is put together beautifully and is highly interactive. They even made little bee costumes, so the kids will be able to dress up and act out the parts of different types of bees. The exhibit, along with supplemental information from conversations with people who take bees very seriously, also provided me with an opportunity to do some critical thinking about how human beings interact with the natural world and the unintended or ignored consequences of our actions. In summary, don't bee stupid! Take your kids to this wonderful little learning center. The television will still be there buzzing when you get home.

This nature center has better than average educational programming, to be sure. Although, honestly,…read morethe plot of land isn't exactly the best. They have great people and very nice facilities, however. Thier curriculum is ongoing, designed to follow the seasons and have it be a continuous learning experience across student's grades.

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!

Our son went through the program and we really liked it. The facility is beautiful and the…read moreplayground is large. There are separate play areas for different age groups. The children enjoy views of a large pond from most rooms. What we liked most was the structured curriculum. Our son is curious by nature and learning something new every day was a real benefit. The way the material was taught was fun and didn't feel like work. He made lots of friends and the teachers were caring. He was happy each day when we picked him up. We would highly recommend this location.

From the owner: This center is now closed and is no longer available for enrollment. Families seeking child care,…read moredaycare, or early education programs in Stamford, CT can find nearby Bright Horizons locations using our online Center Finder or by contacting our Help Center for personalized support. Bright Horizons offers year-round programs for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-age children, including before- and after-school care as well as seasonal and summer learning opportunities. While this location has closed, we remain committed to helping families find care and learning options that meet their needs.

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.

Hi, My name is…read moreAnthony and I recently became a member at the New Canaan YMCA. The staff and facility are amazing. I have checked out every in Fairfield County and very happy here. I would like to give an extra shout out to the pool staff- Annalisa, Janelle, Stallion and Oona.

Julie made signing up a breeze! A+! Lap pool and locker rooms were super clean. And the pool/…read morelocker room area temperature was warm- I wasn't cold getting in and out of the pool like at some places. Highly recommend!

Bringing our son to Primrose was one of the best parenting decisions we've ever made. They have a…read moregreat balance of focused play time and academic learning. We were shocked to find out that our son knows basic sign language! The teachers at Primrose are amazing and will keep you up to date with your child's progress and daily activities complete with photos throughout the day, that was a really nice touch for parents getting back to work after the pandemic and seriously missing our kids faces! The food they serve the kids is balanced and varied so even picky eaters will learn to appreciate and try new foods. Our son will miss Primrose as he enters kindergarten but I feel his time there has set him up to be ahead of his peers in terms of academics, and he's also learned valuable social skills that he will need to navigate the complex relationships of public school. All in all we give Primrose an A+, they really thought this through and created a great preschool program.

I like overall this place. Teachers are great. However,…read morethey have gone crazy with the prices. Not only they have an annual "registration" fee on top of your very high, well above average fee, they also increase fees 10% annually. They are trying to upsale... constantly. Talking to the kids about all these pricy extra activities that happen at the same time they are there: yoga class, cooking class... I'm already paying 3k a month... why do I need to pay for activities while my kids are there?

I have been under Dr. Spector's care for nearly 20 years and she has guided me through family and…read morecareer issues. More recently, she has provided assistance with parenting skills so that I could be a better parent. I feel I am a better person because of the work we have done together. We currently communicate via a HIPAA compliant app so we can have video sessions, which is so convenient! She makes every effort to accommodate her patients' needs. Dr. Spector is truly one of the most brilliant, compassionate and genuine human beings I have ever met and cannot recommend her enough.

From the owner: I am a child clinical psychologist who specializes in helping parents help their children. I assist…read morewith sleep, feeding, toileting, discipline, and school issues. I conduct full psychological evaluations and teach DBT skills to children and their parents. My assistant is a facility dog from Canine Companions for Independence. I also help treat patients with the following: - ADHD - Anxiety - Autism spectrum disorders - Behavioral issues - Bipolar disorder - Depression - Issues of loss such as divorce or death - Learning disabilities

This barn is very kid friendly so as a woman without kids, this can be a plus or a minus -- I do…read morehave a niece but she hasn't had time to learn to ride so I would take her there. The indoor is large and well-lite as well as the horses have good turn-out. In addition, there are dressage letters although sometimes certain people don't want to use the aids they have at their facility. The barn is very clean and there are many horses as well as a field for cross-country jumping and a good outdoor ring. Also they will help you tack and untack. The trainers take cash, some major credit cards, checks and of course traveler's checks. I don't know about Apple Pay. Some of the grooms are very good guys who speak English and Spanish. However, one trainer thinks you can text and drive so that isn't a good thing (you should know better). They also have handicapped parking that is reassuring to see.

Nice, large property with turn out, indoor and outdoor rings, and, wooded trails. For those with…read moretheir own horses. Show vibe, kids, especially in the Summer, and horses are well cared for. They tack and untack well, a nice perk. Few adults. No lounge, or social area for the kids. But if you just want a convenient picturesque place to ride and keep your horse, you could do worse. The place is safe, with a rustic vibe. Stalls in various sizes spread over several barns. Tack rooms average, but some room for trunks. Grooms are nice and know what they are doing. Vets and farriers there pretty much weekly.