My students' proficiency scores are above the state average. Ms. Kero has the best data-driven…read moreinstructional approach. It has worked year after year. Principal CSL

My nieces and nephews have been using Courtside Math flashcards to prepare for their math tests,…read moreand I've been really impressed with the results. What stands out about these flashcards is how thoughtfully designed they are. They don't just present problems; they often break down concepts in a way that makes them much easier to grasp. 10/10 HIGHLY recommend!

I was struggling with writing my papers because I kept losing points for misspelled words and…read moregrammar and not citing in correct APA format and so on. But thankfully I started proof reading with fail me not nursing tutor and I highly recommend them to anyone in need of a tutor. Price was fair and she is super kind and helpful!

I just want to thank all of the teachers at Applauden Academy for everything you've done for me…read morethese past few months. Applauden has helped me immensely in my preparation for high school. Schooling vigourously at Applauden academy really supported me in many ways. Ms. Mira and Alex truly took my writing abilities to a much more advanced standard. And Jon graciously helped with my SSAT prep for high school and my school work. And last but not least I want to thank Max. His tremendous help with my BCA exam really broadened my math capabilities and his positivity really encouraged me. When I took the BCA test, it was HARD. VERY HARD! But, with the tips and practice that I obtained from learning at Applauden Academy, I tried my absolute best. Even though I may not get into BCA, I know that the experience of applying and preparing for it was very beneficial. And especially my experience at Applauden. The things that I've learned and the friends that I've made really made these past few months one of the best. Thank you again!

Our child has been studying with the same tutor from Upper West Side Chinese for several years now…read moreand has made tremendous progress. The tutor has been patient and has gone out of her way to understand the methods our school uses to teach written and spoken Mandarin. She has kept our child on task and has also been well-organized, unfailingly punctual and an overall pleasure to deal with. We recommend the service highly.

I am so happy to recommend Emily. I have found her to be a very talented speech and language…read morepathologist who connects easily with children and their parents in order to come up with the most effective educational plan, tailored to the needs of your child. Study skills, expressive language assistance, writing assistance, articulation therapy - she does it all; one stop shop. Emily has integrity, cares genuinely about her clients, and excels at what she does. Great choice.

Had an amazing experience with Idea Tutors!…read more After not taking a math class in years, I came in halfway through Calculus already failing the class and prepping for midterms. I also have a crazy hectic schedule as I work full time and am also going back to school. Nightmare client. I've never needed/gotten tutoring before so I was pretty skeptical but reached out anyway. Andrew connected me with Amy and she helped me catch up and pass the class. When I moved on to Calculus 2, I thought I might go it alone but quickly realized I couldn't hack it without help. I reached out again and worked with someone new, Teresa. She helped me go from failing the class to getting an A! Without the help of this group there's no way this could've been possible. I'm hugely in their debt. Both tutors were incredibly kind, patient, responsive, flexible and most of all, helpful. Andrew also is always kind and lightning fast responsive, exactly what you need when you're in a pinch. We worked together online using Skype and a great little whiteboarding app called Ziteboard. I was skeptical of that too, but it worked SO well and made scheduling so much easier! You pay for classes in a chunk but they practically instantly refund whatever you don't need. Cannot say enough nice things about Idea Tutors. Thank you!!

Idea Tutors saves the day! I needed a tutor in a flash and these fine folks were there. I can't…read morebegin to thank them enough. My schedule is unlike most people's but they were willing to work with me. I was able to grasp the material much better than if I tried on my own. My tutor was Tricia and she was beyond perfecttttttt. Thanks again doll! I strongly recommend them to anyone in an around NYC!

This school cares about the education of every student. Issues between students, even serious ones,…read morehave been addressed quickly, openly, and with care to all parties. The children enjoy the school. The school works hard to build community between the families. It's a great experience, and it's better with active involvement.

Horrible school, wish we would have listened to our neighbors about this school. The church is good…read morebut it's unfortunate it connected to the lack luster and super expensive school. The whole staff needs a revamp, very dismissive and unprofessional band of misfits!

I am 24 years old now. I routinely think about Robin and this pre-school. I can't believe I…read moreremember anything. I think what resonated, is that they prepare kids to learn and adapt, so we can become the adult we were meant to be. It's easy to keep a child busy and entertained. Working with kids and treating them with respect, showing them how to learn on their own, is what pre-school should be for everybody. I had a very difficult time with my parents - I struggled for independence for literally no reason. Robin never talked down to me, and helped me cope with the very difficult task of being a toddler. The friends I made, especially Sophia(I love you) are lifelong and foundational. I had to say something - looking at my life, Sarah Lawrence was a key developmental period. I hope my children have the same opportunity as I did. This is where your kid can love learning. THANK YOU ROBIN!!! There will be nothing but blessings in your life. From a very very grateful student.

Sarah Lawrence College's Early Childhood Center is a progressive, lab school community for…read morepreschool-aged children. It's child-centered and play-based. My child started the 2s program this fall (2014) and I couldn't be happier with our experience. Everyone-from the Director to the teachers to the receptionist-is not only incredibly loving and warm but also child development nerds. These people know children. Deeply. The people at the ECC are true professionals. They have graduate degrees in early childhood education, many have been teaching for decades, and they all love a good geek-out on anything kid related. Anytime I bring up a topic I'm interested whomever I am speaking with pulls out books, recommends films, and sends me articles about the topic. They are not inly knowledgeable about how children learn and develop but they are passionate about it. I've learned so much about how children learn and process their world and can truly say that I am a better parent for being part of this community. For example I never knew how important narrative play was. Ever since we started the ECC I now try to narrate and get my child to narrate what he is doing when he is playing. His verbal, storytelling, and memory skills have developed so much. On the subject of play- this school takes play very, very seriously. Much child development research indicates that play is of tantamount importance-it is how children learn and develop the skills and foundation for later life success. The book Children's Play: The Roots of Reading by Edward Zigler is a great place to to start your overview of the research. For more on the topic of play being the work of children check out a TEDx talk by an ECC graduate student https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m7y6ZgQCnvw If you are looking for a place that does flashcard drills and gives 3 year olds homework, look elsewhere. This is not an "academic" preschool. This is a preschool where children are given the space and opportunity to be children and learn in developmentally appropriate ways, which research shows prepares them so well for later academic study. It is also a place where your child will develop their love and passion for learning. My child is so excited about school-it's the best part of our week. It's truly breathtaking to see his curiosity nurtured and to know that his first experience with school is joyous and fun-he hasn't gotten the joy and curiosity beaten out of him in the name of Common Core and standardized testing. The community is very diverse-economically, socially, ethnically, and racially and my child is exposed to what the real world looks like. Families come from as south as the Upper West Side and as north as Brewster. ECC families represent the full economic and social spectrum of the US, an achievement that is sadly too rare in the highly stratified society of New York. Families are very involved-it truly feels like a community. The Parents Association is active and sponsors several activities throughout the year for both children and adults that are always well attended and enjoyed. I think it's a great alternative and even superior option in some ways to Bank Street or Barnard's Toddler Center for upper Manhattan and Bronx families because it has more space and outdoor play areas. Children go outside to play in the expansive play areas every class day even in cold weather. The 2s program does require a parent/primary caregiver -can't be a secondary caregiver- to attend with the child the whole year. This only works if one or more parents have flexible jobs or stay at home. I structured my work schedule to be able to accompany my child but not everyone has that privilege. Starting in the 3s program children are dropped off but in accordance with the school philosophy each child separates at their own pace. Lastly, the ECC is a lab school-one of the oldest of it's kind. It serves as a laboratory environment for undergraduate and graduate students. There are always one or several students in addition to teachers and teacher assistants in the classroom. Their main objective is to study and learn from the children but having so many adults in the classroom provides for amazing one-on-one attention. Students (undergrads/grads) are always supervised and mentored by the teacher in the classroom.