We lucked out! When we were first looking for Daycares Mali didn't have any openings but just a…read moremonth later she did! Mali and team were so welcoming. They really give so much personal attention to the kids. My little one definitely learns things there that we, as new parents, weren't even thinking about. They helped her walk, drink out of a sippy cup, and interact so well with other kids. We went to bright horizons first, and don't get me wrong, they are great, but so expensive, the kids are separated by age and therefore the babies aren't around a lot of more advanced kiddos so might not have as many opportunities to learn. Definitely check them out!

My son has been at Mali's since he was 5 months old and we are very happy with the care and love…read morethey show our son. The staff members take the time to get to know your child and make parents feel at ease. I highly recommend Mali's daycare!

Our child hasn't been enrolled in a most 4 months but the reimbursement check (which was noted…read morewould take 4-6 weeks) has not been received. Both the branch and corporate have been dodging phone calls and emails. Shady business practices.

I don't have children who go here but I'm writing this review on behalf of myself who almost worked…read morethere but I turned it down and I know people who currently work there. According to some of the people who work there, without naming names, it is NOT a welcoming place to work in or be an employee in. Everyone who works there is miserable and disgruntled. It is not a "safe space" environment. I have a direct quote from someone who works there, "it's not very welcoming". There is one employee who is rude to other newer employees. This place needs better management and more professionalism. Have some standards. If you are a daycare, you should be a welcoming safe emotional space for new employees who need training. I know 2 people who work here who have both said these direct quotes about their experience there. Toxic work environment, some people should not be around kids. It might be fun for your kids to go here, but parents think about what you are supporting when you send your kid here. If you are about people, this place isn't it. There are far better daycares in the area.

My children have attended this school for the past 2 years and I can only say wonderful things…read moreabout it! Having a graduate and another currently attending, I can atest to the high quality of care you will receive at the Early Childhood Cebter at Memorial United Methodist. The administration is very responsive, answering questions quickly. The facility is beautiful, with 2 large playgrounds, as well as 2 auxiliary play areas. Best of all, the teachers are nurturing and atuned to every child's needs. They are patient and responsible, most having 5 plus years experience in the field of early childhood education. Plus, the schools hours are very flexible, accommodating for all family needs. Truly a magical place!

ECC is the best! The teachers are kind and smart and the director, Ms. Margaret is accessible and…read morereally in tune with what's going on in the classrooms. My daughter just "graduated" from their preschool program and my son is in the 2's program now and they both love it there! If you're looking for a program, check it out and take a tour, the community is great!

I've sent both my kids through the 2's, 3's and 4's at Friends, and my son is "graduating" this…read moreyear. I'll be sad to not return next year. Our experience at Friends couldn't have been more wonderful. All of the teachers are kind, warm and nurturing. It's like handing your kids over to family. The 2's program is the perfect introduction to school for toddlers, the 3's is a great continuation of all the social and life skills being taught, and the 4's curriculum emphasizes preparing for kindergarten in an organic and age-appropriate way. In addition, because the school is so small, there's a real sense of community among the parents. We've made lifelong friends at Friends - the school really lives up to its name!

My kids were at a different preschool before Friends so I have something with which to compare it…read more This place is amazing. Kids go to kindergarten extremely prepared as well as cultured. The director of the preschool, Sue, is one of the kindest, gentlest, most education-savvy people I've ever met. She is very down to earth and reads academic articles about preschool education on a regular basis. The families who are a part of this school are wonderful. If you need extended day options, this school is not for you!

We've had our daughter in HCC since Oct 2011 and we could not be happier. When she enrolled last…read moreautumn, she had just turned 3, was still in pull-ups and had been pulled out of a Manhattan Montessori pre-k because in my husband's and my opinion, there was no progression or growth. In just 2 weeks at Harrison Children's Center, she was potty trained and by the end of that first month her vocabulary had trebled and continues to do so. The teachers, TAs and office staff could not have been more wonderful and supportive of my daughter and me during our transition from city to suburban life. In addition to a great nurturing environment, my daughter benefited from a curriculum and staff that really challenged and stretched her developing mind and growing set of social and life skills. The staff arranges class trips and family nights and the children go out for daily walks and there is outside play in their fenced-in and fully supervised playground almost everyday except in bad / rainy weather. The school serves cold breakfasts and hot lunches prepared by an in-house cook. My daughter has learned art, science, music, sign language and so much more. It's been a year now and I can honestly say that I have absolute trust in these people with the most precious person in my life. There is nothing bad to be said about this program or the fantastic team of people who work in making it all happen. Kudos to Debbie Imperia, the Director of HCC for her unflagging support for this mom with a daughter who manages to delight those around her even while trying their patience! And a special shout-out must go to Kamala Carducci for calming my fears, taking my (many) calls and showing me the ropes of suburban daycare.

Ms. Daphne is an angel from heaven. She runs an academic based loving daycare. She has helped raise…read moremy two little ones for over two years and has taught them so much. She is meticulous with her lesson plans and provides constant updates with photos throughout the day. She has helped my kids walk, talk, potty train, etc. She even teaches me how to teach them. I consider her family and never have a worry when my children are under her care.

Penny's Playhouse is a truly wonderful place! My son has never been so happy to leave the house…read moreeveryday to play with his friends and teachers. The teachers treat our son as their own and ensure every need is taken care of. We love Penny's Playhouse!

This is a review for the summer camp, only, where my seven-year-old Onondaga Chief has been going…read morefor two years in a row. Adam Wallach and Ken Barer do an incredible job of running the camp, marketing it, communicating with parents, rallying kids for weekly spirit days -- and generally rockin' it. The kids swim twice day and are given just the right amount of freedom for their age. My guy was thrilled to ride his bike around on trails independently (without a grownup following closely) in mountain biking. Picky eater though he is, he seems to eat decently well, carbo-loading every day at lunch. Kids get occasional treats like fruit sushi, which the kids get to make themselves, trips to an ice cream truck, and cold (not-too-unhealthy) popsicles in the afternoon. Our guy kept telling us about eating fresh strawberries at lunchtime that were picked, he said, from the camp's own strawberry patch. (I can't verify this claim; it did seem like it'd take an improbably long growing season and an awfully, awfully large patch of strawberries to supply all those hungry kids for the summer.) Counselors keep the kids hydrated in the heat, buses are shockingly timely (MTA should take note!). Bus counselors do a great job of communicating bus arrival times. Activities are varied and interesting, including options like "mining," water works, pottery, archery, crafts, farming(!), all manner of sports (tennis, soccer, baseball, etc..) -- and there is always something new going on. My guy was excited to go from the moment he woke up each morning. Yes, the camp is guilty of blatant cultural appropriation -- but we get that at this point, there's monetary value in the branding that makes change difficult. At least they're changing the logo in coming years. We'd be thrilled if they actually taught the kids a bit about the tribes of the Haudenosaunee / Iroquois Confederacy that the groups are named after. (Our son reports that there is some sort of small "museum" on the grounds with a few artifacts found on-site.) We did some of our own research. All in all a fabulous, fun way to spend the summer. Our guy is counting the years until he gets to be a counselor himself.

Mohawk is the BEST day camp! The team is so hands on--they live and breathe this place. The…read morecounselors are so great with the kids, there are so many different activities, the facility is beautiful. You wouldn't even know you are in westchester. A great place for kids to spend the summer. The communication is top notch! They built their own app to share photos and for parents to talk directly with the counselors during the summer. Plus, there is a preschool during the year. What a GREAT place!

My daughters have been coming to Shanshan's school for two years now, and absolutely love her. She…read moreseems to have multiple programs -- a Saturday class, Mommy and Me, and a daytime school that is flexible and paid by the hour. We go to the school -- it's a drop-off system with onsite tutors. Price is extremely reasonable, and Shanshan will tailor lessons according to the students' levels and age. My kids' Chinese has improved so much by reading and writing with Shanshan, they also adore her!

My kids love the class and enjoy learning. They are picking up the language. The teachers are very…read morenice and are Good with the kids.

I highly recommend Gigi daycare, especially for small kids who needs extra care and love while…read moreparents are away. We moved to the area when our son was 20 months old, and the first thing I noticed he was not getting sick as often at his previous daycare. Gigi is very knowledgeable about child behavior and development stages, she helped us (first time parents) to go through terrible two without stress. There was no bitting, screaming and tantrum period was short and relatively easy. They are a family oriented and adjust to your personal needs. When our second son was born, Gigi taught boys what it means to be a family, and created a strong bond between them. Since this is a mixed age group, younger kids naturally develop skills faster interacting with older peers, while older kids learning to be gentle with babies. As far as academics, they follow preschool programs and teach ABCs, numbers, shapes, working on scissors and glue...you name it. We don't speak English at home, so I can definitely tell boys developed their communication skills and academics at Gigi. In addition they teach Spanish too. Overall it was a great experience and I can't be more grateful to Gigi for her help!

Gigi Day care is a loving and nurturing place for children. Gigi has a planned schedule for the…read morekids every day- whether its story time with "mother goose", projects that the kids bring home or dancing class- the children are always entertained and look forward to days at Gigi's! There are themed days where the children dress up, a summer party and almost every holiday is celebrated. My daughter has attended since she was 14 months, this is like a second home for her. The house is kept meticulously clean, there is a play area, an eating area for lunch and rooms for the kid's nap time. Gigi has a large side yard with lots of toys for the children to play in warmer weather. I would recommend this day care service to anyone, a loving friendly environment - a home away form home.