We couldn't be happier with our experience at The Goddard School in Simsbury. We were at a…read moredifferent school before and our experience has been night and day. Our son is thriving, the teachers are phenomenal and Goddard has really become a part of our village!

The admin team is the kindest group of people you can meet. I never envisioned how well my feedback…read moreor suggestions could be received. Any time I want to talk to them, they respond to me within the day if not sooner. They are very transparent about what they do there. The teachers - amazing. My kids love them. We have been with BAL for a few years now and I could not imagine sending them anywhere else. They are up to date on current practices and are constantly learning more to provide the best for my kids. We toured a couple places in the area and this one was quickly at the top of our list for many reasons. First - the staff. When it comes down to it, you want to make sure your kids are happy, healthy, and safe. The teachers are so warm, kind, and gentle. They were willing to work with our existing schedules while also providing tips. Second - the environment. We loved that the infant room wasn't harshly bright and there wasn't any over stimulating toys. The school focused on a Montessori approach that my oldest is absolutely thriving with. Third - the responsiveness. You're are never left waiting. The teachers and staff are so quick to reply and implement. It's such a wonderful feeling to know they are on top of things. Any questions, whether it's about your child's sleep or you have something related to finance, they make you a top priority.

Went on a tour on a Tuesday, was told we would get information by Wednesday, still nothing, I…read moree-mailed Thursday, no response, so I called the following week on Monday. I was told by the director she was concerned about our question about wanting to know the price and how they compare to facilities in the area. She didn't think it would be a good fit- mind you never meeting me, my daughter, or knowing any information about us. She proceeded to say she will have the assistant director email me the packet. It's Tuesday, it has yet to be sent. My husband sent an email with how we were treated and concerns. The director called me, I was not on my phone so my husband called her back. She was rude to him and me on the phone. I would never have my daughter watched by her.

Our two year old son has been at Goddards for 5 months. We have been very happy with the school and…read moreteachers. The school is clean, safe and provides many activities for the children's development. We have worked primarily with Miss Tia, Miss Denise and Miss Tanya who have been absolutely wonderful and caring. They were instrumental in helping our son overcome separation anxiety when he started and have all been very supportive. Our son has become very attached to all of them.

Not a school that I recommend. My 2 children went through…read morethis school. My oldest was there for 3 years and youngest for 2. My older one did fine, no problems. The teachers and directors were always super sweet to us. But when my younger son was 2 years old the school had no idea how to handle age appropriate negative behaviors. Some 2 year olds can be challenging but instead of trying to help, they instead tried everything to get us to leave the school and transfer him out. I would pick him up every day and his diaper and pants would be soaked and I would ask "how come no one changed him?" And consistently I would get the answer "he refused." Ummm a 2 year old refused to change their diaper and you are ok with that? Same thing with food. He would not be given his lunch but everything was thrown out daily. Their attitude towards us changed completely. No more sweet, helpful teachers and directors. It was just a very uncaring situation when a child becomes a little challenging. But if your child follows all their rules and never gives any problem (like my older one), they will do fine. We switched my younger one to Joni's down the street (I was hesitant because the building was older and cramped and I hadn't known much about that school). But I am so thankful for the switch. He did amazing and he thrived there with their love.

I have been with Cadance Academy for 7 years! Through world changes and life changes they have…read moreworked through everything with amazing grace and care. I cant really say enough about Ms. Melissa the schools director. She deserves the world. She quietly cares for our children and supports our family in ways that make the long days in these short years that much easier. I cant say enough about her and it reflects the teachers and all the staff that care for out children bc of her leadership and huge heart! When your child reaches pre-k you will find Ms. Crystal the best pre-k teacher you could ever imagine. I love them with all my heart and im grateful every day to have them as apart of our tribe! Love, The Guarinos

Joni's has been an incredible school for both of my two young kids. They are constantly learning,…read morecreating and staying active in a safe, clean, compassionate and healthy environment. The director is amazing, flexible, incredibly organized and always available for questions. We are so lucky to have found such amazing childcare!

We couldn't be more grateful for the wonderful experience our child had at Cadence in Canton. From…read morethe very beginning, the staff made us feel welcomed, supported, and--most importantly--safe. Knowing that he was in such caring and loving hands gave us so much peace of mind. The staff truly went above and beyond to make sure he felt happy, loved, and comfortable each day. He absolutely loved going to daycare, and seeing how excited he was to walk through the doors each morning meant everything to us. Its a great place!

I debated on whether I should give a 2 star or a 3 star. In the end I went with three because the…read morestaff who watch and take care of the kids are good. In fact my rating would have been a 4 or 5 but we had some issues which became a hassle so we ended up going back to our last day care facility. If your child has allergy or asthma you might want to consider trying a different place or maybe a different location. I don't know what the fundamental difference was between here and the other places we've gone too but they had constant issues with the paper work provided by our allergist. After a few months of going back and forth, we felt it wasn't worth the hassle.

When looking for a daycare for my son three years ago, Little Lambs was one in our consideration…read moreset. Ultimately we chose them because it felt like a nice, close knit family that supported the education and development of their children through their curriculum, activities and family events. Three years later we couldn't be happier and are about to start our second son there come the new year. Everyone at Little Lambs and Ivy is so caring and welcoming and they work with you to support what is best for your child. It is hard leaving your child everyday but there isn't a question in my mind when I leave him here - I know he is loved and cared for as well as stimulated and educated and I am very thankful for that!

Loved the teachers, but if you have any sort of an issue, question, concern, etc. the director is…read morecompletely cold. She was condescending, dismissive, demeaning, the list goes on. When we expressed our feelings to her she did not so much as give an apology. An absolute shame that she is the face of the center.

my daughter is 2 1/2 years old and she has been attending great beginnings for about a year maybe a…read morelittle more. We transitioned to the school and have nothing but great words to say about this . The director is attentive, involved, and kind. They use a curriculum Which I have seen make an improvement and shows growth for my daughter. My daughter is happy to go to school each and every day and talks about her so much. I look forward to my three month old starting there next week and to watch my girls grow with this program. I'm so grateful and thankful for all the teachers there.

I have three children in/completed the program over the last 6 years and the education is great and…read morethe children love the staff. My children are/were more than prepared for kindergarten. They return to visit often. If you have half a brain and hold yourself and your child accountable you will simply love it!!

My son has been attending this daycare for about a year now, starting in the infant room and moving…read morethrough the toddler 1 and toddler 2 classes. Overall, we've had a really great experience. The staff are attentive and clearly care about the children. They send pictures throughout the day on the app, which I really appreciate, and they're always quick to respond to any questions. You can genuinely tell that the teachers love what they do and truly care about the kids. As a first-time mom, that peace of mind means everything to me. I never have to worry about whether my son is safe, watched closely, and well cared for while he's there, and that speaks volumes.

I am thankful to work for a company who truly cares about their employees. They offer benefits…read morewhich has kept employees longer & the turnover ratio at a minimum. We treat each and every child as our own & we do our best to make it seem as though you are dropping your children off with family. We have amazing teachers, who just want what is best for each child.