We couldn't be happier with our summer at Miss Yelena's Educational Place. She is truly wonderful,…read moreand it has been the perfect transition for our child into preschool. I would highly recommend this as a first daycare option--she welcomes children up until they move on to Pre-K or Kindergarten. Along the way, we've also met such wonderful families and friends through this experience. If you're looking for an interactive, safe, and enriching environment for your child, definitely check out Miss Yelena's.

My preschool daughter has been at Mrs. Yelena's Educational Place for almost two years now and we…read morecould not be happier with the love and care that she has received. Before finding Mrs. Yelena we visited multiple day care centers, we never liked the place, the people or simply we did not feel comfortable with the setting. (As first time parents we were nervous). When we first visited Mrs. Yelena we knew, we knew right away, we had found a place where our daughter could play, learn and grow. It felt like, and it is for our daughter, a home away from home. The small group really allows Mrs. Yelena to focus on the kids and their growth, our daughter, learned to clean up after herself, snack time and sharing, gave up the diaper, started napping (she only naps during the week, not on weekends), playing with other kids, climbing, painting, snow, new songs, English! She started singing all out and expressing herself in so many creative new ways. Every so often you meet people that have found their calling, when you meet Mrs. Yelena you can tell she is doing what she loves to do. She is a great educator, with so much warmth and kindness. Every single day the kids are playing with something new to stimulate a new sense, or new songs, or planting trees. A beautiful place and environment for kids to grow in. I highly recommend Mrs. Yelena's Educational place in West Hartford and Mrs. Yelena, if anything everyone who cares about their kids should visit her place to see what a loving and nurturing environment looks like.

Our daughter has been attending school at TC4 for about 8 months now. She absolutely loves it and…read moreso do we! The school is well run, with clear guidelines and expectations for everyone, families and staff alike. Here are some selling points for me and they may be for you, too: * diversity (racial and economic) * secure buildings * plenty of outdoor time * predictable schedule for kids * quality staff oversight * frequent communication from administration (in person and via mobile app) * art, literacy woven into social and physical activities * utilize Trinity College students for extra support in classrooms (students always have plenty of attention) * kind teachers, who really care I would highly recommend TC4 to any parent looking for childcare. Just take a tour and I'm sure you'll be sold.

From the owner: Trinity College Community Child Center's (TC4) primary mission is to serve the children and…read morefamilies of the surrounding Hartford community and the Trinity College community by providing high quality education in a safe and nurturing environment that celebrates the diversity of the families we serve. The Program serves children aged six weeks to five years. At Trinity College Community Child Center, we believe that children and adults of all backgrounds do their best in learning environments where they feel safe and respected. You will notice that we firmly believe in building relationships as the foundation of this respect and we spend a good deal of time working at this. When solid relationships are built, taking risks and learning come more naturally.

My kids attended cadence academy on and off for 4 years. The staff was professional, friendly and…read morecaring, and courteous of our needs. If I had another child I would definitely send them here!

Our son graduated from Cadence in June after 3+ years of attendance and they really went above and…read morebeyond to make this major milestone extra special (we even got pictures of them in caps and gowns which was so precious)! We are so grateful for our time at Cadence and if we had the chance to choose them again, we would. We've been lucky to have some incredible teachers (Miss Elida, Miss Stephanie and Miss Narinee) for both of our children (our daughter still attends) and really appreciated Kindergarten Club for our son, too! We feel confident that his transition to Kindergarten will be as smooth as possible thanks to the excellent start and education that Cadence provided. THANK YOU!

We hope this is the place for your child. Finding the right fit is hard. Ultimately, it was clear…read moreto us, from the way our children took to their class, or didn't, that this was a poor fit. Overheard staff complaining about short lunch breaks at hours that made no sense to avoid staffing shortage, overheard a teacher tell a child to stop crying, that he was faking it. I hate to knock a place that someone might like. If we had no other option in the world and literally no one could take care of our kids, fine, we'd go, temporarily. However, we ended up at a different daycare and we are much more at peace with that decision. Unhappy teachers made this place feel like a holding pen for toddlers instead of a place of early childhood education.

Choosing the right place to send my then 4 month old daughter only gave me anxiety. Having a…read moreprevious background in childcare I was so nervous I wouldn't find a place where I could feel comfortable sending my daughter. My husband and I took lots of time researching and visiting many different facilities. I had almost given up and then I met with Moriah ( the asst..director). From that moment of meeting her and touring the facilities and hearing about their extensive program I knew that I had found the most perfect place. If I couldn't be home with my daughter full time EPC was the only place I felt as ease sending her. Once my daughter started attending I really got to know the teachers. They are so accommodating to YOUR child's schedule. My daughter is now 9 months old and I couldn't be happier with her growth there. I have no doubt that EPC is the BEST!!

We've been sending our daughter since 9mo (now 29mo) and highly recommend this center for a number…read moreof reasons: 1) Communicative administration: Director Ms. Sarah and Mr. Andrew are super organized and responsive with all questions/needs a parent may have. They also help out in classes often, know all kids very well, and hold town-halls frequently to stay even more connected with the parents. I also like their portal where I can easily email and manage payments etc. 2) Top quality facility: Center is bright, CLEAN, and overall an inviting environment for kids to play and learn in. They just installed brand new wooden floors (2017) which is an added bonus. Outdoor play area is also very well-organized and clean. 3) Curriculum based learning: In toddler class, they have a 'theme' each month/week and kids learn from story time, art, and fun activities. For example, if the theme is 'camping' for the week, kids will learn about 'camping' by setting up tents indoors, making smores/pretend campfire, singing and dancing to songs, making art with fall leaves, and of course reading stories. They also keep rotating toys and books to stimulate kids and stay up to date with current learnings. 4) Warm caring teachers: Since the infant class to now toddler class, we've had many amazing teachers who would open up their arms to my daughter when we come in the morning, diligently snap nice photos throughout the day and send thru tadpole app, along with very descriptive real-time status update (i.e. 'went potty', 'had XYZ snack', 'applied sunscreen', etc.), and share daily anecdotes when we pick her up.

We use this center for back-up care (I stay at home, but occasionally need someone during the day…read moreif I have an appointment). We've used them probably five or six times and have been very pleased. Highly organized-- the teachers are always expecting my son, and greet him with enthusiasm. They have nice anecdotes to share when I pick him up, and they always seem enthusiastic and energetic. The director is always around and seems to have plenty of time to talk with parents. The children clearly know their routines and have calm, well-structured days. (I've only observed preschool, not the younger ages). The facility itself is immaculately clean, cute little child-sized toilets, pretty fish-tank, etc.

As first time parents, my husband and I were anxious to find the best daycare for our son. Given…read morethat we live in a small community with many young children, we heard lots of feedback regarding all of the daycare options around us. After looking into everything from a nanny to a home daycare provider, we found EPC. Ashley, the director, met with us over Zoom (oh pandemic babies) and made us feel so comfortable and dare I say excited about sending our son to EPC. And after our first in person visit, we were absolutely sold. Every single person that we walked by on that day gave us a big smile and wave. We could tell that they loved their jobs and all of the kids they work with. Being an educator myself, I know how much I love my students. Feeling this love from all the staff at EPC was enough to convince me that this was the daycare for us. If that's not enough to convince YOU, here are some more perks of EPC: - Free diapers and wipes in the baby room. This really cut down on our diaper costs for those months! - Breakfast/lunch/snacks are included once babies are old enough to enjoy finger foods. One less thing for mom/dad to worry about! - Pictures and updates are sent via an app throughout the day. Best part of my day is seeing all the amazing activities my son is doing! - Easy and immediate communication via the app. You can send messages directly to the teachers and the director. They've always gotten back to me within a few minutes of sending anything. - Teachers are provided with ongoing professional development. I know that my son isn't just being well taken care of, but he's actually learning new things and thriving at EPC. - They never close. Like ever. Finally, given that this is COVID times, I must say that the staff at EPC has done an amazing job keeping everything clean and safe. In our 7 months there, we have only needed to quarantine once and EPC refunded us for all of the days that we missed. This is just the nature of the COVID beast but the refund really shows how much EPC cares about doing right by their families. We love EPC!!

Now that I pulled my daughter out of the program at EPC after only 1 month, I gave myself a couple…read moremonths to "cool off" before deciding to write this review. Upon touring the facility, my 3 year old had a wonderful time. I even left for an hour and came back to find her happy as ever. Let me be clear: I felt that the only people who DID care, were my daughter's teachers. And unfortunately, you could tell they were only able to do so much. In a matter of 3 weeks, I had 3 separate communication issues with EPC - after paying close to $1400 to just get my daughter into the program (she was only attending 2 full days if you can believe that), she started to become increasingly aggressive at home. My mornings on days I would drop her off were horrendous - gone was my sweet little girl who would want to make friends wherever she went. I dropped her off screaming and crying and I would pick her up screaming and crying. She was "fine" during the day but I would never receive pictures until almost 3pm, some days not even receiving a picture of MY child but some random picture of an activity they would be doing. My daughter was talking for weeks about how she was told she was being "naughty" in school yet when I asked several people, I was never given an answer. The only thing I was told was "Well, the boys in her class are a little rambunctious." I took that to mean that they were somehow making excuses for children to hit and be violent. Some people see that as kids being kids however, I see it as "Hey, you're kid is a little a-hole and their ruining my kid's emotional well being." Between uncharacteristic behavior from my daughter and the directors who couldnt even be bothered to smile in your direction when you passed them, I had it. This place (as someone suggested in another review) is simply an overpriced puppy mill for children. It took me close to 2 months to forgive myself for putting my daughter through that. I had her in another school within a week after I took her out. In fact, I was so adamant about not sending her there any longer, I gave them their 2 weeks notice and kept her out of EPC the entire time. They're concerned with money, the teachers are hit or miss and you'd be doing your child a disservice by sending them here. Nothing is individualized, children are "let loose" on the playground to do whatever they feel like and once they have your money, you are just a check to them. It's amazing to see my daughter where she is now - she has grown tremendously, loves her teacher and asks to go to school on days she doesn't have to. Sometimes "bigger" isn't always better.

I look forward to going to the "Y" to walk in the pool and I meet some really nice people every…read moretime I go! I try to make it at least two times a week and walk in the pool for about 30 to 45 minutes. Then I go into the hot tub and then go home and take my shower. It's easier for me that way rather than taking a shower there. The ladies changing room, a.k.a. locker and showers room is always clean and the staff is very helpful. I'm glad they have silver sneakers program so us "older" folks do not have to pay for joining!

Excellent facility and staff. It has all you need for a reasonable fee. They offer classes and…read moresenior options.

Best daycare ever. I still rave about it 6 years later! Would totally recommend. Super safe,…read morefriendly staff, great communication

My family had a WONDERFUL experience with TTEOAC. We have been with 3 daycares because we moved a…read morebit, and this was hands down the best. Their staff are seasoned professionals, and the ones who aren't soon will be from their A+ training. They treat the children with kindness and respect. They also taught me as a first time mother so much (even the grandmothers, who did pickups sometimes, were impressed and sought their knowledge). Based on my child's development, they would tell me when she was ready for solids, or puffs, or water. I trust them more than some chart that says at 6 months, do X. The owner is a delight, and perfectly fair and straightforward with everything. Go here, it is FIRST CLASS.

I don't understand how this school is still in business. Worst management with burntout teachers…read more Take your kiddos elsewhere.

My daughter has been in the Discovery centers' infant/toddler program and now in the toddler…read moreMontessori program and next fall she will be starting the primary program. My son has also recently entered the infant toddler program. Both of my children absolutely love this school and really like their teachers. As a mom it feels nice when your children are excited about their day at school and look forward to seeing their teachers and friends. My children have learned so much about self care, independence, sharing, and many other academically enriching activities while at this school. I highly recommend you take a visit and see for yourself.