I can't say enough wonderful things about this daycare! After having a bad experience with a home…read moredaycare in the past, I was very hesitant to try another one. Thankfully, I decided to give Nicole a chance, and it turned out to be the best decision for my son. From day one, she made us feel welcomed and comfortable. My son absolutely loves going and truly feels like this is his home away from home. The care, patience, and genuine affection they show the children really stands out. I've also seen such a positive difference in how much he has learned and developed since starting here. Communication is always great, and they are helpful and attentive whenever I have a question or concern. Most importantly, I can go to work every day with peace of mind knowing my son is happy, safe, loved, and being treated like family. I highly recommend Nicole and her daycare to any parent looking for a caring and trustworthy place for their child!

I am absolutely thrilled with the service at One2Bucklemyshoe Daycare as a working parent, it's so…read moreimportant to know that my child is in good hands, and this daycare truly delivers.

I am so grateful for the care and attention my child receives at Sunset Park Group Family Daycare…read more After months of searching for the right daycare, we had the opportunity to visit, and it was clear from the moment we walked in that this was the place we wanted our daughter to attend. Sonia and her team are incredibly friendly, professional, and attentive. From the very beginning, we've felt like part of a supportive and nurturing community. The staff is genuinely invested in the children's development and well-being, always going above and beyond to create a safe, fun, and educational environment. My daughter eagerly arrives each morning with open arms, greeted warmly by one of the staff members. It's clear that the team truly cares about the children and makes them feel welcome every day. The facilities are clean, well-organized, and equipped with age-appropriate learning tools. My daughter comes home excited to share what she's learned, and I've seen noticeable progress in her social, cognitive, and motor skills. She's even picking up Spanish, which I absolutely love! What stands out most is the communication. The staff provides regular updates and is always open to discussing any concerns or feedback. I truly appreciate the peace of mind that comes with knowing my child is in such capable hands. I highly recommend Sunset Park Group Family Daycare to any parent looking for a daycare that prioritizes both the safety and development of their children. It has been an incredibly positive experience for our family!

Best place for kids learning .My husband and I could not be happier with Springdale Montessori and…read morefeel that they are the best possible environment for our two children to learn, develop and grow. Every morning when we drop off our kids, we know that we are placing their care in competent, safe, and responsible hands. Every teacher there has been exceptional: I receive daily personalized messages about their days, including activities they participated in, food and drink consumption, length of nap times, pictures of them learning and at play, etc. I love reading the messages about each classroom's daily curriculum so that I can ask my kids what they learned in school--and it's truly amazing what they know for their respective ages! Springdale Montessori really takes the kids to a different level of education.its like a private school.They have school uniforms, which makes the kids disciplined and respectful that they are going to a school. I also appreciate being able to look in via the classroom cameras, and each time I do, I can tell that my children feel safe and comfortable in their environments and are bonding well with their teachers and classmates. They are always collected, calm and sensible, and I feel confident that they have the kids' best interests at heart and will do the right thing by the children no matter what. Their communication is excellent! Since the center reopened after the initial pandemic shutdown, it has remained a lifeline for many parents like ourselves trying to balance caring for our children with full-time jobs. It would be remiss not to mention the considerable efforts from Springdale Montessori staff to keep the center open by maintaining the health and safety of the children. I know that everyone observes proper mask and hand-hygiene etiquette, and I can't express my appreciation for this enough. In summary, my husband and I feel that we couldn't have a better partner in our children's care, and we feel so lucky to have found them.

I am a former employee at Springdale, Springdale has been one of my favorite jobs that I have ever…read morehad. The staff, and parents are so welcoming. The students are so smart, kind and have larger than life personalities that will leave an imprint on a teacher heart forever. At Springdale I was allowed to develop my own curriculum which allowed my students to grow towards new academic goals. As my students thrived academically and socially my hard work did not go unseen by the parents, nor staff. However one staff member Ms. Jessica constantly would praise my efforts. Ms. Jessica ( program teacher leader) is one of the most patient, kindest understanding and inclusive leader that I have ever know. She will make you feel everyday appreciated and valued (and she respects all working mothers and the challenges that they face). Never have a worked at a job and a leader would tell me thank you everyday when I leave work. Therefore between Ms. Jessica ( leadership, and support), my co teacher Ms.M who always kept students, safe, engaged and came up with fun activities, and was her student's biggest educational cheer leader, and Ms, S always smiling, bringing use coffee and giving use food. I would say if you want to be happy , and valued going to a job every day springdale is the job for you. Or if you are a parent and want to bring your child to springdale just know they will be while cared for and educated under Ms. Jessica leadership.

My children attend BlueSky Daycare and we are very happy with the care provided by Ms. B and the…read morerest of the staff. They are thoughtful, attentive, and provide meaningful feedback about my children's day. Their holiday and birthday celebrations seem genuinely joyful. Over the summer months, they also go on trips that are fun for the children. Ms. B and BlueSky daycare are a wonderful part of the community and provide quality childcare service.

The teachers are so enthusiastic and loving. They keep the kids engaged and build a cohesive little…read morecommunity amongst the children. I feel very confident leaving my son there daily. He loves it!

You could not ask for a more nurturing, fun and safe place for the kiddos. My daughter attended…read moreall of last summer and is so eager to go back. Kids socialize, learn, arts and crafts, play outside safely in the closed in yard, they have water play and sprinklers when its hot out and the staff is so warm and loving. And when there is no school during the regular school year my daughter can attend so she is not just sitting around all day. Love this place

We LOVE this school!!! My son loves going there everyday and I'm not just saying that he really…read moredoes. Mrs. Ashley is the nicest person and truly care about the kids in her school. You can tell she really puts her heart and soul into this school and the teacher that work there are just as great as she is. We are so lucky that we found this school, I just wish we got him in this school a year sooner. I also feel that the monthly tuition price is fantastic too. The Allwood Play and Learn is a great school and if your looking to place your child in daycare this school is absolutely worth checking out.

My son started Zadies as an infant and will soon graduate their prek program and move on to his…read moredistrict school. I could not be happier with the quality of education and care he received throughout his 4+ years there. This center gets an A+ from me on all metrics.

Upon enrolling into Zadie's early childhood development center I was excited. My child was getting…read moreintroduced to preschool and I was referred to them so I was happy. I informed the school of dietary restrictions for my child and also had given all forms required by them prior to starting from the doctor. Unfortunately this allergy was not taken seriously. On multiple occasions my child was served foods that they were allergic to. After the 1st time I was then told that the allergy chart was not up and that there was a miscommunication and it was understood that there were no restrictions for the child's diet. (Even though there was doctors notes in place) I was also told I would have to bring food from home or that they can serve the sides of the day excluding the protein. I was also told that the child would be separated from the rest of the class to make sure of the possibility of the child eating someone's else food wouldnt happen. I thought this would be a good idea but still from then on I was so paranoid that I would remind the staff the day of and call after lunch each time this item was on the menu to assure my child was ok. On the second occasion I spoke to the teacher who ASSURED me that my child did not eat the allergic item. 30 mins later I get a call that my child actually did and was experiencing allergic reactions. I was told that the teacher, yes the teacher was out of the room durning lunchtime and that the aid served lunch and fail to check the chart. With all that being said if you don't want to micro manage your child's school just skip this one. The staff is undertrained and the most important things get overlooked.

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.