Review for Bayshore Headstart…read more I am writing this review to warn parents about the unprofessional and unsafe environment at Bayshore Headstart, specifically in Miss Alexis' classroom (classroom five). My three-year-old son attended this school, and I was deeply concerned by the conditions and the treatment he received. Unprofessional Conduct and Unsafe Environment The school is dirty, unorganized, and unprofessional. I was appalled by the lack of cleanliness and the chaotic environment. The teacher, Miss Alexis, has been very inappropriate and unprofessional. My son has repeatedly told me that she hits him, squeezes his hand, and yells at him. When I confronted her, her response was dismissive and highly inappropriate, questioning why I still brought him to the school. Teacher's Behavior Miss Alexis' behavior is unacceptable. She appears to have severe issues, including being loud, unprofessional, and possibly substance abuse problems. Her appearance and behavior, including smoking excessively and having a strong odor, raise serious concerns about her fitness to be around young children. Lack of Support and Services Throughout the school year, I have been trying to get services for my son, but Miss Alexis consistently denied there were any issues, claiming he was doing well. This lack of acknowledgment meant the school district did not provide the necessary services. Only towards the end of the year did they start acknowledging the problems, which should have been addressed much earlier. Racial Insensitivity It has come to my attention that my son is the only Black child in the classroom, and Miss Alexis has demonstrated a lack of understanding and sensitivity regarding racial issues. Her communication skills are poor, and she does not know how to interact appropriately with the children or their parents. Immediate Actions Taken Due to the ongoing issues and my concerns for my son's safety, I have removed him from Bayshore Headstart before the end of the school year. It is traumatic for any child to endure such treatment, and as a mother, I could not allow this to continue. Despite requesting an emergency CSE meeting, the school district stated that nothing could be done at this point in the year, which is unacceptable. Conclusion My experience with Bayshore Headstart has been extremely negative, and I urge other parents to be vigilant about their children's education and well-being. Ensure that your child feels comfortable and safe in their learning environment, and do not hesitate to take action if you suspect any form of abuse or neglect. The behavior and lack of support from Miss Alexis and the school reflect poorly on their character and the institution's mission.

Loretta Miss Rachel J is very incorrect about Bayshore…read moreHeadstart and Mrs. Alexis. Bayshore Headstart is a very good program and the staff is very professional. My granddaughter was in Mrs. Alexis class for 2 years. She learned a lot from Mrs. Alexis. Miss Rachel is incorrect about her son being the only black student because my granddaughter is BLACK. My granddaughter complained her son was hitting her, other children, Alexis and the other staff members. The fun thing about Mrs. Alexis being racist is a joke because Mrs. Alexis is Black.. Mrs. Alexis been teaching at this school for over 30 years. Some of her students now are grandchildren to her former students. She has taught generations at Bayshore Headstart. Mrs. Alexis is a fair and loving teacher. Don't let one BAD APPLE turn you from getting your child or children the best start in their EDUCATION.

If you have a child with any type of behavioral condition, even if it's just normal toddler…read morenaughtiness, they will discriminate. Mostly due the fact that it requires more work for the teachers/caretakers. Their goal is to do the least amount of work. They have no issues lying and making up facts so they don't have to do work. I had three professional evaluations completed and the only condition identified was a speech delay. I submitted the paperwork to the daycare for review. At the end, the reason behind not continuing my child was that he was "not a good fit" They will email you several pictures throughout the day of your child in an activity. In contrast, almost every time I've picked up my child from daycare, I've seen the teachers just standing there or talking to each other with no interaction with the children at all. The director takes several days to reply to emails or may not respond at all. Not every injury to your child is reported. They will lie to you and say your child did not get injured at daycare when you know well your child did not come in with a scratch. Things you give them can get lost. I dropped off a bag with 4 extra outfits and they denied it, essentially it's lost. FYI, in terms of safety, they leave the door to enter the classrooms unlocked at times. The system to type in your keycode never works. Essentially anyone can come into the building. I've had friends send their children to this daycare but it's not the nurturing environment and caring institution it once was anymore. I agree with the lack of ethics. I never expected a daycare could be manipulative and discriminatory as this one. I also caught them allowing my child to watch cartoon on an iPad. My child is has not acted out or had a behavioral complaint written up on him once since starting his new daycare. And no longer cries when dropped off in the morning.

A Disheartening Experience of Discrimination: Our Encounter with The Goddard School of Englewood…read moreCliffs: MUST READ THIS. I am a very fair person when it comes to giving reviews, and this is the most important one I have written so far. On Thursday, August 1st My husband, my son, and I went on a tour of this school on the recommendation of my almost 4-year-old son's doctor. We met with the owner, Ms. Stephanie, who was very professional. She explained the entire school system, gave us the costs, and showed us the facilities in great detail. We visited the classroom that would be assigned to my son, met the teacher, and my child was even able to enter the class and wanted to stay. We expressed to the owner, whom we believed to be the director, that we loved the school and agreed to bring the application and payments on Monday. We left happy and excited. During the interview, she observed our son playing and tidying up the toys before we left, and she even praised us and our son. We couldn't go on Monday, but on Tuesday August 6, at 9am in the morning, TWO BUSINESS DAY AFTER OUR TOUR.... I went to deliver the registration form, the registration fee, and the monthly payment, because we also told Ms. Stephanie that we are going on vacation and we want to enroll him before we leave and she agreed. This time, I was received by Ashley, who kindly took the documents and payments and asked me his age before scheduling the integration days, so she knew perfectly well what group he would be assigned to. She gave me the dates for our son's two integration days, which would be Monday and Tuesday, August 12 and 13, 2024. I went to work happy about the new beginning. But no more than five minutes after I left, the same director who had just received my check and documents called me and said I had to come back to pick them up because there was no space for my son for the school year. I was literally in shock and speechless, but when I managed to articulate, I told her it must be a mistake, and she insisted it was not. I asked to speak with the owner, Ms. Stephanie whom we met on our tour, but she was not available and wouldn't be for two days. In the end, the story is that my son has a mild autism diagnosis, which is only evident in his communication expression. He is a child without any type of bad behavior, trained to use the bathroom, follows all kinds of orders, is completely verbal, and extremely sociable to the point where he makes no distinction between strangers and acquaintances. His doctor recommended this school because of its structure to take advance of his fantastic brain, because since two years old he can read and already speak THREE LANGUAGE.... but I never imagined, especially after such a wonderful tour, that they would be DISCRIMINATORY towards a child because of such a common and normal condition as autism. I don't believe, nor will I ever believe, that the class was full because even if it were, it was inappropriate for this so-called director to call me after scheduling my son for a trial class. Such lack of ETHICS, how sad. And above all, I do not accept their apologies because, after telling Ms. Stephanie that we loved the school, she gave us the start date and all the details, accepted that we bring the payment, and then they did this to us. They played with our time, played with our hopes, and discriminated against my son because of a condition. When I returned to get my money, the director was completely rude and inconsiderate. She treated me like nothing, without elegance or education. She didn't even give me the option to put him on a waiting list because they are simply discriminators. I would never, ever recommend this place. And I have already sent an email to my doctor so she doesn't recommend it either. In a country as developed as this one, a country of inclusion and freedom, it is a shame for someone who has this business and is a teacher to behave with classifications and discrimination towards a child for any condition.

-Been a "customer" of this place for years…read more -Infant room is only okay - the lead teacher has stated that "crying is good exerecise for the infant's lungs" wtf? -Rooms for intermediate ages seem pretty good (1-2 year) -Room for older kids are chaotic/dangerous (3+) - likely no better than the public option in the neighborhood (this is seemingly universal to NJ daycares as the staff/child ratio drops significantly at age 3 - so overnight kids go from having a 1:6 ratio to a 1:10 ratio while, appropriately enough, the monthly fee goes unchanged or increases) TLDR - put your infant anywhere while they are infants, from 1 to just before 3, this place is nice, then enroll them in prek 3 if you live in JC - no point at all in spending $27,000+/year when the quality is no better than the public option (or maybe worse to be honest) -also, this place has completely closed down a few times because their heat and air conditioning has just completely broken down, just a warning about that

Our baby has been going to River School in the infants class at the Warren Street location since…read moreOctober of last year. So far our experience dealing with the management and teachers has been great. The daycare is incredible and the teachers here take very good care of our baby. We are amazed and very pleased by all the activities and music classes that are conducted on a daily basis to keep the children engaged while helping them achieve their developmental milestones. The teachers worked with us from day one to set feeding schedules and sleeping patterns for our baby. We are very grateful to them for providing a loving and healthy environment for our baby. We highly recommend River school for anyone looking for great daycares in Exchange Place/Grove Street area.

We've had such a wonderful experience with this preschool! The teachers and staff are caring,…read moreattentive, and truly make an effort to get to know each child. My child was in the Sunflowers class and they truly loved their teachers so much, and loved being there each day. The school has such a warm, welcoming feel, and I really loved being part of the Bed-Stuy community. There are also plenty of opportunities for parents to be involved, like story time and fun school-wide events! We were also able to stay connected with what's happening in the classroom through an app they use, which I really appreciate. Our child has grown so much socially and academically while being there, and we've always felt supported as a family. We're so grateful for the experience and would absolutely recommend this preschool to other families in the neighborhood!

Both my niece and nephew are enrolled at Stuyvesant Heights Montessori and I've heard nothing but…read moregreat things from the children and their parents! The kids always talk positively about their friends at school and their teachers (specifically Ms. Alana and Ms. Hawa). One of the major reasons my niece and nephew attend SHM is because of their French immersion program. When a French teacher speaks with the children it's only been in French and every time my niece and nephew have responded in French! I've definitely witnessed them speaking more French at home and feel like our family is getting our money's worth. The days when I do drop off the kids the Head of School, Ms. Tracey, has been nothing but sweet and respectful to adults and children. Ms. Tracey takes the time to have a conversation and check in with each adult dropping off a student. This staff at SHM have truly made my family feel like we're a part of their wonderful community. I cannot endorse this preschool highly enough!

My daughter does 3K here and LOVES it. Her teachers are kind and patient (Miss Annisa and Miss…read moreNatalie), she's advancing academically and socially, and the teachers are so communicative with the parents and are invited to participate. We came from a private forest school before here, so I was a little worried it would be overwhelming for my daughter, but the teachers helped her acclimate and she looks forward to going to school (almost) every morning. SUPER high quality education for a school that participates in the free 3-K. Mr. Mario, the administrator, truly helped us out after a tragedy in the family and we just can't say enough wonderful things about this school and the staff.

I recently had a horrible experience with Ms Aaliyah and Ms. Nakia. My son was in kindergarten and…read morethey moved him to pre-k. A teacher retired mid year because of an argument with another parent and they just moved his teacher and put him on pre-k. Credentials and sudden changes should always be displayed. In fact, daycare centers are not required to do so. The staff are gossiping (women) with an a propensity for arguing and fighting. Do not be fooled by this cultural agenda. It is a lie. The staff lacks tact, professionalism and the wherewithal to fix these issues. Equally important, NO male instructors, unskilled workers and limited education. This is a Certification run center. I'm sure the staff couldn't pass a background check. Ms. Aaliyah was more concerned with astrology than academics and the whole child. Aaliyah will be the demise of her mom's legacy. Running a child care agency to mask hiring friends without credentials, degrees and or interpersonal skills. Low level education at its worst. A ghastly group of failures. Lastly, it is my hope that we change the face of improper educational institutions that support this trash. Ms Shauna was my son's teacher she was kind to my son. The guy at the front desk was pleasant. I would not recommend this place and advise parents to seek better care for our children.

I recently had a horrible experience with Ms Aaliyah and Ms. Nakia. My son was in kindergarten and…read morethey moved him to preschool because a teacher retired after a fight with parents. Sudden changes and adjustments should be explained in writing. The staff has a propensity for arguing and fighting. I wouldn't engage. Do not be fooled by this cultural agenda; that is a lie. Equally important, no male instructors, unskilled workers that lack tact and professionalism. Ms. Aaliyah was more concerned with astrology opposed to academia and the whole child. A ghastly group of women gossiping. Lastly, it is my hope that we change the face of improper educational institutions that hire down to cut cost and take no accountability for the demise of educating our children. I would not recommend this place. Ms. Shauna his first teacher was kind, the man that greeted me in the front always kind. The rest of the staff, I need a resume and background check.

My daughter has been enrolled with Kiddie Academy since 2022. She absolutely loves it there! The…read morecurriculum is engaging and age-appropriate.The teachers genuinely care about each child's progress and well-being, providing regular updates to parents. Ekta and her staff manage every detail with care and professionalism. My daughter has certain food allergies, and I appreciate how attentive they are when it comes to serving food, ensuring her safety and comfort. I recommend Kiddie to anyone looking for a supportive and enriching environment for their children!

My almost 3-year-old has been at Kiddie Academy of Fair Lawn since 9 months old, and I couldn't be…read morehappier. Ms. Ekta and Mr. D genuinely care for every child like their own. The learning environment is incredible - my kid comes home excited every day, eager to share what they've discovered. Watching my child grow from a baby into a curious, confident toddler here has been amazing. The staff's dedication shows in everything they do. If you're looking for a place where your child will thrive and feel loved, this is it.

Our experience with this daycare has been overall positive, especially as time has gone on. It took…read morea while for my little one to fully adjust, but once the classroom was consistent it made such a difference. There is a lot of turnover with staff, but Ms. Tianna is excellent! My child is genuinely happy, which means everything to us.

Very disappointed. I'm trying to figure out pricing for my child to enroll in a day care facility…read more I put in inquiry in they called me and left a voice mail, when I called them back the person who answered sounded flustered, she said "I'll have to call you back" with a parent and I don't what this is in regards to, and hung up. This is my first time trying to find a day care and I'm already feeling sad that I have to even to do this and go back to work. I then received a text stating that they've been trying to get in contact with me but I never received any missed calls from them. I am more needing a general price so I can see if it's even affordable. This what they told me. Also on this yelp page they advertise you can get a price quote, but they don't give you one. They just want you to come in for a tour this is false advertisement. Don't say you're gonna give someone a price quote and then turn around and say you don't discuss price online LOL being a parent your time is very limited as it is and you telling me you want to give me a tour without telling me a general price is wasting more of my time