This review is for the summer camp. My son has attended the COA summer camp for 2 consecutive years…read moreand we plan on re-enrolling again this year. They provide breakfast and lunch daily, weekly trips (which my son loves!), there are weekly special activities on site and they do water play and go to local playgrounds. My son has made friends that return in the summer, just like he does, and he looks forward to seeing them. There is a lot to do and ms. Surita, ms. Wendy, ms. Lulu communicate well with parents. They offer full time hours (5 days a week, 10 hrs/ day) for 8 weeks, this is hard to get with the free, public school Summer camp program. Overall, we recommend their summer camp.

my son was here and was hurt by one of the day care staff, no justice was served not even sure who…read moredid it (from observation I possibly do) or if anything was done. I don't blame the place but people gotta do better when hiring and watching their employees, especially when it comes to our children.

My son attended 82nd Street Academics in the Pre-school and Pre-K program. One thing I can say for…read moresure, they absolutely care about your child in every way possible. My son took time to adjust his first year and in no time he was making friends, loved his teachers and learned beyond what I expected. They are attentive, communicative and they've become part of the family and we're very thankful. We had the pleasure of growing with amazing teacher who I hope to still be around when my youngest is ready to attend pre-school.

The teachers in this school are really nice. But they do not…read moreteach kids anything. My child was in this school last year for pre-k and i was under the impression that she was ready for Kindergarten but now that she is there I realize that they didn't even teach her how to write her name. As a concerned parent I encourage you to look for another school. Kindergarten is pretty tough, the point of having your child at a full day preschool is so that they can be prepared for the next grade and in this school they failed.

My 4 year old daughter attended JHELC's camp at the Annex last year & my 2 year old son has been in…read moretheir program at St. Mark's since October. Though my children are quite different from each other, JHELC has been able to cater to their individual needs with ease. My daughter had a fantastic summer. The staff at ELC kept her inquisitive mind at work - she was tasked and happy, soaking up their weekly themed programming. They wore her out with playing too, which is not an easy feat. On the other hand, they have treated my son with a more gentle touch, working with him on communication - his greatest obstacle. His language skills have greatly improved since starting at JHELC & I know that's it's not because he's not being heard there - it's because he is. This review may seem a bit biased, but it's only because I have been so happy with my experiences at JHELC. My kids love the staff and I know that the staff genuinely and passionately care for them too. We are welcomed with open arms every day and my children are treated as individuals with unique needs and keys to learning. The staff is open to input and feedback, which is very important. The administration is hands on and always enthusiastically working to elevate the program.

My son went to JHELC at St. Mark's church and my daughter and son attended the Summer Program…read more They loved it and always were excited to go to school. The teachers were warm and attentive and the activities were fun and creative. The owners have always been kind and have supported me as a parent. I strongly recommend JHELC, in fact, I now work there too and feel very fortunate to be part of the staff.

My daughter joined the Garden school exactly one month ago after K-8 in the public school system…read more It was a a hard decision to switch to private education but I truly cannot express how happy I am with the school, the administration, the teachers, the coaches, and the students. The atmosphere in the school is warm, caring, supportive and at the same time academically challenging. They make every child feel like they are seen and heard. BEST DECISION EVER!

The treatment of the staff needs improvement. They let the best teacher they had who had been there…read more19 years, go. They said they had no position for her. They kept less experienced teachers . Ultimately , with less experienced teachers, the quality of the education will suffer. The teacher that they couldn't find a place for had glowing reports from both parents and the administration. This is no way to treat well regarded staff. It affects the moral of those who have to wonder if they are next. This is not the first time a staff member has been treated this way . The staff member who was treated this way will be running a school in another location. Garden house school's loss is this other school's gain. Many of you will know who I'm talking about. She will miss all of you, and unfortunately if you were hoping to have your younger children be placed with her , you will have to accept a less experienced teacher. There are some very good teachers still left, but every year there is a turnover and the experienced teachers are replaced by inexperienced teachers. I am the mother of this teacher. She is heartbroken to be leaving like this. She has continued being in touch with former students and their families. This is no way to run a school. The students that went onto other schools after being with this teacher were very well prepared for the schools they were entering.

My son has been attending Growing little minds since he was 1 year old. I am a first time parent…read moreand I wanted to put my son in the best care possible. The staff are so attentive to the kids and are very open with the parents. My child has learn so much and is always so eager to learn more. He is also very social with all the kids and he loves to make new friends. I love this for him because he is a only child at home. I was recommended growing little minds by a close friend and I 10000% recommend!

If you are looking for a place for your kids to have a great time and enrich their minds this is…read morethe place to go. Our first born around late 2013 - 2015 attended the day care on the first few years it was open, and Selina, Nicole and the rest of the staff were amazing, we were blessed with a second child 8 years after and we decided go with the same daycare for her. And it was just as good as well, from amazing and well prepared classes, courses to amazing and caring staff, it's just a great place for them to get ready for Pre-K. Both our son and daughter were very attached to Ms Nicole because of how loving and caring she is. Overall GLM is a place were kids will be safe, learning, making friends, and getting ready for Pre-K in a very well managed environment.

We absolutely love Miss Shaz's class and her teaching method. Our toddler who had been going to a…read morebilingual nursery prior to coming to Miss Shaz's class only started to speak and retain words she taught them. She is very engaged and makes sure that learning Chinese is fun for them. She would play supermarket and would 'sell' fruits (Strawberries and grapes). She haded out paper money with Chinese numbers on them and children would have to use money to 'buy' fruit they like. In the process, they are encouraged to speak and count the names of fruits in Chinese and read the Chinese letter on the money. And they get to eat real fresh fruit that they 'buy'. So brilliant.

This is one of the best run, most fun classes I've ever seen. My daughter looks forward to…read moreattending her Mandarin class all week, and has learned and retained so much. The class is perfectly paced and Miss Shaz keep the kids 100% engaged at all times. She is a brilliantly gifted teacher and the kids respond to her so well. The activities and crafts are creative and helpful for learning. Also, the learning materials she provides (flash drive, links on Google Drive, notebooks, etc.) are priceless to supplement the learning process. I highly recommend this class and wish I could give it even more stars than five!

My daughter went to this school seven years ago, and she still remember how much fun she had until…read morethese days. I highly recommend this school to parents who lives nearby. The quality of teachers, their passion and patience are excellent. They also have a lot of activities that kids are enjoying, such as petting zoo, pony rides, sprinkles time, at their own private backyard. I'm glad that I put my first born there, I wish I can put my second born there too, but we recently move to the further part of Queens.

I've always had fond memories of preschool. I went to a lovely preschool where I made friends and…read morelearned my alphabet in the mid 1970s. I never knew its name but while going through my parents' paperwork and archives I found a report card with the preschool's name on it. I know it's been half a century since I was there; and in many ways my review may be irrelevant. But as a graduate of this school 50 years ago and someone who has positive memories of my experience I want to recommend.

We highly recommend them! My baby loves the teachers and classes. She is learning so many and…read moreenjoying it! It's just few months she started going to the school but she has already learned so much! I believe the most important thing to 2-3 yrs old babies to grow up nicely is huge love and nice teachers, not just learning ABC or numbers. They offer everything my kid needs now. They are trusted!

Can't say enough about these two ladies Mrs. Shami and Barbara. Tommy loves going to THIS school,…read moreevery week he comes with a bag full of class work and you can tell he is indeed learning just by his knowledge. Thank you so much for being second moms to my little man ladies!! I always leave him knowing he is in good hands. The director Saul is just as lovely and accommodating. My fluctuating schedule drives me off the walls!! He is always accommodating within reason to make sure all are taken care off. I can't say thank you enough. this is a working parents dream of a second home.

Love love love Happy Days. I enrolled my son here when he was 13 months till he turned 2. He…read morestarted in the infant room and the transitioned to the toddler room at 18months old. They provide homemade, nutritious meals and snacks. They have an outdoor area on site, though the mosquitos are fierce in the summer. The ladies are the nicest people on the planet!!! They love the kids as their own! My son made great friends and was always engaged in meaningful activities. We could not have asked for a better place to leave our son. Ela and Effie (the owners) are also very lovely and professional. The daycare is clean and spacious. The hours (8am-6pm) are very conducive to working parents. There is stroller parking.

Amazing friendly warm loving place my picky child loves it makes me feel at peace ! Care takers so…read morewarm loving to each child my second child attending just love this place THANK you

I brought my 7 month old son here and we had a great time! They made me realize how many hands on…read moreactivities you can actually do with a baby just a few months old! They started with a circle introduction, a sing along, fun instructor lead baby stretching/warm up, and a musical puppet show (so good!) they swapped out the space twice with several different activities with lots of options and opportunities for your little one to experience their senses in exciting ways. It was an intimate group of parents, most seemed to be regulars and it was overall a great energy. The instructors are SO sweet, helpful and encouraging. It's clear they love what they do. We ended up joining the gym, can't wait to go back!

My kids (and me!) absolutely love it here! The staff is exceptional, and the facility is always…read moresuper clean and organized. We could not ask for more. Thank you MyGym Astoria for almost 3 years of amazing-ness!