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.

Not gonna lie, this review was wholly inspired by Britton…read more I went to school here, not just to some event (sorry Jeff, no hard feelings). The good: small classes, and you get out of school like 3 weeks before public schools do! I had some fantastic teachers here, although I think the science department is definitely the weaker spot in their curricular offerings. Extracurriculars are pretty hefty for such a small school (my graduating class was 32 people) and the college counseling is top notch. The bad: well, it's pricey for sure (hey it is a private school) and has high turnover for young teachers, my guess is they go there to get something on their resume and bounce t better paying jobs pretty quickly. The ugly: it doesn't get clique-y, but some of the kids definitely aren't there for an education (think upper middle and upper class brats who just don't care). If you're a scholarship kid, you definitely get moments of insecurity and feeling like you just don't belong sometimes (I was a scholarship kid, trust). It's definitely a good option for schooling your wee ones (and not so wee ones, the school runs nursery through 12th grade), especially if you don't want to deal with the Manhattan private schools, which are way snottier and way more filled with drugs and nonsense.

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!

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.

My son went to this school for 3 years and I absolutely love everything about the school. The staff…read moreis wonderful the teachers was wonderful. I love everything about the school I would recommend the school to anybody.

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