This is the place where your child should take their first step towards their educational journey…read more My son attended a different school before he came to Bloomingdale for 4K. Bloomingdale gave my son confidence again. He thrived in Bloomingdale. His teachers, Ms Narcissa & Ms Sonia, are doing the most and more for the children. They helped my son and guided him throughout his 4K year. The staff of Bloomingdale want to support and help children get ready for Kindergarten. They want to help the families too so your child can succeed! Thank you Bloomingdale & thank you Bloomingdale staff!

Committed and loving staff, high scope program, small classes with high student-teacher ratio.read more

We have been at Sunshine Lexington for a year and a half so far. My daughter started at 5.5 months…read moreold, so we began in the youngest babies classroom. We absolutely love it there, and so does our daughter. The teachers are wonderful, evidenced by the almost zero turnover I've seen since we started. The Tadpoles app is a great way to communicate, and you know what they're eating/drinking, when they have diaper changes or use the toilet, when they nap and for how long, and receive photos and videos throughout the day. In addition to the daily Tadpoles updates, there is also the opportunity to sign up for phone calls with the teachers, email teachers directly, and there is a monthly meeting over zoom (recorded and sent with presentation deck after as well) to keep you updated on everything happening. They also make it easy to connect with fellow parents by sharing parent contact info, having designated WhatsApp threads for each classroom, and hosting social events (including adults-only events). I have also been impressed with the curriculum and amazing programs. This year, my daughter had music class, Spanish class, soccer lessons, and yoga lessons! She absolutely loves doing her yoga moves at home and telling me the Spanish words she knows! What I find most helpful though is the guidance and support on when and how to hit certain milestones, including support on starting solid foods, when to switch from bottle to sippy cup, when to switch from sippy cup to open cup, etc. Right now, my daughter is in the beginning stages of potty training, and her excitement for the process started because of the encouragement happening at school. We're so glad we chose Sunshine Lexington!

We have been part of Sunshine for almost 4 years - and I must say our 5 year old has grown into a…read moreconfident young boy. He was introduced to a wide variety of subjects like - art, music, soccer, chess, crafts, phonetics, reading, writing, technology, yoga, exercise, dance, social study... They have an excellent schedule for summer and equally engaging curriculum for winters. My son comes back home talking about concepts he has learnt in school and looks happy on most days. He has always been ahead of the curve in doing things by himself, reading, writing... He also got through the G&T exams based on what he learnt at Sunshine. The principal, teachers and staff are professional, kind and really hard working - they teach kids to be independent, self reliant and confident. The center itself is very clean, hygienic and feels brand new (for the last 4 years). My only complaint was quick transitions from one class to another which brought in instability when my son was young. But it settled down when he turned 3. There was a high turnover rate in the initial few months but we have been seeing same teachers for the last 2 years and that makes us and our son very happy. WE HAVE BEEN VERY HAPPY WITH SUNSHINE AND EXTREMELY SAD TO MOVE ON.

We feel incredibly lucky to have found The Nurturing Place, a warm and loving in-home daycare…read moretucked up on the 2nd floor on 91st, between Columbus and CPW. Our daughter has been attending since she was just 6 months old and is now a thriving 2.5-year-old who loves going every day. Over the past two years, she's learned so much--she can count to 20, recognize letters and their sounds, and has developed a wonderfully expressive vocabulary. Beyond literacy and numeracy skills, TNP has given her essential emotional tools: she's learned how to recognize and regulate big feelings with breathing techniques and gentle guidance. She's even started potty training with confidence! From day one, the care and thoughtfulness have been evident. As a baby, she was fed every 3 hours and given all the cuddles and comfort she needed. Now, she enjoys 3 healthy meals a day provided by the daycare. (Truly an unexpected bonus given how affordable the daycare is!) She's also soaking up Spanish too! The variety of activities keeps her engaged and happy--community walks, sprinkler time in the summer, music and art classes, and plenty of free play. She's learned manners, how to take turns, and how to be a respectful friend. She's built a sweet circle of friends she enjoys seeing outside of daycare, too. As parents, we've found not just a daycare, but a supportive and inclusive parenting community. We can't recommend The Nurturing Place highly enough.

My son has been here since he was about 8 months, he's almost 2. And i could not say this enough,…read morebut we love the staff and owner. Ms Tai is so welcoming and sweet. She gives you a break down of what activities the kids will be doing day by day. The staff, they are so tentative to the kids, and they are treated as if they are one of their own family members. I remember going into my appointment and my son just smiling and he ran and gave a hug. It sold me, and before you ask yourself why, understand when kids are just around family they are a little iffy about going to others. That's when i knew he saw something more than i did. And i listened to it. They have helped me in so many ways, it's like Im dropping him off to my sisters house. He's comfortable there and cared for. As a first time parent, it's not easy to let your little one go and put them in the care of someone else's arms. But i would choose them over and over again. If i choose to have another child, i know i have a family thats more than welcoming to my child and me. Your child will definitely be in great hands.

Both of my sons were enrolled in Seton Day Care & Pre-school. They are alumni and today young…read moresuccessful college grads. I came across these reviews of Seton Day Care and couldn't resist adding our story to the reviews. Their continued endurance is definitely an indicator of what excellent quality daycare embodies. I WILL FOREVER be grateful for the excellent care and love, my sons received at Seton Day Care & Pre-school so many years ago. At the time they were enrolled, my youngest was only 11 months, in pampers, and non-verbal. His older brother was 2 years old and very precocious. We had just suffered the loss of their father, my husband, to an aneurysm and I was a full-time school teacher in NYC. Knowing they were safe, actively engaged in learning, and happy as I dropped them off each morning, seemed to make the world a little easier to maneuver. Excellent teachers, physical space, and a dyno director were just a few of the amenities all mothers crave for their pre-schoolers. I'm not surprised that there are few reviews posted and that there is an unfortunately long waiting list. Pre-schools like Seton Day Care don't require or depend on written reviews. This pre-school is on an island by itself when it comes to parents knocking down its doors to get their pre-schoolers in. Still a Very Grateful Mom, Debra

My daughter has attended Seton Day Care and Pre-School from September 2013 to present at time of…read morethis review. I agree with the previous poster in terms of the admissions process you definitely need to check in frequently to see if a spot will be open. Once in, my daughter has received a lot of care and attention. They were able to tell that my daughter had a development delay and suggested that I get services for her through the city. Now with the combination of Seton education and the therapy, she has closed much of that gap. Students are consistently involved in working on projects, learning to participate in class discussions, and physical activities like dancing and sports. The style of education is Montessori for those that are interested. So it is tough to get in, but overall I feel it is well worth the effort.

We have been at Park West for two years and are so happy with our experience. The teachers are…read moreprofessional, thoughtful and caring. They are in tune with parents' questions and concerns for their children and help us feel at ease. Admin is easy to reach and communicative. My child is flourishing and thriving and loves being there!

As often as I read reviews, I figured it's about time I contribute, and I whole heartedly want to…read morethank Park West for a wonderful education for my son. During our son's "graduation" at Magenta class today, there were many teary eyes (from the parents that is, the kids had no clue). Why I chose Park West two years ago: 1) It started while I was with my son at the local CPW playground, I remembered being impressed with how well behaved the kids from the school were. Seriously, how were they able to get these little 3 year olds to be so good? 2) the administration: exmissions (yes a word you'll come to know as a Manhattan parent), was very thorough. Since the school ends at 6 years old, they are not incentivized to shunt you to their elementary program. During the period when we were applying for elementary schools, I had almost daily updates on deadlines to be aware of. Very helpful when the whole process is ridiculously complicated. Office workers are very approachable 3) Montessori system: My son was shy and not the type that "opens up" if he were pushed/cajoled/bribed to do what the other kids were doing. I needed a place that allowed for him to progress at his own rate with less rigidity (I had to overcome with my tiger mom instincts). 4) Hours- they have a 12 month option, enrichment programs to 6 PM. Given that most parents there have to work, it's nice to know that this school realizes that and works with it. Two years later, it proved the right decision for us. At four years and a half years old, he is reading simple books, dressing himself, and counting to 100 along with his classmates. He's attending a gifted and talented public school program in September. I hope this is helpful. I wish you best of luck on this crazy process.

Our son has been enrolled since he was five months old. He's now in PreK here. He loves his…read moreteachers and his friends. We love the emphasis on social emotional learning, alongside literacy, numbers, music and science. He's been able to take piano lessons from 3 years old. The 8-6pm hours are helpful with work, and Goddard is open many days that public schools are closed. Their kindergarten coordinator has been extraordinarily helpful with kindergarten applications. We really like the current administrators, and the teachers have been consistently great!

I am so annoyed at this Goddard's Directors. Another review noted they're, "incompetent, difficult,…read moreand miserable" and I can't confirm that enough. Directors set the tone of the whole daycare, and this Goddard has become a joke at the playground of how we as parents, were ignored, or what incompetence has been done. I truly don't understand how both Directors aren't fired - two new rehires - with positive attitudes that acknowledge parents, say hi to kids, and listen to problems would change the entire tone of the daycare.

This program is truly something special. We've been sending our son for over a year now and it has…read morebeen an exceptional experience. It's a small hands-on program with so much individualized attention. As a mother, knowing that you are sending your child somewhere where they are not only cared for but loved is such a true blessing. I can't recommend this program enough. Ms. Juana, Ms. Gloria, and Ms. Grace are warm, patient, and kind. My son is not only hitting all of his developmental milestones but is a happy and confident child because of Happy Kids.

Gloria and Juana are incredible! Our daughter has been so excited to go to school over the last few…read moreyears with them. The parent community is supportive and open, and the teachers treat them like their own children. Could not recommend more!

We've had an incredible experience at Twin Parks Montessori (CPM). It is such a warm, supportive,…read moreand tight-knit community, and our son Teddy looks forward to going to school every single day. Since starting, Teddy has grown from a relatively reserved kid into a confident social butterfly. Academically, the progress he has made is truly impressive. He is already keeping up with his older sister (a recent Kindergarten grad) in math games--even using an abacus to solve bigger problems--and is successfully sounding out words during our bedtime reading. His teachers this year, Ms. Chris and Ms. Caro, are absolutely amazing. They are so communicative, and their regular BrightWheel updates always brighten my workday. The school leadership is also stellar; Jim has been an invaluable partner in our early childhood journey, always proactively communicating and quickly addressing any questions we have. The facilities are great, especially the new campus addition and all the time the kids get to spend outside in Central Park and Hippo Park. CPM has given Teddy the perfect preparation for Pre-K and beyond. We will truly miss this wonderful community!

Our son attended CPM from the age of 1 to 5, and we are incredibly grateful for the experience. The…read moreschool offers a warm, nurturing, and happy environment where every child is truly seen and supported. The excellent teacher-to-child ratio means each child receives plenty of individual attention, and the teachers are caring, dedicated, and exceptionally well-trained in the Montessori philosophy. The classrooms are beautiful, and the children enjoy outdoor time every day thanks to the school's wonderful location next to Central park. We also loved the diverse, international, and welcoming community, which made the experience even more enriching for our whole family. We wholeheartedly recommend this school to any family looking for an authentic Montessori education. It has been a wonderful place for our son during such an important stage of his growth and development, and we will always be thankful for everything the school has done for our familyl