My child has been at The Goddard for almost a year. I have been very fortunate to have them…read moreas part of our loving family. They work very hard with my child's therapist and a hectic work schedule. I have found them to be an instrumental part of my child's development. They are a warm, loving, structured family environment. I could not ask for more. Very satisfied. Teri T.

Not well equipped to deal with behaviors or special needs children. Overstuff classrooms tooread more

Best preschool to send your kid(s) to! Teachers are terrific and the kids learn while having fun!…read moreThe school feels safe and is clean.

Unfortunately we had a horrible experience here. My son got a new teacher in the toddler room and…read morewe were in the midst of being told he needed to be potty trained so he could move to the older 3s room which were kids his age . So, we began potty training and this is when he started to have small tantrums every now and again (as any NORMAL 3 year old does) and that's when my son was being pinned as disruptive and having issues with transitions amongst other things. We were told to come for a meeting with the director and owner where we discussed things we could do to help him. It seemed that we needed to find ways to help him cope, rather than them being a qualified daycare that deals with TODDLERS (babies) and should know how to find ways to redirect him and move on with the day. During this meeting we also got told to try to get a speech evaluation amongst other suggestions. We did everything they asked and more. Instead of getting the help we needed from them, we were now just getting calls every other day to just come get him whenever he was upset. I'd come there and he'd be happy as a clam, but we were just told 'he is inconsolable'. In hindsight, I realize now they were probably just trying to get us to pull him out as most people can't leave work constantly to get their child who is crying. Then as weeks went by and this continued - we had an evaluation scheduled with the school district and they came into the classroom to do it. That day the evaluator called us to tell us it went really well, and he was smart and saw no major red flags. While the very next DAY we were told by tots-n-is that our child was no longer welcome at the daycare and to find somewhere else that better suited him. I was DUMBFOUNDED. My husband even suggested he wasn't being stimulated enough and could we try putting him in a different classroom with kids his age and a different teacher and were immediately shut down. They realistically did not want to work with us to come up with a solution. I believe this is just a business to them and they want the easiest children possible and do not have the best interest of the children at heart. They also clearly do not have qualified people who can handle TODDLERS. Part of me also thinks maybe they didn't want people coming into the class weekly if my son DID qualify for services. If your child is the slightest inconvenience to them... BEWARE. It's also disgusting that these places can leave working parents without any child care. We are lucky enough to have other options while we wait to get into another daycare opening. My suggestion is bring your child elsewhere!

The best daycare and preschool in the area! Children are fully prepared for kindergarten after…read morecompleting preschool here. The daycare section (18-36mos) is a small, loving area where the littles thrive.

Love this place! As do my 3 kids! Staff is amazing and caring! The owner is wonderful and is…read moreconstantly updating the center. It is always completely clean and they do such wonderful things with the kids!

I recently relocated back to NY and was looking for a job I would enjoy, then I came across…read moreKidzTown of Dutchess. The staff here are extremely sincere, loving and caring. The staff team goes above and beyond the needs of the parents & children. The environment & structure of the program are easy to adapt to and understand not just for the parents but the kids as well. I am thankful to be a teacher at Kidz Town and I can't wait to see what the New Year brings to each family and friends that are involved with us!

I went to a school In this district many years ago. Way better back then. My daughter graduated…read morehigh school from this district and we couldn't be happier. My son is a different story. We couldn't wait for him to finish jr high and now we are sending him to private school because of this shit district and it's higher ups.

With increasing demands in childcare, one that matters and makes a difference, comes Happy Hours…read moreChild Care in Wappinger Falls, NY.... Having just moved here not to long ago, we were looking for a quality, attentive and supportive care for our 3 y/o boy..... Our neighbor recommended Happy Hours Child Care and we couldn't be any Happier...no pun intended... The staff was/is extremely welcoming, knowledgeable, caring and professional. Of course, it wasn't difficult to make the right decision to bring our Riley and trust him in the more than capable and educated staff of Happy Hours Child Care.... It's been 4 months now and he is thriving in an environment that is as structured and allowing him to blossom into the boy he needs to be. Very Happy with our choice and would recommend to every concerned parent....

I have been using Happy Hours Children Center for the past couple years for my daughter after…read morehaving terrible experiences at another daycare I was hesitant to put her back into another daycare. I still wanted her to get used to a school setting, socializing and keep her learning. So I decided to give Happy Hours a shot. After meeting with Helene and Christine , getting a tour of the place, meeting the teachers, and being reassured that she would be fine there I decided to go ahead and register her. Best decision I made!!! All there teachers were kind, loving, understanding, kept me updated with her daily activities even go as far as to send you pics throughout the day. My daughter has gained so much from learning and building friendships, being prepared for kindergarten ,And most importantly she LOVES her teacher!!! I am more than satisfied. I highly recommend them!! And we will definitely be back for summer camp!!!

We've been sending our son to Tammy's daycare for almost a year now and have only great things to…read moresay! Sending your baby off to be watched by someone else is always a big endeavor but Tammy has always made sure that we felt confident that our son was happy and loved. He loves going there every day and always has a big smile for Tammy and all of his friends! We're so glad we found Tammy and are so happy with the valuable service she gives our community.

Tammys family daycare is the best! They welcome newcomers and friends alike in with open arms.The…read moreenvironment is one of the kindest, friendliest around .The days are packed with fun and educational activities,The kids can't wait to return each day!!!

Our child had a hard time starting preschool at 3 years old at another place. I did a little…read moreresearch, and came across the school online. We sent an inquiry and by the end of the week we completed a tour with our child. He was then able to go without any difficulty. The school does a great job of communicating, facilitating, and planning. The kids do so many fun & engaging little activities and it's been a blessing to watch our son learn and grow there!

I can't say enough wonderful things about this school! Jackie the director is kind, considerate…read moreand extremely helpful! I have not had one bad experience with any of the staff/teachers. They have all been very friendly and it's clear they genuinely want the best for the children. Communication is seamless through the app and someone is always responding in a timely manner. Highly recommend Blossoming Minds!

This daycare is by far one of the most excellent (if not the most excellent) home-based daycare…read more centers in the area. Alicia, who runs this small, intimate daycare, is so wonderful with all of the children, and she very quickly became a beloved member of our family. My daughter instantly warmed up to her when we came by to check out her house, the rooms, etc., and felt right at home. My daughter has been going here two days a week for almost a year now, and Alicia has always been absolutely fantastic. Her rates are fabulous, and she is one of the few that offers drop-in daycare services, flexible drop-off/pick-up times (e.g., we drop my daughter off at 11:30 one day a week, and sometimes it is a little earlier or later with no issue), and incredibly fair and competitive rates. This daycare is also licensed by the state of NY (which was very important to me) and Alicia was incredibly friendly and welcoming when I first called her last June with a 12 month old. (if you have an under 2 and you are looking for daycare, you will know why this is important. Many others in the nearby area were very rude and/or unwelcoming when I said I had an infant!) This facility has never had any violations, which is also incredibly important. All in all, I highly recommend - she is really a fantastic daycare provider, and makes it seem like it's just one of the family watching her. I couldn't be more grateful that we found this place!

This Day Care is the nicest, family type daycare that you could possibly imagine. My granddaughter…read morehad never been left with anyone who was not a family member until she attended here. She is so well loved and taken care of like a family member. It was one of the best decisions our family has made to send her here. You will not be disappointed!!! There is no where better to send your child in Dutchess County.