After tonight's wonderful urban greenhouse party (seriously, the coolest fundraiser of the year),…read moreI'm freshly reminded of why I love the Knox Parks Foundation. I've had my community garden plot through KNOX (at the UCONN Law School) for the last four seasons and I'm so thankful to have that beautiful oasis in the middle of the city. Beyond the community gardens, KNOX spearheads tons of wonderful programs in Hartford including the Greater Hartford Green Team, Hartford Cleans Up, Trees for Hartford Neighborhoods, and tons of education initiatives. We're definitely lucky to have them in the city!

I had such a great time at this years Greenhouse Party Fundraiser! It was my first time in…read moreattendance and I'm so thrilled that I went. I've never partied in a greenhouse before but what a great way to emulate summer in the dead of winter. This exclusive "midsummer dreaming" fundraiser, adorned with dimmed lights, draped florals and "fairies" was filled with people ready to have a great time. The free coat check, unlimited beer and alcohol as well as tasty food and desserts was a wonderful recipe for mixing a mingling. I conversed with so many people, who like me, wanted to enjoy this unique party in perfect "spring time" weather. I absolutely loved the variety in the silent auction. I tried to win the lawn landscaping makeover.....but I was out bid. The food was delicious and the drinks were perfect. How could I ever forget....the DJ was flawless!!!! This event has sparked my interest in The Knox Park Foundation and will be eager to support them in the future.

Great people doing amazing work.read more

We are so happy we found CCC. We knew it was the right choice from the moment we toured…read more1) Nature-based. The kids go outside 2 hours a day (and even on hiking trails!), every day, rain, snow, or shine. They even have rain pants to be sure the kids will stay dry and a functioning mud kitchen, outdoor music area, etc. No astroturf here, and not just lip service about taking the kids outside. My daughter is so much happier when she gets to swing, climb, run, etc! 2) Dedicated and caring long term staff. Ask around. Most staff at most early learning centers have a quick turnover. Here the teachers have been here for years and years, if not decades. A true family. 3) Focus on social and emotional development. My children have been at three centers, and compared to others, they are much more effective and helping children grow into empathetic and kind people. 4) Small ratio for older kids. Most centers follow a 10:1 ratio for ages 3+. Here it's always less than 8:1, and often ~6:1. You can imagine how much calmer the classroom is when there's a smaller number of kids. it's also a larger classroom compared to other places we've seen. 5) Imaginary play happens so much here- a fort with a ladder to climb up, pretend kitchen area, large blocks, babies and a "family" area, etc.

My daughter is finishing up her year here, and this place is wonderful! She comes home with MANY…read moreart projects and/or writing exercise every day! The teachers are all great, and my daughter has many positive things to say outside of school hours. They go the library monthly, have "star" students everyday, picture day, year books, theme days etc The price is reasonable, and worth it, with many scheduling options. It would be great if the Town of Newington would invest some money in their play scape/outdoor area. I would recommend them to anyone, and look forward to enrolling my son when the time comes!

Eric & Roger took on my project and went above and beyond. Excellent work, very fair price, great…read moreguys to work with!

Mary's Daycare is a hidden gem in Avon! Mary has been a caregiver for over 20 years and her…read morededication shows tremendously. She is so engaged and aware of the needs of each child, accommodating all their needs including healthy dietary options. Her work comes highly recommended! Mary always works with what suites your family the best.

These guys were great to work with, paid attention to the smallest details. Highly recommended.read more

Seemed like nice people but took forever (2 months) just to let us know they wouldn't have time to…read moregive us a quote.

I love this school!! Both of our daughters attended the 3's and 4's programs at PGNS. My oldest…read moreattended from 2010 through 2012 and my youngest from 2012 through 2014. We could not have asked for a better preschool experience for both of our girls!! The teachers nurtured and loved them and helped them develop into the sweet, happy and loving girls that they are. I know the friendships the girls and our family have developed through PGNS will last a lifetime.

Pine Grove Nursery School is amazing!!! The teachers and staff are extremely warm and loving, the…read morecurriculum is fantastic and definitely prepared my children for kindergarten! They offer music class, Spanish class, computers, and plenty of play time! Family friendly and caring environment where the kids love learning, what more could you ask for! I have another child in preschool right now and I wouldn't look anywhere else!!!