Ms. E and the owners helped my 4-year-old when I, as a mother, hit a plateau as her teacher. They…read morewere able to take her to the next level. This particular example was for the NYC G&T exam. She became more confident and comfortable with the test. I'm sure if I reach another point when I can no longer educate her I will seek their help. Thanks again!

Love Ms.Melissa! She's always had a passion for helping children.read more

The practice and education the learning center provides is very helpful and effective. Extremely…read morepleasant atmosphere. All of the teachers are friendly and professional, establish close relationship with all of the students which encourages children to learn more :)

The employees there are pleasant; they do try to make learning enjoyable. I have found that Sylvan…read moremight be OK to help a child improve in a particular subject, but it seems they do not have much of a clue as far as test preparation. They do not teach the children strategies in test taking such as preparing for the SAT or for a Regents examination. Further, they seem to be out of touch with how my child was doing. They told me my child was doing well in a subject and had great confidence he would do well on a critical upcoming NYS examination. Imagine my shock and displeasure when my child failed! Sylvan refused to refund my money, and suddenly came up with all sorts of excuses as if they never had told me he was doing well. I believe they are OK as far as homework help or as a supplement to classwork. But I would not waste my money here for SAT prep, Regents prep, prep for state exams, etc.

I was so nervous when my first child started school and we had an amazing experience there. All the…read moreteachers and paras I have come across, are so friendly and attentive. I was shocked to see the staff members of other classes greet my child by their name. The general staff members (site coordinators and office staff members) know all the children's names and greet them and dismiss them. One time my brother in law came with me for pickup and he was holding my child's hand, he was stopped because the staff did not recognize him and I came and said I was here with them. The staff is very attentive. They built such a great phonics foundation for my child that they were reading on a first grade level in kindergarten. I live on the other side of the island but I am so satisfied with this school, I am sending my second child there was well. My second child was always greeted by the staff during drop off and pick up. I was nervous about my second one starting 3k but my second child is so comfortable there, I am definitely returning. Love this school so much! Please note if you are unhappy with the school or any school, you have the power to pull your child out. You are the parent/guardian of your child, they are still too young to speak up for themselves. You are their voice.

Allow me to preface this by saying there are a few teachers and Paras there that are friendly and…read moreseem to genuinely care about the kids but there isn't an aspect of this school that isn't disorganized and unprofessional. It was a school year of just stress and worry. My child isn't fully potty trained as of yet and needs pull ups changed, they would change her but one day she came home with a latex glove stuck in her pants leg. I was fuming because that was a choking hazard if she had found it before I did. They were apologetic but said my kid was wiggly during changing . A s**t excuse to turn around and blame a toddler. It's hard to say who actually changed her that time because there are a lot of different Paras that rotate between classes but it's a reflection of the whole school for me. Early this spring my child was out sick .As a precaution I had her at the pediatrician for a viral screen for COVID and RSV and a got a letter that she was negative and cleared to return to school on a specific date. When she returned on that date the nurse called saying she has a runny nose and wanted to know why she was out sick and if she had a seen a Dr. I said there was note in her backpack from her MD. He hadn't even seen it and said the teachers didn't even tell him about it. So in theory I could have returned her to school without any documentation that she was cleared since no one was looking or reporting it to the medical room. She could have returned with any number of viruses. When I asked the staff about it they blamed the nurse and the nurse blamed the teachers, just passing the responsibility off each other. When they would call to ask about her absence they would ask me to get a note but never asked me before she entered the school in the morning . No wonder my child was sick every other week . The mornings were stressful, the staff rushes the kids into the school, when they told me they line up at a certain time it actually meant they went upstairs at the time ,not a minute later, there were a few times when a para took my child's hand and whisked her away without a chance for me to even say goodbye to her, very strange. This occurred even in mild weather so it wasn't just to avoid exposing the children to freezing weather. Once ( while 9 months pregnant ) I was walking towards the gate with her and a staff member yelled out with an attitude - my child's name- "we're waiting for you!" . It was just rude and mean to assume my child would understand and to also expect me to run across the lot with her while super pregnant. It's a shame , avoid avoid avoid .

My both sons attended kind start years ago. My oldest now is 12 years old and still remembers Miss…read moreLisa and Miss Elena dearly . They were nothing but kind, warm and welcoming. It's a small daycare with a lot of love and nurturing so much that My eldest requested we go visit right after his fifth grade graduation . My younger one didn't get to complete pre-K there due to Covid, he was a baby but always felt nothing but peace and confidence that he was in good hands. They were amazing nurturing group of ppl . All the activities and themes the kids have to build life long memories . We love, kind start, Miss Lisa, and Miss Elena. Thank you . I am 100% sure none of this has changed !

This school is absolutely WONDERFUL! The teachers care for each and every child as if they were…read moretheir own, and put so much love and attention into their work! They go above and beyond to make sure the children are happy, safe and engaged! Kindstart Is a fun friendly atmosphere filled with creativity, learning and love! I'd recommend this school to anyone!

Very nice environment. My son learned very well here and we've been coming here for years. He has…read moregreatly excelled in his subjects since we have signed up. He's now in Staten Island Tech. It's an excellent environment and I would highly recommend it to others.

My child got 64 on the Living Environment Regent but retook the exam after going to tutoring at…read moreBook Smart over the summer and got an 82. Wonderful accomplishment! Thank you Book Smart.

kids get quite a bit of homework; but they are more than willing to adjust the amount of homework…read moregiven to your child. The teachers are very nice, strict and stern. They genuinely enjoy enhancing the education of children. I will always recommend this location.

I have been incredibly impressed with Generational 21 Daycare and the care they provide to my…read morechild.The facility is clean,organized,and filled with variety of toys,books,and learning materials that keep my child engaged throughout the day.The staff is warm,attentive and truly caring about each child.Overall,I feel confident leaving my child in their care and would highly recommend the Generation 21 to any parent looking for safe and nurturing environment for their child.

I put my child in this daycare in the summer. The teachers always call me to pick up my child…read moreearly. They complain that he cry. What do they expect from him. He is only 2. When I ask my child what he did in school he tell me he just watch on the iPad. I had to take my child out and put him in a different daycare . I am a working mother and I pay to put him in daycare and I get this quality of care.

The dedication and commitment of the instructors at Gifted Math and Reading Center are truly…read morecommendable. Their passion for teaching and their ability to tailor instruction to each student's needs make all the difference. The center's curriculum is not just about memorizing facts and figures; it's about instilling a deep understanding of the subjects and fostering a love for learning. In addition to the academic aspect, the center's positive and nurturing environment has played a crucial role in my children's development. The sense of belonging and the encouragement they receive have boosted their self-confidence and overall well-being. .

Both of my daughters started with Gifted Math and Reading at 4 year old, my oldest one is on 6th…read morenow and she is quite advanced in math and ELA, and she just got accepted to Hunter HS to start this Fall 2025. My 4th grader is advanced too and she does very in math and ELA, Gifted has been providing a solid foundation to my girls. Thank you Ms Sue!