As a mom, there's nothing more important than knowing your child is in safe, loving, and trustworthy hands and that's exactly what we found at Little Forest People. My daughter attended for over a year before transitioning to 3K in September 2025, and I truly can't say enough about how positive our experience was. From day one, the entire team made me feel at ease leaving her each morning, which is no small thing when you're balancing work and motherhood. That peace of mind meant everything to me. She grew so much during her time there socially, emotionally, and developmentally. It was clear every single day that she was cared for with patience, warmth, and genuine attention. The staff always kept communication open, which I really appreciated, and they consistently shared helpful tips and insights that supported me as a parent too. What speaks volumes is that even after transitioning to 3K, we'll be returning for summer 2026. That alone says how much trust and love we have for this place. I'm so grateful to have found a community that not only cared for my daughter, but also supported me. Little Forest People will always hold a special place in our hearts. read more

Little Forest People has been a wonderful experience for my daughter. She was always so happy spending time with all the other kids. Ms. Nilda is truly amazing -- so warm, caring, and attentive. Ms. Ashley and Ms. Joana always greeted my daughter with such kindness and made her feel right at home. I'm so grateful for the care and love they provided, and I highly recommend Little Forest People to anyone looking for a safe and nurturing place for their children. read more

I had high hopes for this place based on all the positive reviews. However, I am extremely disappointed with my experience at this daycare and feel compelled to share my concerns. Last week, I was informed by Nilda, the daycare owner, that my 2-year old son had pinched another child. My son will be 3 next month, which makes him a toddler. When I went to pick him up, she scolded him and began a lengthy explanation while standing over my 2-year old son, telling him "there are consequences," several other things, and then proceeded to ask my toddler, "Would you like it if I pinched you?" At this point, I stopped her and reminded her that he had already been disciplined for this earlier and that she did not need to continue. This incident left me feeling deeply troubled and I began to immediately find an alternative for childcare. Not only was her discipling approach inappropriate but downright alarming. If this is the approach she takes in front of me, I can only imagine the kind of tactics used behind closed doors. This incident also left me questioning her knowledge about child development and how to use effective, research-based behavior strategies. Toddlers are not equipped to understand long, complex explanations or being scolded. Instead, what they do respond to is calm and simple language, focusing on redirecting the behavior. What I witnessed Nilda do was anything but that. My son had only been there for six months and there were a few instances before this where I questioned Nilda's professionalism and ability to redirect negative behaviors, but the other daycare workers were wonderful and caring towards my son. However, after witnessing how Nilda spoke to my son in front of me, it left me with no choice but to take him out of the daycare. If your toddler is smart, active, and likes to test boundaries (I'm pretty much describing a typical toddler), I would not recommend this daycare. There are far better options out there with adults who have a better understanding of typical child development and who can provide a positive learning environment where your child can thrive. read more

This is the best daycare you will ever find! Instantly felt comfortable and at ease during our tour. The space is clean and well kept. Ms Nilda is very organized and informative. She communicates well about day to day events. Nothing happened to my child that I didn't know about and I appreciated that very much. We love her and we loved it there. The price was fair for the hours our child spent there (with meals provided). Would highly recommend! read more

My 2 year old daughter had the most wonderful summer at Little Forest People daycare. She was well cared for by Ms. Nilda and her team. Below summarizes why we highly recommend this place for your childcare needs: REPUTABLE: They have been in business for many, many years and have plenty of experience caring for children of all ages and backgrounds. The 5-star reviews are to be believed. CLEANLINESS: You can see that inside and outside of the premises they do a fantastic job of keeping the place clean and tidy. COMMUNICATION: It was great and easy to communicate with them either by email or phone. They also let you know immediately of any incidents even a minor scratch on the knee. ACTIVITIES: There are many activities that my 2-year old was able to experience for the first time such as finger painting, circle time, or a fun visit to the water sprinklers. My daughter very much looked forward to going to this daycare. We cannot thank Ms. Nilda and her team enough for the care and attention given to our daughter! read more

Both of my boys went to Little Forest People! Nilda and her staff are amazing, always very informative & knowledgeable. First time I walked in with my son I felt a piece of home, so many toys books and activities for the kids to do. I recommend Little Forest People for your kiddo! Every Holiday was celebrated Christmas, Halloween, thanksgiving, Easter even Dr. Seuss Day! My kids had great memories and learned while they were there. Very grateful that I found such a great day care! read more

As a parent you are always concerned when you have to rely on someone else to care for your child. I was so happy to have found Little Forest People. It was one of the best decisions I made for both my kids. They loved this daycare and so did I. The daycare is situated in a great safe location. It was always kept clean and well organized. They always had plenty of things to do with and for the kids. The owner Nilda was a pleasure to work with as well and I felt comfortable when I left my kids as I knew they were in good hands. I promise you, you will not be disappointed. read more

I had both of my sons here and would highly recommend They were always nurturing and flexible with my schedule We have fond memories and will never forget Nilda the owner she gave my kids a sense of home and belonging and I thank her for that from the bottom of my heart read more

I definitely recommend this Day Care,my husband and I were looking one for long time, as soon as we checked this one,we loved it and my daughter as well. They are very clean professional, dedicated,affectionatte with kids. Very Happy with the staff!!! read more

This is a great place for children my daughter attended this day care for over 2 years and she had a wonderful experience. The staff is very friendly and experienced. They were very caring. My daughter loved it they treated her like if she was family she learned a lot by doing lots of learning activities and artwork. About once a month she was given a homework assignment which I liked because it prepared her for pre-k. Weather permitting the children are taken out daily. I'm really glad I found this daycare. My daughter has recently left to move on to pre k. read more

I brought my son their when he was two years old, I was a nervous wreck leaving my son but the staff at little forest people made me feel so much better after meeting them. My son loved the hole staff there, sometimes he didn't want to come home that's how much he liked it. The first week I would call a couple of times and they would also keep me updated on how he was doing. Little forest people made me feel at ease being at work when I wasn't with my son and to me that means everything If you want your child to be in a warm and loving environment this is the place to be :) I want to thank the staff at little forest people and I can't wait to bring my little girl their when she gets old enough. read more

I had my son attend little Forrest people for a year. As soon as I spoke to Ms. Nilda I felt at ease. It is really hard to find a daycare/ preschool that you trust. With Her and her staff you feel like your child is in the best hands . Ms. Nilda has been a NYC licensed day care provider for over 17 years. She is an amazing teacher! She is kind, nurturing, patient and so much fun. Nilda also teaches the kids Spanish. I was so happy to hear my son out of nowhere saying the days of the week in Spanish. My son was a handful and she never gave up on him. I was so lucky to have found her! In fact I'm 6 months pregnant and I will definitely be sending the next child her way. Nilda and her staff is really convenient for a number of reasons . Little Forrest people's hours are 7:30am -6 pm and she prepares all the meals! Also the school is immaculately CLEAN! If you have any hesitations just make an appointment and see for yourself. read more

It is so disheartening to hear someone speak about Little Forest People is such a negative and false way due to a money disagreement. One should always think before they act out of anger. I myself have used their services for my 2 sons and still call upon them when needed and this is the one place that I know I can leave my boys with my eyes close knowing they are safe and will not be harmed and will be taken care with passionate and loving people. The establishment is clean, cheerful, nurturing, safe and loving. And the kids learn A LOT they are always doing different crafts and activities. My boys LOVE Little Forest people and so do I. You can't please everyone its obvious but for someone to blast LFP due to money issues it's wrong!!! And they take CARE of the KIDS all of the KIDS.... The owner is a beautiful person and would not let anything happen to her kids she is very loving, there is no hidden agenda she is an honest and loving person. Love LFP and highly recommend them............ read more

My daughter has been at this daycare for a year and a half.. she loves it there and they love her.. it is very hard to find people who will take care of your child especially when you are a new mom and have to give your child to strangers.. I was new to the area and I looked all throughout the Glendale / Ridgewood area and I did not feel comfortable or just couldn't afford the prices until I stepped into Little Forest People.. it is deceiving at first on the outside but once you open that door it is absolutely how a daycare should look.. it was warm and inviting and my intuition said this was the one.. It is very clean and Ms. Nilda let's you know what's going on in advance.. they also do a lot of arts and crafts and get monthly homework assignments.. Thank you Ms. Nilda and all the girls that help take care of my beautiful daughter. Your child is in safe hands here read more

Where do I begin? One of a parents biggest worries when they go back to work is finding child care for their baby. As a first time mother I did not want to put my son who was 2 at the time in someone's home however after putting him in a "school setting" daycare I noticed that he wasn't connecting with his teachers the way I would have liked him to. He was confined to one room with kids his age all day and was not thriving. Then I found Little Forest people and boy was that a blessing. From the moment I spoke with Ms. Nilda on the phone I knew this was the place for him. She understood that my child was a severely picky eater and she told me she would do everything in her power to help him and to make sure he ate something atleast and that's exactly what she did. He Loved!!! His teachers I cannot stress this enough. They were caring and warm and I felt very safe leaving him there almost all day. Everytime I picked him up he had a new story to tell me about how great each one of them were. The staff are all amazing, notifying you every time there was a change in staff or days closed. They allowed me to call them everyday to check on him even after a year of him being there. Communication was great between the teachers and I and they were very receptive to any issues i had. All in all I am so greatful for this place and the amazing staff, my son is now 4 and is eating better, a lot more social and definitely ready for big boy school and I owe it all to Little Forest People! read more