My youngest 2 went here for 2 years this place is absolutely amazing their staff is always friendly…read moreand they really are great my kids loved it here. They really go above and beyond.

If zero stars was an option that would be my rating. I can only hope this review is read by parents…read morebefore enrolling children into this center. It is under staffed, unsafe and during my short time I witnessed a dozen licensing violations. The preschool class room has 12 to 15 children at any given time ages 2 1/2 to 4 years with only one adult. Current ratio is 8:1 for children 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 and 9:1 for 4-5. Because of the mixed ages in the class room some children arent potty trained and need to be changed frequently. However, there is no changing table in the room causing the only adult to leave 11 to 14 other children unattended or forcing a child to go hours without proper changing. With little supervision children are getting hurt constantly. The play ground has lose gravel wich is a breeding ground for more injury. I've witnessed several injuries from minor scratchs to concussions, none of which were reported to parents at the time and no incident reports were filed. In addition punishment for the young children is obscene and over zealous considering the mentality and maturity of the children. Kids are threatened with sitting in the office and when taken they do not return to the classroom for anywhere between 30 minutes to an hour. I've had parents tell me that the director yelled at a child and threatened they would not get breakfast if they could not behaive. Since when is a 30 minute time out or withholding meals a reasonable punishment? Last week was a tornado warning for the area, while taking my family to a safe place I called the center to ask if they too were on lock down. Being the center is mostly windows I was concerned for their safety. I was told no, and that the children attending before and aftercare were being picked up. An additional call was then made to the pickup school and we were notified the kids were not being released at their useal time due to the weather advisories. However, the person picking up the kids still went into the school and demanded the children be relaesed into his care. You can imagine the horror I along with the parents were faced with. Lucky the tornado didn't touch down, but if it had, who knows what could have happened. I, along with several other parents have addressed these safety concerns with the director, only to be told it is not something she can fix because she is overwhelmed with other duties. To my knowledge the center as of now, has 3 pending violations with the county and after a call to social services and licensing I'm certain the number will be inflated here shortly. Lastly, becuase the center is understaffed they are struggling to find qualified personal to fill the positions. Most of the "teachers" have NO quilifications, formal education or the state required 3000 hours of experience for early childhood education. You can imagine with no training or proper experience, many of these employees are not equipped to manage children properly in this situation. The teachers are commonly yelling at children and threatening them. When these means aren't productive bribery of candy or ice cream (which isn't actually ever given) becomes the new barging chip. My only suggestion is to put serious research when finding a provider for your child. Walk into the center several times unexpectedly and allow yourself a real view of the environment your child is placed in. A provider should be loving, caring, excited to see your child, he/she should come home with stories to tell and singing songs they've learned. If you son/daughter is crying when being dropped off, please let that be an indication that something is not rite.

The staff at Kinder College have consistently exceeded my expectations over the last almost two…read moreyears, that my son has attended. From his teacher, Ms. Nadia, to the wonderful Ms. Jacci to center director Ms. Malika, the school is the place to have your child attend for preschool. I think it's safe to say that every parents major concern is that your child is safe, cared for, loved and is involved in a program that help them to grow mentally and physically. I recommend this location 100% and with no hesitation. I truly love this location and staff.

We absolutely LOVE Temple Sinai Preschool! My son started at 15 months and is currently in his 3rd…read moreyear with them. From his first day of school it felt like home, I will never forget walking him down the hall and was amazed that all of the staff members knew my name! They have exceeded our expectations in every way. He enjoys art class, library time, music class on top of his daily classroom activities. The thought that they put into their activities is invaluable, I am constantly impressed by the quality of their teachers. I cannot say enough good things about Temple Sinai, they are the best!!

This is our second year at welchester and I just love this school as much as my kids do! Such a…read morenice staff, teachers and principal. Always looking out for the best interest of our kids. I'm greatful for being able to count on each one and know they will be there. I'm thankful my sister recommended this school to me I would definitely recommend to anyone else. I also like that they take covid seriously. It's reassuring. They are always concerned about your kids well being and accommodate to any needs you may have. The best encounters I've had is with Kathy in the office, the principal, Kathy the nurse and Mrs Fish, Mr Ritz, and Mrs Carri.

My children transferred to Welchester from another school in November and we're immediately…read moreembraced and loved on. The teachers are excellent, compassionate, care about every one of their students and give their all to the kids. Our son's teacher used to teach at a Gifted and Talented school but she chose to come to Welchester this year and was absolutely amazing for her class. Not only did her class raise their test scores but they worked on STEM activities during class and raised money for a Friendship Bench for the school. My daughter's teacher was similarly excellent in the way she interacted with the students and they all adored her. The principal is exactly the type of principal you long for a school to have: Involved, knows every kid by name, will sit down to talk with a troubled child and get down on their level, and is not afraid to step into a difficult situation if necessary. She is fabulous and sets the tone for the entire school. As parents, my husband and I are thrilled to be a part of this school community and we totally recommend it.

have very mixed feelings about Highline Elementary. My daughter's teacher was absolutely amazing,…read moreand honestly she was the reason we stayed positive through our experience there. You could genuinely tell she cared deeply about her students, their education, and their well-being. My daughter loved her, and we were heartbroken to hear she was let go. Unfortunately, the administration was the complete opposite experience for us. My daughter first attended preschool here, and not once did the principal acknowledge us, communicate with us, or make us feel welcomed. We honestly felt invisible. Kindergarten ended up feeling the same way. The principal was even absent at graduation, which was disappointing for such an important moment for the kids and families. The front office staff was also extremely unhelpful, especially Martha. Every interaction felt like an inconvenience, and getting basic help was frustrating. The school has caring teachers, but the leadership and front office experience made the environment feel cold and unwelcoming. I truly wish the teachers had more support, because they deserve better.

Highline was awesome for an elementary school. I went to Highline from Kinndergarten-5th grade, and…read moreit was memorable to say the least. I met a lot of great people that helped me grow as a person, and even through rough times they were there for me. But throughout my time at Highline, I was severely bullied from people who wanted to fill their egos. But overtime, I found some great people to lift me up. The food at Highline was good, but overtime it was ass (like straight bounce that ass). I hope that Highline can improve in the future and fix their lunch options.

I have sent both of my children here for years. I can't say enough good things about our experience…read moreat the wooden shoe. The staff is like a family and the turnover is very low. The building is old but well maintained and so charming. They truly care about these kids and compared to other daycares it's very affordable. We love the wooden shoe!

My 19 month has been going to Wooden Shoe for 7 months now. I love everything about the Wooden…read moreShoe! The staff is amazing and the facility itself is welcoming and beautiful.

My son went to Vivian Preschool for a semester. The teachers did really well, and he enjoyed going…read morethere. At the end of the semester, they put on a play for the parents and had an ice cream social. We were disappointed to hear that the preschool is closing, and we do not know why. If they ever open the preschool again, I will definitely recommend them.