Went for a tour for the infant room and was not very pleased. All cribs are cramped and it smells…read morelike very funky. The person giving your and head teacher were sociable. The assistants were in floor during nap time and not very welcoming. Which is ok... but I didn't like how right it was with cribs everywhere. Nice area, and play area but maybe that stage was not for us.

I truly can't say enough great things about marigold academy (formerly education station) in…read moreBloomfield. It is such a special, well-rounded daycare with amazing, caring staff, exceptional + big outdoor playground space/toys, and tons of learning and toys inside. I was absolutely blown away with how much my child learned there and felt it was the perfect mix of play + lots of educational learning. My child absolutely thrived at marigold academy and we were SO sad to leave due to moving out of town. The child to teacher ratios are also amazing and small- much better than most other daycares. The staff does so many fun things to keep kids smiling and having fun such as weekly music class, holiday decorations and music, yoga, outdoor play, water play in the summer, etc. I love this place and recommend it so highly!!

HLC Kids Academy is truly amazing. My daughter started attending HLC in the Mini's classroom when…read moreshe was nine months old and she loved her experience. The staff is SO caring and attentive. The teachers are fantastic at communicating needs and issues with parents. They do progress reviews, share photos, and provide reports on your child's development. My daughter was a late walker and they practiced with her and encouraged her so much that she was walking in no time. They would send us videos of her walking progress and caught many of her first walking attempts on video for us. They update parents with many pictures throughout the day to show what your children are doing and learning. HLC has thorough learning plans with weekly themes and lessons (examples are Earth Week to learn about recycling or Rainbow Week to learn colors and songs). The teachers are constantly singing with the kids and my daughter learned many songs and hand gestures through this. The kids go on long beautiful walks along the Hudson river and look at flowers and get fresh air. During the summer they do water days where kids can play with a water table and little splash pad outside. This school is creative and fun with children's enrichment being the top priority. HLC handles feeding schedules so smoothly. When babies are young they have many feeding needs and somehow all the teachers balance the different schedules without missing a beat. We cloth diaper my daughter and they happily accommodated that as well. The price is fantastic but the waitlist is long so get on the list early. I put my daughter on the list one calendar year before she needed to start which was the best decision I ever made. As a working parent, I was NEVER concerned about my daughter's well being or uncomfortable to leave her with the teachers at HLC. My daughter absolutely loved it and would walk into school each day excited and so happy. We moved away from the area and had to switch schools and leaving HLC was the thing my husband and I were the most upset about. The teachers threw my daughter a little going away party when she left and it was the sweetest thing. I cannot thank Ms Maddy, Ms Naz, Ms Nicole, and Ms Elina, and all the Minis teachers enough for running such a great school.

Can't say enough good things About HLC. We wish we found sooner, my girls enjoyed a full school…read moreyear before going on to pre K. Staff is caring, loving, thoughtful. My girls were excited to see them everyday. Communication is great, they use an app to keep you posted on anything and they send you pics throughout the day. They are flexible if changes to be made and listen to feedback. They do so many educational activities and make it fun. Lots of extra things too like music shows, animal shows, family picnics, face painting, graduation. On top of all that price is great.

Our daughter started at Goddard Livingston this past October and so far it has been a fantastic…read moreexperience for us. She was brand new to a daycare setting and we were unsure of what to expect, but she has such wonderful and caring teachers as well as a dedicated administrative staff. The curriculum has been amazing, her speech and development has already grown leaps and bounds! She has fun and loves going to school every day. The facility itself is very clean and secure. Everyone is friendly and genuinely cares about our daughter. It gives us great peace of mind to know she's well taken care of each and every day.

My daughter started at The Goddard School in Livingston in the Fall 2022 and I couldn't be happier…read morewith the experience so far! The communication, activities, and curriculum have been outstanding and her development over the last few months has been tremendous. I am so happy to be a part of the Goddard Family!

We are so thrilled to have found Academy of Excellence for our 3 year old son, Alden. It has been a…read morefantastic place for him to flourish socially, and, as his first school-like setting, has shown that school is a supportive and happy place to be. Dorota and her team of teachers and assistants are warm, flexible and understanding. They go the extra mile in every sense of the phrase, even hosting special guests throughout the year and inviting parents to visit for special events so we can share and celebrate what our children are doing at school. The pre school curriculum seems like a perfect balance of learning and play. Our son has learned SO much this past year that I attribute almost entirely to AOE. At 3.5, he knows all his letters, numbers, is writing his name clearly, and is drawing pictures of people and objects. He comes home nearly every day with something new to share, and over the course of his first year there, the impression that learning and is exciting and fun. The kids also spend a good part of the day playing and working together and I have seen our son blossom socially because of this. We truly couldn't ask for anything more from a preschool.

I went for a tour for the summer program and classrooms are cramped and small. Very little natural…read morelight. Was not a fan.

Creative beginnings is very clean, safe and well organized. The teachers are kind, friendly and…read moreprofessional. They truly exceed my expectations, my son loves it here!

I can't say enough good things about CBS! Miss Lynne and Miss Jill are awesome!!! We just moved to…read moretown from Las Vegas, and I was so nervous about finding a good school for our 3yr old son. I looked at over a half dozen schools and as soon as I walked into CBS, I just knew this was "home". We started him for summer camp, and he's done so well. Miss Lynn and Miss Jill are so hands on, and you can tell they have a genuine love for each of the children. Summer camp has far exceeded my expectations. They have themed weeks with jam packed fun filled activities everyday. My son has learned so much and is always so excited to tell me all about his "nice day at camp". Looking forward to an awesome school year!

We were so lucky to have both of our daughters attend Building Blocks, a place that gave us so much…read morepeace of mind. After visiting many daycares, this one truly felt like the right choice. There's no better proof than seeing your kids happy to go to school every day (and the joy on their faces in the many photos we receive). We love each one of the teachers: they are always cheerful, caring, and genuinely love the children. We will truly miss them, and they will always have a special place in our hearts. The school is also incredibly well run by women who are deeply involved in education and always giving their best. Highly recommend!

Really excellent and warm teaching team, and thorough admin organization and security. They really…read morehave it together. They put a ton of effort and detail into education through an arrange of activities, participating in holidays, and they introduce extracurricular activities (sports, drama, etc) - which is so instrumental in navigating personal interests early on. There are 3 nearby playgrounds to choose from, great for recess and play dates after pickup. Parents follow along via an app, which is constantly updated with photos, notes on each child from the day, and weekly learning calendars. Couldn't recommend more!

Appletree is truly a part of our village as we raise our daughter. The directors and teachers know…read moreher so well and make her feel welcomed and loved. They go out of their way to make sure she is safe, fed, clean, and happy. The director always calls me ASAP when I email, call, or text them with concerns or questions. They post pictures and activity updates throughout the day on their app. They provide time for play as well as themed lessons, social emotional learning, STEM, and art projects. They celebrate holidays and birthdays, creating a space that my daughter looks forward to going to each day. If you decide to join the Appletree family, your child will be in good hands!

Choosing Appletree was one of the best decisions our family has made. Our 3 y/o started at…read moreAppletree in January after never having been in daycare before. He adjusted so well due to the amazing staff of teachers. The staff is so accommodating; they have answered all of our questions right away and send frequent updates throughout the day about your child. It is awesome to watch all of the activities and lessons the kids engage on throughout the day. With the pandemic, the school has been extremely cautious and following all of the state guidelines and hygiene protocols. My husband and I feel completely comfortable sending our son knowing the school is as prepared as they are. Since starting at Appletree, our son has become more social with other children, has displayed more patience, and his vocabulary has increased. I would give the testers and the school a 10/10!

Our 2 year-old son started at L&F in October of 2019. We have been really happy overall with him…read morethere. The teachers have been extremely supportive of our son's growth and development. They have great enrichment activities like music and field trips. We particularly liked that L&F has its own outdoor play area behind the classrooms. If you look across different daycares in Manhattan you will find that this is rare. We often came to pick our son up and found him smiling and laughing and running around the play area. Another nice benefit is that they serve the kids food from Veselka, so you know it's good :) And despite all these advantages, we found the price was lower than other options in the area. I was also impressed by all the adjustments they have made to re-open after the COVID shutdown!

My daughter attended Learning and Fun in 2021-2022 -- and had a wonderful experience. She always…read morelooked forward to going and learned so much during her time there. They always had so many activities and fun things to do -- and whenever I picked her up, she had a smile on her face. The classroom and facilities were also great.