I am 24 years old now. I routinely think about Robin and this pre-school. I can't believe I…read moreremember anything. I think what resonated, is that they prepare kids to learn and adapt, so we can become the adult we were meant to be. It's easy to keep a child busy and entertained. Working with kids and treating them with respect, showing them how to learn on their own, is what pre-school should be for everybody. I had a very difficult time with my parents - I struggled for independence for literally no reason. Robin never talked down to me, and helped me cope with the very difficult task of being a toddler. The friends I made, especially Sophia(I love you) are lifelong and foundational. I had to say something - looking at my life, Sarah Lawrence was a key developmental period. I hope my children have the same opportunity as I did. This is where your kid can love learning. THANK YOU ROBIN!!! There will be nothing but blessings in your life. From a very very grateful student.

Sarah Lawrence College's Early Childhood Center is a progressive, lab school community for…read morepreschool-aged children. It's child-centered and play-based. My child started the 2s program this fall (2014) and I couldn't be happier with our experience. Everyone-from the Director to the teachers to the receptionist-is not only incredibly loving and warm but also child development nerds. These people know children. Deeply. The people at the ECC are true professionals. They have graduate degrees in early childhood education, many have been teaching for decades, and they all love a good geek-out on anything kid related. Anytime I bring up a topic I'm interested whomever I am speaking with pulls out books, recommends films, and sends me articles about the topic. They are not inly knowledgeable about how children learn and develop but they are passionate about it. I've learned so much about how children learn and process their world and can truly say that I am a better parent for being part of this community. For example I never knew how important narrative play was. Ever since we started the ECC I now try to narrate and get my child to narrate what he is doing when he is playing. His verbal, storytelling, and memory skills have developed so much. On the subject of play- this school takes play very, very seriously. Much child development research indicates that play is of tantamount importance-it is how children learn and develop the skills and foundation for later life success. The book Children's Play: The Roots of Reading by Edward Zigler is a great place to to start your overview of the research. For more on the topic of play being the work of children check out a TEDx talk by an ECC graduate student https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m7y6ZgQCnvw If you are looking for a place that does flashcard drills and gives 3 year olds homework, look elsewhere. This is not an "academic" preschool. This is a preschool where children are given the space and opportunity to be children and learn in developmentally appropriate ways, which research shows prepares them so well for later academic study. It is also a place where your child will develop their love and passion for learning. My child is so excited about school-it's the best part of our week. It's truly breathtaking to see his curiosity nurtured and to know that his first experience with school is joyous and fun-he hasn't gotten the joy and curiosity beaten out of him in the name of Common Core and standardized testing. The community is very diverse-economically, socially, ethnically, and racially and my child is exposed to what the real world looks like. Families come from as south as the Upper West Side and as north as Brewster. ECC families represent the full economic and social spectrum of the US, an achievement that is sadly too rare in the highly stratified society of New York. Families are very involved-it truly feels like a community. The Parents Association is active and sponsors several activities throughout the year for both children and adults that are always well attended and enjoyed. I think it's a great alternative and even superior option in some ways to Bank Street or Barnard's Toddler Center for upper Manhattan and Bronx families because it has more space and outdoor play areas. Children go outside to play in the expansive play areas every class day even in cold weather. The 2s program does require a parent/primary caregiver -can't be a secondary caregiver- to attend with the child the whole year. This only works if one or more parents have flexible jobs or stay at home. I structured my work schedule to be able to accompany my child but not everyone has that privilege. Starting in the 3s program children are dropped off but in accordance with the school philosophy each child separates at their own pace. Lastly, the ECC is a lab school-one of the oldest of it's kind. It serves as a laboratory environment for undergraduate and graduate students. There are always one or several students in addition to teachers and teacher assistants in the classroom. Their main objective is to study and learn from the children but having so many adults in the classroom provides for amazing one-on-one attention. Students (undergrads/grads) are always supervised and mentored by the teacher in the classroom.

Our daughter has been going to Gardens since she was 5 months old, and has absolutely blossomed as…read moreshes grown up there. As a first time mom going back to work, I was a nervous wreck thinking about leaving my baby everyday. However, from the very beginning, the entire team has gone above and beyond to support our daughter and our family. They have been incredibly accommodating with schedule changes, thoughtful and patient through food-related challenges, and always willing to answer the endless questions that come with being a new parent. The care, attention, and love they give each child is truly exceptional. Our daughter is so happy there, and seeing her open the classroom door eachday with a smile and hug the teachers tells us everything we need to know. She has formed beautiful relationships with both her teachers and her friends; that means the world to us. What stands out the most is how genuinely invested they are in her well-being and development. They know her, celebrate her, teach her, comfort her, and help her grow. We always feel informed, supported, and included as parents. Trusting someone else with your baby is one of the hardest things a parent can do. Before becoming a Gardens daycare family, I never imagined I could feel this level of confidence and peace of mind. We trust them implicitly. We are endlessly grateful for the incredible teachers who have become such an important part of our village. They mean so much to our family, and we recommend Gardens wholeheartedly.

We adore Gardens Day Care! The staff are extremely caring, the kids are always learning about new…read moretopics, making new art, going on new adventures. The classrooms are perfectly sized, they provide food (makes it so much easier for parents). Overall, knowing our daughter is loved in a nurturing environment and is well taken care of is ALL that matters. The language development (English and Spanish!) tremendous developmental growth, socialization opportunities and learning environment are just an added bonus! I highly recommend Gardens to any parent looking for daycare for any age as young as infant. The daycare director is so accessible, and understanding as well. We trust them 100%.

This school was so wonderful! All the teachers are amazing with their teaching and learning…read morestudents in a different way. My Son already knows 68x56! in kindergarten. I suggest to bring your kid to this school today and sign up to make your kid more excited to learn! and make sure to be paying less money then a 4 star school in yonkers thank you for this good experience for my child.

Every morning, my 3 year old asks, "is it time for Ms. Laura's?" This warms my heart & makes me…read moreconfident in my daycare decision. My son (1.5 years old) runs to her when he sees her. This is my 3rd daycare and we've now been here over a year. The 2 prior daycares had their own varying degrees and points of horror, and so when searching for a new daycare, we looked long and hard. Laura immediately made me feel comfortable and is a warm and friendly person (a mom of 3 young kids herself). The daycare is clean and she is the most patient human being I have ever known. The other 2 teachers are also wonderful with my kiddos! I should also add she takes them to the park, so they always get outdoor time when weather permits, and facilitates field trips and enrichment activities throughout the year. This year she took them to the zoo, Bounce U, the Untermyer Gardens (during their garden unit), the pool, the fire house, and more. She has monthly puppet shows with an outside vendor, and parties throughout the year (for major holidays). She even had a special daycare holiday party and gift exchange where the kids performed little seasonal songs they'd been working on during circle time. As a teacher myself, schedule and routine were a big deal to me and Laura follows the Mother Goose Time curriculum. We've had units on space, the seasons, gardening, etc. She gives us a monthly newsletter that lists books we can buy to read at home with our kiddos to reinforce what they're doing during the day. She does activities that work on motor functions, including play dough and shaving cream. It's really amazing. I forgot to add this earlier, but for my daughter's birthday, we could only book her party at Bounce U on a weekday at 3pm, so Laura BROUGHT THE KIDS FROM THE DAYCARE to the party for me, so everyone could attend, and parents picked up from there instead of the daycare. The other teacher stayed back with the little ones who couldn't attend. She will come down to my car to get my kids if I am running late, I mean, it's really just above and beyond. I am actually very sad that my daughter's daycare years will be coming to an end next year and feel so bad for her that she has to transition to school and away from Laura. I am certain we found the best daycare in Yonkers. I would highly recommend her.

My son has been going for a few months and loves going everyday! Laura is great and so…read moreunderstanding!

Highly Recommend!! My children, now 19 and 17 went there when they were toddlers all the way up to…read moreage 12, when they were too old to attend anymore. It was such a great experience for them both that they still talk about it to this day. They love Ms. Krystal and Ms. Michelle and are forever engulfed with the nurturing, care, and love they were giving as young children. Early Einstein Learning Center offers everything you want and more for your children. It is a safe, loving, place, that prepares your child to enter school. Not only are they socially ready but academically ready to head to kindergarten. As previously stated my children stayed there until age 12 when they aged out of the program. They went there during their elementary school years after school and then went there for the summer program. Their experiences were filled with fun activities, learning, and love. My daughter, now 19 still often recalls fond memories of her days at Early Einstein and will always be forever touched by her experiences there. That all being said, if you are looking for the best of the best of daycares, look no further with the Early Einstein Learning Center.

I have been with EELC for over 5 years now. I LOVE them! Ms. Krystal is always so responsive and I…read moreactually known Ms. Jackie longer since my older one was 18 months old from a previous daycare. I trust them with my life (both my children). I don't have family local so they are my family. This isn't a place that they just keep your child(ren) alive. They teach them by utilizing multiple methods of teaching and the kids learn SO much! Now that my older one is in school, they help her after school with homework which is such a relief for this working mama. Look no further. This daycare is it.

My son has been enrolled since September 2020 and he loves it! Their prices are fair and the…read morestudent to teacher ratio is great.

SW Daycare has the most nurturing and loving staff...the school looks amazing and clean…read more Administration really takes the time out to make family's feel welcome and comfortable. The children seem happy when they are there...you can just see the dedication. Its just a wonderful place all around.

I've sent both my kids through the 2's, 3's and 4's at Friends, and my son is "graduating" this…read moreyear. I'll be sad to not return next year. Our experience at Friends couldn't have been more wonderful. All of the teachers are kind, warm and nurturing. It's like handing your kids over to family. The 2's program is the perfect introduction to school for toddlers, the 3's is a great continuation of all the social and life skills being taught, and the 4's curriculum emphasizes preparing for kindergarten in an organic and age-appropriate way. In addition, because the school is so small, there's a real sense of community among the parents. We've made lifelong friends at Friends - the school really lives up to its name!

My kids were at a different preschool before Friends so I have something with which to compare it…read more This place is amazing. Kids go to kindergarten extremely prepared as well as cultured. The director of the preschool, Sue, is one of the kindest, gentlest, most education-savvy people I've ever met. She is very down to earth and reads academic articles about preschool education on a regular basis. The families who are a part of this school are wonderful. If you need extended day options, this school is not for you!

When we moved to Riverdale in 2019, we started our daughter with an in home educator who we all got…read morereally close with. Shortly after, this person had to leave and we were in need of daycare that would offer care and education for our daughter (who was 2 at the time) that kept up the momentum for how much and quickly our daughter was learning. We eventually came to find TLE in Riverdale, and were so pleased with the initial impression. Through time, our daughter demonstrated continuous learning (started in daycare knowing numbers, letters, shapes, and colors, and now expanded number counting to 30, is able to list colors in Spanish, and always catches her mother and myself by surprise when she demonstrates her growing knowledge). Also, the way that this facility has managed safety and care during the heaviest parts of the COVID pandemic solidified to our family that we had chosen well. Since both her mother and I are considered essential workers, the fact that the daycare has remained open for a huge portion of this time (rarely did they close, but always had safety measures in place) made for a really supportive service. We loved that they also had requirements for the children to wear masks as well as the staff. Overall, there isn't anything negative I can say about this particular daycare. We moved away and had to select a new daycare, but I cannot emphasize enough how positive our experience has been with this facility. We will miss Surbhi, Teresa and all the lovely staff at this location dearly.

My son has been at this facility for three years. I have nothing but extremely positive comments…read moreregarding the facility, administrators, and the teachers. We feel that TLE has created a community of parents, The "TLE family," and an environment of care and learning that has been exemplary for my son. He is almost reading as he leaves pre-K and has been well prepared for kindergarten. We made lifelong friends during our time here and always felt partnership with the teachers and administration whenever something came up. Covid was a very difficult time, but we got through it and TLE did an amazing job at keeping the children safe, communicating with the parents, and creating an environment of learning even during a pandemic. I highly recommend this daycare and school. They are amazing and we miss them already!

Our son has been at La Escuelta since he was 2! He's now 6 1/2. He still attends their…read moreafter-school program and loves going there. We do not speak Spanish at home so this gave him the opportunity to become fluent and teach us! We are pleased with the attention and care the teachers and caretakers provide. We feel like we are truly a part of the La Escuelita family.

Great wonderful Spanish speaking environment! Both my children love La Escuelita de Sofia! The…read moreteachers are loving, and nurturing!!

I used to enjoy going here but ever since October 7th, I have not. The Establishment installed…read morelarge posters by the check in, every exit and doors, declaring their allegiance to the foreign country of Israel. I took my kids out of swim class And stopped going. Almost 3 years later (because it is the only gym in our area) I decided to give it another chance, the signs were smaller and I tried to ignore them, so that my kids would have a place to swim in the winter, but the Israel flag in EVERY room and the constant propaganda everywhere made it impossible. Their mission statement of "We create a space of belonging, where everyone feels respected and appreciated for who they are." Is a lie. This statement does not include, Palestinians or anyone who supports equal rights and liberation. Israel is currently the leading cause of childhood mortality in the world.

Just a shout out to the Riverdale Y and their group swimming lessons. I was lifeguard and swimming…read moreinstructor for many years in my teens and early 20's. I was excited to teach my kids to swim. That only went so far, they were not as excited to learn from mom, lol. The group lessons at the Riverdale Y were great. They worked with them on their comfort level, the instructors were very patient and it did the trick pretty quickly. I highly recommend ‍ There are many programs here at the Y that are great! The pool for lap or recreational swim, the gym and classes for working out, the after school programs, Camp Twelve Trails, music lessons, theatre, other youth and senior programs, and so much more. This is really a great Y. The staff is also very friendly and helpful