The Goddard School in Newington is simply the best pre school and daycare. We had recently moved to…read morethe area with our then 18 month old daughter. We had a tough time selecting what daycare to enroll her in but stumbled across The Goddard school in Newington. My wife and I both could tell from the get go this was leaps and bounds better than the previous 10 daycares we had seen in the Hartford county area. Ron and Adrienne made it effortless from day 1. Our daughter in the nearly 2 years at this school has changed, learned and prgresssd for the better. This is all thanks to the wonderful teachers and the management. For this we will always be grateful. I can not recommend this school more highly for your children.

Wonderful School! My son loves it here! We love the teachers and Ron the owner is absolutely…read moreinvested in ensuring our son is well taken care of. I can't thank them enough for all they do! Petting zoo, ice cream truck, amazing art projects...

We could not be happier with our experience at The Learning Experience in Newington. Our twin…read moredaughters have been attending since they were just 4 months old and are now thriving in the preschool program. Watching their growth over the past few years has been truly incredible, particularly under their current teachers Ms. Lia and Ms. Kiara. They have absolutely flourished in this setting and genuinely love going every single day. All of the teachers are exceptionally strong, skilled, and caring. Not only in terms of learning, but the love my girls receive from every single teacher is nothing short of fantastic. They are deeply invested in each child's development and well-being. The skill building that happens here is impressive, with a wide range of creative, engaging, and developmentally appropriate activities that keep the children excited and wanting to participate. My girls come home daily with another project that they created at school and the sense of pride on their face is amazing. Over the past year especially, we have seen many positive changes that have made an already great program even better. Communication, organization, and programming have all improved drastically with the director, Ms. Allison. Check-in and drop-off are seamless and stress-free on the school's end, which makes a huge difference for us. My girls take forever to leave because they need to make sure they say goodbye to all the teachers and Ms. Allison. The car ride home is a flurry of stories about what they learned and how great their day was. Even the school itself is impeccably clean and well maintained, which gives us so much peace of mind. Above all, it's clear how much the staff truly care about each and every child that enters through their front door. We feel incredibly grateful to have found a place where our daughters are safe, happy, challenged, and so well loved. We highly recommend this daycare to any family looking for an outstanding experience.

I would not recommend The Learning Experience in Newington. Our experience there was extremely…read moredisappointing and concerning as a parent. The overall environment lacked professionalism and respect. Several staff members were disrespectful when communicating with both parents and children, which is unacceptable in a place that is supposed to support young kids. It often felt like concerns were brushed off rather than taken seriously. One of the biggest issues was the lack of supervision. Teachers were frequently on their phones instead of actively watching the children. In a daycare setting, supervision should always be the top priority, and it was alarming to see how often this seemed to be ignored. Unfortunately, the leadership from the director did not improve these issues. A daycare director should model professionalism and ensure a safe and respectful environment, but that did not seem to be happening. Some of the concerns included: * Allowing teachers to be on their phones while supervising children * Failing to ensure proper supervision in classrooms * Not addressing staff behavior when it is unprofessional or disrespectful * Dismissing or minimizing parent concerns instead of investigating them * Poor communication with families * Lack of accountability for staff actions * Creating an environment where staff do not appear to be held to high standards A daycare director should be actively ensuring that children are safe, staff are attentive, and parents feel comfortable raising concerns. Unfortunately, that was not our experience here. Parents trust childcare centers with the most important thing in their lives, their children. Professionalism, supervision, and respectful communication should be the bare minimum, and sadly those expectations were not met in our experience.

My daughter is finishing up her year here, and this place is wonderful! She comes home with MANY…read moreart projects and/or writing exercise every day! The teachers are all great, and my daughter has many positive things to say outside of school hours. They go the library monthly, have "star" students everyday, picture day, year books, theme days etc The price is reasonable, and worth it, with many scheduling options. It would be great if the Town of Newington would invest some money in their play scape/outdoor area. I would recommend them to anyone, and look forward to enrolling my son when the time comes!

My kids started at Little Hands Big Hearts in May of 2017. At that time my daughter was 20 months…read moreand my son 4 months shy of his 4th bday. I wasn't happy with my previous daycare for many reasons and we started looking to find a new provider. From the moment I met Jen, I got this warm and positive vibe from her. You could just tell she is going to put her entire heart in your kids' wellbeing and education. We were also very impressed with how beautifully she has her school set up. The entire first floor is catered to kids; it's beautifully decorated, organized, and highly functional. The outside play area is fantastic; it's well cared for, it's totally enclosed and safe, and there is a lot of room to run around and play with toys (which there is no shortage off) and let's not forget the beautiful playscape! We immediately drank the cool aid and made the switch. BEST DECISION EVER. When it comes to the providers; Jen and Miss A, I could not ask for more caring, kind and understanding people to care for my children. It is clear that they love my kids dearly. They both go above and beyond any of my expectations. If you were to ask my kids what they love about Little Hands Big Hearts the most, it would be two things. First, it is breakfast. it's healthy, nutritious and kids love it!! And the second one would be all the fun daily activities; whether it's finger painting, play-dough, fun mini experiments or foot prints art. Each day they bring their projects home and show them off with pride. As a working parent, I can't be any happier with the school. Jen's schedule is superb! I look forward to my daily pictures of my kids texted to me; they are always smiling and always having a great time with their activities and outside play time. I receive daily reports with what they ate and how they did during the day. I am always able to count on Jens and Miss A's help and we all have very honest and open communication. They were instrumental in helping me potty train my daughter. And let me not forget to mention how much both of my kids have learned there. My son knows all of his numbers and letters, is so eager to write and loves to read. He is going to be so far ahead of the game for kindergarten. There is also nothing cuter then a 2 year old yelling out shapes and colors of things on our family walks and car rides. We are a bilingual household, and we only speak Polish to the kids at home so it is very easy for us to notice how much the kids have learned at school. I have no doubt that both you and your kids will be extremely happy with Little Hands Big Hearts Childcare!

From the owner: Welcome to Little Hands Big Hearts Childcare, LLC! My number one goal is to provide a fun,…read moreeducational, safe and healthy environment for the children. With us, your child will learn, create new ideas, be able use their imaginations and grow into little individuals. Call or email me any time with any questions that you may have. I look forward to having you and your loved ones become a part of our family.

Beautiful church. I like that I can stop by on my way home from work some nights and just go in and…read morelight a prayer candle if I need to. I've been coming here for almost 2 years now, and I like that they have holy water dispensers in the atrium for if you need some at home.

My daughter has attended kidco since she was three months old. She is now five and will be starting…read morekindergarten in the fall. We have been very happy with her care and education at this daycare/preschool. I highly recommend it. Her current teacher, Ms. Melissa manages the classroom well. She is kind, nuturing and exceptional at redirecting behaviors to more positive ones. My daughter looks forward to school, feels safe and has made many friends. She adores all the teachers she has had (Ms Erin, Ms. Emily, Ms. Nicole, Ms. Joy, Ms. Danielle, Mr. Adam, Ms. Ceceila, Ms. Robin and more) The director and assistant director are professional, approachable and caring. When I've had concerns (having healthier snacks, nap time issues) I have been able to discuss it with her teacher/assistant director and they have responded favorably. If you're looking for a center that is safe, caring and will provide your child with positive educational experiences daily, I would highly suggest considering Kidco as your first choice for the Newington area. My daughter's review: "My favorites are being lunch helper, blueberry picking and water play"

We have 2 kids in Kidco for about 2 years, daycare and after school program. We completely…read moresatisfied with their service, stuff is responsible, kind and work hard to satisfy kids needs in learning and playing. 5 stars for sure, definitely recommend.

This is hands down the best daycare my child has attended and we have been to a lot of…read moredaycares/home care. They are very flexible and accommodating. The director is so great- she is sweet, kind, and very personable. I have felt that their rates were extremely reasonable compared to other daycare centers. Their hours are fabulous too. The facility is always so clean and modern. I love the kids play area. My daughter who no longer attends this center because she is in school now, still remembers how much she loved going here! Thank you for making our lives so much easier when she attended here.

I have been involved with kiddie academy for a few years now. The administration is very involved…read morewith the kids and has also worked within the classrooms. They are very in tune with what's going on with the kids due to excellent communication with both staff and admin. Their biggest priorities are the children and having qualified employees who pay close attention to the children's well being. They also communicate with the families. When a concern is noted, they hold their responsibilities as mandated reporters demonstrating their complete interest and concern for each child.

Amazing school with caring staff and they do a great job preparing Kids for kindergarten!read more

From the owner: Award winning preschool specializing in creative learning environments for children age 6 weeks -…read moreprekindergarten.

I can not say enough wonderful things about this loving nurturing environment. They are very…read morecreative in how to stimulate your child in a very loving environment. They offer so many special activities too. They visit and elderly home, field trips, dance, zumba, yoga, and sports classes. It is a very calm, but playful environment.

From the owner: West Hartford Methodist Nursery School is a nationally accredited program that provides the highest…read morequality early childhood education within a warm caring Christian atmosphere to support children's social, emotional and physical needs.