Please avoid this place for your kids' good, at least for the 3 years old class, 3A and 3B. Very…read morehigh teacher turnover rate. Within less than 1 year, 3 out of 4 was gone. Only an old "Witch" is still in 3B class. Her name is Brenda. The reason I'm calling her "witch" is because she never smile at you or kids. In stead, she will yell at your kids. She also doesn't like your kids to talk with their mother language. Gosh, they are only 3 years old and this is America. There were a couple of weeks that she is specially targeting my daughter (don't know why, the Witch was in bad mood?), making her really sad. I blame myself so much that I didn't realize earlier how bad the problem is. Otherwise, my kid would not suffer that much. She is such a nice and sweet girl that the teachers in another daycare want all the kids to be like her. And she is so happy now in the new school. I'm writing this review because I don't really want to see other kids to be trapped again (at least 3 years old class). Trust me, there are many other better daycares you can go.

My son has been going to Clifton kinder care since December 2015 and he loves it! The caretakers…read moreare very loving and helped a lot dealing with his separation anxiety. The facility was very flexible to adjust according to our schedule and very responsive in case of any emergencies. So far we had a wonderful experience and would definitely recommend it to my family and friends, oh wait, I already did

I would give zero stars if I was able to. We kept our daughter, an almost 2 year old, in this…read moreprogram for only a little over a month. We had ongoing issues with staff which we were regularly communicating with staff and the directors about. We decided to sign up for the video streaming service to see what was going on and pulled her that day. Staff were inattentive (one example being on their phones while my daughter was crying during nap time) and overly physical around the kids (one example being pushing cots while kids were on them and then when they fell off and were crying the adult didn't check in on the child). When I spoke with the director about what we saw she didn't deny any piece of it. One of her teachers was very nice but out often absent. The other teacher was cold and unsupportive (something the director even admitted) and should not be working with kids this young. Additionally there was only a small fenced in patch of grass by the road for my daughter's age range to play in and the playground was only for older kids to use. We only left our other day care, Wee Care in Albany, which was amazing, because we moved and needed a daycare closer to our new house. The drive in and out of Albany in rush hour daily would have been better than coming to Smart Early.

We've had our son, currently 18mo old, at Smart Early for over a year now, since he was 3 mo old…read more And while I would agree that yes, the owner is almost never there, the Director and General Manager are who actually run the operation and they're fantastic. We did have some issues in the very beginning with a particular teacher being very rude and grumpy but she was fired within a month (we weren't the only ones), which in all fairness we didn't actually raise the issue with the center until after the fact since were new parents and still unsure of ourselves (no longer the case). It's a great facility and by-and-large, the teachers there seem to genuinely care about the children. From time to time, issues do come up, which I'm okay with since it's how they get handled that's more important. In our case, they've always been very responsive and directly handled any issue we raised whether it was facility or staff related, usually within the same day. My son loves it there and I have complete trust that they take good care of the children. They only loose 1 star because of cost. Don't get me wrong, I do put a high value on the people and institutions entrusted with my child, but that being said, it is one of the most expensive daycare centers in the area (second to Bright Horizons which is way down in Albany).

My kids LOVE Bilingual Genius Academy! When my son began he only spoke Spanish and since I stayed…read morehome with them to make sure they were Bilingual the only school I trusted to keep up with Spanish was BGA. Now my son speaks fluent English and Spanish and is able to write his name, say the alphabet in Spanish and English and is even starting to READ and he is only 4! My daughter was very shy when she started school and is now very comfortable with all of the teachers and her friends. She too knows numbers and letters in Spanish and English and has become much more independent! I am blown away at the level of care that BGA provides. They are now in Soccer and Piano lessons there as well. Its amazing how much they have been able to grow and learn at such a young age.

My husband and I were given many referrals to Saratoga Academy from a variety of people including…read moreteachers from public schools. This is what ultimately helped us make our decision in sending our son here. What I love most about Saratoga Academy is the values and love of learning that my son gets in his preschool class. I also appreciate the effort put forth by the administration and teachers in hosting events which help create a sense of community. Our son loves his teacher and is truly happy there. (Even though everyday he asks me why he has to go to school.) :) Everyone at the school seems to work very well together with a common goal of building confidence and independence in each child. All of the teachers and administration seem to have this genuine love for kids and a passion to help them flourish and grow. Although this is only our first year at Saratoga Academy, we are thrilled with our decision.

From the owner: Saratoga Academy offers residents of Southern Saratoga County the opportunity to experience the…read moreCapital Region's premier primary learning program. This unique educational opportunity is designed to create our leaders of tomorrow, equipping them with higher level learning skills, self-discipline and a strong sense of moral purpose.

Teachers keep changing all time. Also notice that teachers aren't welcoming or saying good bye to…read morekids with happy faces. Last week when I went to pick up my daughter she was eating food from trash bin and teacher was there but she didn't stop her to eating Otherwise daycare directors are really nice and place is also very neat and clean. They need to hire a good staff.

From the owner: We provide nurturing day care and creative learning in a safe, home-like environment. Our School…read moreReadiness Pathway was designed to empower you with educational options to create the most fitting path for your child and to address each child's specific developmental needs. We offer specialized curriculum in our infant care, toddler care, early preschool, preschool, Pre-K/Pre-Kindergarten, junior Kindergarten and private Kindergarten programs. Learn more about our educational daycare for infants and above, plus before- and after-school care, enrichment programs, summer camp, and Flex Care.

The Southern Saratoga YMCA has truly outdone itself with its recent renovations. From the moment…read moreyou walk in, the space feels brighter, more welcoming, and thoughtfully designed for members of all ages and abilities. The upgrades strike a perfect balance between modernizing the facility and maintaining the strong sense of community that makes the Y so special. The fitness areas are more spacious and better equipped, making workouts more enjoyable and accessible whether you're a beginner or a seasoned athlete. The improved layout helps everything flow seamlessly, and it's clear a lot of care went into making the space functional and inclusive. The courts and program areas feel refreshed and energizing, creating an even better environment for activities like pickleball, group fitness, and youth programs. What really stands out is how these renovations support the YMCA's mission. It's not just about aesthetics--it's about creating a place where people can connect, grow, and thrive. The Southern Saratoga YMCA continues to be a cornerstone of the community, and these updates only strengthen its impact. Truly a fantastic improvement that members can be proud of!

Overall decent facility but it literally has the brightest spotlight installed in the steam room…read more It is brighter than any steam room I have been in (well over 50 in several countries) making very uncomfortable and headache inducing. It ia about 10x brighter than the other branches. I feel like grabbing my sunglasses when I am in there. I am not the only one who feels that way. It seems everyone complains about it. Other than that I have no complaints. Staff seems very nice when I visit there.

Terrible management which bleeds into every aspect of the childcare. Mostly good teachers, a few…read moreexceptional ones, and a bad egg that shouldn't be around small children. Lots of turnover and they look stressed out. They don't handle normal toddler behaviors well. Overall experience is unreliable and stressful childcare. And expensive even though they constantly ask parents to keep kids home and have terrible food. Have asked for feedback from other parents and this is not how other daycares are. New daycare is the opposite, no problems. Pulled him out despite no childcare for a while because it was so bad.

Was absolutely horrified today as a teacher (Brittany) spoke very nasty to an adult in front of…read morethree elementary age children. If she is talking to adults like this in front of any child in a supposedly caring and nurturing environment then how is she talking to children when adults are not around. I would never recommend any child to be near this establishment with employees like her in charge.