CREA interactivity is an indoor play space on the second floor above Japan Village (building 2)…read more It's tucked away, you have to enter from 253 36th St, not from any other part of the building, and climb to the second floor. They are good about signage, which was helpful! I booked 8 kids for a two hour experience for a birthday. The two hours included one "adventure" and some craft time. We were lucky that my group was the the only ones booked for that two hour window, so they got to enjoy it as a team. The best thing about the two hour experience: it's drop off. The adults literally cannot stay, there is no space for you. They have your number if some thing happens, but this is designed for adults to have your own adventure. HUGE win. If you have more than 15 kids, there's a party package with a custom adventure, side room and time for cake. They have a deal with the Industry City vendors for food options, which sounded awesome. The CREA team was responsive, answering my queries within a day of me sending an email. They were kind about helping me with options and ensuring we were all set. The space is fun. The room is long and has several zones to explore and collaborate in. There are things to climb and bounce on and zoom. The staff are special. They are kind, excited to hang with the kids, and organized. Feedback from my set of discerning and hopefully not too spoiled 7 to 9 year olds was mixed. The girls (7) loved it, and waxed poetic about the blocks and climbing wall and made gorgeous art. The 9 year old boys said great things about the bouncy area, but also reported that some of the interactive sensor games were glitchy and decided they were too cool for the craft. I would probably be back for a CREA date night (Friday and Saturday evenings). Perhaps not for another birthday.

From the owner: CREA offers interactive and immersive team-based adventures for kids that blend virtual and…read morereal-world elements. All of our games are STEAM-inspired, and feature themes about the environment made in collaboration with our students in our design lab. The Crea Adventure is a 60-minute continuous experience in an action-packed environment where kids navigate through technologically-infused games, conquering challenges and fostering creativity through movement. Players run, jump, climb, crawl and dodge through nine zones that combine technology with traditional play, ending with a relaxing meditation in our ChillZone.

We started our daughter at HSH this past September when she was 10 months old. Although I was…read morehesitant to place her in daycare due to covid (and partly due to my separation anxiety), I felt comfort in learning about all of the precautions that Amanda & her team were taking to ensure the health and safety of all (and just for reference -- I'm the nervous, worry-wart type of mom). Aside from that, what really sealed the deal for me was their intimate family type of setting (the center has a 12 children max count), as I was specifically looking for a place that made my daughter feel at home -- and this was it. I was also thrilled to learn that fresh organic meals were made on site and served everyday. Needless to say, but my daughter is excited to arrive at daycare every morning and is equally happy at pick-up. On the development front, she's ahead of the curve. I attribute that to the nurturing and loving environment that HSH provides through their amazing and sweet teachers. I'll be forever grateful to them for everything they do.

It takes a village! Amanda and her mother Gladys have been taking care of our son since he was 3…read moremonths old. He's 5 now and with COVID, HSH created a safe place for my son to continue learning remotely. They lovingly care for the kids, provide the best small group experiences and delicious food (high praise from our picky eater). My only sadness is that we are moving on with a school age kid, I will miss the security I always had knowing he was with HSH and well cared for.

My 7y old attended BAK summer camp two summers ago and absolutely loved it. It's a very…read morefree-spirited place, with warm and attentive staff. They spent lots of time outdoors in Prospect Park in live painting / drawing sessions, had a wonderful field trip and learned a lot. She still has vivid and happy memories of performances and songs they learned. Made her relaxed, rested and inspired. Will go again next summer!

Just checking in after our 3rd summer with Brooklyn Arts for Kids and yes, it's still the best…read more It's such a gift to have a place where each kid is acknowledged and respected as an individual, and can be free, creative, and inspired. The space just buzzes with creative energy. Truly a special part of our lives!

Kim's Kids Summer Camp is a fun, flexible, earnest camp that engages the campers while giving them…read morethe freedom to be themselves. I know many people who have sent their kids there (and one of my best friends went to Kim's when he was a kid--he's 29 years old now. He loved it!) . All the kids rave about it. My son has already told me that he wants to go back again for next year. He says it's the best camp. The staff are wholesome and down to earth. The camp has so many fun activities and adventures--without wearing down the campers. The camp is super chill and relaxed yet maintaining campers' safety and protection. Another great thing is the intimacy of the camp director and staff. They really get to know us and they are super approachable and down to earth. They do not have any pretension or arrogance. They're the real-deal. And they take such good care of their staff. I am a union organizer--so I look at these sort of things. I can tell that they are always looking out for the campers AND the staff. I am touched by the support that the administration offers to the staff. I love the staff. They're all fascinating individuals who really love the campers. We are so grateful that we have an opportunity to send our son to such a fabulous space. We will be surely sending our son there again. The camp is super flexible. For instance, I have summer Fridays so I send my son there for 4 days instead of 5. It's great to be able to save that kind of money The camp (Sandra) sends out an email with updates about the plans for the following day with instructions etc. Sandra is very responsive to emails and offers personalized care. She was very empathetic and flexible to me when I had a miscarriage while I was registering my son for camp. That sort of care is immeasurable. In addition, every morning--the adorable Camp Director Dan gives us an update. Dan is awesome. He's like a real new yorker. He's been doing this camp for 30+ years. He says that he has basically made a camp that he wished he had when he was a kid. My son loves Dan's stories...actually all kids' love Dan's stories. He is amazing.

Our kid has been in Kim's Kids camp for just one week but I can tell he's having the time of his…read morelife. We were looking for a camp that takes the kid to all those places we can't because we're working or we're too tired to drive there. Each day in Kim's Kids is a day trip in a bus to the beach, pool, bowling alley, aquarium, ice skating ring, and so on. It's affordable and they take good care of the children. It's a great feeling when you think about your child having a blast while you're in a zoom meeting. And then during the weekend you don't feel bad if you just want to stay home and relax because your child already went to the beach, the pool and all the fun places!

The staff are very nice here and the space has crazy nice artwork everywhere. I hear the owner…read morepainted some of it himself which is cool.

From the owner: Genius Lab's STEM, Robotic, and 3D Printing Center stands out for its exceptional approach to…read morehands-on learning. It offers an immersive environment that seamlessly blends education with innovation. The center provides access to cutting-edge technology, allowing individuals to delve into robotics, STEM concepts, and 3D printing with a practical and creative edge. What truly distinguishes Genius Lab is its commitment to bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and real-world application. By offering a space where individuals can not only grasp complex concepts but also actively engage in projects and experimentation, the center fosters a dynamic learning experience. Through this unique blend of advanced resources, expert guidance, and a focus on creative problem-solving, Genius Lab emerges as a remarkable hub for those seeking an interactive and transformative journey in the realms of technology and making.

My son attended this school for one and 1/2 weeks. Center didn't assist with potty training. Even…read moresent him home with a diaper on from another student, while he had PULL UPS in the facility. NEGLIGENCE: As a parent this broke my heart. I picked up my child from sweet mom daycare in this condition. Not only did he catch a virus that cause the entire house to become ill. They didn't even properly clean his face during class or before pickup. As a cash customer I'm now being told they are unable to refund me for the days he didn't attend after being unenrolled.I'm

My husband and I were all tears when our one-year-old son started at Home Sweet Home Daycare two…read moreyears ago at 43rd street because we knew we were going to miss him so much. We were also all tears last week when he had his last day of daycare (starting 3k in Fall) because we knew how much he was going to miss the staff (Shelly and Yanet especially) and all his friends. He has grown so much over the last two years and his experience has been nothing but joyous. He loved marching into daycare each day and it was clear that he learned a lot and that they really cared for him. Home Sweet Home daycare switched midway through our time there to using an app called brightwheel which made communication and payments easy. We were also able to see almost daily pictures of what our son was up to on their Instagram. They accommodated every request we had and we are sincerely grateful for the experience we had with them. I highly recommend them as a daycare.

This is a great school/daycare in the heart of Bay Ridge. We are currently enrolled in the 2.5/3's…read moreprogram, and my daughter absolutely loves it. She adores her teachers, and this is her first real opportunity to socialize in a larger group setting and make friends. We have already seen so much growth in her in just a few months, and can't wait to see what she continues to learn through the rest of the school year.

Treasure Island is unfortunately not the academically-focused school it used to be. Many of the…read moreteachers are great, but leadership is weak and unconnected to the needs of the students. Very disappointing.