My son was going to start 3k this September . When I first time I told them he is getting early…read moreintervention Programme . When I met then second time they denied my son Stating he Needs more focused class. I was under the impression that they do have special education programme as well .

When I was around 4/5 years old my mom took me on my two sisters Keady academy for the day when it…read morewas lunch time I had spaghetti and meatballs. I finish my spaghetti, but I didn't want any meatballs I did not like them and the lady littrally shoved them into my mouth forcing me to eat them..im 14 now and still remember this!!they also used too spray us with a water bottle!!

It took me a really long time to sit down and write this review, as I have very mixed feelings…read moreabout my experience at little excellence. I didn't want to write it while the wound was fresh and I was still upset about what happened. Little excellence was my 2 year old daughters first school experience and she was going full time 3 days a week, with an extra hour of care in the morning. Everything went swimmingly in the beginning and she loved going there. November hit and the honeymoon was over. I got a call that my daughters face got scratched and that there was a mark on her face over a fight over a toy and that as a response my daughter put her mouth on the child as if she was going to bite him but did not leave any marks (as per the phone call message I received). This was our "first warning that she could be "kicked out". I did my part and printed books for both school and home on why we can't bite, as the school asked me to come up with a plan for her. I gave them strategies via email and in person on how to better help her especially before she gets frustrated. There was a second incident, where no one was able to tell me what exactly happened as it was during diaper changing time and there "was not enough staff to watch all the kids at that time". I was told my child had to leave the school as per their policy which I had no problem complying with, but when I asked to see the video so I could see what was happening so I could better help and see what was occurring before the incident, I never received a response. This cut me to my core as it was right before Christmas and my daughter had no idea she was about to be ripped from the only school she's ever known leaving us in a position to scramble for a school. Her last day was the Christmas party where the staff talked about how sweet my daughter was and how sad they were to see her leave, but it was difficult for me to hear as it was not our choice to leave. I do not dispute the school policy and them following the policy what I did not like was how it was handled. No one offered to help her work through this very normal unfortunate toddler behavior. No one allowed me to see how, when or why it was occurring via video. Needless to say we found a great school for our daughter and she is thriving there so much we increased her to 5 full days. Overall I feel like the school has very young teachers who need the time and experience to gain knowledge on how to intervene and teach students rather than resorting to expulsion. I am sticking with 3 stars because my daughter really did love going here and she always had a great time, in morning care she had no issues. Although the teachers were young they still need some more experiences to help them better intervene with toddlers in the future. This wasn't the school for us, but maybe it will be for others.

The best day Care ever ! Every teacher knows your child and welcomes them like family . They are…read moreextremely clean and keep your children clean as well. All the activities which are super cute, are included in the monthly tuition which is not expensive compared to other day cares. I highly recommend this day care . They did not offer pre k 4 or I would of kept my oldest daughter there another year. My 3 year old still goes and she is so happy

This review is for the childcare/day care. What can I say. This is an exceptional day care! We had…read moreused a well known day care chain, that was supposed to be excellent in Bay ridge, but it was not. It had inconsistent staff , no activities , few toys , nothing on the walls, absolutely not stimulating in any way. So we decided to look for a change. The Staten Island JCC on Manor road has been amazing. Great security, a consistent and caring staff. An inviting room which designates play area with lots of appropriate toys . A nice outdoor play area. This day care is really everything you want for your child and you can leave them there with confidence. They really love and care about your child. My son was 7 months old when we started here. The only negative is that the infant day care is on the lower floor and there is no elevator. ( actually there is an elevator, that allows you to take a long way there, but it seems to be often in disrepair!! ) other than that , this is a perfect day care. Yes it is closed on several Jewish holidays, which coincides with the public school holidays most of the time. Don't hesitate to use this place for day care, they really care about your child. I would give it 10 stars if I could.

I rarely give one or two star reviews but this time I will. The JCC is a building that houses a…read morenumber of semi-independent organizations. The staff is responsible for maintenance, the pools, and gym, servicing some of the needs of these organizations. The JCC executives are very protective of THEIR staff and will throw out any person not part of those groups that causes the staff problems..without significant proof of wrongdoing which they do not need (read the contract). The place is not terribly clean. I believe coordinating these organizations takes up a lot of energy better spent by supporting and promoting the dwindling Jewish population that built that darn building that's on the one hand...but on the other hand those indies do provide value to the communities they serve, so I guess the JCC gets second hand credit for that. My review is colored by my experience with the higher ups who are incredibly dense, so much so they spend a lot of time patting each other on the back undeservedly for a job well done. You CAN join the JCC outright and if you behave yourself you should have no trouble. Should any staff complain about you, I believe they give you a refund as they show you the door.

Castleton Hill is a wonderful preschool. Such fond memories of the teachers and staff. It is a…read morenurturing environment. Still friends with families that we met 10 years ago. If the school had gone from K through 8, We would've stayed in a heartbeat. They provided learning through play in a nurturing Christian environment.

they are the best!!! i can't say enough of how well they take care of my son a.j. and u can tell…read morehow much they love him as much as i love him! i would not trust anyone else with my by..i thank each and everyone of the ladies that work in this daycare.

From the owner: 4 Angels Daycare in Staten Island provides high-quality early childhood education in a nurturing,…read morefamily-focused environment. Our experienced staff, including a director with a Doctorate in Education, offers individualized care for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. We focus on the whole child--supporting emotional expression, social development, and school readiness through hands-on activities, structured learning, and purposeful play. With a strong emphasis on self-esteem and exploration, we help children grow with confidence in a safe and welcoming space. Contact our Staten Island daycare today to enroll your child in our program!

The place has lovely children and some staff is great . Let me get to the owner . She is…read moredisrespectful,rude ,unprofessional and only cares about The $. Don't let looks fool you .Be aware .

Quality daycare followed up by consistent communication and photographic updates. This place brings…read morevalue and reliability. Any concern is addressed immediately and corrected accordingly. Highly recommended.

Very unprofessional company. Only dealt with them briefly because I could tell this was a poorly…read morerun business. I highly recommend that you send your kids to one of the many, more professional agencies if they are entitled to board of Ed services.

Best Child Care on Staten Island, by far. Amazing staff, teachers are super caring and…read moreadministrators are friendly and helpful. Clean and organized. A must see

My work as Creative Director for Sesame Street has opened up many doors for me to visit schools and…read morebusinesses around the world. But my experience at the Ivy Prep Early Learning Center, at the generous invitation of Director Rachel Lunden-Carter, is among the most meaningful of my entire 32 year career at Sesame Workshop, the parent company of Sesame Street. I do get to see the results of my work from the calls, letters and ratings that come to our company from people who watch the show from generation to generation. But nothing could ever compare with the rare moments that I get to engage directly with children and see their beautiful and enthusiastic faces. Under Ms. Lunden-Carter's brilliant supervision, with the support of her stellar staff, I had the most enjoyable time of all at this school, without exaggeration. Drawing Elmo, Cookie Monster, Abby Cadabby and Big Bird for the children provided such great moments for me. But to see how the amazing teachers took my drawings and had the children, in my eyes, outdo my own drawings with their beautiful art surrounding it, actually choked me up when I saw the results. That day started with a tour of the entire building by this exceptional director where I was able to meet the teachers and other staff members, which felt so much like I was being introduced to her family. Joyful, enthusiastic people taking their work very seriously while bringing the love and joy necessary for children to excel, especially at such very young ages. I could go on and on here, but I just want to congratulate all of the parents and caregivers who have brilliantly chosen this school as the genuine haven of early education that it is. I also congratulate Ms. Lunden-Carter for her excellence, high standards, and committed devotion to implementing such ground-breaking programs and getting the right people to help her. She is fulfilling this great and necessary mission, and doing it better than anyone else I have personally encountered wherever I have had the opportunity to visit children at school. Gratefully, Louis Henry Mitchell

Warning!!! Do not bring your child to this place if you care for the well-being of your child!…read more They did not feed my infant. When I bought up my concerns that he was not eating well, the person that handles the infants threatened to harm my child by making sure he chokes on his food. They say that they do not mix the infants with other kids and that they have highly trained and experienced employees watching your baby. Wrong. When I picked up my son, a girl that started working 2 months ago was taking care of my son. Baby was burning up in fever and the girl was not aware of it. When I questioned it. She said she had never taken care of infants. Forget about raising any concerns or problems to management. They don't respond to you and don't even apologize for how they treated my son. I don't know why I thought that something expensive means good quality. Nope not for this. This daycare was very expensive but had the worst attitude, worst customer service, and no professionalism. Worst of all was that my son was exposed to unproper care. Take your money elsewhere . Seriously!

This was a wonderful daycare a few years ago for my older kid. But please do not get sucked in by…read morethe sweet talking. The kids are not well attended to. The food is very unhealthy, the facility is very unclean, the staff is overworked. Overpriced and unfriendly. Have nothing good to say about this place, other than the under paid, overworked teachers who are trying their best to keep this place afloat!!!!