Warm and inviting no one is ever turned away, no matter what the situation is very helpful to the…read morecommunity. It was a pleasure volunteering at the JCC for child something there I would recommend this place to anybody.

The preschool at the Y is a nurturing, caring place with a child-centered curriculum infused with…read moremusic, dance and culture. The teachers are experienced and capable and there is a true partnership with families. There are also a myriad of activities after-school such as gymnastics, martial arts and ballet that help to enrich our children's experiences. The best in the neighborhood!

We are extraordinarily grateful to Little Daydreamers, Deborah, Patience, Mirna and all of the…read moreamazing staff for the wonderful work they've done with our son over the past year plus and we will miss them all immensely as he moves on to a 2s program (with a best bud he made at Little Daydreamers ). With small class sizes and true 1:2 adult to child ratios, they are able to take such good care of every child and we are so grateful to them for helping our child become the sweet, funny, chatty, charming, outgoing, kind and thoughtful little toddler / little boy he is becoming. Their structure (meals, snacks, walks, naps, playtime), programs (art work, language, sign language, music, incoming specialty teachers) and superior level of care and concern are unmatched. Our son has learned so much from Mirna, Yurkenia, Rebecca, Lily and the outside teachers that come in on a regular basis. He often surprises us with a song, sign or knowledge of a color or animal. We highly recommend Little Daydreamers to any parents. Your child will be safe, loved and will learn a great deal!

The daycare for our son has been great. Things have been a little more difficult during the…read morepandemic in regards to our son socializing with kids his own age. This has been the perfect place for him. They make sure everything is safe and secure and follow protocol securely during these unusual times. He has transitioned extremely well and looks forward to going after only attending a few weeks. They are quick to respond to any concerns or questions we have in a very timely manner. Overall this has been the perfect place for him to go before attending k3.

Sprouts has been there for our family for 4 years with two children. We appreciated the loving…read morecaregivers and responsive communication. It is nice in the beginning being able to check in over the web cam. My kids were always so excited to see their friends from school walking around the neighborhood. They also developed great foundational skills, learning their alphabet, letter sound relationships, counting and some Spanish and sign language. They loved the weekly visits from the music/ASL teacher. The teachers also helped greatly with potty training once we started at home. It was also great knowing that lunch and snacks were taken care of and that our kids were trying new foods.

We have loved our time with the Little Sprouts and Little Seedlings family! My daughter started…read morewith the daycares at about 9 months old, and just graduated to begin 3K this fall. She has been loved and cared for by the dedicated staff, and she has learned a tremendous amount from the staff and teachers. We are so lucky to have found the Little Sprouts and Little Seedlings team!

I wish I could give more than 5 stars. As an early childhood educator and mother it was very hard…read morechoosing the right place for my son. But because of my experience it only took me minutes to see if the place was worth it. I am so happy to say this place exceeded my expectations. Things I loved : -very professional and loving teachers - my son LOVED this place ( he would beg me to take him on the weekends) - my son learned so much mainly social emotionally , I was really impressed ! - clean and safe - my son constantly brought home work he did - child centered creative play Things I did not like - they only take kids 2yrs and above :( I can not express how thankful I am I found this place. My son is entering Prek this year and he is ready to start thanks to these ladies. I, on the other hand , am very anxious because I know it will be hard finding a place as good as Rainbowroom.

Rainbow Room was a godsend. It is hard to be objective when Lynda, Mari, and Maria spent more time…read morewith my daughter than me. And my daughter turned out pretty well! This is a warm, safe, child-centric place. It is amazing after lunch to see the children settle down for quiet time and then later see them go out to Bennett Park as a group. When a child has a problem they help the child solve it. They are especially good at defusing conflicts between children. The rules for the children are reasonable and clear and consistent. Rainbow Room does not always take the best behaved and easiest kids. They knowingly take on some true challenges. The staff are communicators. When there is a problem they talk about it with the children (especially) and with the parents. I think this is the key to their success. They perform beautifully in emergencies! Our level of trust in Rainbow Room is off the charts. There is an emphasis on crafts projects and providing an enriched environment. Rainbow Room doesn't promise to make kids smart and competition is deemphasized. Nonetheless in our small group 2 kids tested into city wide talented and gifted programs. Not too shabby!

My family is so grateful to Little Jewel (Cindy, Yubi, and all the other amazing caretakers) for…read morethe care and love they provided to my kids. Both of my daughters were at Little Jewel, one from 1.5-3 years old and the other from 4 months-3 years old. To reiterate what some of the other reviewers said, Little Jewel helped us through several milestones in our kids' development including potty training, which was huge. My kids learned Spanish, their letters and numbers, and how to play/socialize with others. They also formed strong emotional ties with the caretakers, so we were sad when we had to leave for 3K. I highly recommend Little Jewel!!!

We considered a few daycare centers during our recent move to Inwood, and chose Little Jewel…read morebecause its proprietor, Cindy, was so warm and friendly and just gave me a really good feeling. She started the place after being dissatisfied with options for her own child, who is now an amazing and adorable precocious and sweet 3yo who helps her mom acclimate new babies - and their parents. Clearly Cindy's doing something right as a mom, and that spills over into her business as well. Her staff also seemed really vibrant and caring during that first visit, as they engaged the kids in yoga poses, dances, and magic tricks. They have proven to be phenomenal - totally loving and attentive, with an inexhaustible energy and patience. The infants and toddlers spend most of the time in separate areas, but there is still a lot of interaction, including outdoors, and all of the staff seem to know my son really well. If he's upset when I start to leave him at morning drop-off, they know exactly which toy to pull out to make him smile. Like most daycares in the area, Little Jewel is located in a converted one-bedroom apartment. But it doesn't feel as claustrophobic as some of the other ones I visited. It feels spacious and airy, with lots of nice, sturdy, wooden furniture; natural toys; and cute decor. They provide a small breakfast, lunch and snacks, and I suspect the hot lunch is probably the best meal our little one eats each day. And they have been willing to accommodate our little vegetarian. Our previous daycare was large and structured, almost like a school, with set schedules and weekly lesson plans, so I was a little apprehensive about the more laid-back routine at Little Jewel. They do have plenty of activities, they're just not documented to every detail, and they may change them up depending on the weather that day, or the children's individual interests. I do get the feeling my 2yo is learning a lot and his language skills (including Spanish - hooray!) and imaginative play have skyrocketed. He's also gaining lots of independence, as he helps in the kitchen and with clean-up, etc. I appreciate the individual attention he gets, and the love that is clearly lavished upon him - including a line-up for kisses as he leaves almost every day. I've recommended it to several other parents, and they all seem equally satisfied.

My daughter Kora attending PSD since 4 months old. We sadly had to leave after 9 months because we…read moremoved to Queens. I truly felt that Kora was cared for well and loved by the staff. All the interactions we had with the owner Rosalind and her staff were pleasant. Always open on time! They provide food for the toddlers which is great and my daughter learned how to eat independently before she turned 1! They threw her such a sweet birthday party. She thrived there and developed so well. Highly recommend!

We love Petite Smiles! Rosalind is a terrific owner, and always a pleasure to speak with. As a…read morefirst time parent, I had many questions and concerns, and Rosalind was patient and flexible with all of my requests. It is evident that she really cares about the happiness and development of the babies and their parents. The staff at PSD are also a delight to see daily: they open the front door and welcome our baby every morning with huge warm smiles and hugs. Our baby LOVES seeing the caretakers, and she basically shoos me away with a "bye-bye" so she can begin her day at school. The environment is always wonderful. It is located in an apartment space so it feels like a home, informal, welcoming, and calm, yet also very professional. There are two music classes a week, art work (today we were sent home with an adorable handprint snowflake), sensory activities, neighborhood walks, grocery shopping trips, and ample free play where the babies learn to socialize. All in all, I highly recommend this daycare. It's a hidden gem that all the moms in the neighborhood know, but sadly doesn't have as much social media presence that it deserves. Great job Rosalind, Alta, Rhaysa, Jaimilie, Alexandra, and Elsa!

We toured Little Daydreamers 2 (LDD2) on the day before our son was born. We were so impressed by…read morethe warmth and professionalism shown by Brenda, Kexia and their team that we put down our deposit right away. In fact, we often say that choosing LDD2 was our first big decision as parents -- and we could not have been happier with how the experience has turned out. LDD2 provided a safe, welcoming, healthy and nurturing environment for our son and we fully recommend this daycare to any parent in the area. Care: Since our son's very first day at LDD2 when he was 5 months old, Brenda, Kexia and the team have felt like an extension of our own family. In particular, we would like to thank Kexia, Site Director and Ydalia for their help and support during our time at LDD2. They are truly gifted caregivers and we feel blessed that they were among the first and most frequent caregivers for our child in his first two years. Communication: The team at LDD2 provides very clear and frequent communications throughout the day through an app and there's a live camera feed. We always felt up-to-date throughout the day and the staff always gave us a review of the day when we picked up our son. This communication really helped us as new parents -- we always knew if he had a good nap, had eaten well, when his diaper was changed and all the other little details new parents want to hear about. Organization/Professionalism: As the team director, Brenda was an excellent partner to us as parents. Billing was simple and efficient, and updates about staffing, COVID protocols and other topics were always communicated to us clearly and with plenty of notice. Brenda genuinely strives to run the best daycare center in the area. Our son was at LDD2 through all the various waves of COVID (and subsequent waves of RSV and other viruses as the world reopened!) and Brenda and Kexia's commitment to run a healthy daycare was fantastic and far exceeded what we have heard is the norm at other daycares. All to say, we are very grateful to the LDD2 team and recommend them wholeheartedly.

We LOVE this daycare. Our child attended this daycare from 12 months to 23 months (when COVID broke…read moreout), and we are only leaving because we are moving out of state. The caregiving staff is wonderful, there are many classes provided for children, 4 meals a day, and easy communication with families through an app, newsletter, and webcam. They go to the park every day, and do arts activities as well, with dance, movement and music classes. Our child learned so much, we are astounded by what he can do at home!