I am here just for a swim meet. Pool has 8 lanes and seating. But I thinks the people running the…read moremeet is ripping off parents. They charged $5 for adults to see their kid swim and doesn't not guarantee seating! Although I understand they trying to make money for the school, that's a shame. Not only did they charge entrance to a completely packed swim seated area, where people were standing or had to sit on the floor but then they made more money from charging snacks. Also they charge different entrance fee for different days. My husband took my son during the week and he was charged $2 and I went Sunday for $5. I'm sure the school is great but from a parent that just want to see their child compete i found it crazy to pay and have to stand the whole 4 hours.

I love this school it's great to learn and everyone is nice this when I was in 3rd grade but in…read moreNovember 27 2019 I move to Egypt and I still miss everyone at the school but COVID changed things so I support this school From Yossef

I am a student at school 29 and been here for 7 years about to be 8 years. The tables and floors at…read morethe cafeteria are sometimes dirty from the kids but will always get cleaned up after all kids leave. Most of the teachers are nice but some are mean. They have a basketball court. Very very very big field and a playground. The boys bathroom are dirty and it smells. But will get cleaned up. I don't know about the girls. Overall good school.

I am 24 years old now. I routinely think about Robin and this pre-school. I can't believe I…read moreremember anything. I think what resonated, is that they prepare kids to learn and adapt, so we can become the adult we were meant to be. It's easy to keep a child busy and entertained. Working with kids and treating them with respect, showing them how to learn on their own, is what pre-school should be for everybody. I had a very difficult time with my parents - I struggled for independence for literally no reason. Robin never talked down to me, and helped me cope with the very difficult task of being a toddler. The friends I made, especially Sophia(I love you) are lifelong and foundational. I had to say something - looking at my life, Sarah Lawrence was a key developmental period. I hope my children have the same opportunity as I did. This is where your kid can love learning. THANK YOU ROBIN!!! There will be nothing but blessings in your life. From a very very grateful student.

Sarah Lawrence College's Early Childhood Center is a progressive, lab school community for…read morepreschool-aged children. It's child-centered and play-based. My child started the 2s program this fall (2014) and I couldn't be happier with our experience. Everyone-from the Director to the teachers to the receptionist-is not only incredibly loving and warm but also child development nerds. These people know children. Deeply. The people at the ECC are true professionals. They have graduate degrees in early childhood education, many have been teaching for decades, and they all love a good geek-out on anything kid related. Anytime I bring up a topic I'm interested whomever I am speaking with pulls out books, recommends films, and sends me articles about the topic. They are not inly knowledgeable about how children learn and develop but they are passionate about it. I've learned so much about how children learn and process their world and can truly say that I am a better parent for being part of this community. For example I never knew how important narrative play was. Ever since we started the ECC I now try to narrate and get my child to narrate what he is doing when he is playing. His verbal, storytelling, and memory skills have developed so much. On the subject of play- this school takes play very, very seriously. Much child development research indicates that play is of tantamount importance-it is how children learn and develop the skills and foundation for later life success. The book Children's Play: The Roots of Reading by Edward Zigler is a great place to to start your overview of the research. For more on the topic of play being the work of children check out a TEDx talk by an ECC graduate student https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m7y6ZgQCnvw If you are looking for a place that does flashcard drills and gives 3 year olds homework, look elsewhere. This is not an "academic" preschool. This is a preschool where children are given the space and opportunity to be children and learn in developmentally appropriate ways, which research shows prepares them so well for later academic study. It is also a place where your child will develop their love and passion for learning. My child is so excited about school-it's the best part of our week. It's truly breathtaking to see his curiosity nurtured and to know that his first experience with school is joyous and fun-he hasn't gotten the joy and curiosity beaten out of him in the name of Common Core and standardized testing. The community is very diverse-economically, socially, ethnically, and racially and my child is exposed to what the real world looks like. Families come from as south as the Upper West Side and as north as Brewster. ECC families represent the full economic and social spectrum of the US, an achievement that is sadly too rare in the highly stratified society of New York. Families are very involved-it truly feels like a community. The Parents Association is active and sponsors several activities throughout the year for both children and adults that are always well attended and enjoyed. I think it's a great alternative and even superior option in some ways to Bank Street or Barnard's Toddler Center for upper Manhattan and Bronx families because it has more space and outdoor play areas. Children go outside to play in the expansive play areas every class day even in cold weather. The 2s program does require a parent/primary caregiver -can't be a secondary caregiver- to attend with the child the whole year. This only works if one or more parents have flexible jobs or stay at home. I structured my work schedule to be able to accompany my child but not everyone has that privilege. Starting in the 3s program children are dropped off but in accordance with the school philosophy each child separates at their own pace. Lastly, the ECC is a lab school-one of the oldest of it's kind. It serves as a laboratory environment for undergraduate and graduate students. There are always one or several students in addition to teachers and teacher assistants in the classroom. Their main objective is to study and learn from the children but having so many adults in the classroom provides for amazing one-on-one attention. Students (undergrads/grads) are always supervised and mentored by the teacher in the classroom.

Truly a very welcoming and warm environment for children. My daughter started PreK this year and…read moreloves her teachers and classmates. Throughout the year they have many activities involving parents, grandparents, and family in general (outdoor events, lunchroom volunteering, small performances). I look forward to the upcoming years where she can explore different sports and extracurricular activities that the school has to offer!

There was an obese roach that attacked my child when she was in seventh grade at ICS. We told the…read moreschool and they did nothing about it. My child is still traumatized to this DAY. She now has to go to therapy, and has had multiple episodes since the incident. Would not recommend!

This school cares about the education of every student. Issues between students, even serious ones,…read morehave been addressed quickly, openly, and with care to all parties. The children enjoy the school. The school works hard to build community between the families. It's a great experience, and it's better with active involvement.

Horrible school, wish we would have listened to our neighbors about this school. The church is good…read morebut it's unfortunate it connected to the lack luster and super expensive school. The whole staff needs a revamp, very dismissive and unprofessional band of misfits!

Great staff. Excellent communication. Children love learning and growing there. The community you…read morebuild there, feels like family.

This school is absolutely atrocious! My son used to go to this nice school, until then we found out…read moreabout the teachers. Fake smiles, screaming at others just for whispering when not even doing anything important! And that's not even the worse part about this thing! Their unsanitary environment for children. My son sent me a phot of an ROACH in the halls, uncleaned, he said it's been there since 10:00 am ! Leaving roaches here in the halls , WHERE KIDS WALK ?! Completely disgusting.Now it's the lines ! Kids can't roam halls freely without a teacher barging in, last year. He said he's in a fully grown grade. Where kids can't roam halls on their very much own, he STILL had to walk in a line. This school is atrocious! Cause' no wonder why he said he lied on his " our school rocks essay " . He didn't hand it In and I'm proud for that. I hate this school, unsanitary, unclean , no wonder why he said the halls stink ! Hope this stupid of somewhat school shuts down . No wonder why it's only teachers giving good reviews, look at your stupid reviews and get your self right. Just spending money on yourself instead of repairing...

There was a blacktop. A game with a ball and chalk drawn boxes. Also a grassy field.. they…read moreeventually landscaped it more. I also remember we stopped being allowed to play tackle football. On the other side of the grounds there were swings, a jungle gym, monkey bars, and a slide. Mrs. Timmy was nice. Honestly I think I liked her because she was kind of a hottie. Mrs. Sweeney and Scarlatta were great teachers. The principal was a very nice dude. I don't remember his name. :( But he was compassionate when I was sent to him by Cami for sneaking into the girls locker room from the neighboring woodshop classroom after she dared me to. No one was in there and it didn't didn't seem like that big a deal.. such a betrayal!!! I cried. Wimpy then and now.. Also, my birdhouse leaked. And i lainted the ski hill shoe I made in Pottery class brown. Why would a ski hill, even one on a shoe, be brown? Huge mistake. Gross. I had a Venezuela country assignment in 5th grade. I remember something about lianas. I also studied George Washington Carver. I believe it was one of the first bigtime books I ever read. And I am still a big fan of Dr. Carver. People can talk smack, but he was the man. Innovation after innovation. People lack respect for humility and problem solvers. It's all about glory these days.. But back then it was Tina Turner and we weren't sure what love had to do with it, only that girls just wanna have fun. Benetton was in. At least for a while. Care Bears. And Mrs. Wertheimer and her frogs doled out some great assignments to create a faux historical document and also to debate a topic. I would say what I chose but it is very Un p.c. and I lost the debate. And to history. I was wrong. That was the last time.