I was very excited sending my child, until she cried the whole day and no one contacted me, I felt…read morethe teachers couldn't handle my child , they were unprofessional as well, placing my child sitting all by themselves turned back from the classmates instead of using a different approach ,I do not reccomend this day care to anyone, they were nice when I only made a payment, my child passes the daycare and says it's a bad school, that is sad.

Of all the centers my wife and I researched this is by far the best one. Our child just started…read moregoing here (our first child so there's apprehension) and so far RHCC has been absolutely professional, friendly and accommodating. When we took the tour one of the owners walked with us for over an hour and was very thorough and detailed about every aspect of the place. He was very transparent and explained everything exhaustively, I like that. RHCC has a large backyard with playsets, swings, slides, etc. Patient and knowledgeable teachers, the whole place is monitored with cameras, you have to get through two doors (that can only be buzzed open) and the teachers/aides go through a background check. I like security like any parent so this made me feel comfortable. They're flexible on their hours and if your kid isn't potty trained yet they change on premises (if you're comfortable with that.) Plus the thing that sold me the most on the place was the children themselves seemed legitimately happy while they were playing, etc. so that clued me in it wasn't a big act. We'll be taking our child back.

Both of my children attend RHCC and they absolutely love it. Such a well run school, Ms Donna is…read morethe best! Both my wife and I feel extremely confident and safe leaving our children here. After seeing RHCC you'll never pick another preschool or day care. Thanks for everything Donna Ms Marge and Bob!

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

My daughter attended my first time alone summer camp. I was a nervous wreck. She doesn't talk much…read moreand she had never been on her own. I have to say it was so reassuring to know she was in such good hands. The kids club staff is amazing. They always welcomed my daughter with a smile on their faces and truly understand children and their needs. My daughter looked forward to summer camp days each week. I look forward to signing my son up for classes! I highly recommend the kids club si!

We love them. Miss Lucy, Miss Fran, and Miss Tina are all gifts from God. The staff genuinely…read moreseems to care about children. They genuinely seem to know child development. The space is beautiful and clean. The classes are a good value, especially in a city where everything can be so expensive, and on an island where there just isn't much.

This place is a hidden gem. As a teacher, I was very very picky about where I sent my son. This was…read morea great choice for a plethora of reasons. Not to mention that the price is very reasonable. They are so accommodating and my son absolutely loves it! I can't get him to leave. He loves it so much that I decided to put him in full time!

I've been a member for several years and find the J to be exceptional. As it is a JCC, it should…read morebe understood that the schedule will revolve around Jewish holidays. That being understood, it has great hours. The gym is clean and well taken care of. There are gyms for young children and other classes. There are indoor and outdoor pools. They also have a CLLD program for seniors which has many different classes. There is a bulletin which lists all the classes. You should go there and have someone take you around and explain the different programs.

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.

We had a wonderful experience at the Itsy Bitsy Daycare. We had just recently moved to Staten…read moreIsland and were looking for a daycare for our two year old son. We were so lucky to have found Ms. Sigi and Ms. Mi Ri. It was the perfect place for any family looking for a safe, clean, friendly, nurturing and encouraging place for their child. The facilities are very well kept, clean and full of amenities. He learned so much there and never wanted to leave when we went to pick him up. We always felt like he was in great hands and they really care about the kids and treat them like family. The environment is very tactile and doesn't have any TV's. The classes are not too big which allowed each child to receive a lot of care and attention. We were continuously impressed by the creative projects he brought home and the songs he sang. They were very communicative about his care. We received videos, newsletters, and photos regularly. They are amazing teachers. Our son loved it there but sadly we moved from the area and had to leave. Thank you Ms Sigi, Ms Mi Ri and the rest of the team for all your help and support with our son and we wish them all the best. We miss them dearly. We highly recommend this daycare!

From the owner: The Itsy Bitsy Daycare is a full time child care facility with flexible hours to accommodate…read moreparents with different schedules. We offer full time, half day and extended daycare hours. At The Itsy Bitsy Daycare, your child will thrive in a warm, stable and engaging environment. They will be challenged with social and educational lessons everyday. Our lessons follow a creative curriculum and are in line with the Pre-Kindergarten Common Core Standards. Our teachers are New York State Certified in Early Childhood Education and have over 15 years of teaching experience.Our facility has all the major work centers in the classroom including Art, Library, Dramatic Play, Manipulative Table Toys, blocks, and Circle/Story Time Corner. In addition, we have an outdoor play area to encourage gross motor play activities as well.Come see all that we have to offer. Schedule an appointment today!

Both of my sons 6.5 and 4.5 years old started Fastrackids @ the Hylan Blvd. location from since…read morethey were about 3. Older one already finished this two-year program and younger one still have about six months to go. We love it! I am really happy with this program. It introduces kids to a wide range of subjects in a fun way that creates a strong foundation - base of knowledge and inquisitiveness that helps them to be curious and creative, to be thinkers. The class lasts two hours and my boys had no problem being there for that amount of time - on the contrary, they both love it, well, most of the time. By the way, they are not the quite types - it not easy for them to sit still, but they manage there. Though, the children do not sit on one spot all the time during the class - the activities are always changed. Their teacher Mrs. Michelle is excellent. She is so wonderful with kids! Every time I go there I want to praise her for being so patient and attentive with children. Franco, the owner and manager, is knowledgeable, helpful and friendly. He created a welcoming atmosphere for kids and parents. The facility is nice and colorful. Both of my boys took a Gifted and Talented test (older son for a second time) this year and they both got 99% - the highest score. Before that, they both took another class - G and T preparation offered at this location. My older one took this prep class, though, two years back when he was tested for the first time. After Fastrackids, he took Eye-level classes (former Enopi) there, which include math, English and critical thinking for about a year. So, this time, on the test he got his second 99%. In my opinion, having Fastrackids education earlier was really important in achieving this result. And a combo of all these classes was a winning one. Plus, of course, both boys are also bright. Some parents say that this program is expensive and do not seem to give results. To this, I would say - yes, it is not cheap, but totally worth it. Because this age - up to 6 years old is so crucial for kids when they can absorb and learn the most. It is important to expose them early on to many things in life. Though, I did questioned the effectiveness of Fastrackids earlier myself when it seemed that my kids couldn't remember much from the class. But doubts disappeared when later on the boys started using the facts and info from the classes during the conversations down the line. This knowledge stays with them, may be not always the details and the proper names, but their horizon is definitely expanded due to that. I highly recommend Fastrackids program. Thank you, Franco and Mrs. Michelle!

Updated Review for my 2nd child: Are you looking for a beautiful, clean, secure school to get your…read morechild started on their education journal? Well FasTracKids is the place for your little loved one. I am a very picky parent as like most others I believe. The staff here is phenomenal Franco the owner is wonderful. It has been almost 5 years and all the staff is still here you can tell leadership is on point here. Ms. Yulia the main preschool teacher is amazing, Ms. Maria is outstanding and Ms. Michelle teaches other class now but is still all smiles when she sees us. The child to teacher ratio is low. The new building is absolutely beautiful and spotless. Do not hesitate to send your child for all educational and tutoring needs here! So far it is my 2 yo 2nd week and he loves it!

I sent my older son here and we had had a wonderful experience. My younger son is starting in…read moreSeptember and I'm so excited.

Should really have mental health check on the people you hire... And placing that teacher on…read moreLeave... What an idiotic thing to do.. He should have never had the option to resign..Fired on the spot. Total loss of all benefits..

This school is as good as it gets! The kids excel and they…read morelove being there. My son has made wonderful memories in this school. The staff and friends he's made are profound. The teachers are high caliber who support them in programs in and out of school.