We have been incredibly happy with our experience at Lightbridge Academy - Westwood. From the very…read morebeginning, the center provided us with a warm and welcoming environment for our then 6 month old. We are now in our third classroom and each one has been cheerful, nurturing and supportive of learning and playing. All of our son's teachers have been truly wonderful, each loving, attentive, and easy to communicate with. They consistently partner with us in caring for our child, always putting us at ease. Their genuine care and kindness continue to create a space where our son is able to thrive emotionally, socially, and academically. The center is truly a safe, supportive, and joyful place for children to grow.

It is quite difficult finding childcare in Rockland County, NY. My review is for my experience…read moretoday. I drive 25mins twice a day to take/pickup my son from Lightbridge Academy-Westwood. His teacher Aneta is a dream. She's incredibly compassionate, patient, empathetic, loving and above all genuine. There is no one else like her and my son loves her truly. She's the only one who calls me if my son has an accident or isn't feeling well. She keeps me in the know always. I thoroughly appreciate the care and her positivity toward my son and everyone around her. Her people skills are incredible. The past 2 weeks I've been receiving emails requesting feedback on the staff. Today there is a need to write this review ...I'm sad I have to write it. This week has been difficult trying to find childcare for my daughter for spring break. Bright Horizons has been notifying me there is no placement in my area. Imagine my surprise when I saw Lightbridge Academy- Westwood pop up as placement. I was thrilled since my son goes there it would be perfect to have my daughter there for 4 days for 4hrs a day. I spoke to the assistant director this morning and told her I was surprised they were listed as a center. I told her I submitted a request for my daughter for the following week..and asked if she could confirm my daughter can be at the same center as my son. She said she'd look into it. I said do you mind letting me know sooner rather than later since it's Friday and I need to lock in childcare for my daughter..her response "I'll look into it" ..I was thinking to myself ..wouldn't she say "of course" and try her best to assist especially since my son already is enrolled at this academy for several months...As I turned to leave, I said to her again do you mind letting me know by 3pm ET today. and her response "I'll look into it... I already knew my daughter was not going to be taken at this center for the 4days with Marisa's lack of enthusiasm and her apparent annoyance at my request. I'm truly disappointed in Marisa. As a working mother like herself..I wish in that moment she put herself in my shoes but instead I didn't leave the building yet..and her and her colleague at the greeters window were talking about me behind my back. Who I am is a mother who needed help for 4 days- for 4 hrs per day ...and instead of trying to accommodate a parent who already has one of her child enrolled at their center...Marisa called me and told me sorry we don't have placement. (There was NO surprise there) ...I told her I was already notified by Bright Horizons. I told her I'm disappointed and it's unfortunate..she apologized she couldn't do anything ...I have worked with Bright Horizons for over 7years ..accommodations could be met especially for a parent who has a child already enrolled in the center. That's who they accommodate first (siblings). Marisa said it's nothing personal. I hope she understands my review is not personal. I wish they had more Aneta's in the world ..and above all I wish there were more Aneta's at Lightbridge Academy-Westwood. The world would certainly be a happier, friendlier, kinder place.

TLE RiverVale has been a wonderful experience for our children. The staff are incredibly caring and…read moreattentive, creating a warm and nurturing environment. The educational activities are engaging and age-appropriate, fostering both social and cognitive development. We're grateful to have found such a supportive daycare that our children look forward to attending every day! Ricardo Ferreira

Where do I start...My child started TLE river vale in September 2023. After rave reviews from…read morefriends whose children attend at other locations, we hoped to have the same experience. Upon our tour we were sold on nutritious meals, small intimate classrooms, clean environment, and caring staff. We were extremely misled by TLE. The first few months put our minds at ease with the access of the TLE app. This told a story of our child thriving, eating every meal and participating in activities. We came to find out the app was extremely inaccurate. Upon speaking with the teachers we were told our child wasn't eating at all after we've been lied to for months about our child's eating via the app. Not only was this extremely irresponsible of TLE but this was also neglectful to not tell us that he was going days without eating and posting photos "to show face". My child started with 12 children in the class in September. Currently the class has 16-18 children which is extremely unsafe! It is impossible for a class that size to be properly cared for with the number of teachers provided. When it comes to a clean environment TLE is NOT the place. There have been multiple instances at pick up where these is a mess of food left on the tables from earlier lunch. While I know kids are messy, my child would come back from school filthy which I'm sure contributed to the amount of urgent care and sick visits monthly. The teachers were very nice I felt bad they were dealing with limited resources and staff. Which makes the teacher turnaround at this center believable. Overall There were many occasions where my child was dropped off later in the day and I've seen teachers sitting at the children's table while the kids played on the other side of the room. I am extremely disappointed in this center and how they've handled situations with our family. The lack of receptiveness to our feedback in the past shows the lack of care for anything other than making money off packing these classrooms with kids. Do your research on these chain daycares before enrolling. I certainly will moving forward.

We love Little Thinkers. Our daughter has been attending…read morefull time from 6 months of age (she is now 21 months old) and we feel lucky to have such a rich and loving environment for her during the week. We are first-time parents and we were a little nervous at first about leaving our daughter in a daycare, but we quickly realized that it is the best place that she could be. The kids learn so much from being in a group environment and from all the activities that the teachers offer. There are weekly activities such as piano class, yoga (cute!), dance, painting, crafts, and baby signs, making the days full of learning and exploration. And there is delicious, organic home-cooked food as well. Overall a great place!

Our little boy has been with Little Thinkers since he was 3 months old. Now he is in the toddler…read moregroup and we could not be happier with the amazing, loving care he gets here. They do fun, but educational activities that are age-appropriate in both content and in how they're taught. They give him tons of amazing food, have magic nap skills, and most importantly - they really and truly care about him. They also share lovely photos throughout the day, so nice for working parents to be able to see their little ones having fun! 10/10, the best daycare we could have ever imagined! It's a shame that their rating is skewed by reviews from people who do not actually have experience with this amazing group.

I've always wanted to have my dog's portrait done. But I have zero talent for art. So I was so…read moreexcited to find out the event to paint the dog portrait at my favorite dog cafe in E. Village - Boris & Horton. When I got there everything was already set. Michele was so organized, nice, helpful and friendly. I was nervous first but I started to enjoy it as I kept painting and she made it so easy and enjoyable. I highly recommend it!!! I'm so happy about the finished portrait and am proud of it!!!! Love it!!! Thank you Michele! I will def do it again!!!!

OMG! What a fantastic concept!!! I will say it's a tad pricey but you do get what you pay for which…read moreis a great experience and an even better final product! I feel like I walked away with better art skills and a grasp on the techniques of watercolor! What a great service! Fun by yourself, with groups, or on a date!

I am pleased to write this glowing review for Sherryl Morantz, in fact the review is long overdue!…read moreI had begun to purchase lovely paintings from Sherryl eight years ago and after referring a friend who likewise became a good customer, I went back to Sherryl last week. And once again, I saw Sherryl in action. I didn't even have to finish my sentences, or my thoughts, since she really understood and grasped what I was trying to accomplish with art décor. It was as if she were standing right there in my apartment. She knew color, shape, size, theme, both in canvas and in frame so exquisitely well that I all the choices I made with Sherryl's assistance were right on point! Thank you, Morantz S. Galleries, and to its founder, Sherryl Morantz, for dedicating your life, your talents and your soul to the beauty of art and for understanding the importance of making it affordable at the same time. You are indeed a blessing!

My daughter attends and I couldn't be more pleased with the level of care she receives. Since…read moreattending, she has blossomed so much and learned a lot. Included with tuition are snacks and lunch; which is great for busy parents. The meals are kid-friendly and well balanced. The weekly lessons feature age appropriate and interesting topics that integrate math, science and literacy. My daughter will be ready for pre-k after attending ERDC.

Their sister day care "Infant Sweet" is absolutely terrible and wouldn't think of leaving my child…read morethere for one more second. They lure you in by giving a week free trial, they tell you how flexible they are. And at the end of the day they put your child in high a chairs for time outs, they allow sick children to still come in. They allow sick staff to take care of your children. The owners mother has a TERRIBLE bedside manner and no respect for the parents at all. If you show up or call before opening she will give you an attitude because it cuts into her coffee and chain-smoking newports on the side of the building before the kids come in. They give children tap water, don't heat up their food, don't give babies their bottles. They actually let the bottles sit out for hours on end. I cannot say enough bad things about this facility. Please please please don't take your children here.