We have been so pleased and impressed by the caring, thoughtful and quality care our daughter has…read morereceived from Sunshine 3rd Ave for the past 3 years. She began just before her 2nd birthday with some verbal skills, and has completely blossomed while at the school. All the teachers and administrators are so friendly, welcoming and know each child by name (regardless of class they are in, everyone knows each other across the entire school) as well as most is the parents! The learning activities they put together are tied right into to key skills, and we have come home so impressed that at 4 our daughter already knows what "germination" is having learned about it in the Dragonflies class. Good food is provided for breakfast, lunch and 2 snacks, and you can drop off as early as 7:30am and pick up as late as 6:15 which is unheard of for most daycares. They know pretty much all the families are working and so try and make things as easy as possible to handle that working parent life. They also have a large backyard for outdoor play as well as rec room / gym with a rock climbing wall so the children get lots of exercise and fresh air. We could not have been happier with the education and care our daughter has received and we continue to sing Sunshine 3rd Ave's praises to everyone in the East Harlem community we meet. Thank you Sunshine!!!

Dear Sunshine Learning Center Team,…read more I am truly grateful for the phenomenal care and exceptional dedication you provide to the kids daily. Your commitment to both nurturing and educating them according to the DOE curriculum is truly remarkable. Your efforts do not go unnoticed, and I appreciate how you consistently go above and beyond. Special thanks to the administrative staff and my grandkids' teachers for their tireless efforts. Another special thanks goes out to Ms. Jess & the other teachers as well for making my wife and I feel incredibly welcome. Your dedication to going beyond the call of duty for the children is truly commendable. Thank you for creating such a nurturing environment for our little ones and for all the parents. Your efforts are truly appreciated. Warm regards, Mr. L. Deweese Ananias and Jaiaye

Both of my sons were enrolled in Seton Day Care & Pre-school. They are alumni and today young…read moresuccessful college grads. I came across these reviews of Seton Day Care and couldn't resist adding our story to the reviews. Their continued endurance is definitely an indicator of what excellent quality daycare embodies. I WILL FOREVER be grateful for the excellent care and love, my sons received at Seton Day Care & Pre-school so many years ago. At the time they were enrolled, my youngest was only 11 months, in pampers, and non-verbal. His older brother was 2 years old and very precocious. We had just suffered the loss of their father, my husband, to an aneurysm and I was a full-time school teacher in NYC. Knowing they were safe, actively engaged in learning, and happy as I dropped them off each morning, seemed to make the world a little easier to maneuver. Excellent teachers, physical space, and a dyno director were just a few of the amenities all mothers crave for their pre-schoolers. I'm not surprised that there are few reviews posted and that there is an unfortunately long waiting list. Pre-schools like Seton Day Care don't require or depend on written reviews. This pre-school is on an island by itself when it comes to parents knocking down its doors to get their pre-schoolers in. Still a Very Grateful Mom, Debra

My daughter has attended Seton Day Care and Pre-School from September 2013 to present at time of…read morethis review. I agree with the previous poster in terms of the admissions process you definitely need to check in frequently to see if a spot will be open. Once in, my daughter has received a lot of care and attention. They were able to tell that my daughter had a development delay and suggested that I get services for her through the city. Now with the combination of Seton education and the therapy, she has closed much of that gap. Students are consistently involved in working on projects, learning to participate in class discussions, and physical activities like dancing and sports. The style of education is Montessori for those that are interested. So it is tough to get in, but overall I feel it is well worth the effort.

The Goddard School in New York is one of the best preschools in the area. Our family has had a…read morewonderful experience with the school, and our children have thrived both academically and socially. The Goddard School has a great curriculum that is both challenging and fun. The teachers are extremely knowledgeable and passionate about early education, and they are always working to find new and innovative ways to engage the students. The Goddard School also has a wonderful social environment. The children are encouraged to be friendly and helpful to one another, and they learn how to resolve conflicts in a healthy way. This is such an important skill, and the Goddard School does an excellent job of teaching it. Overall, we have been extremely happy with The Goddard School in New York. Our children have learned a lot and have had a lot of fun too. We would highly recommend it to any family looking for a great preschool experience.

We started my daughter at the Goddard school when she was 7 months old. Ever since then, each one…read moreof her teachers have shown her so much love and support. When she was in her infant room, Ms. Christine was kind and patient. She engaged her both emotionally and physically. Im sure that my daughter reached all her milestones early because her teachers worked so hard with her. Now my daughter is in the toddler classroom and she is obsessed with Ms. Lidia and Ms. Danielle. She calls for them by name on the weekends. I feel so safe and comfortable knowing that these 2 women are taking care of my daughter. In addition to all the love and care she get, I am so beyond impressed with the menu my daughter I served everyday. She eats such a diverse menu of foods that I couldn't possible recreate in my house!

If you are overwhelmed with where to start when applying to private preK programs in the UES, look…read moreno further- CEDS is IT! We've had the most incredible experience at CEDS and I wish i could keep my son here forever. The administration and staff are warm, kind, caring, and nurturing. The community is lovely: down-to-earth, involved, and close-knit. Our shy pandemic baby has blossomed into a confident, learning-loving preschooler thanks to CEDS and I would rate the school 6 out of 5 stars if I could.

I have worked at and/ or toured over 50 schools in the city. What a frustrating process. This…read moreschool exceeded my expectations in every way. The staff feels like family and the programs are different, smart and most importantly fun and educational. The price is reasonable and the facility is beyond stocked. You would be nothing but pleased with this program.

This school is amazing! The staff are warm and love the kids. The school has a lot of resources to…read morehelp different types of kids with different needs. They provide a lot of family support and guidance through the years. The school feels like home. The kids are very happy and learn so much! I Couldn't be more thankful for having my kids here!

My older son was a student at the school and my younger son is attending as well. The school is…read moregreat. It has a family like atmosphere, caring and devoted teachers. The progress in cognitive and social skills is readily noticeable. One of the great things about the school is that they accept kids with special needs and provide assistance with obtaining one to one teachers through city programs.

My children have attended Little Ivies since they were each around 3 months old. As my son heads…read moreoff to kindergarten this fall and we tearfully say goodbye to Little Ivies, I thought it would be a good time to reflect on our years there and share a review. We have had an amazing experience at Little Ivies. We've loved the facility, the people, the program, and the owner/director. The space is so charming and absolutely perfect for children 0-5, and is kept immaculately clean. The care for the younger children is incredible - the babies are so loved by the director and entire staff, not only their main teacher. They do fantastic activities, have the cutest little gym (it may look small, but the 0-2yos who use it universally adore it!), go for neighborhood walks, and spend time in the facility's charming private backyard (so perfect with Covid). As the children get a little older, they continue to have warm, loving caregivers, and also start learning more formally. Given the small class sizes, the teachers have been able to go well beyond the traditional daycare or preschool curriculum, while still incorporating loads of music, movement, arts, and play throughout the day. Now at 5, my almost-kindergartener has amazing relationships, reads very well, and has loads of incredible memories of a lifetime-to-date at Little Ivies. Every teacher has been phenomenal -- hiring amazing people is one of the director's many talents -- and we are so grateful for each and every one of them. We recommend the program wholeheartedly.

Great place with great programming and staff. The people who work here are friendly and kind, so I…read morethink that's why a lot of families like to come back! Us included. :-) The animal classes are great. I wish they had more course offerings though especially for older toddlers, and an all day drop-in so people could come in and see the animals throughout the whole day (not just 12-3) so it's more flexible. Friday/Saturday/Sunday class offering as slim. I feel like they should change that (they host parties).

We love Art Farm! Our daughter has loved every second of every class she has taken here. The entire…read morestaff, from Admin to teachers to chefs and to animal caretakers are incredible and so professional. There are not many other places in the city that have this amount of diverse education for the little ones! We highly recommend and support The Art Farm in everything that they do! Send your little one here; you will not be disappointed!