My husband and I were scrambling to find a daycare for our 1 year (at the time), and we only had 2…read moredays to do it. TLE Lyndhurst came highly recommended by a wonderful neighbor, but we were skeptical because of the reviews. We went for a tour and at first glanced the placed looked incredible. Ms. Debbie, one of the managers, gave us the tour. Aside from being super sweet, she was so thorough! She explained every in detailed and answered all our queries. The center was super clean, safe (main doors were closed at all times), all the children looked happy, all the classrooms had lots of age-appropriate toys and books, the staff seemed nice, and each classroom has a well-structured curriculum. The front area was decorated beautifully with the monthly theme, and lovely art projects made by students adorn the hallway and the classrooms. They have a cool room called the "Boulevard," which looks like an exhibit from a children's museum, where children can play make-believe, or watch a movie. They also have a playground in the back with slides and plenty of space for the little ones to run around. After the tour we felt really good about the place, and decided to give it a shot.
First of all, we are super grateful with TLE Lyndhurst that they had the space to admit our little girl on such short notice. Secondly, we couldn't be happier with the directors/managers and staff. Their smiles and positive attitudes make all the difference! The entire staff at TLE welcomed our daughter with open arms, and have helped her blossom extraordinarily! When our little girl first started (she was 1), she was didn't know how to walk, and much less how to feed herself. It was a tough transition, and she did cry a lot, but Ms. Karen and Ms. Scarlett were super patient, loving and caring. We dropped in unannounced a few times, and called throughout the day, and every single time, they greeted us with a smile. Best of all, we found our daughter happy and engaged in the daily activities. Communication was really important to us, and we have really appreciated the daily letters that get sent home, detailing what our daughter has learned, what she ate, her mood that day, etc. They also put out a monthly calendar and newsletter with fun activities and celebrations. At 18 Months, our daughter was transitioned to another toddler room with Ms. Karina and Ms. Scarlett, which are hands down, the most warm, caring, kind and professional teachers at TLE. Our little girl has developed a love for art, she can feed herself, she loves to point at different things and call them by name, she loves being around other children, playing, dancing, and singing. I can go on and on about everything that she has learned, and it's all thanks to the wonderful teachers at TLE, that stimulate her in a safe and happy environment. My husband and I leave her everyday with peace of mind, knowing that she is being cared by professional compassionate individuals. It was the best decision we have made! Thank you TLE Lyndhurst!