My granddaughter attended a couple of years at Happy Day Preschool, and she loved it. We all were…read moreactually sad about leaving the school once she went to kindergarten. Cindy and all her teachers were wonderful with the children. The only thing I can say about not receiving phone calls is that it can get pretty hectic with all the kids, teachers, parents, etc. trying to speak, pay their bills and collect all their children's supplies / projects. It is unfortunate that not all of the applicants aren't accepted. I can only suggest you give it a try, and hopefully your child will enjoy it as much as my granddaughter & her parents did.

I can't speak to the the quality of care for the children as my daughter was never enrolled. She…read morewasn't enrolled, however, because of the poor management and organization of this establishment. After a tour of the facility back in April for September enrollment we informed Cindy we were interested and she said she'd provide the paperwork to sign up. I gave her the benefit of the doubt after not hearing anything for weeks as I assumed the end of the school year through June would be hectic. I then reach out via email and hear nothing for a few more weeks. After three weeks, I finally receive a call from Cindy informing me the spot had been filled as she was waiting to hear from my wife and I regarding the enrollment. Are you kidding? If that were that case, then why not reach out to us before filling a spot? Why not provide a simple call or email or anything? She says it was our fault for telling her we needed to think about it during the tour as this was on her notes. I can assure you she took no notes during our visit nor did she even remember my child's name when she called. As you tour the facility and speak to Cindy just ask yourself is this person organized? Is the place well run? Again, I can't speak to the care of the children here, but, after this experience I will be sure to keep away. I don't trust a disorganized person to manage the care of my child, the most precious thing in my life. I'll search elsewhere. You might want to as well.

As a Child Psychology major at Albertus Magnus College I did my "normal child" internship at St…read more Rita's. There is a reason that this day care fills up so quickly: the staff is fantastic! They become as attached to the children as the children do to them, sometimes even more. Hell, I bawled my eyes out on my last day and had to tell all the kids that they were "tears of happiness because [they] grew up so much." And I know that any of the other staff members would do the same. They are gentle with their discipline and give lots of hugs and kisses as needed. When a child was ill for more than a day it was a huge discussion and parents were called to make sure the child was OK. Doctor's visits were always discussed. I mean when I say they care, they are like your kids' other family. They really teach the children and they are amazingly advanced by the time they leave. An example: when I was working at People's United Bank one of the parents brought their children that I taught at St. Rita's and the three year old said "I was really mad that Mommy made me come to the bank, but now I'm happy because I got to see you, Miss Sara!" (He was a very silly kid, always trying to convince me that he didn't know how to color and then make amazing artwork). So why four stars and not 5? 1. The teachers aren't certified. Don't get me wrong, these people can TEACH, but when you're in a private day care setting with pristige I feel like parents are always looking for that certificate. 2. The big appeal is that your child is almost guaranteed a spot at St. Rita's school and that seems to be the primary reason that parents choose the day care and they capitalize on that. 3. They sometimes have a hard time with rowdier children, and children are rowdy. But the discipline is never an issue: it's always appropriate. Then again, I don't believe that there is one perfect day care, just a perfect day care for your child.

An excellent daycare , all the teachers are kind and professional.. My son and daughter went there…read morefor about a year and they loved it ..

Bright Horizons is a money hungry, corporate entity (owned by Bain Capital). Teachers are very…read moreunderpaid and unhappy so the turnover is very high. Notice all their teachers are either really young or "older". I think I spent more time in the doctor's office with 6 ear infections in a year, RSV, you name it and so if you do the math, the time lost from work does not justify the cost. My child would come home with other children's clothing, bottles, utensils, etc. I can only imagine what he was being fed onsite. One child was stabbed by another child with scissors and it took a very, very long time and appeals to corporate headquarters to get this child (with a history of violent tendencies) kicked out. So also if you have 2 children, there was no sibling discount. Director was stalking me to send the 2nd child (almost 4K a month). I took it up to the Regional Director and it took ages for them to even get back to me. Finally they got back to me and said it was 5%. Insult to injury. If you do the math, it was equivalent to private college tuition. Hmmm, considering I lose a week a month to illnesses, I think it's not worth it. Then 2 more moms having second children left. After I left, I heard they lost a flurry of teachers plus their director. Not surprised. They need to really do something to make the Wilton community trust them again. Wilton moms have more negative things to say than positive. You'll pay a premium to send your child there but you will not get premium care. What they need to do to improve is to slash overall tuition for everyone and hire a director that really cares about the children and the teachers. Help the teachers love their jobs and then they will love the children. Hire detail oriented teachers. Sanitize the facilities better. Stop being so harsh on their teachers and show the parents that they are not greedy, corporate entities but a daycare that really cares.

I've experienced MUCH better and for less the tuition cost that this center asks you to pay for…read moreapparent quality. The presentation of this school is good at first until you really start to familiarize yourself with how it operates. You walk in and in amazement see all the colors, the framework of the facility, all the big smiles and happy hellos... and if you are lucky you may actually see their Director there once in a while. I have only been there about 6 months and I have already withdrawn my child from this "school". The teachers, though seem loving of the children, complain constantly about their management and how they are treated. They make mistakes, not small ones, big one regarding safety of the children. One fed a baby milk with a bad milk allergy, another child was exposed to a stranger visitor without parent consent, they do not check licenses when someone picks up a child (even though they are good about needing a form). One family left abruptly while there, one teacher did, one regional manager as well and now myself along with two families are in the process of looking to transfer our kids. I cannot tell you how many countless times my child came home with someone else's clothing on. There are some things you expect from day cares and other things that are simply not appropriate in nature... the fact you are told y ou can give feedback and ask questions only to be countered with stories/excuses etc is the worst customer service Ive ever seen! Do yourself a favor and save the additional $600 a month and apply it to your child's bank account for college. Paying more and having a branded name of BH, most definitely does not guarantee you quality of care. Their lack of overall leadership at the center level and at a regional level when you file complaints is an outrage and utterly disgraceful. It's a very very sad situation when you are a parent and come to learn what the atmosphere is actually like there when they spend over 6 hours a day with these people.

My son Logan went to A Step In Time after we had a bad experience with another in home daycare when…read morehe was a toddler. He is now 11 years old and I still recommend them to everyone and anyone! Pat and Colleen are a daughter and mother duo who are nothing short of AMAZING. We became family and treated my son as such! We were so sad to send my son to school when it was time and we all cried on his last day. I Absolutely loved them and I guarantee you will too!

Great place. My three daughters went there and loved it. The staff is very professional and is…read morecentered on developing the kids' skills.

A great school! My first son went to daycare at 8 months old. It was super hard for me as he was at…read morehome until then. The owners, Michael and Joanna and all the teachers were so supportiveand made the experience great for everyone! The classrooms are clean, the teachers are great and the rates are very reasonable. When my second son was born, we sent him there too! We've been going there for over 6 years and I would 100 % recommend Laurel School for Young Children!

My daughter had a great experience at this school! They are very caring people and conduct…read morethemselves very professionally. My daughter went to this school for a total of 3 years and, over that time, the owner Mr. Michael, made several significant and costly improvements to the school (new age appropriate playgrounds, stone walls, classrooms, etc.) The school itself is a model of diversity and I believe my daughter received an advantage in terms of socialization as a result. The true model of a business is the reproducability and repeatability of their product. I can attest that over the 3 years, not once, did the Laurel School waver in the expert quality of their care or their outward professionalism. I'm a very picky person and even more so when it comes to the care of my children. This place gets my highest endorsement...

I think anything that can go wrong , went wrong at this school. Lack of communication between not…read moreonly teachers, but also the director. No organization to the point my son is stuck in a class I have continuously said he is not enriched in due to a rotation of teachers in it, and no updates throughout the day on my sons activities or curriculum. Was quoted the wrong tuition from the start and my concerns expressed along with other family members were ignored. If you want a school with a classroom that truly enriches kids without rotating teachers (I've seen up to 6 teachers in my sons class periodically) , active communication and detailed curriculum activities in the app they use..do not go here.

My worst nightmare happened at Tutor time in Norwalk when my daughter came home with unexplained…read moreinjuries. When she started, she would cry unconsolably when we dropped her off. When I watched her on their video app, I noticed she wouldn't be comforted. I also noticed that she spent hours in the crib despite only napping for an hour. The teacher was cold towards her and my daughter seemed specifically scared of this teacher. There was a lot of neglect and isolation. When she was picked up by this specific teacher, it was without empathy. I saw my daughter fearfully retreat into the crib when she was approached by her. I saw my daughter swat at her face and the teacher then took her to an area of the room that isn't visible on camera. When I tried to screenshot or record what I saw, it disables the app. I called the assistant director and spoke with him about my concerns. That evening when I went to bathe my daughter, I noticed multiple abrasions on her chest, armpit, back and puncture wounds on her hand. I sent an email to the assistant director and met with him and the site director in the morning. When I undressed my daughter and showed them her injuries they stated they felt they occurred by the teacher picking her up and being scratched by her long nails accidentally. There was never an incident report made. It's impossible that my daughter was scratched harmlessly with her clothes on leaving a total of 9 marks on her left side and two on her right hand. There is no way that my daughter scratched herself nor another child. I am a ER physician and their lack of concern is appalling. This was not an accident. I believe Tutor time is not naive to instances similar to what occurred with my daughter based on their response. They are not a safe facility for any child to attend and I definitely would warn anyone not to do so.

Nothing but love, nurturing, engagement, education, and facilitating positive growth and…read moredevelopment in both my boys, 7.5 years apart in age. The teachers and administrators exceed all expectations and I will never forget them, are forever grateful for them, and will always miss them, as my youngest moves on to Kindergarten.

This is not a place I would ever send my future children. Nothing is up to code, a lot of the staff…read moresit on the floor and are on their phone all day while the children "free play". There is a lot of drama between the staff and known thieves that still work there that the management does absolutely nothing about. They like to unlawfully terminate staff without notice or probable cause. The staff are supposed to be mandated reporters but they are not doing their job to keep anyone safe. Overall this place gets zero stars definitely would not recommend having your child/children attend this center. I personally would feel more comfortable at a center with cameras so I can see what my children actually do everyday and see how the staff interacts with the kids.

We visited a few daycares and tried Leaps N Bounds. My daughter loves it and the teachers are…read morewonderful. Leaps n Bounds picks up their phone so you can check on your children, the rooms are very large, and my daughter loves the toys!! A+.

Our two kids love LNB - we've been here since they were 4 months old. The teachers are stable (very…read morelittle turnover) and treat the children as if they are their own. My two have thrived socially and intellectually while at LNB, and really enjoy coming to school every day. It's also a fairly small facility (I think it's 8 infant, 8 young toddler, 8 older toddlers and 16 preschool) - which we really like because our kids feel comfortable and safe here. After going through all of the classrooms, my kids are now in their first year of preschool there, and we have been really impressed by the curriculum. Included in the program are several field trips and other special events. I have no doubt in my mind that they will be more than ready for Kindergarten when the time comes.