Not a military school at all. "Cadets" aren't disciplined at all, the Headmaster was very rude, and…read morethe school is falling apart. Half of the buildings are abandoned, the people fixing the property are doing a terrible job, and the grounds aren't maintained. I would not send my child there ever again.

Beware this is not a military school. There is no commandant, and there is no JROTC program. This…read moreis a "camp" for kids that can't be home. There really some foreign exchange kids, and those are the only ones getting help to take the AP courses. The other kids are just there to stay away from Juvenile detention. The campus is open, which presents a major safety issue. The facilities are falling apart. This entire school is a sham and should be shut down. They are preying on parents that are trying to help their children find structure and discipline, but the reality is sending your kids her is sending them to the lion's den. Your child will not recover, they will only get worse an pick up worse habits like drugs, stealing, or not even going to class since nobody is actually monitoring these kids.

Impersonal. Cold. Uncommunicative. Rigid. Frustrating…read more Imagine this: A two year old gets daily written reports during the summer and everything is going smoothly without incident. In Autumn when they are moved to a new room, the reports stop, and the staff never tell the parents that the child is not napping, or is ignoring the class activities, even when the parents are asking "how is it going?" everyday at pickup. Attempts by the parents to join the daycare-provided app go unfulfilled despite multiple registration attempts and questioning of the staff. The parents are routinely left wanting more daily information. So one Monday (just two weeks into the new Autumn semester and new room) you get a note in your child's bag to call and make an office conference appointment. Though you just saw the owner face to face 15 minutes earlier when you picked up your child, they made no mention of this note, or of any reason to write the note. On the phone when you ask what the meeting might be about, they say you will discuss it on Thursday, three days later, when the meeting is scheduled. Knowing your child is very active and independent, but without having received a single verbal or written warning about any problems in the daycare, you expect there is some concern with the child's behavior, but you never expected the school to tell you right then and there the child cannot come back. "They don't fit into our structured system," we are told. "The child is two years old and you've never told us there were any concerns that we could have helped work through," we tell them. No negotiation, the child has to leave. Extra effort to help the child fit in is beyond their means. So there is no warning, despite seeing the staff and owner at every drop off and pickup. There was no warning when called on the phone. So three days are wasted that could have been spent looking for a new school when the staff could have told us, either in person or via the call placed to them, that they already pre-determined the child had to leave. A real disregard for our child's and family's needs (child care remains hard to access, as any parent will know).... but it is "Out of sight, Out of mind" with these folks. Learning later from other parents in town that the owner is just a businessperson that purchased the business for a means of living, instead of someone with a mission to care for children and guide them, sheds a lot of light on the situation. Cornwall and the surrounding towns are full of parents in need of child care. Even before Covid, resources were strained, and ever since, not as many institutions are available as before as some closed and never reopened. Choices are limited and it's a market in favor of the daycares. If you want a creative and constructive environment for your child, or if you want your child that is independently-minded to have a healthy place to spend the day, Butterhill is absolutely not it.

It's been almost 3 years since my son was at this school for their day program. He received…read moreservices from the state so they called him a problem child. Also a worker there with a grudge towards me from years prior that had nothing to do with her told the owner and the attitude there changed drastically. They complained more about my son and the owner become extremely cold. I pulled him out and put him into another school where he thrived. Buttherhill doesn't care about children with special needs. They are problem children. He did so much better at a different program and was much happier. He now graduated UPK and is going into kindergarten with no services needed. It's all about the environment and people willing to take the time and work with a child with special needs. I 100% recommend Victorias castle or Windsor Academy(especially for UPK). Because of them, my son thrived and isn't considered a "problem child".

My kid has been attending Ivy League for years now and we absolutely LOVE this place and staff. I…read morelove my kids so having a little one and sending them off to daycare is always a scary prospect but the staff at Ivy League are amazing and the service top notch! Highly recommend! They even have early drop off for those busy parents that need to head off to work very early in the morning.

From the owner: We are a small daycare that has a lot of heart. We like to nurture and encourage learning while…read moremaking it fun.

My son has been attending since he was just a few weeks old, and from the very beginning, I have…read morenever once worried about leaving him in their care. That peace of mind as a parent is truly priceless as I work all day long. The staff are caring, warm, and inclusive to all children. They've created a safe environment where my son has been able to grow and build connections with staff and kids. My son looks forward to seeing his teachers each day in his class and all of his friends. He is happy to go, comes home smiling, and has formed strong bonds with both staff and friends. We appreciate all of the updates we receive and enjoy seeing daily pictures of what he did throughout the day.

Leaving my three-month-old baby in someone else's care for the first time, especially when…read morereturning to work so soon postpartum, was one of the hardest things I've ever had to do. From the very beginning, the staff at Prime Time made that transition so much easier for me. They showed such genuine kindness and patience with both me and my baby. As a new mom, I had a lot of worries--especially when she was having trouble eating at first. Instead of brushing off my concerns, they were incredibly attentive and reassuring. They kept a close eye on her, communicated with me throughout the day, and worked with me to make sure she was comfortable and getting what she needed. Their level of care and understanding meant the world to me during a time when I was already feeling emotional about being away from her. Knowing that she was with people who were nurturing, patient, and truly cared about her well-being gave me so much peace of mind while I was at work. They created a warm, supportive environment not just for the babies, but for the parents too. I'm so grateful for the love and attention they gave my daughter during such an important stage of her life. Any parent would be lucky to have their child in the care of such compassionate and dedicated caregivers. Thank you Eva, Sheyla, Brytanii, and everyone at Prime Time!! We will miss you guys!

Great service here. Nice staff. Clean facility. Toddler learned a lot in a short time. They send…read morepics all day long which is amazing

My 2 year old has attended Arc of Learning since she was 4 months. I know her teachers care and…read morealways treat her and now my new baby with great care and love. I'm lucky I found them!

Horrible staff & rude owner. She called me a "b****" because I didn't want to buy socks after her…read moreemployee was SO RUDE about it. Seeing other reviews that address this same issue. Avoid at all costs!!

A few of the songs played at a Boy's 5th birthday party made me pause. Just in terms of whether the…read moretheme or lyrics were the best fit for a young audience. Playing YMCA or Dancing Queen at a boys 5th birthday party made no sense to me. I think its worth being mindful of how some parents might interpret certain messages, especially with younger kids present. How about just keeping things fun and age appropriate for everyone!! So disappointing

For the past four years, Little Pals has been so much more than a school to us; it's felt like…read morefamily. That's how we've always been treated, and it's how we'll always think of the incredible group of people here. The care and attention both of our children have received has been nothing short of exemplary. They've truly thrived at Little Pals, and we can already see how the foundation this school provided has played a big role in their success beyond preschool. It's a big thing to send your firstborn off to school. Harder still when that happens at the tail end of a pandemic like it did for us. Is this the right school academically? Will my child adapt socially? Will they thrive? Little Pals checked all the boxes and then some. They made our children feel safe, comfortable, and genuinely cared for, while also setting high academic standards. And they did an outstanding job with us parents too! Calming our nerves (especially this parent), and making everything feel right immediately. We've never doubted our choice for an instant. Our children leave Little Pals with a solid academic foundation: recognizing and writing letters and numbers, early sight words, counting to 100, and reading beginner books with confidence. Their handwriting improved tremendously; they developed strong problem solving skills and a genuine love of learning. They still talk about songs, lessons, and moments from class. It's incredible to see how far ahead they've been - both academically and socially - compared to where I remember being at that age. Communication is excellent. In addition to parent/teacher conferences and detailed reports, the teachers were always available to chat. I never felt rushed, and I can be quite talkative! There are field trips, an open house, Christmas concerts, and family night, all of which made us feel connected to the school and involved in our children's early education. There are always activities and plenty of pictures. Our kids made friends - and we made friends too! We've experienced just about every aspect of Little Pals, from the toddler room to aftercare for our first grader. Our kids attended summer camp here, and even brought their cousins along! That's how much we trust and value this place. I truly cannot say enough good things about this school. Little Pals has given our children not only a loving and nurturing environment, but a true head start in life--academically, emotionally, and socially. Thank you Little Pals, for everything!

The place has nice staff but some of the girls there do not have much experience with children …read more They have left my kids diapers dirty and they get a diaper rash . The place is also not sanitary . My children were constantly getting sick and would send them home for the smallest things while I am at work as well as close for a flurry of snow not reliable

We played Knockerball with about 12 people for a friends birthday on East River Park! The guys were…read morethere early blowing up all the balls and when we all arrived we were ready to play! They brought music and items for games and helped us to have a really great time! It is EXHAUSTING running around in those balls. I took away a star because the balls kept losing air and needed to be refilled after games. The guys said they get new balls annually, so some of them were showing age I guess. We had a really good time, and it was a fun and different activity! Definitely worthwhile checking out with these guys!

What a crazy workout. Bubble Soccer was so fun! Couldn't think of a better way to spend my 25th…read morebirthday! So many fun games to choose from. My friends and I couldn't stop laughing the whole time, rofl literally. The owner, Jorge was very nice and accommodating. Would definitely do it again!