After our nanny unexpectedly left us, we were stressed about finding childcare, but we feel so…read morelucky that Pollitos had an available spot! Since he started in February, my son has blossomed in the care of Yeni and all the ladies there. While he was first adjusting, Yeni was constantly in touch with us, letting us know how he was doing and sending us photos, which we really appreciated. Over these past few months, our son has grown into a happy, talkative little guy, counting in both English and Spanish and saying so many words! He loves all the activities they do at Pollitos--music, singing, artwork, and outdoor play. Every day when I drop off my son, I feel like I am dropping him off with his sweet aunties who scoop him up with kisses and hellos. The teachers send adorable pictures each day so that we see him having fun. We can't say enough good things about this wonderful day care!

Wonderful daycare and wonderful staff!…read more My daughter was enrolled at Pollitos for 2 years. She loved going there and we loved her teachers. She learned her colors, shapes, and letters. She also developed some important tools for socializing. These came in very handy when she moved into the local 3K program. Yeni (the director) was welcoming and great at communicating. I have another baby who I plan on sending there when he is old enough.

Apiari is the best cleaning service I've found so far. I've used several providers, some of whom…read morecame at the last minute. All have been great. Highly recommended.

I love, love, love using Apiari! They make everything easy; the background checks and billing makes…read moreit easy. I never used a cleaning service before but when we had a baby it was just a luxury that really helped us. I never have to worry about anything, I get a text msg so I can communicate with my top-notch cleaner, Nicole B. if I need to tell her something. I've used them now for almost 4 years and in that time, we had 3 cleaners, on the rare occasion something has happened, they are able to switch on the go, with no lapse in service to me at all, and the cleaning is just as good. I really like my present cleaner Nicole B. for various reasons; she is a lovely person, she is reliable, she cleans well! But she also improvises; sometimes I run out of various supplies (thanks Covid) she adjusts no problem. The day she cleans is our favorite day. I've also used them for nanny searches etc and while I didn't end up hiring one from Apiari, the quality of the candidates was great. Overall, extremely happy and have never looked back.

Our son has been with Zusin since five months old, and our experience has been nothing short of…read morefantastic. He's been at both the 3rd street and 2nd street locations, and we've loved each one. The caretakers are so warm and loving and from the day we started, we knew he was in great hands. Would highly recommend!!

The staff is very caring and invested in the kids, always going above and beyond to make sure…read morethey're happy, healthy, and safe. They take extra steps to help kids learn, with music classes and reading time. Our daughter always has a smile on her face for drop off and pick up.

MVP is the best!…read more Our daughter started out in the toddler program and now is in the 3K program. We also be keeping her at MVP for UPK. What a blessing to have found Polina and her whole team, they take such good care of our daughter and she has learned so much. They are flexible and are open on most DOE holidays if you use the after care program. I could not be happier with MVP and you should know your child is being well taken care of.

My son (18m), has been with Maven Valley Prep for a month now and I couldn't be happier. Maven…read moreValley Prep's owner, Polina, has been wonderful. When we enrolled him, she sent a list of questions to help get to know him better. It asked about his favorite meals, games, music, his nap time routine, and any behaviors they need to watch out for. The space is quite beautiful, with Montessori toys and furniture throughout. The teachers are warm and nurturing. Since joining Maven Valley Prep our son has learned new skills like washing his hands, cleaning up his toys after he plays with them, and sitting to eat at his toddler table for the full meal/snack (versus needing to be in the highchair). His days are full of activities like reading, arts and crafts, music, free play, and outside time. I love that he spends so much time outside. Maven Valley Prep takes the children out twice a day on most days. They do stroller walks and trips to the playground. Polina is incredibly honest about our son's day as well. She's not afraid to say when he had tough moments, was injured, or fought with another child. I appreciate this so much as it helps me parent him better. They use Brightwheel to record activities and send tons of photos of him enjoying all of the different activities at daycare: eating delicious meals; coloring; painting; reading; going outside; napping; and playing in the jungle gym at daycare. It's so nice to check in during the day and see that he's having a blast, being well taken care of, and is so engaged in all different kinds of play.

Bumble Bee provides a warm, caring, and supportive environment for infants and toddlers- highly…read morerecommend! It was truly our daughter's home away from home. She attended BB full-time - first in their infant room starting at 4 mos and then in the toddler program through 2.5 yrs (she only left for 3K). Eunice, the head of the program, is wonderful. She is accessible, helpful, always available for a phone call, and very hands-on, so she knows each child well. The staff in both the infant and toddler room are great. They supported our daughter (and us, as first-time parents!) through her many transitions (bottles to solids, crawling to walking, nap schedules etc). Our daughter was always excited to go to daycare, and was in good spirits at pickup. Other things we appreciated: private and spacious outdoor space where they also do winter and summer activities (splash pad, picnics, etc), food provided/included in tuition once your child starts eating solids (the convenience of this is not to be underestimated...), very flexible in general, photos/videos/messaging easily accessible via Bright Wheels app. BB is a special place!

My niece is a student at Bumble Bee and my sister wanted me to write about what a great place this…read moreis! Unlike other Daycare centers, their bright location, clean and safe backyard is a great place for her little one to run around. The organizers and day care staff are kind and attentive. There are also a lot of little extra touches that make moms feel like their kids are very well taken care of such as the daily reports. We are very happy that they have joined the neighborhood and will be keeping her there for a long time. My sister is pregnant and definitely plans to send her next baby there as well!

Enrolling our daughter in Changing Tomorrow Academy was one of the best decisions we ever made…read more We had originally planned to send her to a daycare just around the corner, but when that fell through were in a desperate situation. Amanda was so wonderful and found a place for us at very short notice. We weren't expecting much -- we were just happy to have found somewhere so quickly -- but our daughter flourished and thrived under their care. Amanda was extremely communicative and seemed to know everything about how our child was developing. She is so great with the children and just an extremely positive force to be around. We never worried for a second when our daughter was there. The teachers were wonderful at helping her adapt to her first daycare, and then helping her transition to the toddler class. We got regular updates and photographs throughout the day that regularly made us laugh. They came up with really great ideas for activities. They calmed us when we were worried and gave us tips to help her along. The facilities here are amazing, but the staff are what makes it great. We HIGHLY recommend Changing Tomorrow Academy and will be eternally grateful for how they took care of our little one.

Man, sending your kid to be taken care of by strangers can be tough…read more I was fully prepared to hate every daycare we toured and subsequently convince my wife that I should quit my job and take care of our little girl full time, because no one was good enough to do the job.* But we loved Changing Tomorrow as soon as we walked inside. The location may not be ideal (for us or in general - it's located in a construction-clogged area of Downtown Brooklyn), but the facilities are excellent, and the people are wonderful. It is brand new, clean, and very well run. It's as if they took stock of the bougie parents in the neighborhood, and decided to create a daycare that offered everything they might want: Flexible schedules and long hours (open 7 am to 7 pm). Nurse on site at all times. Organic food catered for the kids (after they turn 1). Montessori methods that focus on the cognitive, social, and emotional development of your kid. Frequent activities like dance, soccer, finger-painting, and trips to the park when it's nice out. Best of all, they have monthly meetings where they take suggestions for what the parents would like to see from the school, and they actually try and implement those suggestions where it makes sense. (I wish those meetings weren't at 7 am, but I suppose getting up early is part of being a parent.) We're only a couple of weeks in at this point, but so far I have to say that the staff is just amazing. They put up with the minute and specific instructions we (and I imagine all parents) throw at them on a daily basis, and they are shockingly on top of the Brightwheel app that they use to keep us updated on our child throughout the day. Yesterday I got over a dozen photos and videos of my daughter, plus updates on her naps, feedings, diaper changes, and more. My kid still cries every time I drop her off, but it's really gratifying to see a smiling photo of her just a little bit later so I know she isn't crying all day. A huge thank you to Meridith the Education Director, Ms. Victoria, Ms. Janiece, Ms. Maria, and all the other wonderful people that work here. I'm constantly surprised that the teachers in the other age groups (that don't spend the day caring for her) recognize my daughter on sight when we walk in the door; it makes the place feel a lot more like a family. Thank you all for taking care of our daughter; I know it isn't easy, and we really appreciate how much you care. It makes it a little bit easier to leave her with you. ____________ *And also because I'm a progressive man that knows my wife can handle the breadwinning duties in this modern world. Definitely not because I'm tired of working and need to be supported in this lifestyle to which I've become accustomed.

Both of our children have been at Eladia's since their infancy, and my oldest is currently in their…read more3K Pro gram. We were at the Cobble Hill location until this year, and we are so grateful for the care our daughters receive. Teachers and owners truly treat our children like family, and as an educator myself I can say that their teaching is top notch. We know that our children are safe, loved, and learning all day at Eladia's!

I had my son there for a year. Turnover was crazy with the workers and at some point I didn't even…read moreknow the name of the person taking care of him

My son is enrolled in the Ladybug 3s preschool, and I cannot say enough positive things about his…read moreteachers and our experience. The kids are always doing engaging, educational, and fun activities. They also spend a lot of time playing outside and are extremely well taken care of. We've seen a huge uptick in our son's development and learning since he started at Ladybug! Erica is a wonderful head of programing who's always prompt to answer our questions and send us information. Another huge perk is Ladybug's camp offerings and willingness to stay open when other schools have snow closings etc. We are so happy to be part of the Ladybug family!

We've been very happy at Ladybug age 16 months-4 years. Our child was supported at every location…read moreand teachers were available to chat when we had concerns, it was always a collaborative, thoughtful effort.

Kids World is an absolutely fantastic daycare that I could not recommend enough to other parents…read more Our 18 month old daughter attended while we were on an extended trip to NYC. The program director Mrs. Tayeh is extremely professional, caring, and friendly. Our daughter absolutely loved the place and we were sad to have her leave a place she enjoyed so much. They daycare is new, clean, and well organized. The teachers are very active about posting on their app and take great pictures of the kids doing their daily activities. They make great meals which our daughter also loved. We also found the pricing very reasonable and fair.

Kids world is a wonderful daycare/preschool/3k provider. We get regular updates on what the class…read moreis up to during the day including neighborhood adventures, science experiments, books they are reading, art projects, and other lessons. The school is run by Ms. Heba and her family and really feels part of the community.

We couldn't be happier with the care our son Theo has received at Daddy's Day Care. From the moment…read morehe joined at just one year old, we've seen him thrive in such a nurturing and stimulating environment. The staff is incredibly warm, attentive, and genuinely passionate about the well-being and development of each child. They create a safe and loving atmosphere where Theo feels secure and excited to learn. We've watched him grow in confidence, make new friends, and develop essential skills thanks to their engaging activities. The communication from the team is outstanding; we receive regular updates and photos of Theo's day, which gives us peace of mind. The variety of educational play, cooking, yoga, music, art projects, and outdoor activities keeps him engaged and curious. We are so grateful to have found Daddy's Day Care. It has truly become a second home for Theo, and we can't recommend it highly enough! Thank you to Vadim, Neba and Nefi for everything you have done for our boy!!

We did an exhaustive search of daycares in the area and felt that the environment at Daddy's was…read morethe most loving, which is what we cared about most as parents! Vadim, the owner, is wonderful to interface with and very accommodating.