We sent out Daughter here for her last year of pre-K. They were awesome! they did so many…read moreactivities with the kids and treated her as if she was their own daughter so much so that my daughter didn't want me to braid her hair....she wanted her teacher to do it! She has learned so much there! I can't say enough good things about them.

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Once Upon A Time is the place where my daughter has such a great memories. She remembers her…read morelovely teachers, the activities with her friends, the beautiful moments like circle time and the fun she had at the playground area. The preschool is clean, safe and they give the best educational structure for the children. Mrs. Vera and her staff are so warm, friendly and nurturing with all the kids. There is no words to thank Ms. Montalto the Director, for all the great work she does at the preschool. And also for all the help and advice she gave me during my daughter's transition to kindergarten. I highly recommend Once Upon A time to all the parents of preschoolers in the area. Thank you!

Once Upon A Time is a truly special place! We've had one grow from the infant to toddler room and a…read moresecond one about to do the same. Through these strange times, I feel absolutely safe sending my children to daycare with all COVID safety protocols Lisa and her team have put in place. When dropping my kids off I know they are in loving caring hands and can walk away worry-free. My eldest comes home singing new educational songs every day, just last week she all of a sudden knew the days of the week!

My daughter started Pied Piper when she was 2 through the summer camp. She was extremely shy and…read morenervous around anyone she didn't know and we were on the fence about putting her into any program. We approached Pied Piper with our concerns about her social development and from the very start we felt completely comfortable. My daughter had a rough start, as I'm sure many kids do. There was a lot of crying, but Kathy and Max communicated so well with us, helping us make a plan for drop off and keeping us informed of how her days were going, what they were doing to help her adjust and celebrating every little win! I was so grateful for the never ending patience and understanding as they let her adjust at her own pace. Before long my daughter was looking forward to "school" (camp) and we quickly signed her up for the 3s program through the school year. She had an amazing year, really finding her place at Pied Piper. We watched, really in awe, as she became so confident and outgoing. She has made so much progress both academically and socially. Pied Piper strikes a perfect balance between play and academics, giving kids a taste of structured work that will prepare them for kindergarten (activity times/music/crafts/worksheets) while still capturing the fun of childhood with plenty of playtime, outdoor time, holiday celebrations and fun. I honestly don't know how they come up with all the things they do, but my daughter is always coming home excited about something! The communication is amazing. Kathy and Max are always available to talk and regular emails keep us always in the loop. We can't imagine sending out kids anywhere else!

From the owner: The Pied Piper School has been family owned/operated and servicing local families since 1980. Our…read moreprogram is a blend of free play and structured time for children ages 18 months to 5. We cover all traditional nursery school curricula through music, art, theatre and dance. We offer 1/2 day sessions, full day sessions and extended care for children 18 months through Pre-K, and a full service after school program for all ages. We also offer Before/After school Adventure Programs for school aged children and run a Summer Camp for children 18 months to 9 years.

The director goes above and beyond for everyone there from staff to students... great, warm,…read morewelcoming, loving, everything you'd expect and want from a early learning center.

I had serious reservations at first because it was a new environment for my son, who was not used…read moreto preschool. He cried without me day 1, and my heart broke. But I quickly warmed to the caring people and environment. Ms. Joanie was the very best, and now that she's retiring I'm going to really miss her . My son adored her and all his friends. Ms Daniela was very accommodating. My son has blossomed tremendously in his first year and we look forward to more years in this wonderful school.

I sent both of my children to Noah's Ark nursery school and camp for 4+ years. I found Noah's…read moreafter a bad experience at another daycare and was immediately satisfied. This place stands out to me because it is small and intimate yet big enough for my children to grow. I walked out of there each morning knowing my kids were safe, happy and learning. I never had to wonder which is priceless. I prefer centers over home daycares and this school has the safety aspect covered (centers have more stringent rules) and it still feels like you're leaving your child with family. I especially love the amount of play my kids got, the large outside play area that includes a nice sized grassy area with play equipment and a covered area for rainy days. The staff is mature and very caring and most have been employed at Noah's for many years! I love the traditional child activities that help a child grow like imaginative play, fantastic art projects, holiday surprises and more. Noah's Ark has always been flexible with regard to my schedule. My kids always enjoyed the camp too. A fun filled theme centered day and swimming in a perfectly sized pool. Sending my kids to Noah's Ark was the best decision I made. I never second guessed myself. As a teacher & mom this school & camp was great for my children.

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We LOVE TLE in Yorktown! We joined in July 2018 because our old daycare closed. The teachers have…read morebeen amazing and I feel like they are almost friends caring for my son. They keep me up to date on all his developments, and I can tell how much they care about him. The curriculum for all kids is great and is teaching them at a very young age about art, music, language, science/math, etc. My sons language and comprehension has skyrocketed because of these folks and I couldn't be happier. Keri, the director, is wonderful and very responsive. Excited to be a part of the TLE family for many years to come.

Scheduled an interview which was confirmed and then promptly cancelled by the business. Had to call…read moreand ask why (explanation: "We are not doing tours or visits"). They went on to say my 2.5 year old son would first have to enroll (so money would need to be exchanged and contracts signed) and then (and only then) would he (and only he) be allowed into their business. I was informed that I would not under any circumstances be allowed through their doors: "We would show him around but you can't go in with him." This is not recommended behavior by any child care policy setting body in the US. It's sickening to think that this business actually thinks this is an acceptable way to introduce toddlers to day care. It's actually alarming and disgusting.

My son went there for several months last year and I pulled him from the program for many reasons…read more First, the girls that are supposed to be the "teachers" not once said "good morning" or welcomed us in. We basically got buzzed in and were left to fend for ourselves and figure out what we were supposed to do. Upon our last day, no one bothered to change my son's diaper and he was clearly left saturating in his stool because he had a major rash on his bottom- something that only happens when sitting in it for long enough. It was so bad that when I picked him up, it leaked through and over his waist line and onto my arm... Never tell them it's your last day.

This school is amazing! My son has been there for 3 years now and they are even better then when…read morehe first started there if that can even happen! They have a ton of activities, class trips and learning experiences. I couldn't be happier there. I will be having my second child this year and I plan on sending them to the toddler program and continuing through to the 4's program. The staff are attentive, caring, kind and communication between staff and parents is wonderful. I can not say enough about them. My son will be going to kindergarten next year and he is more than ready. I am very grateful for what they have done for him!

We love Creative Kids!! My son has been there since he was 12 weeks old and is now 4! He has…read morelearned so much there! We have been through all levels of programs and all teachers are kind and amazing! They truly care about the kids. My son has a severe food allergy so I was always anxious about that but we have never ever felt unsafe at any time. They are extremely accommodating and safety is their #1 concern! The administration is completely transparent when it comes to communicating about literally everything. Whether it's an update about Covid protocols or a reminder that it's pajama day! When I originally looked for daycares a few years ago, I called and emailed every place in the area. This was the only one that responded in a timely manner! I took about 3 tours and asked a million questions. Communication is so important! I chose CK mahopac because they overly communicate, challenging curriculum and kind staff. I highly recommend checking them out for yourselves if you are in the market for a daycare. They have great early mornings hours (6:30) which not all day cares have. I welcome any messages from any prospective parents! Creative Kids Mahopac treats your child like they are the most important person at all times.

Called to inquire about aftercare services for my children. They told me that they could take my…read moreone child who goes to one of our area schools, but do not service kids from BOCES. Therefore, they could not take my other child. They did not even care to ask me about why my child is in BOCES. This is blatant discrimination against those with disabilities and these people should be reported to the state as that is against the law.

This preschool is incredibly warm and welcoming. The teachers are so loving. My son looks forward…read moreto going and has made meaningful connections with both children and teachers.