My daughter attended Rising Star for the majority of her toddler- hood; I am so happy that we found…read morethem, as she learned so much and was more prepared for kindergarten than most of her classmates. It is obvious that Gloria Foster, the director, just loves children and it's a labor of love for her and her husband Tom, which is a rare quality. I would not hesitate to recommend A Rising Star to any parent looking for a daycare in the Hudson Valley area.

Owner/ Director has children out for an extended period of time (+30 minutes)during the heat wave…read moreeven though safety guidelines are in effect, the same goes for cold/winter months. The turn around time for employees is beyond words. We saw a lot of teacher/assistants come and go throughout the year. The owner herself is unprofessional when speaking with parents. She has the tendency of covering up incidents that occur in the facility and not providing proper communication or paperwork to parents in a timely manner. Would not recommend for child care.

Love this place. Everyday my daughter is super excited to go. Highly recommend. Good teachers and…read moregood people running it. If not for Happy hearts we would've probably moved out of the area.

Received an email last Friday in February that my 3 year old son couldn't return due to him hitting…read moreanother kid in the class even though 2 weeks prior my son was getting praised because of how outstanding his behavior was. When speaking with daycare director to ask about the email, they informed me that the other parents in the classroom who weren't even involved had called in pretty much teaming up to say my son needed to be removed. No warning , no type of plan, but accommodated another student who was a biter with a biting plan in a no biting facility. Nonetheless , teachers were very nice, but lacked classroom management. I would come to pick up my kid and other kids were climbing and classroom smelled like diapers. I waited a month to write a review in order to see if my son would have any issues with the new center he's in and he has not . This place had me get my son evaluated in which district said he couldn't be classified and classroom needed to find other forms of keeping the class engaged. Best of luck to you guys though.

i worked HERE when Pinnacle first opened horrible yulia the director was NEVER there. she…read moreseriously thought a teacher assistant was supposed to clean and thats it ! SHE wanted me to clean the bathrooms , she was upset i was out side with the teacher ( you should always have more then one person with kids) ( that way if one has to use the restroom they all dont have to go in) SHE was verbally abusive to me . she had kids playing near a grave yard , She once took them hiking nature walk in the grave yard!!!!!!!! she would bring her infant in and tell the kids dont touch him !!! SHE copied and pasted her website seriously!!!!!! (she plagerism)SHE never worked in a preschool she doesnt know the difference between day care and pre k ( SHE had the teacher explain multi purpose education and the set up of the classrooms ( SHe does not know what an IEP is, every pre k needs one special ed teacher for evaluation she doesnt speak english well , her out gym is not safe for 3 year olds! she never studied pre k education and doesn't have the qualifications! she wanted the room to be spotless but didnt care about the mental health of staff or kids ! SHE has a 2 year old with a 6 year old . HER website says all these programs none of the exist! she never did zumbini she got rid of gymnastics and spanish teacher to expensive ( she had me watch the kids with no teacher! since she is home schooling her kids ( she did not have a program created she winged it from teachers she had no toddler program just stuck all ages in the same room ( ms Kerri had to tell her to get a changing station for toddlers ! ( she ran a home daycare she is clueless and abusive and thats why people quit!!!!!! SHE doesnt care about your childs IEP or education to be emotionally ready for kindergarten! she is only money hungry and creates cheap discounts , SHE had me watch the kids as a teacher assistant with no teacher! TO her this is just Luxurious day care horrible ! she needs a director a receptionist 3 teachers one special ed and 3 teacher assistants for different ages in separate rooms but no to expensive she has an after school program which had 9 year olds with 3 year olds it was so boring for them what torture! she yelled at me for getting electricity shot by a broken vacuum , she tapped it instead of buying a new one! she never hugged the Kids that's weird that says somthing !!!! she doesnt care for child just money !!!!!!!!! when she was the director she was there once every 3 weeks for 2 hours in her office and would get upset if chatted with her !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! most directors are at the pre k 8 to 530 5 days a week ! ugh investigation needed in my opinion she doesnt have her masters in education , she cut my hours and gave me a one hour lunch break to save money! She wanted me to create the classroom thats the teachers job in fact when she hired me she had no students and no teacher !!!!!!!!!! she is verbally abusive and is clueless and she puts all age groups in the same room like a weirdo day care with no different curriculums set up she is a FRAUD - I will go un named the state should be involved ! your paying money for luxury day care with no educational goals being met she just wants numbers of kids then worries about staff to teacher ratios , I had to Tell her a kids with severe emotional problems needed an iep she did know what that was!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! day care and pre K are not the same horrible !!!!!!!!!! call her up and ask about her programs on the website its a lie they are there she has a bunch of kids all different ages in the same room different teachers and assistants its a day care ! pretending to be something else !!!!!!!! and her face book and instagram posts have spelling errors and how can you own pre k when you dont have a masters in education or never worked in one !? she had a home day care ugh fraud !

It is the best in my opinion. Being not crowded, all the kids and the teachers know each other. It…read moreis a growing one with good facilities. My son was there for 2 years until last week and he miss everybody there. He had a lot of fun there. As a parent I am totally satisfied and I recommend. Much worth for the money we pay.

I am so sad to be moving out of the area and away from the best day care. The teachers are…read moreaccredited, certified and are attentive and super nice. The teacher to student ratio in the toddler class is 1 to 5. The preschool ratio is slightly higher at 1 to 7. They really get to know your child and reports their detailed activities to you in writing daily. They follow a regimented schedule so you know when your child is scheduled for outdoor play, small motor skill activities, musical activity and etc. They explain the different forms of play that offers different learning opportunities. They provide nutritious meals and snacks throughout the day so that's one less thing that you have to worry about. The administrators know the students and their parents as well. They don't have to sift through a bunch of papers to figure out who you are. They listen to your concerns and addresses any issues in a timely manner. We tried, but couldn't find a new day care in our new town that offers everything that All Aboard does.

A fantastic daycare with caring teachers/staff! Everything is operated in a very structured and…read moreeducational way. Highly recommended!!

Ann and Andy has been the best place for my two kids. They are excited to go each day and have…read morethrived in this safe and nurturing environment since they were infants. I am so grateful to this place and the wonderful staff for loving and caring for my kids!

Just called and someone very impatient couldn't help me locate the email address to submit the camp…read moreapplication once done. I was interested in enrolling my child but now never. This camp was recommended to me by a group of parents that have enrolled their children and I will make sure to tell them about the awful experience. I just had. Whomever answered the phone at 12:27pm should be fired. I would never ever want my child to attend a camp for children and be exposed to this staff member that lacks professionalism and respect for customers that call asking simple questions about how to find the camp email address on the company website. I will do her the pleasure of posting my review on YELP! She had a disgusting attitude!

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.

Our daughter has been going to Gardens since she was 5 months old, and has absolutely blossomed as…read moreshes grown up there. As a first time mom going back to work, I was a nervous wreck thinking about leaving my baby everyday. However, from the very beginning, the entire team has gone above and beyond to support our daughter and our family. They have been incredibly accommodating with schedule changes, thoughtful and patient through food-related challenges, and always willing to answer the endless questions that come with being a new parent. The care, attention, and love they give each child is truly exceptional. Our daughter is so happy there, and seeing her open the classroom door eachday with a smile and hug the teachers tells us everything we need to know. She has formed beautiful relationships with both her teachers and her friends; that means the world to us. What stands out the most is how genuinely invested they are in her well-being and development. They know her, celebrate her, teach her, comfort her, and help her grow. We always feel informed, supported, and included as parents. Trusting someone else with your baby is one of the hardest things a parent can do. Before becoming a Gardens daycare family, I never imagined I could feel this level of confidence and peace of mind. We trust them implicitly. We are endlessly grateful for the incredible teachers who have become such an important part of our village. They mean so much to our family, and we recommend Gardens wholeheartedly.

We adore Gardens Day Care! The staff are extremely caring, the kids are always learning about new…read moretopics, making new art, going on new adventures. The classrooms are perfectly sized, they provide food (makes it so much easier for parents). Overall, knowing our daughter is loved in a nurturing environment and is well taken care of is ALL that matters. The language development (English and Spanish!) tremendous developmental growth, socialization opportunities and learning environment are just an added bonus! I highly recommend Gardens to any parent looking for daycare for any age as young as infant. The daycare director is so accessible, and understanding as well. We trust them 100%.

The teachers and staff are truly wonderful, caring, patient, and dedicated. They created such a…read morewarm and nurturing environment, and we always feel our child was in great hands. Thank you for everything you do, we are so grateful!

Earlier this year, I was given 1 week's notice that my son's franchised school would close. 1…read moreweek! I knew that the new school my son would attend had to be great, meet the needs of my son and our family, have a sense of community, be well - established with strong leadership, and a kind and supportive staff.....and they had to have availability immediately. KinderCare, Old Tappan, NJ to the rescue! I called KinderCare, Old Tappan, NJ, and spoke with the Director, Ms. Jessica Epstein. She understand the urgency of the situation, and scheduled a same - day, evening tour (7 PM) so my husband could attend too. My son's future Teacher, Ms. Amanda also stayed late for the tour. The tour was detailed, organized, and thorough. Every question I had, had a thoughtful (and transparent) answer. My son gravitated to Ms. Amanda like they were long - lost friends; followed her directions; cleaned up the toys he began playing with; and upon leaving, gave the Director, Ms. Epstein a long, warm hug. He didn't want to let go! KinderCare, Old Tappan, NJ was friendly, supportive, and warm. I emailed the enrollment forms that evening. YIPPEE my son had a school, and it was great! .....but, never one to shy away from doing my due diligence, I kept the 7 other school tours I had already scheduled. The other schools were good, had their strong points, but no other school was great. I undoubtedly chose the best school for my son. Here's why: PROS: -Open for 20 years -Open Monday - Friday, 6:30 AM - 6:30 PM -Accepts major credit cards (no Amex, or JBL) -40 Teachers, and Staffers who are enthusiastic, kind and loving -Meals and snacks included -CLEAN and BRIGHT -Large classrooms (aquatic life, dramatic play, sensory support, bathroom, sink, educational toys, and educational materials) -Outdoor playground, with many ride-ons -Indoor playground, with an open library -Daily Written Reports (paper copy with no photos) -Formal Parent Teacher Conferences, with a written assessment / report -Lots of school events for the student, and whole family -Easy and prompt communication by email, telephone, and in person -Good policy and staff for families that are married, separated, blended, culturally diverse, require supportive services, etc. CONS: -No Tadpoles -With Tadpoles, schools can email the Daily Written Report, along with DAILY PHOTOS parents can download for free -Photos emailed very infrequently -No computerized front door, or computerized attendance log -No Live Cam -Tuition billed weekly (vs. monthly), which costs more