I am 24 years old now. I routinely think about Robin and this pre-school. I can't believe I…read moreremember anything. I think what resonated, is that they prepare kids to learn and adapt, so we can become the adult we were meant to be. It's easy to keep a child busy and entertained. Working with kids and treating them with respect, showing them how to learn on their own, is what pre-school should be for everybody. I had a very difficult time with my parents - I struggled for independence for literally no reason. Robin never talked down to me, and helped me cope with the very difficult task of being a toddler. The friends I made, especially Sophia(I love you) are lifelong and foundational. I had to say something - looking at my life, Sarah Lawrence was a key developmental period. I hope my children have the same opportunity as I did. This is where your kid can love learning. THANK YOU ROBIN!!! There will be nothing but blessings in your life. From a very very grateful student.

Sarah Lawrence College's Early Childhood Center is a progressive, lab school community for…read morepreschool-aged children. It's child-centered and play-based. My child started the 2s program this fall (2014) and I couldn't be happier with our experience. Everyone-from the Director to the teachers to the receptionist-is not only incredibly loving and warm but also child development nerds. These people know children. Deeply. The people at the ECC are true professionals. They have graduate degrees in early childhood education, many have been teaching for decades, and they all love a good geek-out on anything kid related. Anytime I bring up a topic I'm interested whomever I am speaking with pulls out books, recommends films, and sends me articles about the topic. They are not inly knowledgeable about how children learn and develop but they are passionate about it. I've learned so much about how children learn and process their world and can truly say that I am a better parent for being part of this community. For example I never knew how important narrative play was. Ever since we started the ECC I now try to narrate and get my child to narrate what he is doing when he is playing. His verbal, storytelling, and memory skills have developed so much. On the subject of play- this school takes play very, very seriously. Much child development research indicates that play is of tantamount importance-it is how children learn and develop the skills and foundation for later life success. The book Children's Play: The Roots of Reading by Edward Zigler is a great place to to start your overview of the research. For more on the topic of play being the work of children check out a TEDx talk by an ECC graduate student https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m7y6ZgQCnvw If you are looking for a place that does flashcard drills and gives 3 year olds homework, look elsewhere. This is not an "academic" preschool. This is a preschool where children are given the space and opportunity to be children and learn in developmentally appropriate ways, which research shows prepares them so well for later academic study. It is also a place where your child will develop their love and passion for learning. My child is so excited about school-it's the best part of our week. It's truly breathtaking to see his curiosity nurtured and to know that his first experience with school is joyous and fun-he hasn't gotten the joy and curiosity beaten out of him in the name of Common Core and standardized testing. The community is very diverse-economically, socially, ethnically, and racially and my child is exposed to what the real world looks like. Families come from as south as the Upper West Side and as north as Brewster. ECC families represent the full economic and social spectrum of the US, an achievement that is sadly too rare in the highly stratified society of New York. Families are very involved-it truly feels like a community. The Parents Association is active and sponsors several activities throughout the year for both children and adults that are always well attended and enjoyed. I think it's a great alternative and even superior option in some ways to Bank Street or Barnard's Toddler Center for upper Manhattan and Bronx families because it has more space and outdoor play areas. Children go outside to play in the expansive play areas every class day even in cold weather. The 2s program does require a parent/primary caregiver -can't be a secondary caregiver- to attend with the child the whole year. This only works if one or more parents have flexible jobs or stay at home. I structured my work schedule to be able to accompany my child but not everyone has that privilege. Starting in the 3s program children are dropped off but in accordance with the school philosophy each child separates at their own pace. Lastly, the ECC is a lab school-one of the oldest of it's kind. It serves as a laboratory environment for undergraduate and graduate students. There are always one or several students in addition to teachers and teacher assistants in the classroom. Their main objective is to study and learn from the children but having so many adults in the classroom provides for amazing one-on-one attention. Students (undergrads/grads) are always supervised and mentored by the teacher in the classroom.

Truly a very welcoming and warm environment for children. My daughter started PreK this year and…read moreloves her teachers and classmates. Throughout the year they have many activities involving parents, grandparents, and family in general (outdoor events, lunchroom volunteering, small performances). I look forward to the upcoming years where she can explore different sports and extracurricular activities that the school has to offer!

There was an obese roach that attacked my child when she was in seventh grade at ICS. We told the…read moreschool and they did nothing about it. My child is still traumatized to this DAY. She now has to go to therapy, and has had multiple episodes since the incident. Would not recommend!

This was the best school ever! Super fun/great. Has two great playgrounds and awesome swings in the…read morebigger playground. Also has an outdoor basketball court. I Edgewood!

This school cares about the education of every student. Issues between students, even serious ones,…read morehave been addressed quickly, openly, and with care to all parties. The children enjoy the school. The school works hard to build community between the families. It's a great experience, and it's better with active involvement.

Horrible school, wish we would have listened to our neighbors about this school. The church is good…read morebut it's unfortunate it connected to the lack luster and super expensive school. The whole staff needs a revamp, very dismissive and unprofessional band of misfits!

I am a student here and the school is great and everybody is nice but the vending machines never…read morework. The school cafeteria food is not good. And the chrome books they give out are poop. The teachers and students are nice.

Good school that offers support services like Speech, OT and other accommodations to kids who…read morerequire this. Recent budget pressures have unfortunately put enormous pressure on academic curriculum and education standards!

I shaved my chest on the left side, but I need to do something about my East Chest Hair…read more My friend just moved from White Plains to a much larger house in Eastchester. I have to say he's very lucky... so close to NYC and so gorgeous here. Who knew that it was so lovely, so close to the urban jungle? It somehow feels rural here even though it's not particularly rural. Ironically in Westchester County, and surprisingly absolutely gorgeous. It's so close to the concrete Bronx and difficult-to-love Yonkers, and yet it has so much charm. Only 30k people which is a very low tally for a town of its size right next to NYC. It's not cheap to live here but it's gorgeous and much more relaxing than NYC proper. Aaron Burr is from here, but you can't have everything.

Eastchester, Eastchester, how do I love thee? Well, today…read moreYelp implored I summarize your spell upon me. I must say I am a frequent visitor as you are annexed to Bronxville, Scarsdale, Tuckahoe, and New Rochelle which I know well like my friends and family so near. It's the Burbs of New York. Beautiful and in need of good restaurants, but we do have our space, nothing to fear! Good green parks, great private golf clubs where we congregate. Wherever we go, we rejoice, it's our home early and late. The homes are plush, groomed, elegant, quite cozy and warm. We talk amongst ourselves, well preserved, fit, smart, but without harm. So be it. We are here, we swear in the night time glistening. Thank you so much, martini drinks poised, while totally listening. Stay safe and well. We know we are true New Yorkers at heart. Forever Eastchester, we perhaps have an attempt at a lark. Love, HRH Cam :D Yelp review #300