My child just started here a month ago and our experience has been nothing short of amazing. The…read moresecurity and safety here are excellent and the staff go above and beyond to make students and parents feel comfortable and secure. My child is well taken care of and even though we just started the staff all know my family by name. Highly recommend for all children because the curriculum is excellent. It is not just a 'daycare' but they strive to prepare our children for Kindergarten and help with socializing, sensory stimulation, nap schedules etc. I also love the additional activities and philanthropic fundraisers they support. Everyone I know also speaks so highly of this location from the clean facilities to the staff. I miss my child during the day but the TLE app keeps me updated and sends pictures.

TLE is a great fit for some, but the 20 kids toddler (16 month old) classroom size & 4 teachers,…read morewas too overwhelming for our daughter, who stopped eating and drinking altogether. So we had to un-enroll her. Also had an experience where there were only 2 kids in the class around 7:45am, and 2 teachers. One teacher was holding a crying toddler, yet the other teacher neglected to comfort our daughter who was screaming at her feet, while she continued to talk to the other teacher. She only interacted with her when she saw me looking at her from the side window. This was day 3 of my daughter being enrolled there. Which completely broke my heart seeing this as a first time day-care mom. I spoke to the director and requested a specific teacher be assigned to my daughter because I noticed she was the most nurturing from what I'd seen, but was told they could not honor my request and assign a specific teacher cause they don't take requests. A few kids had yellow snot running down their noses which also resulted in my daughter having a terrible flu for 2 weeks. Stopping in a couple times during the day we also noticed that her bottle and food was placed on the table and left, and if they dropped or she didn't eat, there'd be little attempt to ensure she has something in her tummy. So she was always extremely hungry and cranky when we picked her up and drank 2 bottles on the drive home from roseland to Montclair. Our experience was not the greatest, but yours may be different. Eventually, her stopping eating and drinking after a week of being there forced us to remove her & we appreciate miss Tessa understanding and issuing us a partial refund.

My child attended the infant/waddler program at the Grace location. I could not be happier with the…read morecare and attention that they received. Specifically, Ms. Monica went above and beyond every day to ensure they were taken care of. I received thorough notes home about their daily activities, eating, and daily needs as well as, phone calls to communicate and pressing needs. The curriculum was creative, immersive, and changed daily and weekly. My child was so excited to go every day and I was also assured that would be taken care of. The program was beautifully run!

Our son started going to comunity school since he was 3, today he is 8 and still fleas back every…read moresummer for camps, we love community school, more like a family to us. Highly recommend it!

We have had two kids and four total years with the POTA team, and have been extremely happy with…read morethe community, level of learning, methodolody for education, and overall progress we have seen in our kids. Our first spent three years there and each year took more and more interest in understanding how to learn as much as what to learn. She made good friends, became more independent, and was well prepared to enter a larger classroom for Kindergarden. Our youngest, in his first year there, jumps out of the stroller every morning to tell his teachers something new from the previous night. We see him on a similar path to our daughter, and are excited to watch him continue creating his own path. POTA is a great combination of cultural and educational learning. We were slightly concerned there would be too much religious emphasis, which was different from how we grew up, but that has not been the case. Their focus is on the meaning of those cultural learnings and less about the religious definitions.

My 3 year old son was new to preschool and so were we. POTA at Cooper Square was incredible in…read morehelping us adjust to the environment and schedule. We started out slow and transitioned him to full time as the first year progressed, and opted to keep him in this amazing program for pre-K even after universal pre-K became available. After 2 years, I am confident he will do smashingly in kindergarten. I have nothing but great things to say about the warm attentive staff and director.

Wow, if I had read that review I wouldn't have enrolled my daughter. Good thing I somehow missed…read moreit. My daughter started at POA at 3 months and I've had a terrific experience. The teachers are fabulous, very caring and loving. The Director is fantastic (two of her kids also go to POA at that location) and runs a well organized school. I was torn between doing the nanny thing or daycare and this school has set the bar very high. My little one eats better and naps better at school than at home. The experience has been wonderful. I have no complaints at all about this place. I'm sorry to see the negative review below. My daughter is thriving.. eating well and is an early walker, very social, very happy all the time. I know her experience at the school fueled all this. I am thankful and recommend POA to any parents. Please message me if you have any questions.

My son started here at 4 months and we have felt great about it! The staff is truly caring.. The…read moreteachers are high quality and when you walk in - the whole place feels welcoming. They helped get my little guy on a schedule, but always met his individual needs. True professionals. We are very happy here.

My family's experience with PlayTogether NYC has been positive in all aspects…read more My daughter, who just turned two when she began attending PTNYC, not only enjoys going to what she calls "fun play group", but I can tell she is making excellent progress in her expression and socialization. She talks about Nyla and the rest of the children a lot, and on those days the "fun play group" doesn't meet, she asks when she gets to return. Before moving into charitable management and development, I served students in public school systems in two states for over 15 years as a teacher and as an administrator. My experience gives me further appreciation of Nyla's practices. She intentionally avoids the trendy forcefeeding of academic concepts to children who are not intellectually ready. Her work with children reflects Piaget's studies of child development. Children learn through play, and their expression improves through various arttistic means. That's what Nyla told my wife and me when we and our daughter first met with her, and that is what she has delivered. Furthermore, her open-door policy adds the assurance that my wife and I are welcome at any time. If you're looking for something posh, this isn't the place. But if you're looking for a nurturing program that provides children the balance of structure and freedom to grow and learn, this is it!

We were having some difficulties in our son's former preschool and decided to move schools mid…read moreyear.  This was a huge decision for us.  A close friend of mine recommended Play Together specifically because of Nyla's background in child psychotherapy and child behavior and development.  Nyla and the teachers welcomed my son and family in, and we never looked back.  Our son is thriving and enjoying school.  His PreK teachers are calm and patient.  Nyla and his teachers seem to really understand our child and how to bring out the best in him.  We couldn't be more grateful to Play Together for welcoming us and providing our son with the positive preschool experience every child needs.

The structure, vibe and colors is inviting and friendly. My neighbors daughter attended and I also…read moreworked here. What I didn't like was the over crowding. The prices are very fair and the curriculum, while fun, often is disorganized and forces learning down their throats when children should enjoy themselves and learning will come naturally. It isn't the worst, and it isn't the best, but due to the worst turnover I've been a part of, this aspect may irk parents. Excellent infant care but the preschool area needed work when I left. I hope now, 2 years after my neighbors daughter attended for 6 months, things have improved. The food, the indoor and outdoor yard is gorgeous, nice touch.

My nephew went to this daycare and he kept coming home with…read morea rash, we had to pull him out because the last time he came home with a rash so bad his skin was raw the poor baby. THE DAYCARE WORKER ALSO REFUSES TO SIGN THE PAPER TO LET US SWITCH HIM TO A NEW DAYCARE!

Appletree is truly a part of our village as we raise our daughter. The directors and teachers know…read moreher so well and make her feel welcomed and loved. They go out of their way to make sure she is safe, fed, clean, and happy. The director always calls me ASAP when I email, call, or text them with concerns or questions. They post pictures and activity updates throughout the day on their app. They provide time for play as well as themed lessons, social emotional learning, STEM, and art projects. They celebrate holidays and birthdays, creating a space that my daughter looks forward to going to each day. If you decide to join the Appletree family, your child will be in good hands!

Choosing Appletree was one of the best decisions our family has made. Our 3 y/o started at…read moreAppletree in January after never having been in daycare before. He adjusted so well due to the amazing staff of teachers. The staff is so accommodating; they have answered all of our questions right away and send frequent updates throughout the day about your child. It is awesome to watch all of the activities and lessons the kids engage on throughout the day. With the pandemic, the school has been extremely cautious and following all of the state guidelines and hygiene protocols. My husband and I feel completely comfortable sending our son knowing the school is as prepared as they are. Since starting at Appletree, our son has become more social with other children, has displayed more patience, and his vocabulary has increased. I would give the testers and the school a 10/10!

We have been incredibly happy with our experience at Lightbridge Academy - Westwood. From the very…read morebeginning, the center provided us with a warm and welcoming environment for our then 6 month old. We are now in our third classroom and each one has been cheerful, nurturing and supportive of learning and playing. All of our son's teachers have been truly wonderful, each loving, attentive, and easy to communicate with. They consistently partner with us in caring for our child, always putting us at ease. Their genuine care and kindness continue to create a space where our son is able to thrive emotionally, socially, and academically. The center is truly a safe, supportive, and joyful place for children to grow.

It is quite difficult finding childcare in Rockland County, NY. My review is for my experience…read moretoday. I drive 25mins twice a day to take/pickup my son from Lightbridge Academy-Westwood. His teacher Aneta is a dream. She's incredibly compassionate, patient, empathetic, loving and above all genuine. There is no one else like her and my son loves her truly. She's the only one who calls me if my son has an accident or isn't feeling well. She keeps me in the know always. I thoroughly appreciate the care and her positivity toward my son and everyone around her. Her people skills are incredible. The past 2 weeks I've been receiving emails requesting feedback on the staff. Today there is a need to write this review ...I'm sad I have to write it. This week has been difficult trying to find childcare for my daughter for spring break. Bright Horizons has been notifying me there is no placement in my area. Imagine my surprise when I saw Lightbridge Academy- Westwood pop up as placement. I was thrilled since my son goes there it would be perfect to have my daughter there for 4 days for 4hrs a day. I spoke to the assistant director this morning and told her I was surprised they were listed as a center. I told her I submitted a request for my daughter for the following week..and asked if she could confirm my daughter can be at the same center as my son. She said she'd look into it. I said do you mind letting me know sooner rather than later since it's Friday and I need to lock in childcare for my daughter..her response "I'll look into it" ..I was thinking to myself ..wouldn't she say "of course" and try her best to assist especially since my son already is enrolled at this academy for several months...As I turned to leave, I said to her again do you mind letting me know by 3pm ET today. and her response "I'll look into it... I already knew my daughter was not going to be taken at this center for the 4days with Marisa's lack of enthusiasm and her apparent annoyance at my request. I'm truly disappointed in Marisa. As a working mother like herself..I wish in that moment she put herself in my shoes but instead I didn't leave the building yet..and her and her colleague at the greeters window were talking about me behind my back. Who I am is a mother who needed help for 4 days- for 4 hrs per day ...and instead of trying to accommodate a parent who already has one of her child enrolled at their center...Marisa called me and told me sorry we don't have placement. (There was NO surprise there) ...I told her I was already notified by Bright Horizons. I told her I'm disappointed and it's unfortunate..she apologized she couldn't do anything ...I have worked with Bright Horizons for over 7years ..accommodations could be met especially for a parent who has a child already enrolled in the center. That's who they accommodate first (siblings). Marisa said it's nothing personal. I hope she understands my review is not personal. I wish they had more Aneta's in the world ..and above all I wish there were more Aneta's at Lightbridge Academy-Westwood. The world would certainly be a happier, friendlier, kinder place.