There have now been three "self reported serious incidents" in 2019. Two in January and one in…read moreFebruary (see follow up story in the NY Post) and there are still uncorrected violations going all the way back to December when my son was injured (see my previous reviews) and 89 violations total since they opened. NYS lists them as "pending revocation" since December 2018. They are up for renewal in October 2019. I know from our own experience that it can be hard to find quality care, but please do your diligence before enrolling here or continuing to entrust this facility with the welfare of your children. Their compliance failures are overwhelming.

Parents be warned: do your homework on this facility's incident and violation history before…read moreconsidering enrolling your children here. My son was badly injured at this facility and they did not seek urgent medical care. We've taken our story to the press to make sure parents in the local community were made aware. A simple Google search of this facility will show you the full story, covered by WCBS, NY Post, USA Today, Journal News/LoHud, News12, HLN, and several more. My sons accident uncovered a sad reality - this facility had been operating all year with over 30 violations against it. We had no idea. I've since become very familiar with how to view daycare violations on OCFS.com. As of January 4th, 7th and 8th of 2019, the state of New York logged even more violations against TLE Dobbs Ferry. They now total to 83 violations. In my quest to find new daycare for my son, it appears most daycare centers in our area don't have more than 5 violations over the span of several years, some which have been in operation for 20+ years. Compare that to 83 violations at this facility from November 2017-January 2019. They should be ashamed of themselves. I wish we had known about these violations sooner. We would have removed my son from the program immediately. Since we've spoken to the press, at least a dozen parents and former staff members have contacted my husband and I directly about their own negative experiences at this facility, ranging from injuries to their children requiring stitches and leaving scars; to a 4 year old child being called an "idiot" to her face by one of the head teachers; to another teacher telling the pre-K class about her brother in jail on a daily basis; to teachers being encouraged by management to manipulate the children's daily performance sheets to make it appear they are learning skills at a faster rate than they truly are. Ask yourself, would you want you child being watched by this facility? If you look up the violation history of this center at OCFS.com, you'll see they even failed to perform background checks on a number of the staff. I won't besmirch everyone at TLE Dobbs Ferry. My son had a few really great teachers who cared for him dearly in the 12 months he attended this facility. Unfortunately for my son, none of them were present when he was injured. Had even one of them been, I'd like to think his injury would have been handled better. Many of these teachers have since left TLE and gone on to better facilities. I can't encourage parents enough to do their homework. Please use the resources available by the state of New York and look up the violation history of any daycare facility you are considering for your child. You can also contact the Westchester Childcare Council for assistance. They will even perform a daycare search for you based on where you live, and will give you all the information you need on individual facilities.

I had my child enrolled in this daycare up to the day when they developed a "gas leak". My older…read moredaughter lost her job in order to take care of our 3-year-old since we have no one else to take care of her. This franchise could not place my daughter in any of their other locations. Communication was not great, and the lack of empathy shocked me. My daughter who has special needs has been severely affected by this, every morning she gets up and tries to dress herself to "go to school". I am also still waiting for a refund since my daughter has not been placed and or not attending. Please do better, families are affected by poor management.

I cannot say enough good things about tutor time pleasantville. They treat my son like he is their…read moreown and I can feel that they adore him. It is so reassuring to go to work knowing he is in the best hands.

Great daycare! Teachers are very caring and kids have a lot to do. This is the best option in the…read morearea.

I attended the Open House at The Seed because of their great reputation. I was really impressed by…read morethe program. They seemed very organized and the staff seemed very qualified. I was so happy with my tour that I was prepared to sign my son up for a full time position in the infant room. I accidently got one of the owners to share that the daycare is owned by 11 people that are involved in the same "spiritual organization". They shared some literature about their beliefs. The program is nondenominational. My post is to share this information, because it is not mentioned anywhere on the website, nor the reviews. The 3 stars is for lack of transparency.

I don't post often, but I really wanted to give a shout out to the TLE in New Rochelle…read more We absolutely love it. The teachers are fantastic and the directors super-friendly and available whenever needed. The environment is clean and stimulating for children, and they are great about sending updates via the app. You know it's a great place when the kids are running excited in the morning to go to their class. We are so happy to have found the TLE and I absolutely recommend it to anyone looking for a great daycare.

I can't say enough good things about The Learning Experience in New Rochelle. I was dreading the…read moreday that we had to drop our son off at daycare, but within even a week's time, I knew that he was in the right place. For starters, the facility is clean and inviting, but the staff and teachers make this place go round. Jade and Tarika are incredible directors. They are always available for a chat - about both good things and concerns - and take the time to get to know each child. They are also extremely vigilant about when a child might be sick, which I appreciate. Additionally, they are responsive via email. I know that if I have a quick question, they are ready, willing and able to help. Lastly, our son loves his teacher, Miss Gia! He has never cried once when we drop him off and a huge smile comes onto his face when we walk into his room! The kids are kept busy (we love the art projects that come home!) and are cared for well. All of the teachers there have really impressed me. Now really the last thing - there's an app that we follow along with each day. It logs everything that is going on with our child, which for a parent, is a god-send. And there are cute pictures sent throughout the day. It's so encouraging to see a smile on our son's face throughout the day. Can't thank Jade, Tarika and the team enough for their professionalism and care!

Our little one was 20 months when we needed full-time care, and through recommendations from…read morecoworkers and friends, we found Montessori in New Rochelle. We couldn't be happier with our decision. The owner has built a safe, nurturing environment where teachers truly care about each child's well-being, development, routines, and outdoor play. I observed a class today and was impressed with the teacher-to-student ratio. We loved the Halloween performance and parent potluck that foster a sense of community. Highly recommend this unique place!

Our family has had such a tremendously good experience since enrolling our child at Liberty…read moreMontessori. The staff is knowledgeable, loving, and caring, and our kiddo comes home happy and having learned something new every day.

We truly can't say enough wonderful things about this school. We've sent all three of our children…read morehere for both the school year and summer camps. The teachers are incredible - knowledgeable, kind, fun and patient. They're always available and clearly care about each child's growth and happiness. The classrooms and shared spaces (playground, gym, etc.) are all well maintained and filled with engaging, age-appropriate toys, books, and activities. The office staff is always responsive, helpful, and flexible, always willing to answer questions or help accommodate scheduling needs. We're so grateful for the role this school has played in our children's lives.

The most amazing school for your little one! The teachers are very caring and your child will…read morethrive here. They have two indoor gyms so your child will come home tired but not get sick being forced outside in the winter time. They have a music teacher, creative movement and gymnastics coaches to help develop coordination. Very well rounded preschool/nursery with warm and caring teachers and staff.

Country Children's Center is a daycare with several locations in the Katonah area. My son attended…read morethe Farm location for about 6 months before leaving to start nursery school this fall. There are a lot of really great reasons to recommend CCC. There are also some places I think they could improve. The best thing about CCC is the staff. My son was in the twoddlers room mostly with Mary Kate and Florence and he received wonderful care. They do projects and play. They bring the kids outside as often as possible. They really care for the kids and you can feel it upon entering the room. I can't say enough good things about all the teachers I met at CCC. CCC also has pretty good hours for working parents and flexibility in pick up and drop off times. This is the thing that I appreciated most about the Farm. My son was always with a teacher he knew and a few other kids to play with when I collected him. The size of The Farm is both a strength and a weakness. They're predictable and always staffed appropriately. Coming from a smaller daycare that is a real plus. However, the size also leads to broad rules to accommodate a lot of people. The meals are generic. The kids get special attention in their rooms but to the organization of CCC they are one of many. The weaknesses for me are in the price and in communication. We pay over $1500/month for three days a week of care. As with everything you get what you pay for and I think my son receives excellent care. He's always happy at pick-up. However, I would expect a push towards organic and local foods and nutrition instead of fish sticks and the like. They also ask parents to bring a 5 pm snack. That snack time causes issues at dinner time in our house. I try to provide a healthy snack and I would just say no but I don't want him to be the only kid without one. In regards to communication, CCC just needs to get with the digital age. The parents of their kids are from the digital generation. They still communicate mostly via paper and since my son isn't there Monday or Friday, we don't get our sheet until Tuesday morning. Then I'm scrambling to purchase a t-shirt they requested be brought in or something trivial. They could just email or text the classroom parents. They send an email with a daily roundup, that would be a great opportunity. Sorry for the lengthy review but I know when I'm looking for childcare, it's so helpful to hear from other parents.

I don't know what I would have done without CCC. Their dedicated, professional staff and their…read morewonderful program gave me the piece of mind while I worked, knowing that my child was safe, sound and happy. Thank you!

We absolutely love Kiddie Academy of WP! We are a new family in Rye, NY, and welcomed our baby…read moregirl in May of this year. As working parents, we were eager to find the best care for her during the day. (Due to Covid, finding in-home care was challenging, so we had to look for daycares.) After extensive research- we enrolled our daughter here and could not be more pleased that we did! The hours are amazing and flexible. The teachers are an absolute joy and it is obvious how much they love each child. We get pictures throughout the day, and they also let us know which skills they are focusing on during their daily activities. We have an app that allows us to communicate with the teachers. This is where we can request they focus on a specific developmental need (more tummy time, etc), and inform them of anything they should be aware of (like teething or a rough night sleeping). No matter what time of day we pick our daughter up, we always are thrilled with what we see when we peek through the door. It is also great seeing every teacher in the school greet our daughter by name even if she is not in their classroom specifically.

Highly recommended. Our daughter was a one-year-old pandemic baby who -- unfortunately, due to the…read morecircumstances of Covid -- had very little outside social activity by the time she enrolled in Kiddie Academy. Leah, the director, and the whole team at KA made her adjustment incredibly smooth. Our daughter loved all the teachers and staff at the facility, which always felt well-kept, clean, and airy. The daily reports and photos are great, and as parents we always felt informed through emails, newsletters, and phone calls. At pick-up time, teachers would always take a minute to talk about how the day went. Everyone is so kind. The large parking lot is a bonus. There's no stressing about traffic or double-parking at the start or end of the day. We took our daughter out after five months but only because of lots of family engagements that would've kept her out anyway. We wouldn't hesitate to go back in the future.