Disagree with them once and they'll kick you out. They don't use technology or even send you…read moremonthly bills. Zero NY child development assessments, you pay them to play with your kid. No parent teacher meetings but expect you to know everything. Take your kid and money elsewhere.

I truly would trust my kids lives with these people. I love them all. Five stars, all the way …read more Thank you for teaching my children!

Once i Fell behind on payment by a week i was harassed and bullied by owner and management! my…read morepictures emails stopped from teachers! My child's things were being allowed to be mistreated! DO NOT SEND YOUR CHILDREN HERE!

https://hudsonvalley.news12.com/day-care-in-town-of-newburgh-under-state-investigation-after-at-leas…read more-1-child-allegedly-found-wandering-alone-outside Just one of many incidents over the years. Unprofessional and care more about the money than the parents and children they are supposed to serve. From employees: https://www.indeed.com/cmp/Pattycake-Playhouse/reviews

My son has been attending since he was just a few weeks old, and from the very beginning, I have…read morenever once worried about leaving him in their care. That peace of mind as a parent is truly priceless as I work all day long. The staff are caring, warm, and inclusive to all children. They've created a safe environment where my son has been able to grow and build connections with staff and kids. My son looks forward to seeing his teachers each day in his class and all of his friends. He is happy to go, comes home smiling, and has formed strong bonds with both staff and friends. We appreciate all of the updates we receive and enjoy seeing daily pictures of what he did throughout the day.

Leaving my three-month-old baby in someone else's care for the first time, especially when…read morereturning to work so soon postpartum, was one of the hardest things I've ever had to do. From the very beginning, the staff at Prime Time made that transition so much easier for me. They showed such genuine kindness and patience with both me and my baby. As a new mom, I had a lot of worries--especially when she was having trouble eating at first. Instead of brushing off my concerns, they were incredibly attentive and reassuring. They kept a close eye on her, communicated with me throughout the day, and worked with me to make sure she was comfortable and getting what she needed. Their level of care and understanding meant the world to me during a time when I was already feeling emotional about being away from her. Knowing that she was with people who were nurturing, patient, and truly cared about her well-being gave me so much peace of mind while I was at work. They created a warm, supportive environment not just for the babies, but for the parents too. I'm so grateful for the love and attention they gave my daughter during such an important stage of her life. Any parent would be lucky to have their child in the care of such compassionate and dedicated caregivers. Thank you Eva, Sheyla, Brytanii, and everyone at Prime Time!! We will miss you guys!

My two children have been attending Building Blocks for about a month now, and we all really love…read moreit. Even though it's a new preschool in town, the director Mandy is not new to teaching or running preschools, as she has another location in the city. Her experience is evident from how she has set up the school to how she interacts with the children. My 2 and 4 year old boys have had no issues transitioning to this school. They are always excited to go and happy when they talk about what they did at school. I love that Mandy does a lot with nature. In just the past few weeks, they have studied ants and spiders. She took them out on a rainy day to look for worms, and they are currently observing caterpillars. My boys are there for half day only, and they get about an hour of outdoor time each day. (I believe the full day children get another hour of outdoor time in the afternoons as well.) Mandy has set up her space well to accommodate the needs of the varying ages, 2 - 5. She has 2 different rooms for exploration/play time, a separate area for projects and snack, and a third indoor playroom for when the weather is too rough to get outside. She also has a large playground area and a big field for the children to run around in. One thing I appreciate is that Mandy makes things so much easier on the parents. They may all be little things, but they really make a difference. She provides the morning snack (and sometimes the children help cook it!), she allows you to keep your children's backup clothes, water bottle, boots, etc. at the school so that there isn't much you need to think about when packing up a bag for the day. She is also flexible. She has allowed me to drop off my boys an hour early for me to get to an appointment, and she has allowed them to come on their off-days during a week that I needed more drop-off time. At the end of each day, Mandy sends a detailed report that includes what the boys ate and how much, potty information, special activities they were involved in, items they played with, stories that were read to them, and any other general comments that were pertinent for the day. She also has the confidence to offer a live nanny cam so you can "pop in" and check and see how things are going while you are away. We are very happy at Building Blocks and would encourage anyone looking for a preschool in New Paltz to give Mandy a call/email and set up a tour.

We love Building Blocks and both our kids have enjoyed going there. Mandy is fantastic and the…read moreschool is so warm and fun. Highly recommend.

Not a qualified place to bring your children. Antagonize children and hit them - my child came home…read morewith injuries. My child had a known disability and when I got a call to come get him, I walked in, they were sitting on him and had my 4 year old child pinned to the floor. A baby! Do not bring your child here. My child was absolutely terrified to go everyday, Now I know why. Not qualified and no good! Avoid this place at all costs!!!!

AMAZING! If I had to pick just one word to describe this schools it would be this one! The teachers…read moreare all genuinely caring, the school is beyond beautiful, the dedication from staff is top notch and the admin is just hands down the best! As a parent, happiness and nurturing is top on my list and that's definitely something you will receive at this school! The teachers are not just great care givers but great educators, too! Erica and Kristen make an amazing team and are really truly there for the children, parents, and staff!

The staff is wonderful! My nephew was mostly non-verbal before he started at blue hearts childcare…read moreand now he's talking. The facility is clean and inviting!

I was really looking forward to enrolling my son here, but unfortunately my experience was…read moredisappointing. Before enrolling, I paid the required deposit and was told that the owner would be on vacation for a week. I completely understood that. However, when the original start date came and went, I never received any communication letting me know that her flight had been delayed or providing an updated timeline. I had to reach out myself for answers. I understand that the handbook states deposits are non-refundable, and I respect that policy. My issue is not with the deposit policy--it's with the lack of communication. As a business owner entrusted with caring for children, it's important to keep parents informed, especially when changes affect their child's start date. Good communication builds trust, and unfortunately that was missing in my experience. I hope this feedback encourages better communication with future families.

This daycare is by far one of the most excellent (if not the most excellent) home-based daycare…read more centers in the area. Alicia, who runs this small, intimate daycare, is so wonderful with all of the children, and she very quickly became a beloved member of our family. My daughter instantly warmed up to her when we came by to check out her house, the rooms, etc., and felt right at home. My daughter has been going here two days a week for almost a year now, and Alicia has always been absolutely fantastic. Her rates are fabulous, and she is one of the few that offers drop-in daycare services, flexible drop-off/pick-up times (e.g., we drop my daughter off at 11:30 one day a week, and sometimes it is a little earlier or later with no issue), and incredibly fair and competitive rates. This daycare is also licensed by the state of NY (which was very important to me) and Alicia was incredibly friendly and welcoming when I first called her last June with a 12 month old. (if you have an under 2 and you are looking for daycare, you will know why this is important. Many others in the nearby area were very rude and/or unwelcoming when I said I had an infant!) This facility has never had any violations, which is also incredibly important. All in all, I highly recommend - she is really a fantastic daycare provider, and makes it seem like it's just one of the family watching her. I couldn't be more grateful that we found this place!

This Day Care is the nicest, family type daycare that you could possibly imagine. My granddaughter…read morehad never been left with anyone who was not a family member until she attended here. She is so well loved and taken care of like a family member. It was one of the best decisions our family has made to send her here. You will not be disappointed!!! There is no where better to send your child in Dutchess County.

We've been sending our toddler here for 6 months. It's great - don't listen to whiny overprotective…read moreparents. Is not going to wow you with curb appeal or a fancy playground but it's filled either with good, caring teachers who really look after the kids and foster their development. Quarterly teacher conferences give us insight into how he's doing and what to work on at home. Our son loves it and he comes home healthy 100% of the time and happy 95% of the time (damn good average for toddlers lol). Highly recommend

My son started at Little Harvard last year and he loves it so much! He is learning a lot, making…read morefriends, and he loves the teachers.