Our daughter has been attending this school for the past month in the ages 2-3 classroom. She just…read moreturned 3. We love the school. I love that every new teacher is trained before they join a class, and so they are consistently able to meet each child at where the child is individually at a social, emotional, and intellectual level. I love that there are no time-outs, and there is plenty of positive reinforcement. The teachers are so kind, and full of empathy and compassion, that it takes any pressure off the kids and creates an environment of unconditional acceptance. Lacey and Paige and all the staff are simply wonderful with the kids. Our own daughter used to have meltdowns, and since she has come here, they have completely stopped. They respect that she doesn't like to be touched and doesn't like to have an audience while going potty. We know she is receiving individualized attention, because we see improvements daily. In under 3 weeks, she came home able to pronounce certain sounds that she struggled with - as a result, we were able to understand her better, which resulted in her being a lot calmer. The classrooms are full of natural light, and they have a sweet play area in the back with a play set and a sand box. There are plenty of sensory materials available. The children have access to various art media and materials also. Within the first month of school, they have used Play-Doh to build habitats for animals in the grasslands, they've made animal footprints using plaster (assisted by their teacher, of course), have painted with watercolors while listening to music, drawn self-portraits by looking into mirrors, and have made multimedia seashell and sand collages, among other things. The art is not constrained and Pinterest-worthy - instead, experiences are aimed at helping children learn how to use various media and work around a theme to create their own stuff. The kids also have music and dancing time. The children get a fair balance of outdoor free-play, indoor free-play, and teacher directed activities. There's a fair amount of imaginative play involved. While the curriculum is not rigorously academic (i.e. your child will not learn to write all the letters of the alphabet in week 1 of school as a 2-or-3-year-old), there is a focus on cultivating scientific thinking and curiosity, and they are equipping the kids with skills necessary to excel at Math. It's a child-led Reggio Emilio school. They make sure social skills are incorporated into learning experiences. Last month, for instance, the kids built an airplane for the class to sit in and took turns "flying" the plane. They also hosted their own market with fake money and products, and took turns buying and selling goods and returning change to customers. They have been building habitats for the African grassland animals they learned about. They have been measuring object sizes and lengths. There is art incorporated into their Science lessons. Among other social skills, the kids also clean-up after meals, wiping down the tables and sweeping up crumbs. They fold away their bedding and put it away after nap time. My daughter has come home so proud and confident that she can help around the home and contribute these things. The teacher also has conversations with the kids during lunch, which is so crucial - to be able to listen, and take turns speaking at dinner. The snacks provided are nutritious, diverse, and not junk food (apricots, cheese, turkey, crackers, fruit, a variety of vegetables and hummus, etc.). I love that they have an app that the teacher uses to provide periodic information about what the kids ate, how long they napped, and activities they did. They also upload pictures and videos. The teacher fills in updates when the kids are asleep or during post-meal cleanup. So while the kids are awake, they have her complete attention. The updates are helpful, because as working parents, we know if our child hasn't eaten or we know if a nap wasn't taken, and can accordingly provision for it. It's also reassuring to check in on my kid when I am on my lunch break. The drop-off and pickup timings are very generous. We can have afford to have a slightly late day at work without having to stress about pickup. The school has far fewer days off than most of the other local schools - so I don't have to worry about arranging childcare for non-school days. Given the small class sizes, trained teachers, the Reggio Emilio approach and curriculum, convenient hours, limited holidays, and individualized attention, this preschool provides full value to its students and parents. We had come here after having our older child at a wonderful school that set the bar really high. And we love the Second Avenues Preschool just as much, if not more. Thank you for providing such a wonderful space where our child feels loved and accepted, and where she has been able to flourish and thrive. You are wonderful.

My daughter has gone to this preschool since she was 18 months old (she's almost 4 now). The old…read morestaff was great. Since hiring a new Director (Lacey) the turnover seems high and the teachers being hired appear to be unqualified and incapable of handling the amount of children in their classes. A couple months ago my husband and I were informed that our child was hitting and spitting in class- my kids teacher and Lacey the Director stated that this behavior had been going on for an ENTIRE YEAR without the daycare informing us- a complete lack of professionalism and communication. Needless to say, we all decided that it was best to part ways. This was a horrible experience to say the least.

I cannot say enough good things about this preschool. I don't even know where to start. We had…read moretried two other centers for my son but had heard amazing things about the ChildTime system. We liked our other center but were nervous about my son moving up from his infant class. He loves to learn but also be nurtured. A spot opened up at Eastside and we jumped at the opportunity. Lacey (director) and his teachers were immediately welcoming. They helped him transition and he began to flourish. He was doing well at the previous center but he really blossomed. Eastside does a wonderful job appreciating my son for his uniqueness while helping to inspire development. His teachers have always been extremely caring, communicative, and supportive. I highly, highly recommend this center.

I was just looking up Eastside's info for a friend, and realized I never left a review. My son…read moreattended Eastside from age 2 to 10. It was the best experience imaginable. As an only child, he learned to share and deal with conflicts at Eastside. As he got a bit older, he learned to help the younger kids, something he still does with his younger cousins and friend's siblings. plus he made good friends. We still arrange get-togethers now that they are in 8th grade. Eastside was always excellent to work with, even that time my son filled all the toilets with paper towels. Shout out to Ms. Lacey!

I want to be fair. I can see that they recently have new management. I'm sure it will be a much…read morebetter environment for those kids and staff than it was before.

New owner & director have made incredible changes!!!…read more My boys were at this school in 2021-2022 school year. We did experience many of the grievances with the previous/owner director. However, the new director has been so awesome to work with. The school has retained the things that made it great : classical education, screen free instruction, no sugar, Montessori inspired, clean & organized facility but all the nonsense rules and the neurotic pestering and teaching style of the previous director are gone. My kids love going to school every day and I do not worry about them being on laptops and having TV based lessons. They get plenty of time outside. The faculty is extremely responsive to each of my kids needs and challenges each of them at their unique levels & needs. Overall, GREAT decision to come back :)

Three stars because the first two years of our experience here was great, the last two; not so…read moremuch. I noticed a serious decline in teacher enthusiasm and then a constant wave of turnover. I noted that the staff was likely underpaid and treated poorly. I also felt that although most of the staff cared for the children, the owner was less focused on the happiness of the teachers, parents and students, and more on how much money she was raking in. During the COVID shutdown, we pulled our child out temporarily, and paid the amount asked to hold our spot for our return. We were never contacted or questioned after that and when we brought him back, we were told that he didn't have a spot in their school because we didn't "complete the SECOND survey they emailed out, asking what our decision on return was" -even though we had already paid to hold his spot. Ultimately, after feeling unappreciated and unhappy overall, we pulled him out. Thinking we would get our money back was apparently giving the owner of this school too much credit, because she refused and said that was our choice to pull him out. I feel as though she's taken this daycare in a distasteful direction and I would be cautious when considering it for your child.

A+ Preschool for Bullies!…read more Does your little monster love to bite and disrupt and cause chaos? Is your uncontrollable terror often kicked out of more discerning schools? Look no further. You've found your sanctuary in the Childtime preschools. The administration would rather send those pesky rule-abiding, gentle (read: wimpy) kids away than ask you to actually parent your villain. Boys are taught at this young and impressionable age that girls should be bit if they stand up for themselves, and that it's better to touch first and ask forgiveness never. (Silly parents trying to teach daughters to demand respect. Hahaha!) If this sounds like the hellion who terrifies you at home and that you can't possibly be bothered to parent, then sign right up without delay. Your life is about to get even easier. ****Docking one star because the playground stinks.

This is as good as it gets. We are so happy that our child attends B'n'B. The teachers love kids,…read moreand are wonderful educators. They have certifications like food handling, CPR/First Aid, licensed child care. The app is used to report on kid's daily activities. I love to see the pictures from the day. The outdoor play area is very large so kids have plenty of space to run and have fun. I especially like that there are trees that give shade in the summer. The building is clean and well organized. Mrs Ali, the owner, strives to make the day fun. There are so many fun activities throughout the day. I highly recommend this place. Everyone truly cares for the children.

Buttons'n Bows is a fantastic school we had our oldest daughter start at the school in 2013 as a 2…read moreyear old and she loved it and learned so much while attending. They have great teachers who truly care about the students. She also participated in the summer camps as well as the after school program which is great since both of myself and my wife worked they would take her and pick her up from her elementary school. Now our youngest daughter is also attending and has been since 2017 and she has done so well at Buttons & Bows. Great school!

I want to highlight Smart Kids summer camp program. School age Kids are not stuck at the daycare…read moreall day. The school age kids have all meals provided, plenty of crafts and a field trip almost every day where they're out going places and learning new things, and a few pool days in the mix. Compared to other summer camps, this is a great value and so much fun for kids. I highly recommend this daycare if you're looking for an all day summer program. I still take my kids there for care now I'm back at the office. Mrs. Marisol and Ms. Jen are amazing directors, they do a great job hiring good teachers who love kids and babies. Kids are safe in their care, fed and plenty do do inside and outside when the weather is nice. Highly recommended, won't go anywhere else.

They took excellent care of both of our girls. I was sad when we moved. They treated my girls as…read morethough they were their own. The lady at the front desk does an amazing job running the place and is very nice and professional. I knew my girls were getting the best care while I was at work. We went there for 3 years. Very reasonably priced too.

Not sure why there are so many terrible reviews on here, because this place is the BEST. The…read moreteachers are all really attentive and caring, and go out of their way to make every single child feel loved and valued. Our little girl has been enrolled there for a few years, and she loves it. They even autoclave the toys every day so our little one hasn't gotten sick near as much as when she attended other schools. We are big fans.

They do not do anything about kids who bite. My son kept getting bit by this one child and they…read morerefused to do anything about it. Their policy is to not even say to the kid " we don't bite" because they damage the kids feeling. They could careless about my kids physical well being. So great place if you don't mind you kid getting bullied.

I have loved sending my child here! She has autism and the teachers and staff have always been so…read morekind and understanding of what she needs. They are very engaging and have so many activities planned everyday that have helped her academically and socially.

It is a wonderful center, it meets all the requirements. My daughter adapted very well and has…read moredeveloped socially and cognitively. The teachers are very friendly and professional.