Man, sending your kid to be taken care of by strangers can be tough. I was fully prepared to hate every daycare we toured and subsequently convince my wife that I should quit my job and take care of our little girl full time, because no one was good enough to do the job.* But we loved Changing Tomorrow as soon as we walked inside. The location may not be ideal (for us or in general - it's located in a construction-clogged area of Downtown Brooklyn), but the facilities are excellent, and the people are wonderful. It is brand new, clean, and very well run. It's as if they took stock of the bougie parents in the neighborhood, and decided to create a daycare that offered everything they might want: Flexible schedules and long hours (open 7 am to 7 pm). Nurse on site at all times. Organic food catered for the kids (after they turn 1). Montessori methods that focus on the cognitive, social, and emotional development of your kid. Frequent activities like dance, soccer, finger-painting, and trips to the park when it's nice out. Best of all, they have monthly meetings where they take suggestions for what the parents would like to see from the school, and they actually try and implement those suggestions where it makes sense. (I wish those meetings weren't at 7 am, but I suppose getting up early is part of being a parent.) We're only a couple of weeks in at this point, but so far I have to say that the staff is just amazing. They put up with the minute and specific instructions we (and I imagine all parents) throw at them on a daily basis, and they are shockingly on top of the Brightwheel app that they use to keep us updated on our child throughout the day. Yesterday I got over a dozen photos and videos of my daughter, plus updates on her naps, feedings, diaper changes, and more. My kid still cries every time I drop her off, but it's really gratifying to see a smiling photo of her just a little bit later so I know she isn't crying all day. A huge thank you to Meridith the Education Director, Ms. Victoria, Ms. Janiece, Ms. Maria, and all the other wonderful people that work here. I'm constantly surprised that the teachers in the other age groups (that don't spend the day caring for her) recognize my daughter on sight when we walk in the door; it makes the place feel a lot more like a family. Thank you all for taking care of our daughter; I know it isn't easy, and we really appreciate how much you care. It makes it a little bit easier to leave her with you. ____________ *And also because I'm a progressive man that knows my wife can handle the breadwinning duties in this modern world. Definitely not because I'm tired of working and need to be supported in this lifestyle to which I've become accustomed. read more

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Enrolling our daughter in Changing Tomorrow Academy was one of the best decisions we ever made. We had originally planned to send her to a daycare just around the corner, but when that fell through were in a desperate situation. Amanda was so wonderful and found a place for us at very short notice. We weren't expecting much -- we were just happy to have found somewhere so quickly -- but our daughter flourished and thrived under their care. Amanda was extremely communicative and seemed to know everything about how our child was developing. She is so great with the children and just an extremely positive force to be around. We never worried for a second when our daughter was there. The teachers were wonderful at helping her adapt to her first daycare, and then helping her transition to the toddler class. We got regular updates and photographs throughout the day that regularly made us laugh. They came up with really great ideas for activities. They calmed us when we were worried and gave us tips to help her along. The facilities here are amazing, but the staff are what makes it great. We HIGHLY recommend Changing Tomorrow Academy and will be eternally grateful for how they took care of our little one. read more

My daughter has been attending CTA since she was 4 months old and it has been by far the best decision my husband and I made. The team is top notch - everyone cares for her like she is their own and it's so much more like a school than a daycare in terms of the quality of the programming and her daily schedule. They do a great job to stay in touch and over communicate, we see a constant stream of photos, videos, etc. The best feeling for me as a working mom is knowing that she's so well cared for and I can focus on my work. I'm so grateful for the entire staff at CTA and their great work. Highly recommend CTA! read more

Our daughter started when she was 1 year old and it was a very fast transition, teachers and staff made her feel like home. When you get a tour around the place as a parent you realize right away how clean, safe and beautiful this place is. Every room thoughtfully putted together and has everything that toddler needs. The school provides a full - day menu and it is truly amazing! The food is healthy, fresh, the menu changes every week and it reminds me of a home- cooked meals. I know for sure that my daughter eats well and it makes me very happy as a parent. Another perk we get - is a parent night out, when the kid can get a movie night at school, and parents get their movie night! Tye bottom line is, that my kid gets up from the bed faster if I say "We're going to school!" read more

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Our son has been at CTA since he was seven months old, and he's now over two years old. Finding a daycare in mid-2021 was so stressful and CTA was so wonderful. Our son had separation anxiety issues but they handled it so well and he took to the director (Ms. Amanda) immediately. We couldn't be happier with his time at CTA! He's moved up from the infant room through the younger toddler rooms and now he's in the two year old room and he's loved them all. I've worried how he'll do leaving his beloved teachers but then he loves his new ones (and the old ones pop by and visit him!). We get updates throughout the day about what he's up to and other info (food, diapers, etc.). He absolutely loves the food (provided for 1+ year olds)! And they do so many fun projects and crafts during the day, he loves it so much. The teachers and admin are also very communicative if there are issues during the day, and very responsive if we have questions. We also have a wonderful community of other parents--I've met other parents on the street when our kids excitedly wave to each other! CTA has also started doing Parents Night Out once a month which is amazing. Almost as amazing as the adorable holiday performance and activities they hosted back in December! read more

Update: it looks like I was reported to Yelp headquarters because I wrote an unfavorable of this place stating that I have a conflict of interest. I do not have a conflict of interest. I had a experience and I wanted to be transparent about this. This is not a review that I wanted to write but I feel a need to let other parents know about my experience. I first enrolled my 9 month daughter into this school. I was a first time mom and I didn't know what to expect. I was so blown away by the space. It is simply amazing but as time went on, I started noticing things that I just felt weren't right. First of all the teachers are just here to get college credit. Which means really young students that never had experience taking care of kids. I am not saying that they are not capable. I will say that they are here to get some time under their belt to become a teacher. Which means high turn over. I feel that it's important for a baby or toddler to have the same teacher in order to adapt to the environment. Another thing is that the sleeping space in the same space where the kids play. If one kid wakes up and plays, other kids will wake up. My daughter is a light sleeper and needs a dark room and sound machine. At the end of the day I received a fussy baby home. This place takes Montessori to another level of individual. In other words whenever my baby got hurt the director would always use the CCTV to look back. This is frustrating. Why isn't a teacher watching over my kid? My baby got hurt three times in one month with a scratch on her eye. I found out through one of the pictures that were uploaded. Three hours later a teacher messages me about what happened. Three hours and no incident report. No apologies. Pickup was usual. They didn't care that my kid got hurt. I mean it's my daughter's eye and this daycare is so far from reasonable price. The answer I received from this place was that we focus on individual play, which means that the babies/toddlers don't play with each other and no one is really watching them. I also noticed that these teachers really don't watch over my kid. I would received the baby bottle back with so much hair around the nipple. I guess it rolled away and no one cared to give my baby back the bottle. This happened almost every day. The pacifier was also gross when we got it back. The pictures! WOW! It showed how unhappy my baby was. My baby was crying in every picture. I love the honesty but it really sucks that this place made my baby so unhappy. I really wanted this place to work but it didn't. Another thing to note is the nap time for toddler is dead set on 12 pm. Can't change it and has to be one nap. Most toddlers drop their second nap around 18 month and may take longer. My daughter getting constantly hurt at school, the constant changing of teachers and the lack of supervision that my baby had. For the price that this place charges, I would expect a lot more than just a spacious place. It's not like I can provide anonymous feedback. There is camera facing the anonymous feedback box. I just end up switching to another place that addresses all of my concerns. read more

My daughter has been attending Changing Tomorrow Academy for the past 3 years and we cannot be any happier! All the staff are amazing, as well as the vast variety of food offered. I would Highly recommend this center ;) read more

Our son was at CTA from age 10 months to just over 2 years (with a small break for when everything closed down due to COVID). He had a truly wonderful time there. His vocabulary exploded, and he was so happy to go to school every day. The teachers were kind, understanding, and communicative throughout an incredibly difficult year and made a HUGE effort to help parents entertain the little ones at home when everything went remote for a time. We throughly appreciated the efforts they made to keep us updated and comfortable throughout the lockdown and beyond. And so many pictures throughout the day! We left only because it my partner and I both changed jobs, and the commute ended up being too long. We wholeheartedly recommend CTA to anybody looking for a place where their child can be safe and happy. read more

Beyond lucky to have been a part of the CTA family! Our first daughter started at 4 months in 2020, and they were beyond supportive in helping make the transition for first time parents. The teachers and director were communicative and transparent in all her developments, encouraging each milestone based on her specific needs. (Crawling, walking, using utensils etc). As she got older it became even more evident how amazing and supportive the teachers were. They encouraged her to express herself, become independent, negotiated potty training and as we introduced #2 into the family they worked with her to explain the joys of being a big sister, gentle interactions and were a constant for her during what normally is a chaotic time. Changing Tomorrow has been such a beacon of light and opportunity during our time in Brooklyn, for not only our children, but for us as parents. We are eternally grateful for the memories, support and love our children received while at CTA. Thank you to Ms. Amanda, Ms. Tanisha, Ms. Destini, Ms. Kimberly, Ms. Destiny, Ms. Jeanette, and Ms. Sidorela plus so many more. read more

I cannot recommend Changing Tomorrow Academy more. For us it was very important that our daughter was well taken care off and happy. Our standards have been completely surpassed. She is not only super happy there (she runs into her class and in the photos they share with us she is filled with joy), but we feel like she is loved. All the teachers and staff are loving and caring. It does not feel like a business, there is a level of personal interaction that makes you feel like she is with friends or family, and that gives us so much ease. They also do so many fun and creative activities. They are even going above and beyond to make her comfortable when they don't need to. Like today, when her milk leaked in her backpack, and they went to the supermarket to get her the milk of our choice to avoid us a trip to the school. We love CTA. read more

As first-time parents, having "strangers" take care of our 5-month-old was a bit scary. But after visiting a few daycare centers, it became obvious that CTA was "the one". They reassured us. 4 months later, we are very happy about our decision: - The team (among them, Ms. Kim, Ms. Amanda, Ms. Sidorela) is wonderful, very caring, sharing info and pictures throughout the day; - They are always eager to share some anecdotes about a special moment or event that happened during the day; - They have a new theme and development plan every week (with various sensory and learning activities), and our daughter is definitively learning a lot from it; - The team was also super nice to take time with us (via video) to share personalized feedback about our daughter, and we were impressed about the accuracy of their observations. It was also an opportunity to understand how the teachers adapt to each child and their development; - Last but not least, they regularly organize events allowing us to meet with other parents! and we realized that many come from different countries or speak different languages at home, which we believe is a great asset for children to immerse themselves in different cultures. ... and we are willing to walk 30 minutes each way to make sure our daughter is in good hands! read more

What bigger decision than choosing the right child care facility for your baby?! After checking out multiple facilities in the Downtown Brooklyn area, we ending up taking a chance with CTA and could not be happier with our decision. Our son started in their infant room at 6 months and has adjusted so well thanks to the wonderful and loving staff. Highlights: - Montessori based - Brand new state-of-the-art facility - Extremely clean and well organized - Brightwheel App updates throughout the day to notify you of your child's meals, potty activity, naps, and photos/videos - Ability to live message the staff through Brightwheel - Onsite nurse - Catered organic meals for 1 year olds and up - Engaged and loving staff - Visitors that come in (ex: child psychologist, musicians, etc.) - Monthly parent meetings to go through updates, feedback, and news I strongly recommend CTA to anyone searching for child care! read more

The teachers and administrators at Changing Tomorrow Academy really make me feel that my child is being cared for by people who actually care. They're excited to see her, she's excited to see them, and they really spend time helping her learn basic skills in a fun and interactive way. They do fun educational activities and have tons of play time so it's a good balance. On top of that, they bring in people to teach dance, soccer, and play music for the kids! The facilities are clean and bright. Overall, I couldn't be happier with our decision to have our daughter attend CTA! read more

I just started sending my two year old son to changing tomorrow academy and it's amazing! - they use an app called brightwheel to give you picture and video updates throughout the day about your little one - the facilities are first rate - big open space, fake trees in the middle of the room, good light, lots of room to run around - fun and educational toys - they cater with 100% healthy meals! I love not having to pack anything for him in the morning - loving, well trained, professional staff. They seem like child experts. Even after his first week I can see a change in my kiddo. He knows how to put on his jacket, can say a couple dozen new words, knows two new songs, and always tells me what a fun day he had. It's always so hard to find a daycare you feel 100% confident in so I am just really happy I found them. read more

My one year old son started at Changing Tomorrow Academy in January and I couldn't be happier with them. The location is bright, cozy and extremely clean. The staff is also top notch, genuinely kind people who care for my kid as if he were their own. We were originally nervous leaving our little guy in a day care but with their diligent updates and awesome transparency we always know what he ate, if he slept, and what he's doing throughout the day. Going on 3 months now and my son is happily attending even making some new friends, I would recommend this day care to anybody looking. Pros - Montessori Based Curriculum - Well thought out, clean and safe environment - Certified Nurse on staff - Catered healthy meals - The Brightwheel app (my link to my son while i'm away) read more

We joined changing tomorrow when my son was 17 months and he's now a little over two. I can honestly say that it's one of the best decisions I made as a mother. It always feels like I have team of well-informed and genuinely caring people on my team. It's remarkably well-run. The staff are warm and the teachers are so good. We love their curriculum and their overall approach. I know this is very unusual, but my son was happy to be there from the moment he walked in, and has been happy to be there ever since. If you're considering childcare options, this is one recommendation I unreservedly would strongly recommend. read more

Our daughter has been at changing tomorrow since she was 6 months old and she is now 2 years old and feels so happy there. The teachers, the facility with tons of toys and an indoor playground, the catering service and the creative activities are beyond amazing! The brightwheel app to see what she does all day is just the cherry on the cake. read more

My wife and I cannot recommend CTA enough. My son started there at 10 months (was supposed to start at 5 months, but that was right as COVID started shutting everything down), and took to it instantly. The facilities are great--lots of room, an indoor play area, tons of toys. The teachers are all so caring and enthusiastic, send us pictures and updates throughout the day via the school's app, and set up meetings to discuss our goals for our son, and anything they see in his day-to-day that they think we should be aware of. And most importantly, our son has thrived there. He loves going in in the morning, he has friends who's names he wont stop repeating after he's left, and his development--physically, socially, and with language--has been phenomenal as a result of all the many activities they have planned everyday. CTA would get my highest recommendation to any parent that wants looking for a safe, loving, and stimulating day care for their child. read more

It's my first daughter and my first daycare experience. The Changing Tomorrow Academy team is making everything easier for me. My baby is 9 months old and we're all very happy. They not only they care of her but also help me to understand things like separation anxiety, teething, etc. All the teachers and staff are always very supportive and so far I have nothing but compliments. I super recommend it! read more

My daughter has been going to CTA since she was 6 months old (prior to COVID) and we recently left the center sadly due to relocation. CTA has been great throughout the past 2 years, the staff and owners are supportive and always helpful, most importantly the teachers are super caring and truly care about helping the children develop their skill sets. Our daughter has reached multiple milestones on target and being a full time working parent, I certainly want to give the credit to her teachers. read more

Best Child care services! service, where no contract is made so you can easily pull off if you wish to Do so. Four nutriton meals for children one year old to 5 years old. They also have a nurse on site. very friendly staff members and very responsive! I had the best experience having my child part of this lovely community and I would suggest it to everyone! Very compatative rates! read more

Our 15 month old daughter has been attending CTA for about two months - and we are absolutely thrilled with the experience so far. The staff are absolutely top notch - communicative and kind, responsive and flexible, and we absolutely love how they refer to the kids as "friends". We also love how a nurse is on staff, offering even more peace of mind. The facility is gorgeous, open, inviting, and kept immaculately clean. A great feature of CTA is the hours being 7 am - 7 pm at a flat rate, offering flexibility on pickup and dropoff - which is extremely helpful for two working parents with commutes. The app used by CTA, Brightwheel, is also fantastic - enabling easy and secure check-in/check-out, a simple way to quickly message and hear back from CTA staff, and the best part - updates on our daughters day, including photos and sometimes videos of what she's up to! It's so terrific to see all of the sensory and other learning activities that our toddler is being exposed to every day - we can really see how she is having fun while learning a lot - and thanks to the dedication of the CTA staff. read more

My daughter started at CTA when she was 6 months old, and now she's about to turn one-year old, so she's been there half her life! We've had a wonderful experience thus far. From my first tour with Miss Amanda to our intake meeting with Miss Kimberly, I felt secure knowing that the folks at CTA are deeply invested in the school and the children they work with. I've never had any concerns about my daughter's safety and wellbeing. The Brightwheel app is great -- I love getting photos each day as well as updates on meals/diapers/naps, and the teachers respond promptly to messages. One of my favorite things about CTA is how committed they are to building community. Their lobby display has fun seasonal things like decorated pumpkins to vote on, and they host "date nights" where they'll do dinner and a movie with the kids of any parents who want a night out (haven't done this yet as our little one goes to bed so early, but excited to take advantage in the future.) Best of all, they hosted a Thanksgiving feast where parents could meet each other, and this December they invited parents into the classroom for story, song, and activities -- and when we arrived we found the kids wearing matching holiday onesies the staff must have made for them! (The art projects my daughter does at CTA and brings home with her are also quite adorable.) My daughter's life has gotten so much fuller since she started at CTA -- I'm thrilled about the friends, role models, and skills she gets from her time there. read more

Our daughter has attended CTA since she was 9 months old (she is now almost 2), and we could not be happier we chose this as our daycare. The facility is big, bright, child-friendly, and so clean. I love that they have an indoor playground that gives the kids a change of scenery to be active all year round, and they serve breakfast, lunch and multiple snacks (over age 1) that I am even jealous of- and I can be assured that she's getting a wide variety of food to try. CTA is always communicative, and uses the Brightwheel app for updates and pics throughout the day. The best part of CTA are the teachers and staff who have so lovingly cared for our daughter, and taught her so many new skills (walking! talking! using utensils!)- Miss Amanda, Miss Destiny, Miss Kimberly, Miss Christina, Miss Evi just to name a few. Her vocabulary has expanded so quickly, and she continues to learn to be independent, to clean up (love this!), to follow direction, and to be a compassionate and curious little human who cares for others. It is so heartwarming and reassuring as a parent when your child can't wait to go out the door each morning to school. We can't recommend CTA enough. read more

My toddler has been in the nurturing care of Changing Tomorrow for several months now and we are very happy with his development. The Montessori approach as well as the guest teachers exploring soccer, dance, and other activities has been great. The catered meals are healthy and constantly being adjusted to fit the preferences of the kids. The teachers are also very mindful of our child's problems with feeding and very positive. We get constant updates throughout the day via their app which is reassuring and fun to see photos and videos of our child interacting and engaging in the activities. The facility is also new and equipped with tons of great furniture, equipment, and educational toys in addition to the creative materials the teachers present everyday. I highly recommend! read more

My infant son has been attending Changing Tomorrow Academy since it opened. We grappled with hiring a nanny or enrolling him in daycare. We wanted him to get the individual attention that a nanny can provide, but we also wanted him to have space to explore & to socialize. We feel like we found both at Changing Tomorrow. -The teachers are so caring toward my son & give him so much love. He lights up when putting on his coat in the morning to go to school. -The infant room (and whole facility) is beautiful. We looked at half a dozen daycares in the area, and this was by far the nicest space. The infant room is bright & cheery & has 2 huge play areas with lots of educational toys. -The teachers engage my son throughout the day in activities (he started at 4.5 months). They explore the senses with sensory boards & feeling different textures with their hands & feet; they do the cutest art with their feet, toes & hands; they go to the park; they have story time. My son even attended a musical performance by the preschoolers in the big play room. It was adorable! -The teachers & administration know my son & help us work towards milestones like improving tummy time, sitting, rolling & eating solids. We've also enjoyed meeting the other parents. Everyone has been friendly & helpful. We really appreciate the great care my son has received at Changing Tomorrow, and would definitely recommend it. It's very hard dropping your baby off at daycare, but I know he is enjoying himself all day. And we get regular updates, photos & videos on the school's app so I know what he is up to throughout the day. read more

We have been sending our son here for about 2 months. It's a brand new facility and was by far the most clean, spacious, warm, and open of any of the facilities we visited in our search. There is also a nurse on staff, which we did not find at many other centers. The hours are also very convenient at just a flat 7 to 7 with no hour counts or strict pickup windows. The center director has been great to work with, always friendly and attentive and very responsive to all of our correspondences. The staff has been amazing. They are always very attentive to our son's needs and warm and friendly when we visit. The center also uses an amazing iphone/android based communication system called BrightWheel which allows us to get immediate updates on what our kiddo is up to and allows for immediate communication, including photos, which are the best part! It's hard to be away from our son all day but we get a lot of piece of mind knowing he's in good hands all day. read more

I love seeing the children progress through the year. Watching children learn something new is the most rewarding aspect of my job, whether it's learning how to tie a shoelace or read a new word. I love watching the children's eyes light up and how excited they get when they realize they have accomplished something new! I absolutely love my job at Changing Tomorrow Academy and find it to be challenging and rewarding each and every day. To me has been as a second home and I hardly can call it a day care because it's definitely more than just a day care. There is always something new to look forward to and I truly enjoy coming to work at CTA each day. Changing tomorrow academy provides a lot of great services not only for their main customers (families and children) but also for their stuff. Teaching is important because we are educating a whole generation but it is easier when you have found the right place to do so. I found my right place with Changing Tomorrow Academy! read more