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 son's kindergarten screening went exceptionally well, and I know that his performance and…read morepreparedness can be, in large measure, credited to the superlative education that he received at the Kids Clubhouse. The nurturing of his intellect, curiosity, and character development have all been remarkable to witness, and I wanted to extend my sincerest thanks and gratitude for the safe and loving environment you've given us both to grow in. We'll miss you, and we'll visit. My son insists (so do I).

This is a great hands on preschool! They make the learning fun for the kids.read more

A wonderful school where your child will be treated like the prince/princess of the castle!…read morePatient, kind, and well-educated staff. The children are well prepared to enter the school district. I cannot say enough about what an amazing school this is - all three of my children have or are currently attending this school.

My daughter has been in FOD for a year and she loves her teachers, Michelle and Dorothy, is a…read moreloving and caring school. They take care of their students and they keep the parents communication at all times with they app.

This is my son's second year at Field of Dreams and he still has one more year there. He loves…read moregoing to school everyday and even runs to get on the bus every morning. I have yet to meet a staff member who isn't loving. My son has had such amazing improvements since starting here. He receives services at the school. I will always be so grateful for the staff at FOD. They get 10 stars from me and my family.

I've sent both my kids through the 2's, 3's and 4's at Friends, and my son is "graduating" this…read moreyear. I'll be sad to not return next year. Our experience at Friends couldn't have been more wonderful. All of the teachers are kind, warm and nurturing. It's like handing your kids over to family. The 2's program is the perfect introduction to school for toddlers, the 3's is a great continuation of all the social and life skills being taught, and the 4's curriculum emphasizes preparing for kindergarten in an organic and age-appropriate way. In addition, because the school is so small, there's a real sense of community among the parents. We've made lifelong friends at Friends - the school really lives up to its name!

My kids were at a different preschool before Friends so I have something with which to compare it…read more This place is amazing. Kids go to kindergarten extremely prepared as well as cultured. The director of the preschool, Sue, is one of the kindest, gentlest, most education-savvy people I've ever met. She is very down to earth and reads academic articles about preschool education on a regular basis. The families who are a part of this school are wonderful. If you need extended day options, this school is not for you!

Since switching from a more expensive in home daycare to this one, I have seen such an improvement…read morein my child's happiness. I wish I took her crying upon arrival as a sign that she was not happy at the previous daycare. Since attending little scholars I have seen growth in my child and am confident that she gets the attention and care she needs while attending. She is always excited to get there and even tells me she needs to go back when I pick her up. I highly recommend!

There is not one caregiver there that doesn't care. I pick up my grandson. Every teacher know his…read morename. This place really cares about children. Highly recommended.

I rarely write a reviews however my niece used to go to this school in which they allow children to…read morebe bullied and instead of rectifying their behavior or providing the education they condoned this behavior where my neice is hesitant and refuses to go to school right now

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Our family loves Stepping Stones! The staff takes amazing care of my sons and treats them like…read moretheir own. It is always extremely clean and the staff keeps me informed of everything going on throughout the day. It is also an extremely affordable daycare compared to others in the area. We are so grateful overall to have found Stepping Stones and we have all made forever connections there!

From the owner: At Stepping Stones, we are committed to providing you with a safe, trustworthy, and stimulating…read moreenvironment that enriches your children through the most influential years of their young lives. We are a family-owned and operated childcare facility in Stockholm, NJ. Give us a call today to schedule a free tour!

I am 24 years old now. I routinely think about Robin and this pre-school. I can't believe I…read moreremember anything. I think what resonated, is that they prepare kids to learn and adapt, so we can become the adult we were meant to be. It's easy to keep a child busy and entertained. Working with kids and treating them with respect, showing them how to learn on their own, is what pre-school should be for everybody. I had a very difficult time with my parents - I struggled for independence for literally no reason. Robin never talked down to me, and helped me cope with the very difficult task of being a toddler. The friends I made, especially Sophia(I love you) are lifelong and foundational. I had to say something - looking at my life, Sarah Lawrence was a key developmental period. I hope my children have the same opportunity as I did. This is where your kid can love learning. THANK YOU ROBIN!!! There will be nothing but blessings in your life. From a very very grateful student.

Sarah Lawrence College's Early Childhood Center is a progressive, lab school community for…read morepreschool-aged children. It's child-centered and play-based. My child started the 2s program this fall (2014) and I couldn't be happier with our experience. Everyone-from the Director to the teachers to the receptionist-is not only incredibly loving and warm but also child development nerds. These people know children. Deeply. The people at the ECC are true professionals. They have graduate degrees in early childhood education, many have been teaching for decades, and they all love a good geek-out on anything kid related. Anytime I bring up a topic I'm interested whomever I am speaking with pulls out books, recommends films, and sends me articles about the topic. They are not inly knowledgeable about how children learn and develop but they are passionate about it. I've learned so much about how children learn and process their world and can truly say that I am a better parent for being part of this community. For example I never knew how important narrative play was. Ever since we started the ECC I now try to narrate and get my child to narrate what he is doing when he is playing. His verbal, storytelling, and memory skills have developed so much. On the subject of play- this school takes play very, very seriously. Much child development research indicates that play is of tantamount importance-it is how children learn and develop the skills and foundation for later life success. The book Children's Play: The Roots of Reading by Edward Zigler is a great place to to start your overview of the research. For more on the topic of play being the work of children check out a TEDx talk by an ECC graduate student https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m7y6ZgQCnvw If you are looking for a place that does flashcard drills and gives 3 year olds homework, look elsewhere. This is not an "academic" preschool. This is a preschool where children are given the space and opportunity to be children and learn in developmentally appropriate ways, which research shows prepares them so well for later academic study. It is also a place where your child will develop their love and passion for learning. My child is so excited about school-it's the best part of our week. It's truly breathtaking to see his curiosity nurtured and to know that his first experience with school is joyous and fun-he hasn't gotten the joy and curiosity beaten out of him in the name of Common Core and standardized testing. The community is very diverse-economically, socially, ethnically, and racially and my child is exposed to what the real world looks like. Families come from as south as the Upper West Side and as north as Brewster. ECC families represent the full economic and social spectrum of the US, an achievement that is sadly too rare in the highly stratified society of New York. Families are very involved-it truly feels like a community. The Parents Association is active and sponsors several activities throughout the year for both children and adults that are always well attended and enjoyed. I think it's a great alternative and even superior option in some ways to Bank Street or Barnard's Toddler Center for upper Manhattan and Bronx families because it has more space and outdoor play areas. Children go outside to play in the expansive play areas every class day even in cold weather. The 2s program does require a parent/primary caregiver -can't be a secondary caregiver- to attend with the child the whole year. This only works if one or more parents have flexible jobs or stay at home. I structured my work schedule to be able to accompany my child but not everyone has that privilege. Starting in the 3s program children are dropped off but in accordance with the school philosophy each child separates at their own pace. Lastly, the ECC is a lab school-one of the oldest of it's kind. It serves as a laboratory environment for undergraduate and graduate students. There are always one or several students in addition to teachers and teacher assistants in the classroom. Their main objective is to study and learn from the children but having so many adults in the classroom provides for amazing one-on-one attention. Students (undergrads/grads) are always supervised and mentored by the teacher in the classroom.

These ladies (typically Ms.Aggie and Ms. Maureen ) take excellent care of the children at Marshall…read moreHill Elementary school. They will Help your child with homework, give them snacks, and children are given the option to play in the gym/outside if They want to be active, or they can sit in the art room and color or play with toys quietly. I've never heard of any children or parents complaining, and I believe that these ladies give all students attention and care.