We love Bright Beginning! Everyone is so warm. Thank you for taking care of our child . We love you…read moreall. They cook lunch , provide snacks , potty train and much more .... great daycare

I was fortunate enough to enroll my son at Bright Beginnings and it's one of the best decisions…read moreI've ever made! My son thrived there and was loved and cared for in a way that I will forever be grateful for! He learned how to play piano, arts and crafts and even Yoga! Not to mention, that he was more than prepared for Pre-k thanks to education he received at Bright Beginnings. This is not your average daycare, It is a Gem and I recommend it to anyone and everyone I know!

The daycare is small and very convenient for my family distance wise. The lady in charge of the…read moredaycare is very nice. She always communicates with parents if something good or bad is going on with their child. Both my sons attended last year. Now only my 2yr old attends because the oldest one started school. The woman in charge has really helped both my boys learn a lot. They've become more social and know how to interact with other children (sharing, taking turns, etc.). She worked with me and helped my 2yr old with potting training, which I think is a plus. He also knows the colors, numbers, alphabets, and more. She really works with the children and teaches them new skills. In the summer time, they take trips to the park. So they aren't always stuck in the house. Everyday is a lesson and my boys have reported have a good day every day that they have attended and attend now. Overall I am satisfied with this daycare and would recommend it to other parents, especially those in the neighborhood.

Do not take your child here!! This is just a business to them, they don't care for the children and…read morethey pick and choose which kids they accept. They want the ones that give them the least amount of work. The Directors and staff are not caring at all. The preschool area is the size of my bathroom. But the room for the kids in the Abbott program is way bigger and set up like a real class as they all should be not just the specialized school program. The helpers in the toddler rooms are not the friendliest bunch and not comforting to the kids when they cry. They do have one or 2 individuals that are nice and caring. I recommend they should look for a better work environment who appreciates the children like them. I absolutely could not recommend this center to anyone! Took both my kids out immediately!! I hesitated putting them here in the first place but the options in this area of highly qualified schools are slim pickings...i figured i would give them a try but I should have went with my first impression and stayed away. Glad my kids were not there for long.

I completely disagree! My son has been at Junior Prep for almost three years, and we both love it…read more I was referred to the school by our realtor, whose daughter also went and loved it. The classrooms in the main building are all about the same size, and always looks clean and orderly. I'll admit to having pretty minimal contact with the director herself, but we've always had good relationships with his teachers and the classroom assistants. It's unfortunate that Naty seems to have had a bad experience, but know that that's not always the case.

My experience with admissions and the director was poor. Very unresponsive and inattentive…read more Curriculum wasn't well articulated, we were unable to meet our children's teachers, and she gave one of my two spots for my two preschoolers away without notice after we were penciled in, and said: "let me know if you still want the other spot." I'm glad this happened early because I'm sure I wouldn't want to deal with that throughout the school year.

The Sprout House is the best possible early childhood education you could give your children if you…read morecannot be at home with them yourself. I sent my children as part day preschool and to this day I accredit their earth conscious minds to the Sprout House. My eldest just went off to college on a scholarship to a music conservatory and it was (partly) due to him starting off as a Sprout. His brother 1 year behind him is an Eagle Scout now. They were encouraged to explore, learn and be themselves in the kindest way possible. The fact that some of the teachers have been there over 20 years speaks VOLUMES to the caliber of care taken to retain employees, and with that comes caring educators. I cannot say enough good about this little gem in the heart of Chatham. May many more children "sprout" from this fine establishment!

My kids just started here and I could not be happier with the community we have joined. Thoughtful…read moreeducators and visionary school leadership create an environment where kids thrive emotionally as well as academically. We want our children to be bilingual and we're thrilled that both have entered a dual language english/Spanish program. We also love that fact that this is an IB school that focuses on 21st century skills. Last but not least, the school hired a COVID consultant and reorganized the entire school in order to be able to have children on premises and meet social distancing standards. Although they do have a remote option, this thankful parent is thrilled to drop the kids off at real school every morning.

Last summer our family relocated to New York City and began the impossible task of finding housing…read moreand a great school for our children who were entering kindergarten and third grade in the fall. We visited a number of schools and sought the the advice of countless friends and family before finally being introduced to Pine Street school. We attended an informational social which gave us the opportunity to meet faculty, parents, students, and learn more about the IB program and curriculum - we were blown away by the enthusiasm of the teachers, the global exposure the students had, and the close knit community we encountered there. But it was our children's response that really informed our decision to apply as they were eager to spend more time with everyone they met that evening and excited to learn more about the school. Fast forward to today and we couldn't be happier with the decision that we made. Pine Street School truly supports the whole child: the curriculum is rigorous and engaging, and we visibly see how they are preparing our children to go out and make a difference in the world. Students go on more field trips than any other school I've encountered - they really make sure that they have an opportunity to go out and experience the world. It is apparent that the thoughtful approach to learning supports the development of our children intellectually, emotionally, and socially and we couldn't be more pleased. And they continue to impress us and exceed our expectations, especially during this unprecedented time where our children need more love, support and consistency than ever; they are the only school that I know of that offers 4.5 hours of synchronous learning each day while school is physically closed due to social distancing! Incredible! They have managed to maintain the academic standards and preparation that we've become accustomed to during this challenging time: it doesn't get more committed than that. I could go on forever but will stop by thanking Pine for continuing to reaffirm why we made the best decision possible by enrolling both of our children. Thank you!

I only have good things to say about creative academy. My son was enrolled here for only 1 year but…read morehe loved it. The teachers were kind, patient and thoughtful ( shout out Krystal and nadienna from the bumblebees class) . It felt like we were all family. The executive director Angela was also such a joy and always such a bright light every time we walked in during drop off and pick up . Petulah the manager was always really helpful and available to answer any of my questions or concerns. Overall I would highly recommend CA

Our son attended Creative Academy for four years. We absolutely loved it and so did he. Despite…read moresome struggles with turn over at the beginning, we started shortly after they opened, we always felt that we were listened to and respected and that our son was safe and always learning. We were sad when he add out and are even safer that we've moved out of the area and can't send our new little one there now. I would happily recommend Creative Academy!!

My child has been attending the academy for over two years, and our experience has been…read moreconsistently excellent. The staff are warm, responsive, and genuinely attentive to each family's individual needs. My son loves coming to school every day and is always happy there. We're very grateful for the care he receives. Highly recommended!

We've had such a positive experience here. The staff are incredibly friendly, warm, and genuinely…read morecare about the children. From the moment you walk in, you're greeted with smiles and a comforting atmosphere that puts both parents and little ones at ease. The team goes above and beyond to make each child feel safe, supported, and welcomed every day. It truly feels like a nurturing community, and we're so grateful for the kindness and warmth they show our family.

My son has been at POA for a year and a half and I have nothing but wonderful things to say about…read morethe school. The teachers are engaging and truly care about the kids, the facility has everything you can ask for, and the Directors are hands-on and make sure that the kids and teachers enjoy being there which in turn, makes the parents happy! My son was in the infant room for a year and I loved his teachers, they respected my "first time mom" concerns. He is now in the toddler room and it's amazing how much he has learned and how much he loves his friends and teachers. It's obvious how well cared for he is when he runs out of the apartment when I say it's time to go to "school." I feel very blessed that we are a POA family!

In response to the woman who complained about the POA classes on the bus: first, they came from a…read moredifferent Preschool of America location than the one you're reviewing here. Second, I was a parent on the trip that you're complaining about. Yes, we had the stunning audacity to take a city bus across town to Central Park. Just like hundreds of parents have the gall to take their children to school on public transport every morning. The children were not acting like animals, banging on windows - in fact, I see far worse behavior on buses from older children on a daily basis. Every single child had a parent with them on that bus, there was no danger to anyone. I'm sorry if your travel this morning was disrupted by our presence; these are the chances one takes when one rides **public** transportation.