Going back to work after a few years being at home as a stay at home mom was challenging and putting my youngest in day care the most so- but Kim and the team at Growing Up Giggles were the best option I could have ever found. The individual care and genuine joy they share with the kids that go there is so evident to see. When I leave my daughter in the morning she bounds up the steps and is so excited to be there and when she comes home sometimes she wants to go back "to see her friends". She's well fed, well nutured, and I can't recommend them enough. Also they provide a beautiful, clean, montessori environment with organic foods. What's not to love. read more

There is no words to describe how Kim, Sam, Carmen and their staff took care of our son. We saw a huge development on his behavior and eating habits, Luca always came home happy and satisfied. They are extremely through with how they care for their kids and they do it with heart and enthusiasm. They are also extremely organized and they have the cleanest daycare we saw in brooklyn! Their place is spotless. I wish we had them where we moved to. We can't recommend them enough. Paulo, Carol and Luca. read more

We are so happy that our daughter is at Growing Up Giggles. She has been going since she was 4 months old. She was so little, and I was so nervous, but within a few days I felt so comfortable leaving her in their care. Kim sent pictures of her and gave me daily updates (and advice - I'm a FTM and barely knew what to do!) Now, she is a toddler; she basically jumps out of my arms everyday when she arrives because she is so happy to see Kim, Carmen and Sam. They are extremely easy to communicate with. I love that they prepare the food for the kids. In fact, my daughter prefers their food to mine! The backyard is wonderful, and the kids have a lot of fun. However, it is also a calm and peaceful environment. In short, we are so happy that the Growing Up Giggles family is helping support our daughter as she grows up. She is a talkative, well-adjusted, friendly baby in part because of the environment at GUG. We definitely recommend them. read more

Growing Up Giggles is a wonderful daycare! Our daughter has been going there for 4 months now and we couldn't be happier. We were definitely nervous to make the move to daycare but thanks to Sam and Kim the transition went so smoothly. Within a week our daughter was fully settled in and so happy everyday when we dropped her off and picked her up. They cook all the meals, have a great outdoor play space, a separate nap room and the house is really clean and well kept. No matter what time of day we pick up our daughter the place is calm and all of the kids are happy, eating or working on a game/project together. They are so easy to communicate with and are just really warm sweet people. We are very happy to have found them! read more

Our family can't say enough good things about Growing Up Giggles and we are so grateful for the real care and compassion Sam, Kim, Carmen and Rosa showed our daughter. Leaving a child at daycare for first time parents is extremely difficult. We started when our daughter was 1yo having spent everyday of the first year of her life with mama. Sam and Kim were very accommodating to our thinking that a slow, gradual integration would be best (starting with just a couple days a week for an hour or two), but advised that the approach can have the negative effect of not giving the child time to settle in or the comfort of a routine. Sure enough, the slow start was not going well and, at their recommendation, we tried jumping into full time. After just a day or two she had settled right in and from then on was happy everyday when we arrived in the morning and when we picked her up. Sam and Kim work tirelessly to maintain a clean, orderly and fun space for kids. They seem to constantly be making little improvements and have created a great backyard play space. The photos and videos they sent of water play in that backyard were some of our favorites (Sam is great photographer). There are too many good things to write about (Carmen's cooking!) but we are endlessly grateful for having found Giggles and for everything they did to help our daughter grow to become the amazing little person that she is. read more

I can't recommend Growing Up Giggles more highly. Our family has seen our share of large corporate daycares and small home care daycares, and GUG is in another league. There is a large outdoor space with lots of climbing equipment and even a water slide. Kim, the owner, keeps the space absolutely immaculate--I have never seen a cleaner daycare. All meals are homemade and provided, which made our lives easier. When our son began attending Giggles at six months old, Kim was great about sending us text updates and pictures to let us know how things were going. By her feedback, we can tell that she pays attention to the children and knows our son like the back of her hand. We couldn't be happier that we found them. read more

I had toured Growing Up Giggles when I was 6 months pregnant with my first child. Sam and Kim took their time with me and my husband in answering our 101 questions. The facility itself was spotless, renovated, and organized. I knew that we needed to put our son in GUG. We were put on the wait-list and I would follow up every few months to inquiry about an opening. Finally, there was an opening and we enrolled our 1 year old. I have to say that they cared for my son like he was one of their own. I felt that he was in a safe and loving environment where he could learn and be himself. We recently moved out of state and had to put our son in another facility. I wish that Sam and Kim opened another daycare near us because we have yet to find a daycare with the same level of professionalism, responsiveness, organization, and care that they have shown us. If you need childcare, I highly recommend GUG!! read more

We love Growing Up Giggles. Kimberly and her mom are attentive and warm toward our infant - they truly treat him like family! I feel comfortable talking to them about any issue, communication is easy and open. The site is beautiful - very clean and clearly designed to be an engaging place for kids to play and learn. I feel very, very comfortable going to work everyday, and I would highly recommend Growing Up Giggles for parents looking for a small, family-run daycare. read more

Growing Up Giggles is a wonderful daycare for my son. Dealing with the initial feeling of finding a daycare for your child is very scary. From day one Kim & her family have made me feel much more at ease and always make sure to communicate with us. Leaving my son with them makes me feel secure and as if he is with family. Thank you Giggles ! read more

Kim and her mom look very loving and warm, the babies there look very comfortable and happy so I am sure they ARE very warm and caring towards the children. UPDATE: After 3 weeks of being there (for a total of 8 days during that span), we decided to take our daughter out. She didn't do well being away from mommy. Although, I do not blame them entirely, I do blame it on their tactic of no adjustment period necessary. Basically, we were required to drop off our toddler and just vanish. Which would terrify any child. This tactic might have worked on babies with short attention and memory, but it backfired when it came to my toddler. It just caused her EXTREME anxiety and stress. Especially the third week, I had to pick her up within an hour of drop off. It wasn't worth it at all. We also lost an entire weeks fee to them. I am aware we need to give two weeks notice when terminating but there is also a clause in their agreement that states there is a trial period of two weeks initially so that there is no need for 2 week termination notice. read more

I gave this recommendation to a family inquiring about Growing Up Giggles a few weeks back but It is so true and relevant I really wouldn't change anything about it. My 2 1/2 year old started at growing up giggles in Aug. 2015 (8 months old at the time) she was the very first growing up giggles child. I visited several area childcares and from the moment I visited GUG I knew it was the perfect place for my little one and in our time here I have not regretted our decision. They are attentive, caring, compliant and professional. My daughter, has allergies to peanuts and eggs and they have customized meals specifically for her (pancakes with chia seeds that taste amazing) while accommodating for the other children's nutritional needs. To date she's never had an allergic reaction. They take pride in their work and their business. They're resourceful and are constantly taking courses to better their business. They have evolved over time and have grown rapidly. I call it the baby oasis. They have so many various age appropriate sensory toys along with monthly schedule of meals and activities they're working on. At 2 my young one has the speech comparable to that of my 7 year old and can sing every nursery rhyme known verbatim. During the summer the backyard is a haven and the kids have a great time (check out their pictures on Facebook) Kim, Sam and Carmen have become a part of my family, they genuinely love my daughter and check on her if she is out sick or not feeling well, they encourage her milestones and it's truly a team effort to get her potty trained there and at home. My little one is always bragging about her day and what she's done with her friends. In the beginning I had a ton of questions and Kim respectfully and professionally addressed all of our questions and concerns. They all have been nothing short of professional as well. Overall I would highly recommend growing up giggles read more

My son LOVES it. Kim, Sam, and Carmen are all very attentive and loving, and the play area, kitchen, and bathroom are very clean and colorful. There are plenty of educational toys and opportunities for physical play as well. My son is so happy both at drop off and pick up times. I also really enjoy the pictures that Kim and Sam send. Communication is easy with everyone, and it's been so helpful during times when my son was sick or when I had questions. I love that my mind is 100% at ease while I'm at work. Giggles has really been a blessing to our family. read more

My 20months old son goes to this day care. He comes home very happy every day.. Its newly renovated. My favorite is it has a great safe yard for summer fun so kids wont be inside all day. Also there is no T.V the children have full attention and activities. The care giver is very friendly with a sweet tone. Not one bit intimidating. Very receiving. She has experience in nutrition and makes home made meals such as pancakes, potatoes, mac & cheese, granola bars, which is included when you attend... I dont bring him food other than a favorite yogurt. Upon her observation after a few days she noticed his reaction towards certain food seem to make him itch. It showed me that she is observant at all times of his well being. Now hes being tested for allergies. I HIGHLY recommend this day care to anyone which is also cconveniently located near the train station. read more

I am so lucky that I found growing up giggles! Before my daughter started she had never been in a daycare setting, I was worried the change would be too much for her and if the staff would understand her needs because of a speech delay. Kim was patient and understanding, she really got to know her and did an amazing job getting her to open up in such a short time. My daughters speech has continuously improved since shes started. Kim and her staff are supportive and affectionate. My daughter will ask for them on the weekends because she misses them so much. They always have fresh fruit and veggies, all of the meals are homemade. Most importantly they were always conscious about my child's food allergy. Kim is great with communicating, I can always check in to see how shes doing throughout the day. I will be forever grateful to everyone at growing up giggles, my daughter has gained so much from being exposed to the loving environment they provide. read more