Bright Horizons is a money hungry, corporate entity (owned by Bain Capital). Teachers are very…read moreunderpaid and unhappy so the turnover is very high. Notice all their teachers are either really young or "older". I think I spent more time in the doctor's office with 6 ear infections in a year, RSV, you name it and so if you do the math, the time lost from work does not justify the cost. My child would come home with other children's clothing, bottles, utensils, etc. I can only imagine what he was being fed onsite. One child was stabbed by another child with scissors and it took a very, very long time and appeals to corporate headquarters to get this child (with a history of violent tendencies) kicked out. So also if you have 2 children, there was no sibling discount. Director was stalking me to send the 2nd child (almost 4K a month). I took it up to the Regional Director and it took ages for them to even get back to me. Finally they got back to me and said it was 5%. Insult to injury. If you do the math, it was equivalent to private college tuition. Hmmm, considering I lose a week a month to illnesses, I think it's not worth it. Then 2 more moms having second children left. After I left, I heard they lost a flurry of teachers plus their director. Not surprised. They need to really do something to make the Wilton community trust them again. Wilton moms have more negative things to say than positive. You'll pay a premium to send your child there but you will not get premium care. What they need to do to improve is to slash overall tuition for everyone and hire a director that really cares about the children and the teachers. Help the teachers love their jobs and then they will love the children. Hire detail oriented teachers. Sanitize the facilities better. Stop being so harsh on their teachers and show the parents that they are not greedy, corporate entities but a daycare that really cares.

I've experienced MUCH better and for less the tuition cost that this center asks you to pay for…read moreapparent quality. The presentation of this school is good at first until you really start to familiarize yourself with how it operates. You walk in and in amazement see all the colors, the framework of the facility, all the big smiles and happy hellos... and if you are lucky you may actually see their Director there once in a while. I have only been there about 6 months and I have already withdrawn my child from this "school". The teachers, though seem loving of the children, complain constantly about their management and how they are treated. They make mistakes, not small ones, big one regarding safety of the children. One fed a baby milk with a bad milk allergy, another child was exposed to a stranger visitor without parent consent, they do not check licenses when someone picks up a child (even though they are good about needing a form). One family left abruptly while there, one teacher did, one regional manager as well and now myself along with two families are in the process of looking to transfer our kids. I cannot tell you how many countless times my child came home with someone else's clothing on. There are some things you expect from day cares and other things that are simply not appropriate in nature... the fact you are told y ou can give feedback and ask questions only to be countered with stories/excuses etc is the worst customer service Ive ever seen! Do yourself a favor and save the additional $600 a month and apply it to your child's bank account for college. Paying more and having a branded name of BH, most definitely does not guarantee you quality of care. Their lack of overall leadership at the center level and at a regional level when you file complaints is an outrage and utterly disgraceful. It's a very very sad situation when you are a parent and come to learn what the atmosphere is actually like there when they spend over 6 hours a day with these people.

My children have absolutely thrived at Community (CNSW), we moved here from Brooklyn knowing no one…read moreand this community has been amazing. Every parent has been helpful, somehow it has created that "village to raise a child" that everyone always talks about. I feel so lucky to have found this school!

Sweetest nursery school in Wilton. Truly a magical place for kids with some of the most…read moreprofessional and loving staff.

This was a great little place to wander around on a Saturday morning. It was fun to check out their…read morelittle farm with the kiddos! You can tell the animals are loved. Great plants for sale also (Saturday mornings only I think I read). There were picnic tables set up where we enjoyed one of our snacks we brought. Would definitely come here again. Nice that it's free admission!

Ambler has a great bakery truck as well as good produce. It's nice to walk around and get some…read morefresh fruits and vegetables as well as a few little treats. A little overpriced, but still fun for an afternoon trip.

Both of my (very different) children have thrived from infancy until they were ready for Pre-School…read moreat A Kid's Place 2. The environment is simple, comfortable, and not over stimulating, this allows babies and small children to explore at their own pace, grow their curiosity, and creativity. The staff is simply amazing. I have never felt anything but 100% comfortable leaving my children in their care. They go above and beyond the job and have treated my babies like their own. I truly consider them my village. They are willing to work with the family to solve just about any issue, and get through developmentally challenging times as a united front with you. Karen is fantastic with communication, and nothing lights up my day more than getting a cute picture of my little one's day at A Kid's Place 2!

Karen has taken over as the Director and I can't say enough about her and her team. They are so…read morepassionate about the children and we couldn't ask for a more caring group of people to help guide our children through these early stages. Karen and team are very accommodating and just a joy to be around.

Horrible experience with this school. They don't enforce anti bullying. Hardly any children in the…read moreclasses leaving no room to grow or transition. Parents pay money and donations to resolve issues. Claimed to be blue ribbon but their policies aren't enforced. Most families aren't even catholic. They just want to say their kids are in private school in CT. Only good thing about the parish is the priest.

Parents of PreK-8 children REALLY need to check out this HIDDEN NEIGHBORHOOD GEM OF A SCHOOL! Our…read moreson recently graduated from 5th Grade at Cranbury School and we selected Fatima for middle school--it has FAR exceeded our expectations. Our son is enjoying learning and is so happy telling us daily: "At Fatima all the kids always support and encourage each other--not like at some of the other schools." A few of the other reasons we LOVE Fatima: 1. DOWN-TO-EARTH. This small, approachable, warm and welcoming community in South Wilton boasts a diverse student population with more than 60% of students representing Norwalk, including Cranbury, Silvermine, Rowayton, South Norwalk and Wolfpit, as well as surrounding towns including Stamford, Ridgefield, Westport, Weston and Fairfield. We feel so welcome at Fatima and our son has so many great new friends in all grade levels. 2. AFFORDABLE. Tuition is very reasonable compared with other private schools that we checked out in the area. 3. INDIVIDUALIZED LEARNING. A faculty of experienced and dedicated educators promote academic excellence and individualized learning with small student-to-teacher ratios--much better than the public schools and other area Catholic Schools we checked out, where many classrooms exceeded 22+ students. The Fatima faculty makes learning fun for our son with a curriculum that is similar to the small group "academically talented" program that was offered in the Norwalk Public School system--but that involves ALL children. 4. EXTRACURRICULAR TEAMS. Our son has learned skills in basketball, cross country, and chess. Fatima offers top-notch programs for boys and girls with experienced coaches who encourage all students to work together and build their skills. And, supportive Fatima Families that attend activities help create a warm and inclusive atmosphere that makes every child feel special. We highly recommend that Norwalk/Wilton area families with PreK-8 children look into this unique, family-oriented school as a great option to help instill core values, receive personalized attention and achieve academic excellence.

To put it simply: this is a truly special place. My 3 year old twins started in the infant class,…read morethen went to Toddler, and began Primary (pre-school) in September 2019. Honestly, as a new mom, I had no idea what kind of expectation I could or should have for early education. The Montessori School shocked me with what I could expect of an "out-of-home" environment - it truly raises the bar. The investment every teacher puts into each child is amazing, the setting is so peaceful, and my kids are thrilled to go to school and do their "work" every day. The teachers are also highly educated (degrees in education and special certification in Montessori). There are 2 Toddler classes with about 10-13 students and 3 primary classes with about 15-25 students. There are also Lower and Upper Elementary levels which go through 6th grade. Each class has a Head Instructor and an Assistant. I saw a review critiquing diversity which was confusing to me because there is a high degree of diversity in both the staff and student body. I'd encourage every parent to visit and observe a classroom - it's incredible to see such young children being so independent, and the teachers and environment are purpose-built to encourage self-sufficiency and to engage young minds.

Getting a child into a Montessori program requires enormous trust, and it is much easier when your…read morekid is a toddler or a preschooler. By the time elementary school rolls around, people start to have doubts. No grades? No tests? 3-year cycle? Kids get to choose what to work on? How do I know if my child is doing better here than in other schools? We came from another Montessori program into 2nd year of Lower Elementary at TMS. What unfolded in front of us over the years was nothing short of amazing: strong supportive parent community, classrooms that inspire creativity, experienced dedicated teachers; rich, often above grade level curriculum; projects/events that made us wish we went to Montessori school ourselves. Digging deeper, we found that behind warm, nurturing and seemingly fluid classroom experience there is a rigorous system that ensures each student excels. When someone who left the school half way through the cycle tells you that the program didn't deliver, take it with a grain of salt - they didn't want to wait for the pieces of the puzzle to come together. Those who saw it happen become its staunch supporters. A note on diversity: international teaching staff and families across the world (you may hear as many as four different languages spoken in the parent room at the same time) make this school special. No diversity stats will show you that.