We love Hip Hippo! Our daughter began when she was about 7 months old and has thrived so much and loves it there too! She's a little over 2 now, and can count to 20, knows all of her colors and letters, and so much more. It's small (under 15 kids total) and mixed ages from 6 months to 3/4 year olds. The babies 'grow up' with the bigger kids, and the bigger kids learn to help the little ones. Each day there is a 'class' (cooking, art, music, science, etc.) and each week / month there is a learning theme. They have a backyard and go outside to play almost everyday if the weather is permitting. In the summer, they spend a lot of time outside playing on the water table. The small group of teachers have an education background and are like family, and truly care about your child and their development. Meals and snack are provided, which makes it so much easier. Couldn't recommend more! read more

Our daughter has been attending Hip Hippo since she was 9 months old, and she has truly thrived here. She loves going every day, and Sylwia and the rest of the staff are genuinely excited to care for her. We did a lot of homework and research when choosing a daycare. While there are many good options in the neighbourhood, Hip HIppo's Sylwia stood out immediately. Her Early Childhood Education (ECE) background is matched by something you cannot teach: a genuine, deep love for children. The way she greets each child with smiles, anticipates their needs, and celebrates their tiny milestones makes it clear that this is her calling, not just her job. She sets the tone for the entire daycare, and it shows in every corner of Hip Hippo. And boy, did we make the right choice. Our daughter loves it here. Because Hip Hippo is a mixed-age daycare (4-6 months to 2-3 year olds), she has made friends close to her age while also being immersed in what the bigger kids are doing, and her vocabulary has grown astonishingly fast as a result. There are activities every day: music class, cooking class, and cultural activities. The mini playground in the backyard is one of her favorite spots. We cannot recommend Sylwia and Hip Hippo enough. read more

The BEST daycare! My daughter has been at Hip Hippo for the past 1.5 years and started when she was 6 months old. We love the owner Sylwia, the teachers, the curriculum and the environment. We had researched eight daycares in the neighborhood and I am so happy we chose this one. My daughter has learned so much from Hip Hippo's variety of activities and lessons, and she has so much fun! They have a wonderful backyard and go outside daily, and in the summer the kids love the water play activities. Sylwia also goes above and beyond, organizing things like Mother's Day and Father's Day breakfasts for parents. She has over 10 years of experience running Hip Hippo, and it is evident in the professionalism and attention. I'm confident that every day, my daughter is safe and fully cared for, that she is learning and her growth nurtured, and I 100% recommend Hip Hippo to other families! read more

We've sent our two (almost three) year old daughter to Hip Hippo for two years and I can't imagine having her anywhere else. We all love Hip Hippo, Ms. Sylwia, and her staff of teachers so much. My daughter is shy but comes home with excited stories about her day and her teachers. I have seen her blossom while at Hip Hippo. I know she is safe and well cared for by all of the teachers there. My daughter also loves the curriculum - each week there is a science class, cooking class, music class, and there is a daily art project. She has learned so much and comes home and happily shares her knowledge with me. I was so nervous about sending my daughter to daycare and toured at least five daycares in the area. I knew from the moment I sat down with Ms. Sylwia that Hip Hippo was the place for my daughter. If you get the chance to enroll, don't pass it up! read more

Ms. Sylwia has created an incredible daycare. We saw MANY in our search and knew right away we wanted our daughter at Hip Hippo. When we visited Hip Hippo that first time, it was clear Ms. Sylwia has a philosophy about how to care for children. We loved that we had a partner in raising our daughter who cared as much as we did, and was way more experienced than we were :) I took many of my "first time parent" questions to her and always got great, measured advice. Ms. Sylwia and her team care deeply about children and creating developmentally appropriate, engaging and varied activities for them. I was amazed at how ambitious they were - during drop off I saw kids painting, our daughter came home with creative art projects and they had weekly guest educators (music, Spanish class, cooking, etc). Not to mention, they have monthly themed units to help the children explore colors, seasons and other topics. Beyond what they did with the children, even more important was how they made the children feel and how they took care of them. It is an incredibly loving environment where children are given autonomy to try things, express their feelings and resolve conflict. The staff got to know my daughter very well and I'd get a report at pick up each day with the funny things she did, her overall mood, what she ate, etc. Her transition into daycare was a little rocky and everyone worked so hard to come up with a plan to help her, and made sure I didn't turn into an emotional wreck :) In terms of the facilities, everything is so well organized and clean. They have all their incredible art projects up on display which makes the kids feel really proud. They have a big outdoor space in the back where they plant in the spring and have water play in the warm weather. Beyond that, Ms. Sylwia and her team have times throughout the year for the parents to come visit, mingle and have special snacks or activities with the kids. It helps feel like you're part of a community rather than just dropping your child off with strangers for the day. I was unprepared as a first time parent how integral the staff would be in helping raise my daughter. She spends so much time there and I know she is getting the type of care, attention and love I want for her. I also didn't realize how wonderful it would be to have a baby and toddler mixed program. My daughter started as a baby and was OBSESSED with the "older kids", and they in turn with her. I saw her develop so much by watching them. I could go on but I'll end by saying anyone who sends their child to Hip Hippo will be getting more than just people to watch and interact with your child. It's a really special, loving place and we are SO grateful we found it!! read more

Sylwia and her program were more than my husband and I could have expected or hoped for...Our daughted joined Hip Hippo when she was 1, and has continued with the program until recently when we relocated out of state. We recommend Hip Hippo to any parent, in the most enthusiastic possible way. Hip Hippo Daycare is warm and welcoming, with colorful artwork adorning the walls and endless activities for kids to engage with. The caregivers are loving and friendly, and seem to have close relationships with all of the children. I loved the structured environment and knowing that my daughter was engaged in a wide variety of activities each day, plus the backyard offered a safe place for the kids to get fresh air and regular outdoor exercise. I also appreciated the regular events and seasonal parties for families, which made Hip Hippo feel more like a community. I always knew that my daughter was safe and cared for at Hip Hippo, and that she was learning and developing new skills. We are so grateful to Sylwia and Hip Hippo for the time our daughter had at the center. read more

We sent our two year old daughter to Hip Hippo after visiting six other places in the neighborhood and fell in love with Sylwia's program. It is a calm, warm and happy place with loving and caring teachers and a European structure. They have a beautiful little backyard where they grow some vegetables with the kids, they have art and cooking, music and science classes which seem very high quality (we actually love the art our daughter comes home with!), and we always feel like our daughter is well taken care of and her individual needs are met. We highly recommend Hip Hippo. read more

We had our daughter enrolled at Hip Hippo for 2 years and loved every minute of it. The facility is bright and cheerful, with a large back garden, all geared towards the kids. Miss Sylwia, the owner, is extraordinarily warm and caring, and works hard to make every child and their parents feel like part of an extended Hip Hippo family. There was almost no turnover of staff during our time there, and the other teachers are equally as lovely as Miss Sylwia. Lunch and 2 snacks are included in the cost of tuition, and the kids learn table manners. The curriculum isn't just your standard art and play; there is also a Spanish class, a music class and a cooking class (among others). Our daughter was excited to arrive every morning and often had to be pulled away in the evenings. We left to start preK, but were sad to do so. read more

This place is amazing. Before getting here we saw 8 daycares and preschools in the area and nothing impressed us as this one. Our daughter is almost 4 now and it's her second year here. She's excited every morning to go there, she LOVES her teachers and we can completely understand her! They are all caring, loving and warm. There's always laughs and smiles and hugs everywhere. Sylwia is so creative with the art they do there, it's always beautiful and interesting and they get to explore all kind of materials and techniques. They go outside every day to the beautiful back playground. The food is good and healthy. We were so lucky to find this place!!! read more

The day-care services children from ages 3 months to 3 years old. They serve three meals a day for children. The meals includes home made pasta, cereal, fruits, organic milk, and many more. The children are coordinated with engaging activities throughout the day; they have dentist and other educators come in to show children fun activities. Every month there is different topic, lessons, and projects for children. The boss of daycare also organizes a socializing day for parents, children and teachers; which is great to know alittle more about each other. The day-care has a wonderful and big back yard that makes children feel like they're at home. The children at hip Hippo daycare love it there and had so much fun by the end of the day. The teachers engage with children in groups and individually to understand their behaviors and personality for growth and educational purpose. They also provide many care, love, and techniques to play with other children in the room. Hip Hippo is a fantastic daycare! read more