Terrible organization. The management does not care about the children. They do not communicate to…read moreparents about what goes and when they do it is very unprofessional. When you bring up an issue they don't take it seriously. Do not send your kids here, it is terrible!!

I interned here last semester just before i graduated and it has proved to be one of the most…read morerewarding experiences i have had throughout my college career. It was such a learning experience for me in regards to life, children , inner-city lifestyles/circumstances and most importantly it helped to put things into perspective for me to establish what is really important in life. LEAP is a wonderful program which helps inner-city children of new haven, the opportunity to thrive and to emerge as leaders educationally as well a socially. It gives the children the additional attention that they need and deserve and instills the importance of hard work and strong morals. This organization is extremely beneficial to to all that are involved.

Hillside Food Outreach is an amazing resource in the community. I am able to witness firsthand, on…read morea monthly basis, what a difference HFO makes in the life of those who can't access healthy food options. Without HFO, so many people would be wondering where their next meal will come from. It truly takes a village!!

Even though my mother was only there for a month, and unfortunately her terminal cancer took its…read moretoll. I can't say enough about this establishment. I reviewed and walked the premises of six different facilities and by far this establishment was the best in my opinion. There's a few reasons why, and I will explain. First off the staff, starting from Janelle and Courtney to the nurse Erin including all the aids made our family feel as though we were part of their family. It's a small establishment which I really appreciated. It made Mom feels though she was actually at home. In closing I want to give thanks to everybody at this establishment that made my mother's final days very peaceful.

When it became clear that Mom had reached the stage in her life where she needed assistance in…read moreliving with ease, we began prioritizing what would be important. Topping my list was to find a facility that felt more like a community, with comfortable living quarters, engaging activities, and supportive health services. After one visit to Pomperaug Woods, it was clear that we had found the ideal place, a community where mom would be a valued resident, supported and cared for with respect and compassion. Mom did not lose her independence by moving to an assistance-in-living facility; rather she moved into a community whose supportive amenities free her to live a more engaging life.

Connecticut Food Bank is doing a great work for many of the organizations that help those that are…read morein need. Companies should continue to give, or start giving toward CFB, especially during times like these. There are many people that benefit from the CFB and the generosity of others. Staff is friendly, helpful and love what they do, keep on doing CFB... you guys ROCK!

Best childcare center in the area. Caring staff who treat children like their own. Small, family…read moreowned business - not a corporation run on government grants. Pricing is comparable to other privately owned schools. Trust and safety are number one priorities.

Bright Start has been great for my kids! Both of my children have gone part-time for years and…read morewe've never had an issue. Even when we've had schedule changes, Chris has worked with us. I always recommend Bright Start to my friends looking for a new daycare!

I wish I could give them zero stars. I sent my children to…read moreCountry Kids for a year and a half. Unfortunately, Cadence Education purchased Country Kids during that time and turned it into an incredible mess. I am aware of 4 other kids in my children's classroom who switched to the Goddard School in the last month. These are my reasons for our switch and why I would NEVER recommend Country Kids Cadence Education. 1. The Cadence administration does not care about the teachers and some of the teachers seem extremely unhappy. It felt upsetting to leave my children with a teacher who seemed visibly angry and unhappy. The head teacher for my children often did not say hello to my children when they arrived or acknowledge they were dropped off. She seemed extremely stressed and upset on a daily basis - not a great fit for a room full of three year olds. I do not blame this teacher since it was clear she was not being supported by the Cadence administrators running the school. On one of our last days, she was the only teacher in the room at drop off with approximately 15 children and she was on the phone trying to get help from someone in the office. 2. The teachers repeatedly complained to me that they do not have the support they need from the Cadence administration to properly take care of the children. There are not enough floaters so kids can't be taken to the bathroom if they have an accident. On 2 occasions when my 3 year old had an accident. I was called by the teacher and asked to come to the school due to not having a change of clothes. When I arrived, there was an available change of clothes and my child had been sitting in her soiled pants since the call was made 30 minutes earlier. The teacher informed me that the office was not answering her calls for help, they did not have enough teachers to help my child get cleaned up, and that my 3 year old should be able to clean herself up after an accident. 3. They are unable to retain teachers as employees. In a three month period, four teachers that my children were familiar with quit and told me they were leaving due to how awful Cadence treated them. On our last day at Cadence, a teacher confided to me that Cadence has recently hired a high school student who did not seem qualified for the job. 4. From age 2 until 3 1/2 my children switched rooms 3 times. The teachers in each of these rooms never helped my children to clean their faces (or guide them how to clean their own faces) properly after lunch and my kids would have food all over their faces each day when I picked them up at 5:30. This meant they had ketchup and other grime all over their faces for hours while they slept and played. 5. The teachers repeatedly told me that my children's room was supposed to have direct access to a toilet in the room and mentioned it was against the state guidelines that they did not. 6. The teachers and administration do not communicate with the parents about upcoming events like parent-teacher conferences, theme days, or if my kids took a nap or anything specific about their day. All communication about a child's day is copied and pasted for each child in the room and no individual details about my children were shared through their app. 7. When we decided to stop daycare with Cadence and move them to Goddard, Cadence assured me of the final amount I would be charged. They then overcharged me and have not provided me with a refund or a final accounting. Speaking with anyone by phone or any of the teachers is a constant chain of blaming each other and then blaming the overall administration. Due to these issues, I strongly discourage parents from sending their children to Cadence's Country Kids in Brookfield.

My son has been in the infant room at Country Kids for about 9 months now and I cannot say enough…read moregreat things about his caregivers and the directors! Rozetta, Felicia, Chris and Diane are all amazing with my son, caring for him as if he were their own. My son smiles from ear to ear on drop off and on pickup he is giggling and trying to blow kisses. He is a very active boy and still somehow they manage to keep up with him! He has flourished while under their supervision and is even starting to walk early.. They are on top of safe sleep and AAP recommendations for illness, introducing solids and overall feeding so I never have to worry (especially as a first time parent). They have a 3 to 1 ratio in the infant room which is better than anywhere else I've seen. I toured many facilities before choosing Country Kids and am very happy with my decision, as is my son. Additionally, they have handled everything from COVID-19 to a week-long power outage this year with great leadership and clear communication. They are taking health safety very seriously and I have been very happy with the steps they've taken to keep our kids safe.

They care about the animals in the shelter. I have had cats arrive at my house in need of rescuing…read more I already have 4 cats. I have brought cats to the shelter to be cared for. They are loving and caring.

Emily was so great and spent lots of time with me helping me find the perfect dog--this shelter is…read moreclean and bright and the staff and volunteers clearly care about the animals there. If you're looking for a new feline or canine companion then I highly recommend AWS in New Milford!

Today is my little girls last day. They have treated her as their own for the past two year. She…read morehas learned so much and made many friends. They have events for the kids like trips to the aquarium and quassy. I cannot say enough good things