Toured several daycares when we were expecting our first. This was by far the best. Good location…read moreright off exit 54 if you're a commuter. Most competitive pricing wise I was able to find in Branford area, but we really chose this place because of the staff interaction we observed during our tour, and since we started. The owner, owners daughter and staff have always been nothing less than kind, courteous, and professional. About to start into our third year here and have had not a single bad experience since day one. But don't take my review as dogma, schedule a few tours and make your decision based on what you see.

Horrible experience at this daycare. For the most part, staff had a bad attitude and were either…read moretoo inexperienced or should have retired long ago (The staff for the infants were fabulous). The older owner is never there while the younger one is like a deer in headlights, unable to answer simple questions or attend to issues with older staff members. The kids are not outside a lot and then the staff complain that the kids are climbing the walls and misbehaving. These kids are toddlers and PreK, not little robots who sit and "do work" all day. I regret is not leaving sooner.

This is by far the Best Daycare /Preschool around. The owner Kelly is fantastic and all of the…read moreteachers and directors are amazing and always there for you when you have a question. My 3year old goes there and soon my infant will too.

I absolutely love this childcare center. My son had gone to a previous daycare in the same town and…read moreI had a terrible experience there. I looked into See Us Grow and came in for a tour and loved the center! The staff is extremely friendly and you can tell they genuinely care for the children and families. The classrooms are organized and well kept. The place is safe and very clean. My sons teachers are great with the kids.....they are always doing activities and he has learned so much since starting. The director Jessica is very friendly and approachable. She is always there if you have any concerns or questions. I would definitely recommend this center to anyone!!

I have been sending my kids to North Branford Child Care for almost 5 years now. We have experience…read morewith the teachers in all the different age level rooms. All of the teachers they have had and currently have treat my kids as if they are their own. My kids are happy going to "school" every day and happy coming home.

The Teachers are extremely sweet, my son looks forward to going to daycare. Miss.Jeanie is amazing.read more

The staff at Duck Pond were wonderful for my two children. My kids loved going to daycare everyday…read more They both learned so much academically and socially. My kids started in the infant room and moved up through the preschool room and every teacher/helper was so kind and gave such great attention to each child. In addition, Amy was always so flexible with scheduling. It made life much easier because I could always depend on Duck Pond to help me with arrangements.

Where do I begin? It is difficult to have to return to work and send a new baby to daycare, but…read moreDuck Pond made the transition easier for us. From early in my pregnancy, we did a lot of reading about day cares, visited several, but we knew when we visited Duck Pond that was where our Jack would end up. We clicked instantly with Amy, the director, who strikes the perfect balance between down-to-earth and professional. She is caring, trustworthy, and always reasonable. So we chose Duck Pond for Jack when he was a mere 2 months old, and he just had his last day there (due to moving) 2 years later. Duck Pond's atmosphere feels like family, and we loved that if we wanted to talk to someone about Jack's needs (he had an anaphylactic egg allergy for a while) or if we had scheduling or billing questions, there was no corporate infrastructure to navigate. We loved that it was a family run center, that every staff member knew Jack by name and was excited to see him in the morning. It's important to note that teacher turnover is low, which was fabulous because Jack became very attached to them. All along, I have genuinely felt that Jack was loved and cared for. But this became even more apparent as he learned to walk, and would run excitedly in in the morning, and then when he learned to talk and was able to tell us how much he loves his Duck Pond friends and teachers. We'll miss Duck Pond but remain extremely grateful for the wonderful early care they gave our son and the peace of mind they gave his parents.

We had our little ones at Alphabet-- both our son and our daughter-- for three years, and I will…read moreprobably spend the rest of their schooling years missing it. It was a truly magical experience. It was so magical, in fact, that I considered commuting to DC from New Haven so that I wouldn't have to take the kids out. The teachers are beyond wonderful, and deeply committed to fostering a love of learning through play. They also had the most epic healthy, home cooked food program. The kids play outside in all weather and really learn to embrace nature, and the teachers cater the programming to their curiosities and interests (we had a whole segment on bats :). All in all, this was a truly formative experience and we miss our Alphabet friends so much!

We felt so lucky to be part of this wonderful community! Not only is the school beautiful, well…read morelit, and inviting, but my kids loved working with the nature based materials. All three of my children are so different, but the teachers were so amazing at understanding and working with their different personalities and learning styles. I loved that the director was always visible and available, but clearly knew each child in the school. They all loved the outdoor space, we could never get them to leave! As busy working parents, it was such a bonus to have healthy and tasty chef made meals and snacks from their gourmet kitchen! And to know my kids ate it and enjoyed it! The kids stayed through kindergarten and that was the best decision we made. I feel so thankful for our time there and for our alphabet family!

As a Child Psychology major at Albertus Magnus College I did my "normal child" internship at St…read more Rita's. There is a reason that this day care fills up so quickly: the staff is fantastic! They become as attached to the children as the children do to them, sometimes even more. Hell, I bawled my eyes out on my last day and had to tell all the kids that they were "tears of happiness because [they] grew up so much." And I know that any of the other staff members would do the same. They are gentle with their discipline and give lots of hugs and kisses as needed. When a child was ill for more than a day it was a huge discussion and parents were called to make sure the child was OK. Doctor's visits were always discussed. I mean when I say they care, they are like your kids' other family. They really teach the children and they are amazingly advanced by the time they leave. An example: when I was working at People's United Bank one of the parents brought their children that I taught at St. Rita's and the three year old said "I was really mad that Mommy made me come to the bank, but now I'm happy because I got to see you, Miss Sara!" (He was a very silly kid, always trying to convince me that he didn't know how to color and then make amazing artwork). So why four stars and not 5? 1. The teachers aren't certified. Don't get me wrong, these people can TEACH, but when you're in a private day care setting with pristige I feel like parents are always looking for that certificate. 2. The big appeal is that your child is almost guaranteed a spot at St. Rita's school and that seems to be the primary reason that parents choose the day care and they capitalize on that. 3. They sometimes have a hard time with rowdier children, and children are rowdy. But the discipline is never an issue: it's always appropriate. Then again, I don't believe that there is one perfect day care, just a perfect day care for your child.

An excellent daycare , all the teachers are kind and professional.. My son and daughter went there…read morefor about a year and they loved it ..

We absolutely loved The Alphabet Academy! We found every single teacher, director, and associate to…read morebe over the top pleasant, professional, knowledgeable and helpful. Perfect teacher to student ratios, diverse learning/play areas, plenty of outdoor time, fantastic and healthy lunch and snacks created by two full time chefs are some of the ways that The Alphabet Academy outshine all others. Ms. Jamie and Ms. Rachel are the best! If you are able to enroll your child, don't hesitate. You will be happy you did.

My daughter has been attending Alphabet Academy for two years now, first full-time and now…read morepart-time. We have been in the "toddlers" and "twos" rooms so far. My family has been very happy with our choice in childcare. The teachers and administrators really care about the kids and provide an environment that is not only safe and warm but creative and challenging. We love the emphasis on fresh, natural foods (all food is provided/included, which is SO convenient) and outdoor play. They also do a very cool "Summer camp" program where the kids have outdoor/water play all morning every day, and the preschool/pre-K kids have several field trips. There are also occasional "bonus" events such as an end-of-summer family party and Christmas-time pajama party for the kids. I will be honest, it's not cheap, but as with all things you get what you pay for!

After experiencing Goddard with our third child, I can say without hesitation that your program is…read morefar superior to the school his two older sisters attended. Not only has our son been supported in a loving and fun environment but he is much farther ahead academically than his sisters were at the same age. More importantly, he loves going to school. I can't say enough good things about this program and how grateful we are that our son has been a part of it during this critical developmental stage in his life.

From the owner: At The Goddard School located in Orange, we're more than just a daycare. The Goddard School is a…read moreprivate preschool, offering childcare to infants and toddlers to pre-k. Our programs are designed to nurture each child's curiosity in a safe and caring environment.