What a wonderful place. The staff really showed my son lots of love over the last 3 years. They are…read morereally good to the kids and they have a great setup with many rooms so the kids stay with others close to their age. They feed the children as well which makes life easier for us but also got my son more comfortable with trying new foods. I highly recommend Tutor Time, can't wait for my daughter to start there soon.

My son was at Tutor Time of Brooklyn from September 2020- August 2022. The Tutor Time Team was…read morecaring, welcoming and communicative. My son, who does not transition easily, happily ran right in every day for those couple of years. It was hard leaving my baby each day, but it was even harder to do this during COVID- they kept the facility clean, alerted us when needed and kept my son healthy during those days. Tutor Time also has great bonuses- access to watch a live feed, picture updates of activities throughout the day, updates about food intake and toileting. They provided breakfast, lunch, snacks, diapers. In addition to the classrooms, they have a playroom and a rooftop playground.

My son has been attending BRFDC since he was 11 months old; he's now 27 months. It has been a…read morewonderful experience for all of us -- I'm a first time Mom and putting him in daycare was very very difficult for me and my husband, but it was necessary. From day one, I felt that he was completely safe and truly loved. This daycare provides a home environment -- it is not a school, and the kids are not grouped by age, but I like to think that it simulates grandma's house. The staff is extremely wonderful and caring. My son has really bonded with a couple of his main care takers, so much so that once when he fell down he cried for one of them! It being a home environment means that there's a lot of fun and play and love and hugs, but also a good amount of stimulation. My son knows his ABCs (mostly), he knows how to count (in English AND Spanish!), he is very social, and most importantly he is SO HAPPY. I know that they are taking good care of him and meeting his needs. If you're looking for a safe place (they never take the kids on neighborhood walks or field trips, only to their backyard playground) and a loving, nurturing environment for your little one, I would recommend BRFDC without reservation.

We were at BK Tots for about 3 years and had a great experience with them. The teachers are sweet…read moreand caring, and my kids came home happy and excited to share what they learned. Ms. Angelina goes above and beyond for special occasions and activities, and pre-pandemic, planned field trips for the kids. We left for reasons unrelated to BK Tots, unfortunately, but I think it's a good daycare and I always felt safe and comfortable leaving my kids there, even when they were babies. I have no idea what the bad review on here is about. I can't imagine Angelina saying something nasty to a kid. That review just sounds weird. If I was going to complain about something, maybe it would be that some of the teachers for the babies didn't always speak much English which made communicating hard for non-Russian parents, but Angelina is always quick to answer messages I sent. They feed them healthy, homemade food, take them out to play if the weather is good.

I'm very happy and grateful to this wonderful day care. The…read morestaff and the manager are very nice and kind! My daughter is Two years old, she always goes with a smile to the day care, and learning a lot every day, I highly recommend on Bk Tots Academy!

My son started at Two by Two when he was 23 months (he's in Pre-K now) and everyday I'm glad for…read moreour choice in care. When we were exploring local options, we knew our decision would be based on where we felt he would be 1) safe, 2) healthy and 3) loved. Everywhere we toured, we felt like he'd be safe and healthy. What set Two By Two apart was that we felt like he'd would be cared for by professionals who created genuine, authentic connections - as aunties, as kin. He was so little and our care priorities were more about him feeling seen, heard and addressed. Now that he's approaching Kindergarten, he's getting the same care while also getting support with socialization, learning emotional regulation, and the basics of academics (letter and number recognition, phonics). He has a group of close friends, uses feeling statements and is reading sight words and writing his name. All huge wins without robotic structure or impersonal instruction- which while inevitable in our school systems can wait until the elementary years. Two By Two continues to make progress in communication, family engagement and facilities. We've seen growth here and have been grateful for their request for feedback and impressed to see it implemented. Considering our care priorities and the experience that our son and we have had here, we will continue to recommend Two By Two to our neighbors and friends.

Daycare means so much to our family, and we are so grateful to have found 2x2. The genuine…read moreattention they give my daughter makes me so happy. I truly love both drop-off and pick-up because of how kind and welcoming the staff are to me. Most importantly, I know it's the highlight of my daughter's day.

My sister and I grew up going to the daycare in this year. I enrolled my son couldn't be happier…read morewith my decision. Definitely the daycare I recommend to everyone I know with children

If I can give 100 stars I would 5+++++++++++ One of the best…read moredaycares in Brooklyn ! Used to go there as a child, nothing but amazing memories. The owner is sweet, and extremely professional, they take care of the kids like their own. My nephews and nieces currently go there, they come home with joy, and happiness. Look no further if you are seeking a day care for your kid.

This place was a legitimate nightmare. I'm copying the letter I sent to the CFO below since it's…read morerelevant to anyone considering the school. I removed names and just included their titles. I received no response from the CFO (not even a denial of the request), which I think is telling. xxx Dear Mr. CFO, My infant daughter attended Explore & Discover from September - December 2018, at which point we pulled her from the program. I have dreaded writing this email because retelling this experience sickens me as a parent. I want to be clear that our early termination was forced based on the improper conduct of your staff. I am writing to request a refund of our $X,XXX deposit. My daughter had a tough experience at E&D. I was told at every pickup she was refusing to eat and yet the head teacher denied my request to come in and nurse her for meals (which is counter to what your Handbook encourages). I was also told at every pick up that my daughter was inconsolable and spent the day crying by the door, yet Head Teacher also denied my requests on 10/4/18 and 12/4/18 to come in to the classroom to help ease her comfort. Her responses ranged from "no" to "absolutely not". She denied me access even after I communicated that the director had agreed it was a reasonable request. As you know, this denial of access to my child violates Article 47 of the New York City Health Code as well as the New York State Day Care regulations. Frustrated by feedback that my daughter's distress was continuing (and having seen an increase in her anxiety at home - tantrums, hitting), I spoke to Head Teacher on 12/11/18 requesting classroom access again. She angrily responded that: - I had no right to enter the classroom - My daughter's poor transition to daycare was my fault due to my lack of scheduling, consistency, etc - My daughter likely wasn't a good fit for daycare - She could only offer my daughter so much comfort, she had other babies to take care of After this conversation, I reached out to Director and asked if we could have a joint meeting with Head Teacher. This was the third time I had approached Director about being denied entry to the classroom. I was told she had already spoken with Head Teacher and based on how well my daughter was doing, they no longer believed we had a problem and I would no longer need to sit in with the class. I found Head Teacher's report of my daughter's sudden turnaround alarming, given that it opposed what she had communicated to me earlier that day. Given Director's acceptance of Head Teacher's account, I could no longer trust my daughter's safety in the hands of your staff. As I explained to both the Director and GM, this is not an early cancelation as I attempted numerous times to make this situation work. I do not expect to be penalized for the bad behavior of your teaching staff and hope that you will agree to issue a full refund of our $X,XXX deposit.

After reading all these wonderful reviews from other parents we were really considering going to…read morethis school. However, after today we will seek else where. I happened to be at the park today wa group of kids from the school also happened to be at the park playing. Please take a look at the photos. Ever since they got there, one of the teacher or maybe TA sat on the bench the entire time, and was on her phone constantly, even with headphones on! Really? The only time I heard her discipline the group of students was when she literally yelled across the park...she didn't even bother walking over to them. If she's a head teacher for the classroom, I didn't know head teachers can relax during open door play time...that's a first for me. A little while after, I caught the other two teachers were also surfing on their phones....I was really surprised to see all three of them were busy looking at their phones. Considering this school is one of the most expensive school in the area I would think they have the best teachers...well...boy was I wrong. Another school also happened to be at the park too, and those kids were much older however they each had an adult with them and they were extremely engaging with the kids. Don't believe me? See for your self. A month ago, the owner did reach out to me and to let me know that the teachers in the photos will not be returning to work, however...I still see one of the teachers in the pic at the school yard just a week ago...On the other hand, I'm sure this was a wake up call for all the teachers there to make sure to leave their phones behind while at work. Either way, my son will not be coming to this school.

When we saw the combination of the space and the teachers, we were over the moon. Old First has a…read morehuge classroom, a huge indoor play space (replete with indoor jungle gym), and a big backyard! There are swings and a playscape in the backyard, as well as a garden! The teachers are so creative and engaging, my daughter never wants to leave school. One day she comes home talking about the painting projects, the next day she breaks into the songs she has learned, another day she talks me through the process of tilling the ground and planting seeds -- turns out they had spent a couple days tilling the ground and planting grass in the backyard. This school encourages a sense of independence and inquisitiveness in its students, and has engaged and delighted my daughter since day 1. It is a truly refreshing and unique find in the otherwise daunting world of Brooklyn preschools.

We sent both our kids to this school and they both had amazing experiences, as did we (this being a…read moreparent-run cooperative.) As others have mentioned, the teachers are great -- and that has been true even with staff changes over the years. The space is extraordinary - there is no other pre-school in Brooklyn that has has a nicer space - worth it for that alone! The school continues its 50-year tradition of progressive education. Your kids won't be saddled with pre-this&that, but will actively develop executive function skills and learn how to function in a school setting. Best of all, they will learn to love school and will look forward to every day at OFNS. OFNS kids generally do very well when they move on to kindergarten. As a parent-run cooperative, parents are much more involved with the school and each other than is probably typical. While the annual Christmas tree sale shifts may be tiring, they are also a great bonding experience, and a lot of fun. Old First Nursery School is one of those things that makes Brooklyn special!

Ms Lam Montessori is an OUTSTANDING children's program for toddlers. My granddaughter goes there…read moreand loves the teachers who are very kind lovely women. The programs are wonderful and is mandarin immersion learning as well. They also have after school programs which are all excellent for toddlers as well. They serve breakfast and lunch and have a roof top garden and outdoor play area when weather permits. Positive lovely environment for toddlers. They have 2 locations in Brooklyn NY, Brooklyn Heights and Williamsburg They have grades Toddler thru Elementary And a mi Casa program starting at 18 mo. What a great school for your kindos!

We are eternally grateful to have found a school like Ms Lam for our kids. Both of them have been…read moreattending since they were 2 years old and the teachers, staff and admin have helped them grow into children who love learning, are creative, independent and excel in academic areas as well. The Mandarin immersion and cultural aspects of the school are also a big draw for us. My kids are speaking fluently in Mandarin as toddlers to preschoolers. Their performances for the Lunar New Year and Christmas are shows I look forward to every year! Cannot recommend this school and magical experience enough. Highly encourage parents to schedule a tour as we were able to quickly learn so much about the school and what they offer.