Amazing camp!, The staff were very hardworking and loving , the physical camp itself had a very…read morenice playground and many pools and gyms and it was a blast!

My granddaughter, Evie, is enjoying her third year at this remarkable, wonderful, innovative,…read morenurturing school. She has grown from a shy baby to a confident pre-schooler who loves learning and making good friends. Her teachers, every one of them, are warm, welcoming and supportive of parents, grandparents and caregivers. I especially love the Kiss and Go drop off and pick up because I don't have to take her baby brother out of his car seat. Such a great school -- Maryann Brinley

Evergreen Kids Academy is a wonderful school, filled with some of the best teachers you'll find…read morearound here. They are loving, nurturing, and really make learning exciting. They are Montessori based, but not fully, so there is more structure, while still having independence and learning through play in Montessori. They offer the best of both worlds. They are always willing to help with any concerns. My kids were very shy when they started. When Ms. Lisa saw how quiet my daughter was, she would periodically group her together with another child while working, so she could get more comfortable with other kids in the class. She ended up being everyone's best buddy. Ms. Jeannie has also helped my son overcome a lot of anxiety/socialization obstacles (being a Covid baby/toddler). The teachers go the extra mile to help kids with what they need. Both Ms. Jeannie and Ms. Lisa (the main teachers) are passionate about their job. The TA's are amazing too, especially Ms. Kate, who is always has a big sweet positive attitude! My daughter who is in first grade, went to preschool here. She and her friends from EKA are at a reading level of 2nd-3rd grade because of the love of reading they developed at the school. Imagine a preschooler asking about chapter books! This review is long overdue. EKA may not have many reviews, because they never ask parents to write them, knowing parents already have enough on their hands. I can't rave enough about this school!

So glad that we discovered Evergreen for our 3-year-old. He has absolutely blossomed since he…read morestarted there and it is due to the amazing teachers and staff. We can't for school/camp to open again, he asks about Ms. Jeannie every day!

I am 24 years old now. I routinely think about Robin and this pre-school. I can't believe I…read moreremember anything. I think what resonated, is that they prepare kids to learn and adapt, so we can become the adult we were meant to be. It's easy to keep a child busy and entertained. Working with kids and treating them with respect, showing them how to learn on their own, is what pre-school should be for everybody. I had a very difficult time with my parents - I struggled for independence for literally no reason. Robin never talked down to me, and helped me cope with the very difficult task of being a toddler. The friends I made, especially Sophia(I love you) are lifelong and foundational. I had to say something - looking at my life, Sarah Lawrence was a key developmental period. I hope my children have the same opportunity as I did. This is where your kid can love learning. THANK YOU ROBIN!!! There will be nothing but blessings in your life. From a very very grateful student.

Sarah Lawrence College's Early Childhood Center is a progressive, lab school community for…read morepreschool-aged children. It's child-centered and play-based. My child started the 2s program this fall (2014) and I couldn't be happier with our experience. Everyone-from the Director to the teachers to the receptionist-is not only incredibly loving and warm but also child development nerds. These people know children. Deeply. The people at the ECC are true professionals. They have graduate degrees in early childhood education, many have been teaching for decades, and they all love a good geek-out on anything kid related. Anytime I bring up a topic I'm interested whomever I am speaking with pulls out books, recommends films, and sends me articles about the topic. They are not inly knowledgeable about how children learn and develop but they are passionate about it. I've learned so much about how children learn and process their world and can truly say that I am a better parent for being part of this community. For example I never knew how important narrative play was. Ever since we started the ECC I now try to narrate and get my child to narrate what he is doing when he is playing. His verbal, storytelling, and memory skills have developed so much. On the subject of play- this school takes play very, very seriously. Much child development research indicates that play is of tantamount importance-it is how children learn and develop the skills and foundation for later life success. The book Children's Play: The Roots of Reading by Edward Zigler is a great place to to start your overview of the research. For more on the topic of play being the work of children check out a TEDx talk by an ECC graduate student https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m7y6ZgQCnvw If you are looking for a place that does flashcard drills and gives 3 year olds homework, look elsewhere. This is not an "academic" preschool. This is a preschool where children are given the space and opportunity to be children and learn in developmentally appropriate ways, which research shows prepares them so well for later academic study. It is also a place where your child will develop their love and passion for learning. My child is so excited about school-it's the best part of our week. It's truly breathtaking to see his curiosity nurtured and to know that his first experience with school is joyous and fun-he hasn't gotten the joy and curiosity beaten out of him in the name of Common Core and standardized testing. The community is very diverse-economically, socially, ethnically, and racially and my child is exposed to what the real world looks like. Families come from as south as the Upper West Side and as north as Brewster. ECC families represent the full economic and social spectrum of the US, an achievement that is sadly too rare in the highly stratified society of New York. Families are very involved-it truly feels like a community. The Parents Association is active and sponsors several activities throughout the year for both children and adults that are always well attended and enjoyed. I think it's a great alternative and even superior option in some ways to Bank Street or Barnard's Toddler Center for upper Manhattan and Bronx families because it has more space and outdoor play areas. Children go outside to play in the expansive play areas every class day even in cold weather. The 2s program does require a parent/primary caregiver -can't be a secondary caregiver- to attend with the child the whole year. This only works if one or more parents have flexible jobs or stay at home. I structured my work schedule to be able to accompany my child but not everyone has that privilege. Starting in the 3s program children are dropped off but in accordance with the school philosophy each child separates at their own pace. Lastly, the ECC is a lab school-one of the oldest of it's kind. It serves as a laboratory environment for undergraduate and graduate students. There are always one or several students in addition to teachers and teacher assistants in the classroom. Their main objective is to study and learn from the children but having so many adults in the classroom provides for amazing one-on-one attention. Students (undergrads/grads) are always supervised and mentored by the teacher in the classroom.

The baby room is great, and your baby is in good hands. Any…read moreother classrooms is just a free for all with glorified babysitters ignoring your children. One would think they would read stories, play music, dance with the kids, or show them affection. Their day consists of them throwing toys on the ground and letting them play alone. They have video cameras so you can see the teachers sitting there ignoring the children and NEVER once clean a toy. We were only there for a few months, my child was sick all the time and the state visited twice. The best is you try talk to the director or CEO, neither answer and ignore you. All signs point to go somewhere else.

I went there with a friend to pick up her son and I was so disgusted by the conditions of this…read moreday care . It's like the old saying its not what's on the outside but what's on the inside that counts , my thoughts exactly . The school smelled awful like poop . The baby gym had a funny smell inside of it . My friend told me the director and assistant director are barely in their offices and leave the teachers in charge ( like the teachers don't have enough to deal with like taking care of the children ) . Both directors are very unorganized I was told ,The teachers are friendly from what I experienced. I wouldn't enroll here and I told my friend that , not to mention horror stories I've heard about this place .

We sent our 4 and 5.5 year old to camp this summer. They truly had a fantastic time…read moreevery.single.day. Each day the minute they got into the car I would ask them each what their highlight of the day was. Swimming was also a big one! Kimmy Schimmy was a close second. Legos and their electives also at the top of the list. They have a great operation going - I strongly recommend going to an open house to check it out. Better yet just sign up because everything about the camp is truly wonderful!

I highly recommend this camp after sending all 3 of my kids there for 3 summers. My kids, who are…read moreon the timid side, were excited to go to camp each morning. The counselors greeted them by name and escorted them out of the car. Not only is there a fun theme daily but there is also instructional and recreational swimming every day! The highly trained lifeguards taught my kids how to swim, and the campers show off their new skills at the water olympics that take place at the end of the summer. Don't hesitate to send your kids to this camp!

Fantastic preschool!! I have sent my three daughters here and the teachers are fantastic they are…read moregreat about communicating with the parents. As a parent I feel completely welcome to drop in any time.The teachers are so loving and nurturing to the children that they grow and learn with ease. My girls went into Kinder so confident in them selves and their abilities. I knew every day when I dropped them off that it was going to be a great day for them. I will be forever grateful to The Rivertown Preschool for giving my children love, attention, knowledge and confidence.

We moved to Closter in September 2023 and considered several day care options for our 6 month old…read more We ended up going with Everbrook because of the proximity to our home and they also provide diapers, wipes and meals, which was not included at some of the other day cares we toured. This was a great value boost and the facilities were new and clean. We are extremely happy with our choice. The staff is friendly and responsive and our son loves his teachers. He has never had an issue being dropped off for the day (full day). Miss Karol has always been special to Cooper but he also is thriving with her new teacher, Miss Wendy since he moved up to the Toddler class. Everbrook Academy Closter is a wonderful, clean and caring establishment and our son is thriving here.

My 3 year old daughter has been enrolled at Everbrook for about a year. The staff there led by…read morePrincipal Reynoso are very attentive and folly committed to maintaining an educational, socially enriching, and safe environment for her. My daughter, who is very much an introvert, has really blossomed socially under their care and tutelage. The facility is clean and well organized. I strongly recommend it for parents who want more than just a simple daycare setting.

In my experience, this was an extremely disappointing and unprofessional environment. My son…read moreexperienced repeated distress at this school, including incidents involving both peers and a teacher that left him feeling humiliated and singled out. I became increasingly concerned about how reports of harassment were handled and whether adequate support or accountability existed when concerns were raised. The situation escalated to the point that I had to remove my son from school during the day because he was emotionally upset and crying. As a parent, I expected professionalism, student protection, and thoughtful handling of complaints. Instead, I felt our concerns were minimized rather than seriously addressed. Academically, we did not find the education justified the cost. Families considering this school may want to ask detailed questions about student support, complaint procedures, and how reports involving staff conduct are investigated.

Excellent school . My student attended Horace Mann NYC…read moreUPenn Wharton Stanford and Harvard Graduate from Spring School. They offer a bespoke ultra-rich curriculum for curious and motivated kids. The peer students are excellent. Don't worry about the small size school. It is superior in every way that counts to inspire a joy of life long learning. And all that is an understatement. The Montessori methods are great.

Earlier this year, I was given 1 week's notice that my son's franchised school would close. 1…read moreweek! I knew that the new school my son would attend had to be great, meet the needs of my son and our family, have a sense of community, be well - established with strong leadership, and a kind and supportive staff.....and they had to have availability immediately. KinderCare, Old Tappan, NJ to the rescue! I called KinderCare, Old Tappan, NJ, and spoke with the Director, Ms. Jessica Epstein. She understand the urgency of the situation, and scheduled a same - day, evening tour (7 PM) so my husband could attend too. My son's future Teacher, Ms. Amanda also stayed late for the tour. The tour was detailed, organized, and thorough. Every question I had, had a thoughtful (and transparent) answer. My son gravitated to Ms. Amanda like they were long - lost friends; followed her directions; cleaned up the toys he began playing with; and upon leaving, gave the Director, Ms. Epstein a long, warm hug. He didn't want to let go! KinderCare, Old Tappan, NJ was friendly, supportive, and warm. I emailed the enrollment forms that evening. YIPPEE my son had a school, and it was great! .....but, never one to shy away from doing my due diligence, I kept the 7 other school tours I had already scheduled. The other schools were good, had their strong points, but no other school was great. I undoubtedly chose the best school for my son. Here's why: PROS: -Open for 20 years -Open Monday - Friday, 6:30 AM - 6:30 PM -Accepts major credit cards (no Amex, or JBL) -40 Teachers, and Staffers who are enthusiastic, kind and loving -Meals and snacks included -CLEAN and BRIGHT -Large classrooms (aquatic life, dramatic play, sensory support, bathroom, sink, educational toys, and educational materials) -Outdoor playground, with many ride-ons -Indoor playground, with an open library -Daily Written Reports (paper copy with no photos) -Formal Parent Teacher Conferences, with a written assessment / report -Lots of school events for the student, and whole family -Easy and prompt communication by email, telephone, and in person -Good policy and staff for families that are married, separated, blended, culturally diverse, require supportive services, etc. CONS: -No Tadpoles -With Tadpoles, schools can email the Daily Written Report, along with DAILY PHOTOS parents can download for free -Photos emailed very infrequently -No computerized front door, or computerized attendance log -No Live Cam -Tuition billed weekly (vs. monthly), which costs more

I believe we started at KinderCare "KC" of Old Tappan "OT" in 2012. My son was a tiny tot and my…read moredaughter was 2.5 years old. She started at the French American Academy. The staff and families alike have been a great community for our family. It is 2017 and we continue to make KC part of our children's education. This Summer our 6.5 years old son is enjoying myself in the traveling camp which is offered for five years old children and up; every week is a different theme, they go on field trips, swimming at the Y, play at parks with burgers, Special guests Wednesdays and Splash days Fridays. I give KinderCare of Old Tappan 5 stars because of following facts: * Care - KC of OT strategically employ passionated, warm, energetic individuals whom take pride in teaching tomorrow's leaders. I'm humbly honored to have my child apart of this great team environment. * Educational Tools - From healthy cooking enrichment classes, to phonic reading, they provide a full array of enrichment learning during the summer months. *Management - Director over 16 years at KC Assistant Director over 10 years w/KC and Program Specialist 4 years at Old Tappan. * Nutrition - Lunchtime meals as well as snacks all offer nutritional value with eating habits we would want our children to all emulate at home. * Retention & Retainment of Teachers - Mainly all teachers are still there since we started OR helping and transferred to another KC Center closer to home. - A whole lot of fun huh! If only I was a kid again.