Best daycare in the area. The staff is amazing, caring, and will truly treat your kids with love…read moreand so much patience. The front desk stafff is so friendly, and so easy to get in contact with.

I am loss for words as I write this review but I am writing it to protect myself & family of…read moreretaliation. My daughter has 3 months left of school and I can't wait for this nightmare to be over. I've had two incidents at these schools and in both incidents I noticed that they protect each other (staff) and wash their hands from the situations. my daughter was getting pushed around for 3 months when school started, teachers were aware of it & didn't notify the other parent until I had to let them know when the incident happened right infront of us in the playground. when the issue was escalated there was no accountability taken. a separate incident occurred yesterday as I was arriving to school to drop off my daughter. CK has security guards in the lot & it appears to be that I made a mistake and assumed a car was parked and went around it to park since it had no blinkers on and Eddy (security) came to my car screaming frantically. my daughter was inside the car duding this time and I told him to stop screaming at me and he wouldn't. in fact he wouldn't leave the side of my car and followed me all the way to the playground where I dropped off my daughter to tell the teachers about the incident. the teacher heard him being rude to me yet nobody told him to stop. he proceeded to tell me that he doesn't care who I go talk to inside and to complain if I want to. I assume he was secure about the fact that he would receive cover up for his actions. I was very frustrated with him during the incident because he has already attacked me before when I made a mistake in the lot and came banging on my window. ultimately, i made a complaint with DOE. I spoke to the director who basically sat me down to mainly discuss my actions rather than the securities. for some reason they believe it is okay to scream at parents if they make a mistake in the parking lot. all I was told was that he won't address me anymore but everything was brushed under the rug. this is a predominantly white school and it appears to be that if you are not white morning security will look at you with a face of disgust & disrespect you any chance they get. management has provided me no sense of closure but rather blamed me for the actions of their employees. I have witnesses that saw him and heard him screaming at me yet somehow the director had no proof of that. I have never felt so discriminated against, all I have tried to do was provide my daughter with a better future and opportunity. I never thought i would have a staff member yelling at me infront of my child and not stopping no matter how much I begged him. furthermore, I didn't even receive a apology for his actions from anybody. I'm beyond disappointed in this school. any parent who endured what I have with security Eddy would've reacted the way I did when you have a staff member of your daughters school screaming belligerently while my daughter is in the car & not allowing me to take her out. he has ignored my daughter when she has greeted him many times because for some reason he has something against me. all the white parents get waves & smiles while my daughter & I get dirty looks, ignored & disrespected. absolutely no resolution was given for me, all I was told was "don't do that again" as if I was a child. I was very apologetic for my actions because I had no idea I caused any hazard but if I did as an adult I should be addressed as one. I was told by other parents that apparently it is a "thing" security abuses their power & play favorites. as if we didn't have enough stress as parents they have provided nothing but more problems and now I'm so worried about my daughter being treated differently. as many parents can relate my hands are tied because I have a busy schedule that wouldn't allow me to take my daughter out the school as much as I want to. I cried so much over the incident because as a mother the last thing you want to feel is degraded & discriminated against & I had hopes of management rectifying the issue but was once again disappointe. I will continue my complaint with DOE and hope for a better outcome for future parents. beware & proceed with caution with this school.

Caring, loving and educational care. Great place to prepare your little one to Pre-K and…read moreKindergarten. Polish-English speaking. Excellent source of art and music. Worth to stop by.

They don't value the staff. They have high turnover rate for supervisors/related service staff…read more They have hired people in the past with no experience leaving them in the wind. Once they start they have no support and are left to co workers to navigate the computer software or office procedures. Resources are very limited. Office supplies and copy machine are also scarce. Anyone with enough sense when they walk in the school can tell that when you don't invest in your company it shows. Teachers do care for the children but in terms of working there two thumbs down

My daughter has been enrolled in Books and Rattles since she was 8 months old and my older son was…read morealso enrolled in Books at Rattles beginning at 8 months. Both of my children developed special relationships with the staff. My daughter, currently 21 months old, has developed an extremely close bond with Aulona. Aulona is wonderful with communicating with me throughout the day and I know my daughter is in good hands with her. Jasmine is my daughter's teacher and she is terrific at maintaining a routine and communicating with me if there is an issue or concern. My older son, now in 3K, grew very close to Stephanie in the 2 year old classroom. They developed a close bond and always looked forward to seeing her. As an infant, he grew close to Ms Arifa in the infant classroom. The hours are fantastic and Stephanie is extremely reliable in ensuring the building is open and ready for children at 7am. There have been minor issues in the past with communication; however, the staff caring for my daughter currently are very caring and she loves going to school every day.

My son has been going to Jiggle Sprouts for a little over 2 years now. They are absolutely…read moreincredible. My son has learned so much at Jiggle Sprouts. The teachers are amazing and my son loves attending Jiggle Sprouts. Highly recommend this daycare.

JiggleSprouts is a Home Group Family Daycare located in on the Glendale Ridgewood border, just…read moreminutes away from Fresh Pond Road. My daughter attends this "pre-school" (targeted for ages 2-4) and simply loves going there. This place is as dream for parents as well. Every wonder what your kid is doing during the day? Not anymore. Not only do the parents get provided with a monthly calendar of their children's curriculum, but it is followed up with homework each night. Homework? Not to worry. it's usually something simple like coloring in a shape or letter of the week. Just something to reinforce the lesson of the day. Supplementing the lessons my child brings home all sorts of arts and crafts; polar bears made of construction paper and cotton balls, finger paintings, a paper Chinese lantern (celebrating Chinese New Year etc.) So not only is my child having fun, she is receiving a rich experience and learning about various cultures and American holidays. I also like the fact that my child goes outside almost every day. I believe it is important for children to get fresh air every day, and I have had to hold my tongue in the past, at the excuses of childcare providers on why my daughter wasn't getting it. Unless there is a blizzard, or really bad rain, or it is in the teens, I see little reason why children can't go out for just a little while, providing they are healthy and dressed appropriately. That is no longer an issue for me at JiggleSprouts. The children go outside, either in the backyard, a walk around the block, or a walk to the playground just a few blocks away, almost every day. Additionally, the parents receive a weekly menu of breakfast, snacks and lunch. It's good to know not only your child is eating healthy food, but WHAT they are eating on a daily basis. This helps meal planning at home and put a mother's mind at ease as far as nutrition. Lastly, parents receive a daily report, in writing. Nothng is more frustrating than not knowing whether your kid took a nap, whether they ate lunch, if they went #2s etc. The daily report includes all those things and you no longer have to try to extract that information during the hectic pickup routine. I'm thoroughly pleased with this preschool. It is by far the best thing offered in walking distance from Fresh Pond Road. No other facility runs a close second. No other preschool environment in the area offers such detailed information for the parents, such a rich and warm homey but intellectually stimulating environment for the children, and lastly, such a good teacher/child ratio. As I mentioned at the beginning of this review, my daughter loves this place. She is always happy to go there, and is always happy when I pick her up. The only "downside" if you can call it that, is my daughter is so tired at the end of the day, that she falls asleep before her bath or before dinner. But to me, that is a good thing. A toddler is supposed to tired at the end of a fullfilling, rich day. Anyione who is looking for a full-time curriculum for their kid, should look no further than JiggleSprouts.

Play and Learn Provides Safe, professional and fun place for kids. Teachers are amazing, smart and…read morecreative.

I love this school, my son has been there 3years and we've been very happy. This is our second…read moredaycare and it couldn't be better. It is bright, sunny, clean and spacious. His teachers are beyond amazing, so loving and caring, extremely attentive to the children's needs. He always has a smile on his face.

My daughter went to the school for a fw mths in 2015. Great school. She learned a lot, loved the…read morestaff, she grew very close to the teachers. Place was clean, they focused more on learning less on being a daycare. Very education centered, that's why I really liked it. She would still be attending the school, but we had to relocate. The owner and his son are very personable, friendly, flexible, and I never had an issue with either of them or the staff. My daughter had difficulty adjusting at first (due to separation) but they allowed her to adjust on her own time. While being very understanding and compassionate about it. Which eased my anxieties. I would recommend this school.

Freddie had a good call, he said we should do the bags tomorrow because we have the night trip…read moretoday so the kids wouldn't have to put their stuff in the bag.

That's why before you move into a new apartment or house you check the surroundings, the…read moreatmosphere. People who believe that kids can't express themselves have a huge problem. Kids will be kids.

This school made me feel at home. The teachers and staff are wonderful and caring. I had my y two…read moresons going there. Now I have my little one in this school. I GIVE THIS SCHOOL 10 STARS

As a mom, there's nothing more important than knowing your child is in safe, loving, and…read moretrustworthy hands and that's exactly what we found at Little Forest People. My daughter attended for over a year before transitioning to 3K in September 2025, and I truly can't say enough about how positive our experience was. From day one, the entire team made me feel at ease leaving her each morning, which is no small thing when you're balancing work and motherhood. That peace of mind meant everything to me. She grew so much during her time there socially, emotionally, and developmentally. It was clear every single day that she was cared for with patience, warmth, and genuine attention. The staff always kept communication open, which I really appreciated, and they consistently shared helpful tips and insights that supported me as a parent too. What speaks volumes is that even after transitioning to 3K, we'll be returning for summer 2026. That alone says how much trust and love we have for this place. I'm so grateful to have found a community that not only cared for my daughter, but also supported me. Little Forest People will always hold a special place in our hearts.

Little Forest People has been a wonderful experience for my daughter. She was always so happy…read morespending time with all the other kids. Ms. Nilda is truly amazing -- so warm, caring, and attentive. Ms. Ashley and Ms. Joana always greeted my daughter with such kindness and made her feel right at home. I'm so grateful for the care and love they provided, and I highly recommend Little Forest People to anyone looking for a safe and nurturing place for their children.

a very safe , positive and creative space for my child. I would really recommend for after school…read moreactivities.

From the owner: Tia Maga's Daycare is perfect for increase knowledge in our little ones. Also always keep in mind…read morethat learning is another way to have fun.

Very disorganized, loss of communication, staff and owner are always busy to answer any…read morequestions... very little staff and too many children. My son had a therapist with him for most of the day and the therapist was begging me to remove him from that setting telling me how disorganized it was!! I thought it was a good place because of the good reviews it had!! worst experience ever....

This place is really educationally sounds They go outside in…read morenice weather Teach through music Have textbooks And Parents teacher conferences It's very much like school for 2years-preK There are 2 locations this one (small class sizes more intimate) & Happily Ever After (Myrtle Ave) *bigger place larger class size The down side to both places is: Head teachers and assistant teachers leave left and right. I've been told by some teacher who've left it's because they don't get paid on time/ or at all 1) It really expensive and I don't mind paying but if my kid doesn't get consistency what's the point! 2) If my child has to start over ever 3 months with someone new I rather put my child somewhere else 3)This place use to supply lunch doesn't anymore from the last time my kid was there 4) The director is unorganized and hard to reach I would have to relay on over worked busy teachers for information that they probably didn't get either or her assistant (great assistant) 5)My tuition bill changed a lot sometimes from 20$-40$ more. If I brought up the change the director would say it's an "error" and give me the agreed price 6) Honestly due to the change of staff my child stopped learning and lost a lot of things that they had already learned when my favorite and their favorite Assistant teacher left in July 7) These are my reasons I had to remove my child from here unfortunately because my child had a lot of opportunities to learn there as long as everything is going well. Good luck New parents!! Hope I was helpful (: