I was so nervous when my first child started school and we had an amazing experience there. All the…read moreteachers and paras I have come across, are so friendly and attentive. I was shocked to see the staff members of other classes greet my child by their name. The general staff members (site coordinators and office staff members) know all the children's names and greet them and dismiss them. One time my brother in law came with me for pickup and he was holding my child's hand, he was stopped because the staff did not recognize him and I came and said I was here with them. The staff is very attentive. They built such a great phonics foundation for my child that they were reading on a first grade level in kindergarten. I live on the other side of the island but I am so satisfied with this school, I am sending my second child there was well. My second child was always greeted by the staff during drop off and pick up. I was nervous about my second one starting 3k but my second child is so comfortable there, I am definitely returning. Love this school so much! Please note if you are unhappy with the school or any school, you have the power to pull your child out. You are the parent/guardian of your child, they are still too young to speak up for themselves. You are their voice.

Allow me to preface this by saying there are a few teachers and Paras there that are friendly and…read moreseem to genuinely care about the kids but there isn't an aspect of this school that isn't disorganized and unprofessional. It was a school year of just stress and worry. My child isn't fully potty trained as of yet and needs pull ups changed, they would change her but one day she came home with a latex glove stuck in her pants leg. I was fuming because that was a choking hazard if she had found it before I did. They were apologetic but said my kid was wiggly during changing . A s**t excuse to turn around and blame a toddler. It's hard to say who actually changed her that time because there are a lot of different Paras that rotate between classes but it's a reflection of the whole school for me. Early this spring my child was out sick .As a precaution I had her at the pediatrician for a viral screen for COVID and RSV and a got a letter that she was negative and cleared to return to school on a specific date. When she returned on that date the nurse called saying she has a runny nose and wanted to know why she was out sick and if she had a seen a Dr. I said there was note in her backpack from her MD. He hadn't even seen it and said the teachers didn't even tell him about it. So in theory I could have returned her to school without any documentation that she was cleared since no one was looking or reporting it to the medical room. She could have returned with any number of viruses. When I asked the staff about it they blamed the nurse and the nurse blamed the teachers, just passing the responsibility off each other. When they would call to ask about her absence they would ask me to get a note but never asked me before she entered the school in the morning . No wonder my child was sick every other week . The mornings were stressful, the staff rushes the kids into the school, when they told me they line up at a certain time it actually meant they went upstairs at the time ,not a minute later, there were a few times when a para took my child's hand and whisked her away without a chance for me to even say goodbye to her, very strange. This occurred even in mild weather so it wasn't just to avoid exposing the children to freezing weather. Once ( while 9 months pregnant ) I was walking towards the gate with her and a staff member yelled out with an attitude - my child's name- "we're waiting for you!" . It was just rude and mean to assume my child would understand and to also expect me to run across the lot with her while super pregnant. It's a shame , avoid avoid avoid .

My children have been attending OLGCA since early 2000's . Currently my daughter Sophia is a 7th…read moregrader, class treasurer & has been part of this family since Pre K, my eldest graduated in 2010. OLGCA is not just a school, its a family. If you want to send your child somewhere they can learn, feel loved and come away with more then just an education, this is the place. I promise you will not be sorry. The school has everything you could ask for and your child will make the best friends and relationships possible. The parents and teachers are involved together and most importantly your child is not only receiving a top notch education they are gaining confidence and they are not just a face in a crowd. The tuition is very reasonable and they will work with you if needed. I HIGHLY recommend coming to the school and seeing for yourself, once you visit, u will be hooked. The school goes from Nursery to 8th grade, offers after school and plenty of clubs and programs. Check out the website and also the page on facebook and Instagram to see all the wonderful things they offer. Give them a call, speak to Mrs Silvery, shes the best there is and will walk you through the process. Your childs education and early years are the most important thing in the world, this si the right choice by far.

My both sons attended kind start years ago. My oldest now is 12 years old and still remembers Miss…read moreLisa and Miss Elena dearly . They were nothing but kind, warm and welcoming. It's a small daycare with a lot of love and nurturing so much that My eldest requested we go visit right after his fifth grade graduation . My younger one didn't get to complete pre-K there due to Covid, he was a baby but always felt nothing but peace and confidence that he was in good hands. They were amazing nurturing group of ppl . All the activities and themes the kids have to build life long memories . We love, kind start, Miss Lisa, and Miss Elena. Thank you . I am 100% sure none of this has changed !

This school is absolutely WONDERFUL! The teachers care for each and every child as if they were…read moretheir own, and put so much love and attention into their work! They go above and beyond to make sure the children are happy, safe and engaged! Kindstart Is a fun friendly atmosphere filled with creativity, learning and love! I'd recommend this school to anyone!

I have been incredibly impressed with Generational 21 Daycare and the care they provide to my…read morechild.The facility is clean,organized,and filled with variety of toys,books,and learning materials that keep my child engaged throughout the day.The staff is warm,attentive and truly caring about each child.Overall,I feel confident leaving my child in their care and would highly recommend the Generation 21 to any parent looking for safe and nurturing environment for their child.

I put my child in this daycare in the summer. The teachers always call me to pick up my child…read moreearly. They complain that he cry. What do they expect from him. He is only 2. When I ask my child what he did in school he tell me he just watch on the iPad. I had to take my child out and put him in a different daycare . I am a working mother and I pay to put him in daycare and I get this quality of care.

This is a great school/daycare in the heart of Bay Ridge. We are currently enrolled in the 2.5/3's…read moreprogram, and my daughter absolutely loves it. She adores her teachers, and this is her first real opportunity to socialize in a larger group setting and make friends. We have already seen so much growth in her in just a few months, and can't wait to see what she continues to learn through the rest of the school year.

Treasure Island is unfortunately not the academically-focused school it used to be. Many of the…read moreteachers are great, but leadership is weak and unconnected to the needs of the students. Very disappointing.

leaving this review for all the parents that are debating about this Daycare - Shouldn't think…read moretwice and bring your children's here ! what a warm , happy , playful place for kids and the Teachers - kind hearted , sweet like 2nd moms to my kids. I wish Butterfly was till 5th grade. love this Daycare

My son was crying every morning on the way to that day care. Every time I use to come to pick him…read moreup he was in tears. Two times he had dirty diapers (#2) when I picked him up. Every time he was asking for water like he didn't drink all day. After 2 months I took him out. Now he is going to a new place and seems happy.

I saw a major improvement on my 2 kids reading level, as well as thier math problem solving. I've…read morebeen to other learning centers and they mostly just have young teenagers or less qualified teacher just do basic homework help. In Chang's the instructors have Degree's from Columbia University, and have shown a highly qualified standard of teaching my kids to go beyond thier grade level. Thank you, they have given my kids an excellent opportunity to succeed. Btw theres two learning centers they have on the same area, I think one is for high school and the other other is for grade school level. That's great, since it will keep the older kids from disrupting the younger kids learning. Another thing, they very much proven to me that deserve 5 stars and I wholeheartedly hope they will continue thier level of excellence.

Sadly this educational institution is not a the best place to send students. Over the summer the…read morestudents were packed in a tiny room all day. They were not provided with any materials-- my child told me they would not give her a piece of construction paper. They have no resources other than a worksheet. The teachers must pay and provide their own supplies for science projects. That is not how a good educational institution is run. Also, my daughter told me that they are only allowed to take sips of water out of small cups. That is not right. I hope the owners figure it out because that is not a way to treat students, especially students who pay tuition

My son was going to start 3k this September . When I first time I told them he is getting early…read moreintervention Programme . When I met then second time they denied my son Stating he Needs more focused class. I was under the impression that they do have special education programme as well .

When I was around 4/5 years old my mom took me on my two sisters Keady academy for the day when it…read morewas lunch time I had spaghetti and meatballs. I finish my spaghetti, but I didn't want any meatballs I did not like them and the lady littrally shoved them into my mouth forcing me to eat them..im 14 now and still remember this!!they also used too spray us with a water bottle!!