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    Open Door Nursery School

    5.0 (3 reviews)

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    Pixie Village Learning Center

    Pixie Village Learning Center

    5.0(3 reviews)
    1.0 mi

    My kid attended and "graduated" from Pixie Village as part of the UPK program. At the time Pixie…read moreoffered both half days and full days for 3 and 4 year old programs however there may have been some changes to a full UPK program so it's best to call ahead or visit the website. Pixie is a PEANUT/TREE-NUT FREE FACILITY. TEACHERS: I was fortunate enough to be able to volunteer in my kid's classroom several times throughout the year and I found all of the teachers caring and attentive. The classroom management was wonderful and the transitions were smooth. Pre-K teachers tend to rotate but I am confident that the owner/director hires fully capable individuals. CURRICULUM: My child was able to learn so much in a span of one year and thrived the year after in Kindergarten. In fact, it took a few months in Kindergarten to finally get into something new. This is an ideal place for a kid to be. COMMUNICATION: Although as a parent it felt like there could have been more communication about progress, as a former teacher it was understood that no news was good news. There were no concerns about comprehension, development, or behavior. However, all emails and questions were answered quickly and with full information provided. EXTRAS/EVENTS: Throughout the year there were special performances and events held to involve parents which were greatly appreciated and allowed the parents to share in the Pre-K experiences as many 2020 Post-Shut-Down parents didn't get to experience with their children. Overall, I would highly recommend Pixie Village to any parent. Special Note: For privacy purposes I always wait after my kids graduate a school program before posting about my experiences at schools so this review applies a few years back and not the current school year.

    Excellent little preschool located in a church. Teachers and program are wonderful. Facilities are…read morenice as well. Part of Williamsvilles UPK program as well. No extended care options or air conditioning. Other than that, we all love it there!

    The Park School of Buffalo

    The Park School of Buffalo

    3.0(2 reviews)
    2.1 mi

    I'm writing this review months after the fact (well into the winter) because the negative impact…read morefrom last summer's Park Camp experience is still lingering in our home. My daughter, who was thrilled to return for her second year at Park School Camp after an unforgettable first summer, continues to mimic an inappropriate behavior she picked up from observing the camp counselors: constantly hiking up and rolling her shorts to make them shorter. Despite our ongoing efforts to address and correct this at home, it's become a stubborn habit that's proven difficult to break, all because she saw it modeled as "normal" by the adult role models at camp. This was never an issue before. The contrast between the two years could not have been more stark, and the disappointment is profound given the significant financial investment I made, as a lone parent household. Thousands of dollars for what is marketed as a premium summer program on a beautiful campus. The first year was, admittedly, truly exceptional: the staff were kind, knowledgeable, professional, and courteous; the weekly themes were creative and fully embraced; and the events were spectacular, thoughtfully planned, and executed with evident care and resources. It genuinely felt like a meaningful investment in the children's growth, joy, and development - a true, dream like partnership between the camp and families. The following year, however, felt like a complete bait-and-switch. Cost-cutting measures were glaringly apparent in every aspect, from reduced staffing quality to stripped-down programming. Weekly themes were barely present - if they existed at all - they felt tacked-on and half-hearted rather than woven into the daily experience. Events that had once been "out of this world" were now subpar: fewer in number, smaller in scale, and lacking the creativity and polish of the prior year. The professionalism evaporated; many counselors dressed casually to the point of inappropriateness, often in extremely short shorts that sent confusing messages to young, impressionable campers who should be able to view them as role models. I am not exaggerating when I say that I saw counselors' private parts showing on more than one occasion. If I had had viable backup childcare options lined up, I would have pulled my daughter out right away and demanded a refund. As it stood, we felt trapped into seeing it through. When I repeatedly raised concerns with the administration - specifically about the counselors' attire and its clear influence on the kids, proposing a straightforward solution like staff uniforms or basic dress code guidelines, I was stunned by their dismissive response. They refused to act, citing fears of "getting sued" if they enforced any standards. This struck me as a weak excuse; a simple, neutral uniform policy could have preserved professionalism and consistency without inviting controversy, yet they opted for inaction over prioritizing positive role modeling for the children entrusted to them. Overall, this experience shattered our trust in the program. What was once a summer highlight has left lasting negative effects we're still navigating months later, alongside deep hesitation about ever returning. Families paying premium rates rightfully expect accountability, consistency, and genuine investment in quality - not apparent corner-cutting that undermines the entire experience. Sadly, the second year fell disastrously short of the high standard set by the first, leaving us feeling deceived by what amounted to a classic bait-and-switch. As a business owner myself, I fully understand how tough the economy has been on everyone these past few years, and I genuinely wanted to give the program the benefit of the doubt. Cost pressures are real, and no one expects perfection in difficult times. However, the lack of accountability and unwillingness to engage seriously with constructive feedback left me no choice but to share this publicly. I tried repeatedly to resolve these matters privately, but my concerns were not taken seriously. I hope this review helps other families make informed decisions and perhaps encourages the camp to restore the high standards that made our first year so special. Regrettably, I don't think we will be returning.

    The Park School Campus reminds me of the resort in Dirty Dancing for some reason. I didn't realize…read morethat this is true campus style and that there are separate buildings here. The art teacher here, Mrs. P, is awesome! She put together an art lesson for our Girl Scouts, which they all totally enjoyed. Parking is a tad bit confusing. We just pulled up along the road in front of the building. No parking lot. Anyway, pretty campus. I saw some people using the campus to run/exercise on, which is a pretty good idea.

    Independent Health Family Branch YMCA - My first post-Turkey-week-off workout selfie requires a lot of extra filters. #BackAtIt #HellOnceOver

    Independent Health Family Branch YMCA

    4.0(42 reviews)
    1.1 mi

    Overall, my family has been pretty happy with the Y. The workout facilities, locker rooms and…read morebathrooms are much cleaner than what I've experienced at places like LA fitness. I love that they have lockers with locks in the main workout area (you do need to bring your own lock for the locker room), although currently many of the lockers are broken so I hope they repair them soon. I've taken quite a few good classes here although the classes do tend to get crowded so you really have to show up early to make sure you have a spot. We also enjoy swimming both in the lap pool and with our son in the zero depth pool. The one frustration I have had is with the adventure room. This is a great indoor playground which my toddler son loves. However, unlike the rest of the facilities, it is covered in dust. I worry that if they aren't maintaining this area, not only is it covered in germs from the children, but they may not be regularly inspecting the safety of the structure. Overall, it seems like a safe playspace but anytime you have kids climbing at such high heights, a piece of broken equipment could become a serious danger. I always watch my son closely and check out the equipment myself while he's playing. The other problem with this area is that although there is an app with schedules, it is frequently incorrect when it comes to the adventure room. The open hours for children under five are very limited and as you can imagine, it is very difficult to get a toddler out of the house, bring him to his favorite place only to have to tell him that it is unexpectedly closed. I have brought up this issue to the staff multiple times, but it still has not been addressed. In general, I would say the Y is worth it, especially if you were planning on utilizing all of the facilities

    The excercise classes in the pool led by Sara are wonderful. Overall, the staff is friendly,…read morehelpful, and professional. The facilities are 1st rate.

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    St Gregory the Great R C Church

    St Gregory the Great R C Church

    4.5(2 reviews)
    2.2 mi

    This is an enormous and very modern church, both for Buffalo and pretty much overall. It looks…read moremodern from the outside and inside. It's actually oddly comfortable for a church, at least the pews are. I've sat on them for both extended wedding and funeral services in the past few years. There are restrooms throughout. Tons of parking. Easy disabled access. Large doors. While I prefer churches that are centuries old, love the feel and the history, this is a fine example of what a modern church can be.

    Please be advised: this review is based solely upon the annual craft show held at the church…read more My family and I come to craft show here every single year, it is one of our traditions. It's always the weekend after thanksgiving and in my opinion it's one of the best shows in the area. They have two buildings of crafts, and it costs $2/ person to enter. They will stamp your hand upon entry to the first building, so you have access to the second one. It doesn't matter which one you do first, but we always do the building with Bavarian nut man outside first, and the building with kettle corn man outside last. They have a ton of vendors, and someone in our group leaves with something every year. This year my mom bought a snowman made from a tree stumps. I got a few Harry Potter items, a bracelet and earrings from one vendor, and some tree ornaments from another vendor. My dad bought a jar of spicy pickles. It's also a great place to buy Christmas gifts. We got a buffalo themed hoodie for my aunt that lives down south, and a knitted dog sweater for my canine nephew. They have something for every person and every taste, and it makes for a great way to spend some family time.

    The Learning Garden West

    The Learning Garden West

    2.0(4 reviews)
    2.5 mi

    This school sucks it stinks and my son was not treated fairly because he is black worst school…read moreand the teacher was lazy as well. Called bothering me everyday complaining about my son from now on I will be very careful on where I choose to take my son. It's so sad to me that there was not one black kid in my son's class that really speaks volumes but I'm a religious person I no there is a better school out there for my sweet boy.

    Terrible. Dont waste your time or money. The lone bright spot of the center is teacher Maya. Once…read moremy daughter moved up to the next room and no longer had her it was problematic at best. My 15 month old daughter was going through a tough biting phase which only occurred at daycare and the teachers claimed they tried to correct it, but after a handful of times we were ordered to start picking her up during the work day after the 1st incident, which was sometimes by 10am and would still charge us for the full day. Finally we had a long meeting on how we could try to help mitigate the issue since 1. we work full time jobs and couldn't easily leave during the day, and 2. It was only happening at daycare so we had no way to correct it at home. THE NEXT BITE exactly 1 week after our meeting we were told she was no longer welcome back and we had to pick her up immediately. I have family members and friends that have worked in daycares that were completely appalled when we told them that. A 15 month old. Being expelled from a daycare for completely normal, albeit frustrating, behavior. The center is clearly not adequately equipped to handle things like this. The owner isn't even there most the time because she has a full time job as an AP at a local high school so good luck communicating with her. The food options are mediocre at best. Place smells like incense mixed with stale food as you walk in. We only went there because of the flexibility in scheduling and it was truly the worst mistake we ever made for our child. Run before you waste thousands of dollars and regret it like we did

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    The Learning Garden West
    The Learning Garden West
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