My 3 year, now 4, loves it here. Staff is so friendly and welcoming. The kids learn great…read moreindependence skills! The outside area is amazing and we love the country setting. We are so happy we picked the robins nest. My son will be returning next year and we look forward to our daughters turn! :)

Would absolutely recommend this preschool to anyone who is looking for a school for their littles…read more The teachers are all amazing, very caring, and take pride in their students. The kids all love it, and come home with new and relatable knowledge daily. Teachers are kind and very understanding, and go above and beyond for their kids and their families. Additionally, the other parents are amazing as well. Friendly, and very welcoming.

I firmly believe this is the best place in Syracuse for 3-5 year olds. I have three children who…read morehave attended, all with very different personalities and needs. MDS has been nurturing and perfectly suitable for each of them. The teachers are wonderful, and they care about each child's needs and strengths. And they have an amazing capacity to bring out the very best in each child!

This review is only for the outdoor portion of the center:…read more This is a wonderful place where I imagine you can keep the kids busy for hours. My wife and I were headed to the Ross Zoo but opted out at the last minute due to the rain. This place is not designed for a couple of senior citizens to walk around but since I was here I decided to take a look outside. The outside walk through was magnificent and I could see my three grandchildren (one girl, two boys) truly enjoying all the touch and explore exhibits. Sound, flowers even a small playhouse. This type of exhibt really forces the children to use their sensory abilities including their imagination. One obvious observation is the tremendous use of color here. The design will surely captivate the children KUDOs to the team of the Discovery Center of the Southern Tier.

Stopped by on a rainy day on the way from Ithaca to Yonkers as a little pit stop for our little…read moreone. It's $10 a person, free for babies less than a year. I loved all the pretend play, from doctor's office, dentist office, the bank, the car shop, the vet, the grocery store, etc. Sure some stuff is pretty outdated/old, but at the same time there were some features we hadn't seen at other children's discovery museums, such as the flight simulator. We had a fun time and spent maybe 1.5 hours here.

Preschool to middle school Montessori based private school in Ithaca, NY.read more

I can't say enough good things about this wonderful place! Our daughter spent 8 years at EACMSI and…read moreit was a fantastic experience. She absolutely found her place in the community and developed as a caring and compassionate individual and as an artist. She was also extremely well prepared for a very rigorous high school experience. The integrated curriculum, trips, and community focus all come together to provide a well rounded and magical school experience.

Oak Hill is a hidden gem atop the Catskill Mountains -- a perfect place for our wild and free…read moreexplorers! This is how children should play at this age. Our son loves his time here. Thank you, Kerstin and everyone!

From the owner: Play-based Forest Preschool/Nursery School/PreK program **…read moreHalf-day kindergarten ** Homeschool enrichment programs ** After school programs ** Summer camps 4-10yrs

My grandson attended Pre-K for 2 years since he has a late year birthday and he is more than ready…read morefor Kindergarten. My grand-daughter was required to change programs since she was accepted in UPK. SonShine was much better for her than the current program. In addition to the teaching they are a loving and concerned group.

Please ignore the 1 star review. It's ridiculous (those aren't even the names of the staff!) its an…read moreincredible daycare! We just started and moved from another daycare and you can tell this one is better! There's more curriculum, healthier food, the teachers are so kind and patient and VERY capable, and my daughter is so happy and CLEAN at the end of the day. Naptime is set in stone with dim lighting and soft music and they work with her crib issues to get her asleep. This is a friendly, all involved daycare that I can feel good about her being in. If you can get in here, please don't hesitate, it's top notch. And being in the federal building, it's secure. I also love that they include what she is developing when she does an activity (motor skills, etc). And you get a detailed report at the end of the day!

great choice. Kids make friends for life here. Teachers are caring, insightful and care deeply…read morefor all their students and families.

From the owner: "Our mission is to provide a developmentally appropriate pre-school program for three, four and…read morefive year olds where they can develop a positive self-image and discover the joy of learning through guided play."