The staff and teachers are wonderful!! My son enjoys going to school, seeing his teachers and…read morefriends and learning new things. From the first day there they all knew my sons name and made him feel so welcome. I would recommend this center to anyone who is looking for an excellent daycare/preschool facility. I had a bad experience with a prior daycare and was nervous about putting him in a new one (it took me over a year to pull the trigger) but I was only nervous that first day. When I see his smile at the end of every day it reassures me that I made the right choice.

We began our experience with this learning center 2 years ago and we couldn't be happier with our…read morechoice in this daycare. The teachers are compassionate, patient, kind, accomodating, and overall extraordinary. We feel safe and confident leaving our 4 year old and twin 1 year old girls in their care. Their curriculum is beyond compare--they take extra steps in providing fun yet educational care for our children. The extra offerings like cooking class, phonics, and soccer training (not to mention their awesome summer program) are just added bonuses. The director, Heather, goes out of her way to touch base with us about our children's progression and provide us support. She and other staff have been a great support/reference for us as parents, providing us information and feedback on parenting tricks and child behaviour (and letting us know that we weren't crazy when we had home issues). They truly know and understand children. We feel that our son is already ahead of other children his age that go to other providers and will be well prepared for kindergarten. We really can't say enough good things about this center. I should also mention that we drive almost an extra 30 minutes, passing many daycares (including another Kindercare) just to come to this excellent learning center. We highly recommend this center if you are looking for the best choice for your child (ren).

This preschool center is one of the best I've had my child in . When I first walked in there to…read moretake a tour the staff was so welcoming the place was so warm-felt I could honestly say I felt like I was at home. Every time I go to the center the owner is there that makes me feel so good about leaving my child there when the owner is there that shows me that she is serious about her work and she loves what she does and she's proud. They are also so willing to work with parents on their days . I had a family emergency and needed the center to take my child during certain days because as a nurse my days are already scheduled out six weeks in advance and I had no one else to watch my son because I am a single mother they had no problem helping me and my son has just started those are the kind of people you want watching your child the ones who actually care about children they could have said no and sent me on my way but they didn't. The center is clean they are proficient they are kind they help with potty training they have a hair dresser come in once a month to help cut kids hair because hair cuts aren't always the easiest things for two year olds. My son is socializing with other children . They have a full kitchen and a cook who makes the children's food fresh i mean really what more can a parent ask for . I love this center and would recommend it to any family I live about 20 minutes away and I wouldn't change going to this care center for any center that was closer to me. After reading the review below me I was appalled because those are not the ladies that are at the center the ladies I deal with are professional they are kind I hope that this review helps other parents when looking for a center for this child .

Our experience at Precious Memories Preschool of Sandy Hollow was very short lived. Less than 15…read moreminutes if were being honest. We brought our two-year-old son into their facility for his first day. He was very excited to start his first day and ran right to the classroom we were told he was to be assigned to from our previous visit. The owner of the facility told us that we are not welcome back due to him not being compliant. He did not listen to her when we first got to the center (shocker he is a two-year-old that was there for less than 15 minutes and overly excited) and when he fell out of his chair he cried and ran for us because he was scared (crazy how he ran to his parents to console him...). Those two reasons were enough for the owner to justify that we are not welcome back and our two-year-old is just not going to be a good fit. I'm not sure as to what they expect out of a two-year-old, when this is normal and age-appropriate behavior. But apparently our two-year-old was a safety issue as well. Regarding how they allow their doors to the classroom be unlocked for the children to open them without a gate which in my opinion, is a safety issue for the children. However, I warn any parents who are looking at this center to be wary. Even the staff apologized on account of the owner and were unsure as to what happened. Very unhappy and ashamed that I even thought this establishment would be kind to my child.

We went into this place thinking this was the best choice for our child seeing it is not for profit…read moreand seemingly loving teachers. What went wrong was the apparent lack of training for the teachers and very much incompetent director. A few months after we have enrolled, 1/4 of the staff quit. So we began this reduced hours since then and no end in sight. There are a lot of little things that added up into bigger things, to the point that we felt we can no longer trust her to have our child's best interest in mind. If your child is a toddler, make sure he or she is perfectly behaved otherwise you will get endless incident reports and get a sit down talk to come up with a plan for 30 days, just to get an email a week later on a Saturday and threatened to be dismissed. Maybe the board of directors will do something about this as we had a meeting with one of the members. But in the meantime go at your own risk.

My daughter has been coming here for just over a year now. She started when she was 1 1/2 year old…read morefrom another center that she started at 10 weeks old. We just moved into the area with no family or knowledge of the community. Some of the most important things I looked for in a child care center was the hands on activities, outside play areas and the teachers involvement in their development. I have not been disappointed! The amount of diverse cultures they learn from their teachers and the little walks to the center of town have been a huge bonus! The hard thing is my baby girl is growing up way too fast I'll have to handle another transition faster than I'd like. But that's life!

Great spot for tots!…read more I'm so glad this place opened near us - there isn't really one in the area! We went on a weekend morning where the weather wasn't too great and it wasn't that busy. Everything was very clean and there was decent space between activities. There are areas for crawlers, dress up, kitchen play, train table, jungle gym and more. My 3 and 1.5 year old were loving all of it. We signed up online for our spot, which I recommend. Sometimes they are closed for parties. I wish they had more weekday afternoon times, but I know they are still growing. We will certainly be back soon!

It's a wonderful place with kid appropriate child playing. great interactive activities. my…read moregrandson loved

Zero efficiency system in terms of checking in and checking out…read more This Heather cashier and another who was opened at the same time decided to call the checkout ppl "who had just walked up," meanwhile I had been waiting on line for check in. Cashiers don't know what they are doing. Bunch of idiots running this place. One star bc my kids actually like it there.

My son's had a really fun time here, so I was surprised by some of the reviews. It was a Wednesday…read morenight so they weren't very busy. The staff were nice at the front desk but my sons did say that they heard the staff complaining about working and they were tired of being there. I think the price was really great. And I love that they can get food there.And they loved that because they ordered just about everything lol. I think it's a super fun experience, and I think it's super cool that they offer that so you can go gamble

This place is great for families! The little ones have multiple play areas and features, and the…read moreadults can order some delicious food from the neighboring coffe shop.

If I could leave more stars, this place is 1 million stars cause that's how they treat their…read moreguests. Where do I even begin? Our experience at Go Play was absolutely phenomenal! We had celebrated both of our boys' birthday parties here, and it exceeded all expectations--it was an absolute blast! This indoor playground is a clean, safe, and spacious haven tailored perfectly for families with young children. From the moment we arrived, we were greeted by friendly and attentive staff who made us feel instantly welcome. The facility was immaculate and beautifully supervised, allowing us to relax and enjoy every moment. A huge thank you to all the staff for their incredible organizational skills in confirming our date and answering all my questions with ease! The birthday party was incredibly well-organized. When we arrived early, we found the party room beautifully decorated with our decorations that we bring, which made set-up a breeze! Our host was fantastic--keeping us on schedule, checking in with our guests, and even assisting with clean-up afterward. The pizza that comes with the birthday party packet they ordered was delicious, further enhancing the perfect party atmosphere. And the juice box and chips. They also had different size of party room, which is a huge help and nice to have for big parties and small parties. Now let's talk about the playground itself--it truly is a wonderland! With a wide array of play structures, including thrilling slides, adventurous mazes, and soft play areas perfect for toddlers, there's something for every age. As parents, we loved the unique opportunity to plunge into the fun and play alongside our children--something we genuinely haven't experienced at other places. It enhanced our family bonding experience in a way that was truly special. One standout feature is the ability to order coffee online from the neighboring café, delivered directly to the counter. This kept us energized as we watched the kids run wild! The smooth waiver process upon arrival also added peace of mind, ensuring a safe and enjoyable visit for everyone. Overall, Go Play is the perfect destination--whether for a fun day out or a fantastic birthday party! Kids can wear themselves out with endless activities, and parents can unwind, even bringing their laptops to work while overseeing their little ones. We had such an amazing time that we will absolutely be back for more fun and unforgettable memories! If you're searching for a clean, enjoyable, and family-friendly atmosphere, Go Play is the place to be. Highly recommended--go play, go play, go have fun! You won't regret it!

My son started here when he was 18 months old and we have nothing but good things to say about the…read moreentire facility and staff. He is now a big first grader and we still utilize them for after school care. My son is always excited to see his teachers and friends and misses them when it's been a long time away. I also know many of the other parents and children personally and we ALL love this place. It's like leaving your kid with family.

This daycare is absolute trash. They dont even deserve the one star. They have no experience on how…read moreto take care of kids. Babies attempting to take care of babies. If you have no experience with children, you should be in another field. They do not feed the children like they should be. If a child is sent with four bottles and a full lunch, tell me why four full bottles and a full lunch were returned to the parents. They do not care about the children at all. All they care about is that paycheck at the end of the week. They yell at the children and punish the children and have completely unproffesional work habits. Nothing is seem to be done by the books and they are causing more damage then learning. Singling kids out and making them feel like they are not part of the entire group is just not okay in my opinion. Children should be able to be children and enjoy being around friends but when people like this group of ignarants are in charge, the kids cant even be themselves. This place needs to be looked into and shut down otherwise more kids will continue to suffer.

my kids had so fun here. and Kennelly loved it here my son goes there he said that he going to miss…read moreall the fun they had, LOVE YOU GIYS!

More people should do this! Project Oceanology gives hands-on boat outings geared towards families…read more These include lighthouse expeditions, oceanographic research cruises (summer), and seal watches (Feb/March). It is the only organization with permission to bring visitors to New London Ledge Lighthouse, which features incredible views from smack dab in the middle of Long Island Sound. Great fun for lighthouse aficionados and those who want to get out on the water! But be warned that other than the AMAZING views, there isn't much to actually see inside the house. If you're expecting a museum or activities for your kids, you might be disappointed and would be better off taking a science cruise. For the lighthouse trip, you will take a boat out to the 1909 working lighthouse and then be given a tour. Don't worry if boats make you nervous, this one is built to keep school kids safe and happy so you will feel very secure! The whole trip is about 2.5 hours and you spend 1.5 hours at the lighthouse. The architecture and history are really cool. The rest of the time you're cruising on Long Island Sound, which is a fun and relaxing activity in itself! The science expeditions are really Project O's forte. The super knowledgeable staff provide a hands-on experience you will love. You will be taught some basic marine science and geography of the area, then you take over as the scientists. Some of the activities include: collecting and testing water and mud samples at depth, visiting the captain to learn about navigation, and best of all: pulling in a trawl net full of Long Island Sound critters! If you are looking for a half-day activity that a gets you out on the water, familiarizes you with the area, is educational, and/or is just a little different than your usual tourist exercise: this is for you. You can certainly manage to stay clean and dry on these cruises but you will have much more fun if you go prepared to get wet and dirty! The boat's cabin is heated. However, you will want an extra layer of clothing for when you're outside. That's where all the good stuff happens. The price is very reasonable: just $19 for adults and $16 for kids. Make sure you call ahead... they will cancel the cruise if they don't get any reservations in advance and on popular days they can sell out! There is a very basic cafe for sandwiches, burgers, hot dogs, drinks etc in the building but it's nothing to rave about. However, it's worth leaving a little extra time to wander around the immediate area. The building is located on the UConn - Avery Point campus which is beautiful and easy to walk. Project Oceanology also offers summer camps, scout programs, and birthday parties. I don't know why the website isn't listed here but there is lots more info at http://www.oceanology.org