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.

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 kids have been in this school for almost 5 years and we love it so much! This has been the best…read moredecision we have made for our kids education. They do not over crowd their classes so kids would never be left behind they get one on one attention. The teachers are amazing and passionate with their work. Their new PTL are awesome with so many ideas and plans and encourage parent involvement which is a plus for me since I'm so involved in my kids schooling. My kids get so excited to come into school and are thriving and learning soo much thanks to the teachers in this school. They offer before care and aftercare which is also important to us. I have toured many private schools on Staten Island and this is the best one and I'm so glad with our decision to have chosen St. John's Lutheran! We love our SJL family!

Great School Great Teachaers and Staff Small class sizes…read morethat you will not find any place else. Other private schools 35 40 kids to a class and 1 teacher. Here 15 kids per class 1 teacher per class. NeuroDivergent friendly IEP and in house iep services. Safe and friendly environment. I wish we found this school sooner when our oldest son started attending school. The other private schools had 35 plus students per class and did not fit his needs. St Johns Luthern does. Now all 3 of our children attend this wonderful school!!!

I really like the school. The teachers and teaching assistants are amazing and they really care…read moreabout the kids. An issue came up with my child and some other child (not bullying but something else) and I spoke to the teaching assistant about it and they cleared the issue with the other parent. I must say that the other parent didn't care but they actually spoke to that kid which I appreciated it because I am my son's advocate and I am sure they don't want to hear my mouth. But the kids are really respectful and I see my son flourishing. Its not a school that is strictly academically driven where its all about the reading and math scores but they emphasize arts, drama, music and interactive learning. The after school programs are Bright star and Camba; my son is in Bright star actually which is 85 a week or 17 dollars a day. The coordinators are amazing and great with the kids so I truly have no complaints about the school so far. Hopefully it stays that way!

I think it's hilarious that kids are rating their high school…read more This was actually the school I was zoned for, but I ended up testing into a different one. It's in a quiet neighborhood down on Shore Road, and I actually got to visit for the first time as my early polling location for the mayoral race. Setup was good, lots of signs and arrows, and it was a quick in and out from the gym. Lots of street parking as well.

Teachers are very clear (most anyway) and the work isnt a overload. the kids are a mix and you…read morecannot expect something from them. overall it is 4 stars because i js dont like it

Tiny Tots is a really special place and I recommend it highly to any family looking for a Pre-K for…read moretheir child. It's been caring for and teaching kids in Bay Ridge literally for generations - the founder was the mom of the current director, Kim Pomaro ("Ms. Kim"), and Kim's daughter, Aimee, is the head teacher in one of the two classrooms. I don't quite know how to articulate all the ways Tiny Tots is great, but the Pomaros are just kid people, and so are the other fantastic teachers there (who my son had), and they've create a wonderful kid-oriented culture. It's nurturing and warm, and they also expect kids to learn things - like how to write their name - that they'll need to know in Kindergarten. Here's an example of what makes Tiny Tots special: this spring after the school year ended with 3 months of remote learning, they held a socially distanced, one family at a time, "graduation" ceremony to mark the end of the year and give the kids a sense of completion and achievement. At the ceremony and again on the last video class the next day, most or all of the teachers had tears in their eyes, sad to see the kids go, and proud of how they'd grown. My family will always remember Tiny Tots with great affection and I can't recommend them highly enough.

Best pre-school in Bay Ridge!…read more I went here decades ago and now my daughter is having the same beautiful, nurturing and stimulating experience with the SAME teachers 35 years later! The environment is so warm, the staff is professional yet caring and caters to each and every child's individual needs with the utmost care for their development and growth as both students and little humans. My daughter RUNS to school and hugs all her teachers upon entering and leaving. This establishment has been in business since the 1930s and serving our community for that long for a reason: they care. They are a family-run school and treat each and every student and parent like extended family. I cannot give them enough stars or recommend them more highly!

A few years ago, I found myself In a daycare bind…read more After having a disastrous experience with a different daycare provider, I was told to check out Tendercare. I did, and only wish I had found this place much earlier. Staff was extremely helpful. My child looked forward to going every day, and asked to go back and visit even after she had 'graduated.' The building is older, but was well kept. The outside area is securely fenced in and was always tidy. In short, I was extremely happy. Enough to write a favorable review several years later.

My child is enrolled in UPK there. As soon as I walked in for my interview the staff was so…read moreinviting and sweet. They were so helpful. My son loves going to school everyday and also loves his teachers miss lisa and miss chris! The school is so cute and small and well kept! The schedule and whats expected of these little ones is amazing. Every Time I call I get an answer. I am so glad I chose to listen to other moms about how great this school was to send my son here. Thank you Tender Care and keep up the great work! Highly recommended!

I wouldn't recommend this school to my worst enemy. The principals pocket the money, the basement…read morebathroom are missing stall doors (little kids use that bathroom), the pipes from the bathrooms burst, causing feces to run down the walls, the ceilings leak everytime it rains, the teachers don't teach, everyone is lost, they let the highschoolers vape in the same bathroom the little kids go in, teachers are rude, there is no guidance counselors, teachers are rude & yell at the little kids, teachers aren't motivated to teach, etc, etc, etc. There are many cons and barely any pros. DO NOT SEND YOUR CHILD HERE.

Very bad education, and very high violence amongst the the students. I once came to pick up my hot…read moredaughter from school and I got assaulted by 3 homeless drug addicts. These homeless men also happened to teach at the school. Very bad, also I think I got a saluted by big balls randy. Very bad school, too many sped students. I added a photo of two people who attacked me. But the teacher was hot, so five stars