On 5/13/25, my child complained of her arms hurting after pick up. I checked her arms and saw…read moreroughly 50 scratches between both arms that went back to the elbows. Immediately, I messaged the director and teachers through the app with photos and explained that my daughter said a peer in the class grabbed her arms. I went in the next morning to speak to the director, Madeline H. She saw the cuts and told her to stay away from her and tell the teachers when something happens. My child said that a teacher did scold the girl but there was not an incident report, nor was I notified. That evening, (5/14/25), I picked up my child an hour early and ran into the child who attacked my daughter , along with her mother. I asked the mother if she was spoken to, in regards to her child assaulting my daughter. She said No and did not know what I was referring to. We went inside the facility where Madeline said that she spoke to the child. I said "You were supposed to speak to the mother before she left. That's what you said you would do". She replied "We're not doing this here". I said "Yes we are! My child was assaulted. We will speak on this!" Madeline then grabbed a teacher by her arm and had the mother and child go to her office, with the door shut behind them. I was outcasted without any information. I went home with my daughter. I observed that I did not have a witness but a black mother did . Interesting. Then, the next day, against my will, I brought my child back as I do not have alternate childcare. I was informed through the app that my daughter was transferred to the multi-age classroom "for the safety of all the children". Mind you, my child was attacked, not the other way around." I sense that Madeline must've be en intimidated by this mother's race or else why wasn't that child moved when she was the assailant ? That was my daughter's last day! I am horrified and appalled that my 3 year old had to experience this by a child and from a child care provider. I reached out to Madeline's superior who did say they were going to do a full investigation but it's challenging when they do not have cameras in the site. In addition, they would constantly feed my daughter crackers for snack, which I requested healthier options such as cucumber slices but Madeline claimed she had to check the budget on that. No update was ever provided so I brought in healthy snacks for my child to have there. Furthermore, the last 3 hours that my child was there from 2:30p-5:30p, my daughter only did free play. There were no updates or photos during that time. I questioned Madeline in this and she said they are looking into hiring another staff so that the children can go outside during that time but my daughter was there for 6 weeks and it was this way the entire time. I absolutely do not recommend this site and hope they terminate the director from her position after all of this. I was gaslit and dismissed. To be paying $440 a week for a subpar experience for my child in a pre-school setting is unacceptable. The director not following through protocol is unacceptable. Do NOT bring your child here. I cannot speak on the other sites but the North Haven site needs major changes with staff, proper training , dietary changes to their menu and a revamped schedule for the afternoon.

On my childs second day going to this center, I picked him up and noticed red above his lip but he…read morehad his thumb in his mouth so i didn't notice the swollen lip until we got to the car. I walked back to the building and asked what happened and his teacher says nothing happened and walks off to leave. We waited for the director to come and we agreed to come back the next day when his teacher would be there so we can ask her. The next morning we sit down with his teacher and she claims nothing happened and my child never cried. Now we are here with no answers while his teacher lies and is still working there. Also, they have actively sick either staff or children attending this daycare! My review was deleted and nhpd and dcf claim nothing was found under their investigation. More lies because I was never contacted regarding the investigation and when I contacted dcf (which was weeks after the incident) they still hadn't went to the school to investigate. Sad that authorities who are supposed to help can't be trusted. No Justice was served!

As a Child Psychology major at Albertus Magnus College I did my "normal child" internship at St…read more Rita's. There is a reason that this day care fills up so quickly: the staff is fantastic! They become as attached to the children as the children do to them, sometimes even more. Hell, I bawled my eyes out on my last day and had to tell all the kids that they were "tears of happiness because [they] grew up so much." And I know that any of the other staff members would do the same. They are gentle with their discipline and give lots of hugs and kisses as needed. When a child was ill for more than a day it was a huge discussion and parents were called to make sure the child was OK. Doctor's visits were always discussed. I mean when I say they care, they are like your kids' other family. They really teach the children and they are amazingly advanced by the time they leave. An example: when I was working at People's United Bank one of the parents brought their children that I taught at St. Rita's and the three year old said "I was really mad that Mommy made me come to the bank, but now I'm happy because I got to see you, Miss Sara!" (He was a very silly kid, always trying to convince me that he didn't know how to color and then make amazing artwork). So why four stars and not 5? 1. The teachers aren't certified. Don't get me wrong, these people can TEACH, but when you're in a private day care setting with pristige I feel like parents are always looking for that certificate. 2. The big appeal is that your child is almost guaranteed a spot at St. Rita's school and that seems to be the primary reason that parents choose the day care and they capitalize on that. 3. They sometimes have a hard time with rowdier children, and children are rowdy. But the discipline is never an issue: it's always appropriate. Then again, I don't believe that there is one perfect day care, just a perfect day care for your child.

An excellent daycare , all the teachers are kind and professional.. My son and daughter went there…read morefor about a year and they loved it ..

We had our little ones at Alphabet-- both our son and our daughter-- for three years, and I will…read moreprobably spend the rest of their schooling years missing it. It was a truly magical experience. It was so magical, in fact, that I considered commuting to DC from New Haven so that I wouldn't have to take the kids out. The teachers are beyond wonderful, and deeply committed to fostering a love of learning through play. They also had the most epic healthy, home cooked food program. The kids play outside in all weather and really learn to embrace nature, and the teachers cater the programming to their curiosities and interests (we had a whole segment on bats :). All in all, this was a truly formative experience and we miss our Alphabet friends so much!

We felt so lucky to be part of this wonderful community! Not only is the school beautiful, well…read morelit, and inviting, but my kids loved working with the nature based materials. All three of my children are so different, but the teachers were so amazing at understanding and working with their different personalities and learning styles. I loved that the director was always visible and available, but clearly knew each child in the school. They all loved the outdoor space, we could never get them to leave! As busy working parents, it was such a bonus to have healthy and tasty chef made meals and snacks from their gourmet kitchen! And to know my kids ate it and enjoyed it! The kids stayed through kindergarten and that was the best decision we made. I feel so thankful for our time there and for our alphabet family!

We absolutely loved The Alphabet Academy! We found every single teacher, director, and associate to…read morebe over the top pleasant, professional, knowledgeable and helpful. Perfect teacher to student ratios, diverse learning/play areas, plenty of outdoor time, fantastic and healthy lunch and snacks created by two full time chefs are some of the ways that The Alphabet Academy outshine all others. Ms. Jamie and Ms. Rachel are the best! If you are able to enroll your child, don't hesitate. You will be happy you did.

My daughter has been attending Alphabet Academy for two years now, first full-time and now…read morepart-time. We have been in the "toddlers" and "twos" rooms so far. My family has been very happy with our choice in childcare. The teachers and administrators really care about the kids and provide an environment that is not only safe and warm but creative and challenging. We love the emphasis on fresh, natural foods (all food is provided/included, which is SO convenient) and outdoor play. They also do a very cool "Summer camp" program where the kids have outdoor/water play all morning every day, and the preschool/pre-K kids have several field trips. There are also occasional "bonus" events such as an end-of-summer family party and Christmas-time pajama party for the kids. I will be honest, it's not cheap, but as with all things you get what you pay for!

I have been sending my kids to North Branford Child Care for almost 5 years now. We have experience…read morewith the teachers in all the different age level rooms. All of the teachers they have had and currently have treat my kids as if they are their own. My kids are happy going to "school" every day and happy coming home.

The Teachers are extremely sweet, my son looks forward to going to daycare. Miss.Jeanie is amazing.read more

Our son has been attending Over the Rainbow since he was 3 months old, and now at 3 years old, we…read morecouldn't be happier with our experience. The staff always greet us with a positive attitude, and it's clear they genuinely care about every kid. Their patience, dedication, and communication through the Brightwheel app have given us confidence that he's in great hands. Our son has learned so much, from surprising us by counting to 10 (without us ever covering numbers) to developing strong social skills and friendships with kids he's known since he was an infant. It's been wonderful seeing those friendships continue through birthday parties outside of daycare. We also appreciate the variety of activities beyond the daily curriculum. He is loving the summer camp program, and it's obvious the staff put a lot of effort into making every day fun. The biggest reason we recommend Over the Rainbow is simple: every morning, he runs into the building and is excited to be there. We look forward to another great school year!

We chose Over the Rainbow because the location and hours worked well for our family, but it's the…read morepeople who made us stay. My daughter is now 3 1/2 years old and has been attending since she was just 3 months old. Over the years, I've never had a negative experience with any of the teachers or staff she's had the privilege of knowing. As a mom, there's no greater comfort than knowing your child is surrounded by so many caring adults. It truly feels like she has a second family there, and that's something I could never provide on my own. The amount she has learned amazes me. Almost every day she comes home with new vocabulary, funny expressions, better manners, and new skills. Even learning to share has been something she's picked up there. Watching her confidence and independence grow has been incredible. One of my favorite parts of Over the Rainbow is the communication. I love receiving photos throughout the day, and it's always easy to reach her teachers when I have a question. I also appreciate how much effort they put into family events. While I can't always attend because of work, they're always thoughtful and well organized. The kindergarten graduation ceremony was by far the sweetest event I've attended--it was so clear how much the staff genuinely love and care about the children. It honestly makes me sad knowing my daughter won't be there much longer. These early years are so important, and I'm incredibly grateful for the role Over the Rainbow has played in helping shape the kind, curious, and caring little girl she's becoming. I would wholeheartedly recommend Over the Rainbow to any family looking for a safe, loving, and nurturing place for their child.

I had the absolute pleasure of having Ms Kristyn watch my silly 3 year old. Care.com recommended…read moreher to me as I was looking for childcare in a pinch! My sitter went out of town for a month long summer vacation and I needed care quick (I didn't even utilize that care anymore after enrolling him with Happy feet)! I'm always apprehensive to leave my child with anyone, but she immediately invited me over to see where my child would be and to meet her. She was very warm and welcoming. She's a mom, it's very apparent that she cares for your child the way she cares for her own 2! She was flexible with my awful work hours, and always had a briefing for me as to what my son ate and did for the day. I'm SO DISTRAUGHT that I'm relocating! Now I have to find someone as fantastic as she is. I would absolutely recommend her to anyone!

We cannot stress enough how much the Montessori environment has helped our son's confidence…read moreflourish. Soon after starting at this school, my son's independence soared, and he came home insisting he participates in household chores. He has also learned how to regulate his emotions in ways I wouldn't expect at age 3! His guides are kind and attentive, and our son looked forward to coming to school every day. We've since moved away, but we miss our CHOM family!

Children's House of Montessori on Camp is a wonderful, nurturing school. Two of our boys are…read morecurrently enrolled and we could not be happier. The Head of School, Ms. Taylor, cares deeply about the wellbeing and growth of each child. The lead teacher, Ms. Karla, is incredibly warm and caring, and has been meeting the unique needs of each of my children. This is a true Montessori school: the environment is carefully prepared and when you observe the children in class, they attend to their own work happily and independently to the sounds of instrumental music. We are so happy we chose CHOM and cannot recommend it highly enough!

By far the best experience one could have in a daycare. Our son LOVES going to school. He's 2. The…read moreteachers are phenomenal. You can tell how much they love their job and the kids. They are genuinely excited to see my son daily. You get what you pay for at daycare centers. This one exceeds everything.

Our family was so fortunate to be a part of Tender Care Learning. The staff is a wonderful…read moresupportive team to all their students, parents, and families. Ms. Lori, the Director and Ms. Candace, Asst. Director has created a safe and nurturing environment at their school. Mr. James and Ms. Sabrina are my daughters main teachers and they both provide such great direction for children to learn and grow their skills. There is also Ms. Alicia, who comes in and helps when needed and she is also great. It's so many excellent teachers that also help with early drop off and late pickup. You not only feel confident for your child's development and safety, but you also gain an amazing family community as part of this school. My daughter has attended Tender Care Learning since October 2015 and it has honestly been one of the best decisions so far because she's learned so much and is already prepared for kindergarten. The preschool's well rounded social skills, personal responsibility, and academics are only a few of the excellent areas your child will develop when attending Tender Care Learning. You feel so grateful to have your child learn and grow at Tender Care Learning plus to know they are in good hands and safe. I know my daughter will always greet me with a big smile every time I pick her up and want to show me what she's learned during her day. Her teachers are always there to tell me about her daily activities and anything else. They are truly a professional team. They keep their classrooms with a small group of students, so the teacher to student ratio is great. You will feel so happy your child is a part of such a great school/learning environment each day. We will be heading to kindergarten this Fall and will truly miss our Tender Care Learning Family.

I bought a groupon for two for paint night and my boyfriend and I had an amazing time! I originally…read moreasked to book for a wine glass painting class but Sarah mentioned on the phone that since there weren't a lot of people signed up that the class might get cancelled. She was very helpful on the phone and told me she would call me early the week of the class to let me know if it was going forward. Sure enough it was cancelled but she was able to place us in a painting class that Friday. The class was crowded but the instructors were great about going around each group to make sure we were following along and answering any questions we had. The class lasted about 2 hours and it went by very quick. It was tons of fun and we can't wait to go back! PS: Parking lot fills up fast but there's plenty of on street parking.

My daughter attended Kokopelli for preschool. I was very pleased with the program and she was well…read moreprepared to enter Kindergarten. It was a well rounded program that gave her confidence, social skills, and nurtured her creative spirit.