Great facilities, staff and caretakers. I am a working mom and although I was originally working…read moreremotely, my work setup changed abruptly forcing me to find a daycare to help my family. I was referred to Strong Start and so happy I did! My daughter loves going to daycare and her teachers/caretakers have been great with her, helping her in her day-by-day development and creating a great environment for her to spend her time with her friends. We totally recommend Strong Start!

Currently I'm on my 4-year old's 3rd year at Strong Start, I find it hard to believe that any…read moreparent could find a better school for their child. I say this considering Quality: - of the facility - classroom environment - cameras in every class room - app to get daily reports on your child's activities - the customized daily schedules made for children @ all ages. Your child will become a problem solver and a, 'mini know it all.' I consider Strong Start not as a DAY CARE, this is much better a School with a Camp environment, that your child would love.

This school is simply amazing! People talk about teachers putting children first and that is an…read moreunderstatement for this staff. When you walk through those doors, you and your children become part of the Helen King Reynolds family that lasts far longer than the time your child is there. I had two children go through this school and it was simply the best experience I could ever have given them. If you are looking into preschools, make sure this is top on your list!

When my son Matthew turned 3, I spent months researching and visiting preschools throughout my…read morehometown of Stratford and beyond, from Milford all the way to Westport. From the moment I stepped into Helen King Reynolds, I knew it was the right place. I can now say for certain that choosing HKR was one of the best decisions my husband and I have ever made. It has provided Matthew with a happy, safe, nurturing and intellectually stimulating learning environment, and with highly skilled, educated, dedicated and loving teachers. Now in his second year, my son continues to blossom socially and intellectually. He is self-confident and is so excited about learning. He goes to school happy and comes home even happier. Helen King Reynolds has been a great gift in our lives -- a wonderful beginning to my son's educational journey.

We have now been at RMS going on 2 years with a second child entering next year and we are so happy…read moreand grateful to have found it. We looked into every Montessori w/in a 25 mile radius (Wilton, Ridgefield, Danbury, Newtown, Washington) and the Toddler/Primary programs here are second to none. The school is not too big, so you feel you're part of a family. There is something so special here and you feel it as a parent the moment you walk in, but your child experiences it, too. We saw this during observations and we're experiencing it now as parents. It's important to know several things about Montessori schools. 1. Not all are created equal and each is independently owned/run. This means some adhere more or less to Montessori values/principles. RMS is a beautiful balance, adhering to the principles while making room for modern needs and allowing each child to grow but also, to be. 2. As in any school setting, the teachers make or break it. The Teachers in every room/program here are beyond plugged in, nurturing, warm and caring. AND, they work very collaboratively while still minding their individual programs. This means a holistic approach for your child as they grow through the years. My daughter embraces each of them and speaks so highly of them outside of school. She looks up to them but doesn't view them as simply 'adults' or teachers. These are her guides and she is so thankful for her relationships with each one of them. I did see a review from several years ago mentioning 25 students to a class/teacher. Not only is that not the Montessori method, but it has never been the ratio at this school (nor do I believe it's allowed by the state in these settings, but I could be wrong). For interested parents: In each Toddler room (2), you're looking at about 10-12 kids with 2-3 teachers/class (depending on enrollment each year) so usually a 1:4ish ratio and the Primary room (used to be 2, is now 1 large room broken up into 2 sections to follow core Montessori method) you're looking at about 30-36 kids total with 4 Teachers and the class is somewhat split into 3s/4s Section and then 5s Section w/2 teachers focused on each at any time. You're still at a 1:8 ratio roughly, so not sure where the 1:25 ratio came from. In any case, we're active and present and have seen this school from all angles and truly, couldn't be happier. The physical space itself is also beautiful, pristine and built for kids (bathrooms in the Toddler room, bathrooms right outside the Primary class). The biggest issue we're facing is what comes after RMS as we've yet to find anything in the area that is suited to follow. We hope others will take the time to come see for themselves what makes this school, the teachers, the program and the students so [truly] magical. These years should be spent exploring through play, not rigid curriculum, and RMS has made good on that every step of the way while still exposing these littles to the world around them in a way that engages them and lays a foundation for a true love of learning. Thanks you, RMS

I was recommended Ridgefield Montessori School by a friend when my son was just a baby. I am so…read morehappy she did! My son went to the school from when he was 1 years old when they used to have an infant room all the way until Kindergarten. My son is now in public school and misses RMS very much. It was like a family to him and the relationships he made there were wonderful. We loved how independent and creative he became all due to the Montessori way of teaching. He is currently thriving now in public school because of the foundation he was taught. They also have very flexible hours for working parents which was very useful. He loved the after school activities like cooking and science. He would beg to stay late. The staff and teachers are the best! You won't regret your decision to send your children here!

My daughter had a really hard time transitioning from being with her nanny to going to school full…read moretime and the Cadence staff supported her every step of the way. She went from scream crying every day to running into the classroom into the teachers arms. They are so warm and encouraging and knowing that my daughter is happy all day long is the biggest relief! Thank you Cadence!!!

Our grandson has now been at cadence for four months. It has been a stimulating and kind school…read more The teachers are so lovely and caring. He feels secure and is happy to go every day. We get two emails per day with a review of what he's been up to, including photos. What a gem of a school! So happy to have found it.

We joined the Honey Bear Family in 2017, referred by a trusted family friend - and we've been so…read moregrateful. More than four years later, both of our children are now part of the program (Preschool and Infant/Toddler) and love it there! One of the crucial elements we sought when reviewing childcare options was safety - and I appreciate the care and attention implemented to make sure all students are well protected at all times. Our children feel loved for and cared for by the amazing staff! Their school readiness curriculum is wonderful, taking the time to teach students the essential skills to prepare them for Kindergarten - and beyond. Hands-on programs, engaging activities and events bring their curriculum to life - and we look forward to hearing about everything our children did each day! Highly recommend HB!

My child, who is now 2 years old, has been coming to Honey Bear since she was 6 months old. She has…read morebuilt such a strong connection with all her teachers. They taught her how to communicate when she was very young with sign language and now, she is blossoming with her language skills. She was required to wear a helmet at school and was in physical therapy prior to starting Honey Bear. After much collaboration with her physical therapist and teaching staff, Infant and Toddler teachers adapted to her needs and helped her graduate from the helmet and physical therapy. As a staff member who works at Honey Bear, I have not only seen my child grow, but I have seen many other children grow through the love and compassion of qualified teachers and staff, who make us feel like a family.

To put it simply: this is a truly special place. My 3 year old twins started in the infant class,…read morethen went to Toddler, and began Primary (pre-school) in September 2019. Honestly, as a new mom, I had no idea what kind of expectation I could or should have for early education. The Montessori School shocked me with what I could expect of an "out-of-home" environment - it truly raises the bar. The investment every teacher puts into each child is amazing, the setting is so peaceful, and my kids are thrilled to go to school and do their "work" every day. The teachers are also highly educated (degrees in education and special certification in Montessori). There are 2 Toddler classes with about 10-13 students and 3 primary classes with about 15-25 students. There are also Lower and Upper Elementary levels which go through 6th grade. Each class has a Head Instructor and an Assistant. I saw a review critiquing diversity which was confusing to me because there is a high degree of diversity in both the staff and student body. I'd encourage every parent to visit and observe a classroom - it's incredible to see such young children being so independent, and the teachers and environment are purpose-built to encourage self-sufficiency and to engage young minds.

Getting a child into a Montessori program requires enormous trust, and it is much easier when your…read morekid is a toddler or a preschooler. By the time elementary school rolls around, people start to have doubts. No grades? No tests? 3-year cycle? Kids get to choose what to work on? How do I know if my child is doing better here than in other schools? We came from another Montessori program into 2nd year of Lower Elementary at TMS. What unfolded in front of us over the years was nothing short of amazing: strong supportive parent community, classrooms that inspire creativity, experienced dedicated teachers; rich, often above grade level curriculum; projects/events that made us wish we went to Montessori school ourselves. Digging deeper, we found that behind warm, nurturing and seemingly fluid classroom experience there is a rigorous system that ensures each student excels. When someone who left the school half way through the cycle tells you that the program didn't deliver, take it with a grain of salt - they didn't want to wait for the pieces of the puzzle to come together. Those who saw it happen become its staunch supporters. A note on diversity: international teaching staff and families across the world (you may hear as many as four different languages spoken in the parent room at the same time) make this school special. No diversity stats will show you that.

A great school! My first son went to daycare at 8 months old. It was super hard for me as he was at…read morehome until then. The owners, Michael and Joanna and all the teachers were so supportiveand made the experience great for everyone! The classrooms are clean, the teachers are great and the rates are very reasonable. When my second son was born, we sent him there too! We've been going there for over 6 years and I would 100 % recommend Laurel School for Young Children!

My daughter had a great experience at this school! They are very caring people and conduct…read morethemselves very professionally. My daughter went to this school for a total of 3 years and, over that time, the owner Mr. Michael, made several significant and costly improvements to the school (new age appropriate playgrounds, stone walls, classrooms, etc.) The school itself is a model of diversity and I believe my daughter received an advantage in terms of socialization as a result. The true model of a business is the reproducability and repeatability of their product. I can attest that over the 3 years, not once, did the Laurel School waver in the expert quality of their care or their outward professionalism. I'm a very picky person and even more so when it comes to the care of my children. This place gets my highest endorsement...

We enrolled our son when he was only three months old, and Building Blocks has been so important to…read moreour family. It's the perfect combination of a family oriented facility (everyone knows his name, our names, and cares deeply for him) and a highly functioning, professional place. They are EXCELLENT communicators- unbelievably responsive and show the utmost quality of care for our most important little guy. There are always things happening at BB! From themed days, special events, to the incredible lessons the teachers put together... the kids are busy. And we get awesome pictures of all the things they're doing during the day. It really feels like a village, and we feel truly lucky to have our son grow up there, and plan to enroll our new baby there in the fall. As a parent, you truly worry about a million things... and dropping our kid off at BB truly makes it feel like one less thing to worry about.

So I think my review was erased. So I'll write it again. I'll just leave that when I was there. It…read morewas complete chaos, with the assistant director as the conducter. She had absolutely no time to talk or for any questions. For a even possible family. Was quite rude. Even rolled her eyes. She might want to work on her ppl skills.