This daycare is probably the most caring and involved childcare center you could find in the area…read more My daughter started coming here when she was about 5 months old. As a first time mom, I was hesitant to start going back to work and to have her start going to daycare. Mrs. Luni and her wonderful staff set me at ease when I would leave her and I knew my daughter was not only in great hands but also learning and making new friends. I have watched my daughter transition into each classroom as she got older and adjust to her new teachers. Each staff member has always been attentive and have gone above and beyond to let me know how my little girl is doing while I'm at work. As a first time mom, it's so important that you trust the people that watch your children and also work with them to really provide your child all the knowledge and skills they need to succeed. I am so thankful to Creative Minds for being a pivotal piece in my daughter's development and for working with my crazy-obsessive mom requests ( "How much did she eat?" " Did she sleep okay?"). I remember for my daughter's second birthday, Melissa, the assistant director, let my daughters father and I use their break room during my daughter's naptime to start wrapping her gifts and preparing for her birthday party at the school. They even offered to help us and took pictures of the party for us. I have very few regrets in life and one of them was taking my daughter out of the school for a short period of time. When I moved to Westport I had taken my daughter out and placed her in Pumpkin Preschool of Westport. After three months, we came right back to Creative Minds because of how unhappy my daughter was in that horrible school. ( Please do not send your kids to the Pumpkin Preschool of Westport!! they care more about their money than they do about your child's well-being and care). I know better now than to ever make this mistake again. As soon as my daughter started going back to Creative Minds, it was as if she never left. She was smiling again, she remembered the friends she started with in the infant classroom, and we got to work with Luni and her wonderful staff again! Grateful is an understatement for what I feel about everything the daycare has done for my family and I. They have taught me on a daily basis how to be a better mother and to be the best mother I can be to my little girl. There are such wonderful daycares in the Fairfield County area and I'm sure that some of them may do some of the things that Creative Minds will do but if you want a extraordinary care, a daycare you can look at as an extended family for your child's most important years, Creative Minds is it. -Cece

From the owner: Creative Minds Early Childhood Center LLC is located in Fairfield Connecticut and serves ages 6…read moreweeks to 5 years. We offer extended hours, experienced degreed teachers and competitive tuition.

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.

I've sent both my kids through the 2's, 3's and 4's at Friends, and my son is "graduating" this…read moreyear. I'll be sad to not return next year. Our experience at Friends couldn't have been more wonderful. All of the teachers are kind, warm and nurturing. It's like handing your kids over to family. The 2's program is the perfect introduction to school for toddlers, the 3's is a great continuation of all the social and life skills being taught, and the 4's curriculum emphasizes preparing for kindergarten in an organic and age-appropriate way. In addition, because the school is so small, there's a real sense of community among the parents. We've made lifelong friends at Friends - the school really lives up to its name!

My kids were at a different preschool before Friends so I have something with which to compare it…read more This place is amazing. Kids go to kindergarten extremely prepared as well as cultured. The director of the preschool, Sue, is one of the kindest, gentlest, most education-savvy people I've ever met. She is very down to earth and reads academic articles about preschool education on a regular basis. The families who are a part of this school are wonderful. If you need extended day options, this school is not for you!

We absolutely love Goddard Wilton. The daycare program has provided our son a wonderful early…read morechildhood curriculum along with a safe and loving environment. He has just thrived! The teachers are patient, kind, and very attuned to each child's personality. The team at Goddard Wilton is special. As two parents who work full time, we feel that our son is receiving excellent care.

We had a fantastic experience at The Goddard School. It was with the utmost guidance and…read moreunderstanding that both the caregivers and administration cared for my son, and I was delighted to watch him grow and mature during his time at this program.

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 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.

The Goddard School of Monroe, Connecticut is the absolute gold standard in early childhood…read moreeducation. Both of my children (ages 18 mos. and 4 years) are currently enrolled. The teachers and assistants at the school are superb. In as little as two weeks, my preschooler's vocabulary has improved tenfold and he is now completely engaged in learning. It is apparent that the teachers here give a lot of thought to and take great pride in creating their lesson plans. As for my toddler, the individualized attention he receives here has greatly improved his cognitive and fine motor skills. Each day, parents receive a report that includes daily activities such as personal care (meals, naps, etc.), curriculum, and photos. This is very special for parents as it keeps us completely connected during the work day. Administratively, the school is run flawlessly. The Directors are professional, courteous and responsive to the needs of the children and concerns of parents. My only wish is that The Goddard School went beyond Pre-K! Thank you Goddard School for taking such wonderful care of my children!

I have 2 boys (one toddler and one preschooler) enrolled at The Goddard School of Monroe and could…read morenot be happier. The level of care, compassion, individualized attention and age appropriate curriculum at Goddard Monroe is truly impressive and so appreciated by our family. We came to Goddard from another highly regarded center nearby, and I am so grateful we did. It's apparent to me that the teachers like what they are doing, and that transfers to how they interact with the kids. Both of our boys grew more fond of and attached to their teachers at Goddard in 2 weeks than they did in the previous year at their old school. The daily updates, pictures and reports are a nice way to feel connected to the kids during the day. It gives us great info to be able to engage our kids in conversation about their day. Along with the teachers, the Directors are amazing as well. They are accessible and have truly taken the time to get to know the kids. They also have their own kids in the program, which speaks volumes. Overall, I cannot recommend Goddard enough and we are so grateful to have found such amazing people to care for our children.

Kay is an exceptional caregiver who brings warmth, professionalism, and genuine care to everything…read moreshe does. She is highly attentive to routines and safety, and her calm, reassuring presence immediately puts both children and parents at ease. As a parent, I have always felt completely confident knowing my children were in her capable and caring hands.

My husband and I are so grateful for Cadence Academy!!! Kayana and Tory are kind, loving,…read morecompassionate and meticulous caregivers and we wholeheartedly trust them. We are impressed with everything from programming, to skilled and friendly staff, to safety, organization, and cleanliness.

My sons have had such a positive experience at KidStrong in Fairfield. I can't recommend it enough…read more Aside from the physical benefits of movement and exercise, the way the program incorporates etiquette, social skills, respect and listening is such a wonderful piece to the program. The coaches are encouraging, understanding and supportive to the children and the program is truly designed to meet a plethora of child needs and core skills to build on. We are so happy with our experience over the past year and change and will continue to reap the benefits of such an amazing program.