Our child went here for about 2 years, and I cannot tell you how impressed we were right from the…read morestart. The teachers are all extremely qualified, and caring. Their educational program is outstanding. Yes it is expensive, but well worth the money if you want nothing but the best for you child. They have a terrific outdoor area where the kids can get lots of exercise and sunlight. Also their safety record is awesome! My second child is certainly going to go there

When our primary center had to extend campus closure at the beginning of the Fall term, we…read moreconnected with The Long Ridge Road Enrichment Center ( a Bright Horizons Campus) as an alternate. The LRR team has been welcoming; from our son's initial introduction to the facility, they have kept us well informed of how he was transitioning to a new campus and classroom. The team has done a great job of developing and sustaining a strong partnership with parents. That parent partnership has extended beyond the initial introduction as teachers set up Zoom sessions to virtually tour the classroom. They could continue dialogue with us as parents around upcoming programming and events. Bright Horizons on Long Ridge has also done a great job fostering strong communication with families throughout this challenging time with COVID to keep us up to date on any impacts to the facility, staff, and/or classrooms. This communication has given us confidence that we are well informed, and our son is well cared for at this facility. Thanks for the continued communication and partnership!

My son started at CKS in November of 2018. We were pushed out of a Montessori that we were in b/c…read morethey didn't allow therapists in to work with their students (he was aging out of E.I.). This was a few months into the school year, so I set out to find a school ASAP. I toured two others in the area, most of the schools I tried were already filled. Luckily I was able to get a hold of Ester who is the owner, and runs the school. I think upon hearing my situation, she took sympathy on my plight, and was able to get my son in. For that alone I will forever be indebted to her, but also for creating this incredible environment for every child that is lucky enough to attend school here. My son has thrived here, has made some great friends, and the parents are all great too. It is family run, and some of her kids work there, or have worked there. The staff is excellent too. They're all just so sweet and kind, the children and parents love them. They have chickens, two baby sheep, and a tractor to go for rides on. They're very big on outdoor play which I really LOVE - no matter what the conditions are (sans wind). They do sports in the morning to get the kids going, and they love it. The teachers make home cooked meals for breakfast and lunch every day (it is a nut free environment). Not having to think about what I am making my son for breakfast, snack, or lunch five days a week is a life saver. It also helps knowing its homemade and healthy. It is truly a remarkable place. They're also up to date on the times with everything they do there from the books, the toys, to activities and even their app for the school - Brightwheel. It gives you updates, pics, and videos of your child's day to day school life. You can message the school within the app and vice versa. This school is a magical place, and if you are ever able to send your child here, consider yourself hitting the preschool jackpot. My son literally asks me to go to school on some days when he is not there. It's that good!

As good as it gets pre-school, made for working parents! I was initially considering sending my…read moreson to other 3's/4's programs in the area when we moved here, with only 3-4 hour days, summers off --- which would have required hiring a sitter/nanny. I am so glad I didn't assume that a daycare model pre-school wouldn't be as good! . I don't know how he could have learned any more over the past 18 months -- he is reading, speaks some Spanish, has learned great social skills and how to be a good friend, etc. And he eats the daily homemade food, trying all kinds of food he won't try at home. Coming from NYC, we never thought we'd end up at a family owned daycare, but we could not be happier we found CKS. The director/owner is wonderful, and her team a mix of her family (son and husband), as welll as fabulous, warm teachers who seem to really WANT to be teachers and are educated as such. My son is very ready for Kindergarden!! And for working parents, other than 2 weeks in the summer and a week at Christmas, this school is always open -- even during crazy snowstorms this year, they were open, allowing us to work when we needed to.

We have had a wonderful experience with the swim lessons at the Stamford JCC! The facilities are…read moreclean and welcoming, but the standout feature is the instructor, Natasha. She takes drowning prevention and water safety incredibly seriously for my infant daughter, as well as for all the other children in the class, including those with special needs. Despite the serious focus on safety, she manages to make every lesson genuinely fun and engaging. We love her approach and will absolutely be going back.

The Stamford JCC is Awesome! My wife and I have been members for a few years now and have been very…read morehappy and impressed with the staff, cleanliness and fitness offerings at the facility. We have taken numerous fitness classes at the "J" and each one has exceeded our expectations. We have also sent our son (and now our daughter) to Sara Walker Nursery School. It is a phenomenal school with loving and nurturing teachers. Our son was in the Terrific Tots, 2's, 3's and 4's program. These programs fully prepared him for Kindergarten. I can't speak highly enough about the school, the teachers, the curriculum and the care he received at the school.

Our son went through the program and we really liked it. The facility is beautiful and the…read moreplayground is large. There are separate play areas for different age groups. The children enjoy views of a large pond from most rooms. What we liked most was the structured curriculum. Our son is curious by nature and learning something new every day was a real benefit. The way the material was taught was fun and didn't feel like work. He made lots of friends and the teachers were caring. He was happy each day when we picked him up. We would highly recommend this location.

From the owner: This center is now closed and is no longer available for enrollment. Families seeking child care,…read moredaycare, or early education programs in Stamford, CT can find nearby Bright Horizons locations using our online Center Finder or by contacting our Help Center for personalized support. Bright Horizons offers year-round programs for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-age children, including before- and after-school care as well as seasonal and summer learning opportunities. While this location has closed, we remain committed to helping families find care and learning options that meet their needs.

Amazing school. I am so glad I sent my son there and will be sending my daughter for pre-k 3. I…read moreonly wish they had a two's program! Amazing, caring and creative teachers. So many wonderful activities and my son is learning and developing beautifully thanks to them. I can not recommend this school enough. The hidden jewel of Stamford.

The teachers and directors are amazing! My daughter has been in this school for almost a year and I…read morecould not recommend it more.

I would NOT recommend this preschool with the current director in place. I can't say enough about…read morethe teachers they are absolutely amazing, however if there are issues in the classroom the director does not remedy the situation in the proper manner. Their handbook states : BEHAVIOR POLICY It is our goal to provide a safe and nurturing environment at GCP. We work together with parents to help children develop inner controls to develop appropriate social behavior. Teachers use positive reinforcement, and redirection, along with instruction in classroom rules and the modeling of appropriate behavior and manners. Children are reminded of the school rules and encouraged to think of appropriate ways to express themselves. In order to keep children safe, GCP cannot allow hitting, pushing, shoving, biting, spitting, kicking or other aggressive behaviors that are harmful to a child themselves or to others. Multiple infractions can result in intervention by the Director and/or parents. If aggressive behavior continues, the preschool will request one or more of the following: 1. A parent may be called to pick up their child from preschool 2. A parent may be requested to accompany the child to school and remain in the classroom to prevent the aggressive behavior 3. Parent(s) may be asked to keep the child home until the behavior stops I can tell you from first hand experience that they do not follow their behaviour policy. My daughter had another child's hands around her neck, hair pulled, and snacks stolen by the same kid and to not deal with continuous weekly issues I had to move my daughter from that class to ensure it didn't continue. The director then told another parent, that the reason I had her moved was because I have "anxiety". She does not know how to talk with people and basically accused my daughter of saying one thing at home and another at school. This was an ongoing issues with other children in the class ... so we must all be lying? Due to all the issues we had we decided to pull her out for the 24-25 school year. They have a no refund policy for the deposit of $1000.00. We understood that there is a no refund policy however considering how they handled the situation, we asked to meet us half way. The response: "We do have a no refund policy unless it is an emergency ( death in the family, someone loses their job, a family moves away etc)." We asked to speak with board, a meeting was set up with the director and 2 individuals that were not members of the board. She must not understand that it is public record and I was able to find out who the president was and sent a certified letter to his home. All they provided was a "We would like to offer you our summer camp program free of charge." Well its not free of charge cause I gave you $1000.00 deposit. Beware of this preschool, many families have left and I'm sure all for good reason . They certainly do not follow their Christian values that they preach constantly.