The school provides strong emotional supports for children with different interests and…read morepersonalities. The teachers and director foster the children's positive feelings of high self-esteem in order to help them overcome any difficulties they may face after the pre-school. As parents, we really appreciate this approach. The teachers' insights into the children's personalities show how much they care about what they are doing. We feel strongly that this is a great school for our child who indicates to us numerous times that she loves the school.

My son attended for less than 6 months after I finally became fed up with the following:…read more 1) Every week they beg you for more money -- donations, activities, scholarship programs (for the POOR kids of one of the most affluent areas in NY?????), etc. The Director (Ronnie) cries of their non-profit status and how low they keep their tuition costs to help out parents. Note: I met a former board member that knows the situation well, and she said, "Ronnie is bankrupting the nursery to support her lifestyle." Explains why every week she was on vacation in California or on some international adventure. 2) The energy is HORRIBLE esp. if you are not donating to all of their programs. They won't even greet your child when you arrive with him/her. The teachers all look exhausted, unhappy and annoyed. And they are quick to tell you what they think of every detail of your child's abilities -- mostly negative. 3.) They charge a HUGE deposit (no other preschool in the area charges like this), and BEWARE of the contract. We lost several thousand dollars for taking our son out early. It's insane. 4.) It is so tiny that in the winter the kids are all huddled together in a small space -- ALL DAY. A MUCH BETTER OPTION: World Cup Nursery School. Amazing, sweet, welcoming and your child actually learns something! Large facility as well. Plenty of room for kids to exert energy!

I had my child enrolled in this daycare up to the day when they developed a "gas leak". My older…read moredaughter lost her job in order to take care of our 3-year-old since we have no one else to take care of her. This franchise could not place my daughter in any of their other locations. Communication was not great, and the lack of empathy shocked me. My daughter who has special needs has been severely affected by this, every morning she gets up and tries to dress herself to "go to school". I am also still waiting for a refund since my daughter has not been placed and or not attending. Please do better, families are affected by poor management.

I cannot say enough good things about tutor time pleasantville. They treat my son like he is their…read moreown and I can feel that they adore him. It is so reassuring to go to work knowing he is in the best hands.

Great daycare! Teachers are very caring and kids have a lot to do. This is the best option in the…read morearea.

I attended the Open House at The Seed because of their great reputation. I was really impressed by…read morethe program. They seemed very organized and the staff seemed very qualified. I was so happy with my tour that I was prepared to sign my son up for a full time position in the infant room. I accidently got one of the owners to share that the daycare is owned by 11 people that are involved in the same "spiritual organization". They shared some literature about their beliefs. The program is nondenominational. My post is to share this information, because it is not mentioned anywhere on the website, nor the reviews. The 3 stars is for lack of transparency.

Scheduled an interview which was confirmed and then promptly cancelled by the business. Had to call…read moreand ask why (explanation: "We are not doing tours or visits"). They went on to say my 2.5 year old son would first have to enroll (so money would need to be exchanged and contracts signed) and then (and only then) would he (and only he) be allowed into their business. I was informed that I would not under any circumstances be allowed through their doors: "We would show him around but you can't go in with him." This is not recommended behavior by any child care policy setting body in the US. It's sickening to think that this business actually thinks this is an acceptable way to introduce toddlers to day care. It's actually alarming and disgusting.

We LOVE TLE in Yorktown! We joined in July 2018 because our old daycare closed. The teachers have…read morebeen amazing and I feel like they are almost friends caring for my son. They keep me up to date on all his developments, and I can tell how much they care about him. The curriculum for all kids is great and is teaching them at a very young age about art, music, language, science/math, etc. My sons language and comprehension has skyrocketed because of these folks and I couldn't be happier. Keri, the director, is wonderful and very responsive. Excited to be a part of the TLE family for many years to come.

My toddler son has just about completed his first full year at The Seed. Every day, I am so…read moregrateful for his enrollment there. The Seed is a not "just" a daycare/preschool. It is an all-around nurturing environment where my child is absolutely thriving. He looks forward to going to see his classmates and chats fondly of his teachers. The collective experience and wisdom shared by the people who staff and run The Seed is beyond impressive - and comforting. Their professionalism, communication, and responsiveness is unmatched (not only in the daycare realm, but in business and life in general). I have never once felt that our parent/daycare relationship was that of simply a transactional, impersonal nature - indeed, quite the opposite, in that each and every interaction feels personalized and authentic. Everything is thoughtfully planned and communicated including weekly educational themes, activities, and nutrition. The Seed is entirely comprised of a group of kind, caring, competent, and humble people whose mission is clearly to help children blossom.

I attended the Open House at The Seed because of their great reputation. I was really impressed by…read morethe program. They seemed very organized and the staff seemed very qualified. I was so happy with my tour that I was prepared to sign my son up for a full time position in the infant room. I accidently got one of the owners to share that the daycare is owned by 11 people that are involved in the same "spiritual organization". They shared some literature about their beliefs. The program is nondenominational. My post is to share this information, because it is not mentioned anywhere on the website, nor the reviews. The 3 stars is for the lack of transparency.

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.

Best daycare in the 845 area my son loves it so much definitely a second home to him he loves…read moreeverything about the daycare especially all the staff and kids . since covid hit and returning to a new daycare I'm grateful I chose this daycare because they teach the kids ( everyday write there name , learn there birthday and etc) . The system that's in place is amazing able to see my kid on an app throughout the day and know what he eats and when he naps also see video when he do arts and crafts makes me feel like I'm there with him . Recommend this daycare you won't be disappointed

I was an employee at Young Wonders for a few years and got teaching experience I wouldn't have…read moregotten anywhere else. Dina, the director is incredibly supportive in every aspect (dealing with parents, lesson-planning, teaching etc). It is here that I found my passion for teaching and am now a certified Elementary teacher! The kids are a joy and the program is wonderful. I highly recommend working and or sending your children here!

I was an employee at Young Wonders for about a decade. I cannot say enough about the safety,…read morecleanliness, and endless opportunities for growth, learning and play. Not all childcare facilities are created equally and I can say with confidence that I would recommend Young Wonders to any family looking for quality care for their young children in the Briarcliff Manor area. The educational director is so dedicated to each and every child/families needs in the building, and I truly miss being a part of that world on a daily basis!