We sent out Daughter here for her last year of pre-K. They were awesome! they did so many…read moreactivities with the kids and treated her as if she was their own daughter so much so that my daughter didn't want me to braid her hair....she wanted her teacher to do it! She has learned so much there! I can't say enough good things about them.

From the owner: Preschool, child care, speech, cooking, karate, scienceread more

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.

Beware. The owner of the daycare and nursing home, Personal Healthcare, places profit over quality…read moreof care and safety. The daycare, run under the name Yorktown Child Care Center, was forced-shut down by OCFS in May 2022 for a serious mold issue that the owner had known about, and ignored, since at least October 2021. The owner hired a unlicensed mold assessor and never produced any results or useful information to desperate parents who have been left with unanswered questions about why multiple children are experiencing persistent respiratory issues. Personal Healthcare shouldn't be allowed in business let alone be allowed to continue to buy and operate facilities that provide "care" to our most vulnerable populations.

Our first two years at the center were fantastic, with caring and experienced teachers and…read moreassistants who were communicative and exceptional. Over our son's final year at the center, the quality of care declined and staff turnover increased at an alarming rate. Issues with access, including getting in and out of the center, changed for the worse. The swipe system they had in place stopped working and was replaced with a new system that continued to fail. There were times where I had to walk around and through the other side of the center (which is NOT secured) in order to get to my son's classroom. Newer staff never identified themselves or confirmed the identity of those picking up the children, which was concerning especially given there were children in the classroom who were covered by orders of protection. My son was fed food that had been included on his allergy list several times (which was supposedly posted throughout the classroom), after which I would receive photographs of his face covered in hives and red rash that lasted for hours afterwards. I no longer felt confident in their ability to care for my son, and caught wind of other instances that took place where other children were neglected that was not properly reported, and so I made the decision to remove him from their care as of April 2020. We have since found alternative and far superior care in a local preschool program.

My daughter started Pied Piper when she was 2 through the summer camp. She was extremely shy and…read morenervous around anyone she didn't know and we were on the fence about putting her into any program. We approached Pied Piper with our concerns about her social development and from the very start we felt completely comfortable. My daughter had a rough start, as I'm sure many kids do. There was a lot of crying, but Kathy and Max communicated so well with us, helping us make a plan for drop off and keeping us informed of how her days were going, what they were doing to help her adjust and celebrating every little win! I was so grateful for the never ending patience and understanding as they let her adjust at her own pace. Before long my daughter was looking forward to "school" (camp) and we quickly signed her up for the 3s program through the school year. She had an amazing year, really finding her place at Pied Piper. We watched, really in awe, as she became so confident and outgoing. She has made so much progress both academically and socially. Pied Piper strikes a perfect balance between play and academics, giving kids a taste of structured work that will prepare them for kindergarten (activity times/music/crafts/worksheets) while still capturing the fun of childhood with plenty of playtime, outdoor time, holiday celebrations and fun. I honestly don't know how they come up with all the things they do, but my daughter is always coming home excited about something! The communication is amazing. Kathy and Max are always available to talk and regular emails keep us always in the loop. We can't imagine sending out kids anywhere else!

From the owner: The Pied Piper School has been family owned/operated and servicing local families since 1980. Our…read moreprogram is a blend of free play and structured time for children ages 18 months to 5. We cover all traditional nursery school curricula through music, art, theatre and dance. We offer 1/2 day sessions, full day sessions and extended care for children 18 months through Pre-K, and a full service after school program for all ages. We also offer Before/After school Adventure Programs for school aged children and run a Summer Camp for children 18 months to 9 years.

Learn and Play Kids with Laura is a child's paradise and a dream for any parent looking for…read moreincredible childcare. My toddler son is there Monday through Friday afternoons and he LOVES it! He has so much fun that he never wants to leave and go home. The space is set up in a fun and safe way for the children and there are so many toys, games, books, and fun activities for the kids to engage in. Laura always comes up with incredible sensory activities for the kids like digging toys through sand or rice or snow or creative arts and crafts activities. Her activities are always fun for the kids and educational as well. My son comes home having had so much fun and learning so much at the same time. The price is super affordable as well. I can't recommend Learn and Play Kids highly enough!

Laura is EXCELLENT with children. She is patient and kind and she is very thoughtful with the…read moreactivities that she has to offer. Laura is smart, reliable and trustworthy. She provides a fun, warm, loving environment for children to learn and grow. I highly recommend!!

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.