The school staff does an amazing job creating a caring, safe, and positive environment for the…read morechildren. Their hard work, kindness, and dedication truly make a difference every day.

Lovely bunch of ladies, clean establishment, caring and kind teachers. Highly recommended!read more

As a mom, there's nothing more important than knowing your child is in safe, loving, and…read moretrustworthy hands and that's exactly what we found at Little Forest People. My daughter attended for over a year before transitioning to 3K in September 2025, and I truly can't say enough about how positive our experience was. From day one, the entire team made me feel at ease leaving her each morning, which is no small thing when you're balancing work and motherhood. That peace of mind meant everything to me. She grew so much during her time there socially, emotionally, and developmentally. It was clear every single day that she was cared for with patience, warmth, and genuine attention. The staff always kept communication open, which I really appreciated, and they consistently shared helpful tips and insights that supported me as a parent too. What speaks volumes is that even after transitioning to 3K, we'll be returning for summer 2026. That alone says how much trust and love we have for this place. I'm so grateful to have found a community that not only cared for my daughter, but also supported me. Little Forest People will always hold a special place in our hearts.

Little Forest People has been a wonderful experience for my daughter. She was always so happy…read morespending time with all the other kids. Ms. Nilda is truly amazing -- so warm, caring, and attentive. Ms. Ashley and Ms. Joana always greeted my daughter with such kindness and made her feel right at home. I'm so grateful for the care and love they provided, and I highly recommend Little Forest People to anyone looking for a safe and nurturing place for their children.

We highly recommend them! My baby loves the teachers and classes. She is learning so many and…read moreenjoying it! It's just few months she started going to the school but she has already learned so much! I believe the most important thing to 2-3 yrs old babies to grow up nicely is huge love and nice teachers, not just learning ABC or numbers. They offer everything my kid needs now. They are trusted!

Can't say enough about these two ladies Mrs. Shami and Barbara. Tommy loves going to THIS school,…read moreevery week he comes with a bag full of class work and you can tell he is indeed learning just by his knowledge. Thank you so much for being second moms to my little man ladies!! I always leave him knowing he is in good hands. The director Saul is just as lovely and accommodating. My fluctuating schedule drives me off the walls!! He is always accommodating within reason to make sure all are taken care off. I can't say thank you enough. this is a working parents dream of a second home.

Brand new daycare/education center that opened. It is super clean and there is lots of space! Very…read moreconvenient location as it is just steps away from the 63rd Drive-Rego Park subway station. My 21 month old is enrolled here and the teacher is very attentive and kind to her. They teach Spanish to all the kids and keep parents updated throughout the day with photos/videos. My daughter asks about her teacher over the weekend so you know they are taking care of her well over there. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included and it is all organic food. So far I am enjoying my experience and so is my daughter!

Best decision I made for my daughter she is thriving here and having fun doing so. I don't write…read moretoo many reviews but I wanted to give them a shot out. She's even learning to eat things she would never eat at home. It's great! Super clean as well. My kid use to get sick but she hasn't gotten sick here yet.

We were unhappy with our previous daycare and we switched daycares for our son when he was a one…read moreyear old and it was the best decision we made. Little Forest is a caring and warm environment for kids to be cared for and to grow. My son has been at Little Forest for two years and within that time, he has learned his letters, how to count, and say many words in Chinese. He also was potty trained with the help of his teachers. I always felt at ease that he was going to have the best care possible and an enriched learning environment for him to to play and to share with other kids. I highly recommend Little Forest as my son loved all his teachers and his time there.

My daughter went to Little Forest since she was 4 months old until she was 3. I saw her grow and…read morethrive here, always surprising me with something new she's learned. The teachers are very sweet and it's evident that they love the children and take great care of them. The children are well fed and sometimes are even lucky enough to have home made wontons! Despite there being other daycares closer to our home, we trusted the teachers and staff here with our daughter. Even during the pandemic they re-opened when it was safe to do so and implemented new policies and procedures to make sure the children would be healthy and safe. We are so grateful that our daughter was able to have such great care here and would highly recommend this daycare.

My daughter has been part of the Babysteps family since she was 2, and it has been such a special…read morepart of her growth and development. She's had wonderful teachers and staff, and the community of parents is truly unmatched. When I first toured daycares, I wasn't happy with our options -- but after just one visit and conversation with Ms. Julia, I knew this was the right place. She runs a tight ship: practical, reasonable, and always communicative with prompt responses. I also love that she knows every child by name across both locations, which says so much about the care she puts in. They offer so many specials soccer, dance, Spanish, and include the parents in special events. It's a really wonderful community. Even though we didn't get a spot for pre-K, Ms. Julia still offered us an aftercare spot and went out of her way to help find accommodations to get our daughter there from her new school. She also saved us a spot for summer camp next year, which we're so grateful for -- it means our daughter will still get extra time with her friends from the past two years. Babysteps is truly the perfect place to trust with your little one.

It feels like a home away from home :) Director Julia is very creative and proactive when it comes…read moreto engaging the kids. There are dance classes, zumba, sign language classes, Magic shows, petting zoo and more. Teachers are very warm and always looking out for the best interest of their "friends". Kids have circle times and lots of educational activities; they learn a lot every day. When the weather allows it, kids go for walks or buggy rides in the neighborhood. Also their spacious private playground provides lots of fun. LOVE Baby Steps

Ikidz is a great school and offers a lot of flexibility in terms of early drop off and extended…read morecare options for working parents who need it. Even if you only need it for one month or a week. The 3K and PreK teachers are amazing and genuinely care about the children. Ms Helena and Ms Erica have both put a lot of effort into helping my child learn to talk, socialize, and prepare them for the next grade. They have an outdoor and indoor play space that always seems to be pretty clean. The staff/admin is responsive to emails but they could be friendlier..

Nothing much but literally a daycare where kids play and the teacher just watch. Not much real…read more"learning" going on. For summer, they do one activity a day "STEM" for ages 3-5. My kid didn't like it much. My kid didn't eat their food except pizza during his classmates birthday. Teachers were loving and I think it's just a place where there could be much improvement. They played, napped and had water days. We went for summer and they would cancel or open water play 1-2 minutes before drop off. For the price and hours- it was what we could afford and it did it's thing. I wouldn't come back unless I had no choice.

TPD will forever be our favorite memory of Forest Hills and New York! Our two children were there…read morefrom mid-2020 to mid-2022 and we left only because we moved out of the state. We first found this gem because COVID restrictions shut down our previous daycare and forced us to find a new care option, but in hindsight, it was such a blessing in disguise and a transformative experience! The owner and teachers were so loving and caring - they prepared freshly-cooked meals from scratch everyday, ensured our young children propelyr rest after lunch and avoid being over-stimulated and going home cranky and difficult for the parents. Though not a Montessori school, they used many similar techniques and spirits. For example, they emphasized learning through five senses, taught practical life skills (like dressing oneself) and emotional regulation along with academic knowledge, involved children in hands-on real-life projects such as making their own snacks (with ingredients prepared and process guided by the teachers like squeezing orange juice), encouraged older children to help younger children, encouraged self-expression through weekly talent shows, and fostered a community among the families by facilitating weekend playdates. The experience was entirely different from the traditional programming in a chain daycare center. As a result, one of our children transformed from a timid child to an outgoing one, and we were embraced into a strong community with long-lasting connections.

We always say it takes a village to raise a child, and Toadlers Pond was a HUGE part of our…read morevillage.  We sent in our son when he turned two years old, and due to the pandemic had never been in a daycare environment before, or even had many playdates or much exposure to other adults, and over the next year and a half the TPD staff worked with him on language, eating skills, coordination, confidence, and so many other things we didn't even expect (like facts about the different U.S. states).  What originally attracted us to Toadlers Pond was the passion and caring of the staff which was evident from our initial video tour, plus the incredible, fresh home-cooked food, which our son still misses very much and talks about.  We also credit TPD for (at least) 80% of our son's speedy potty learning progress, and helping him become a "big boy" about this typically anxiety-inducing chapter of toddlerhood, all with ease and a positive approach, keeping us up to speed every step of the way.  The staff were fantastic about giving us a glimpse into our child's day through pictures and videos posted on their private facebook group, and we absolutely loved the Friday talent shows.  By the end of his tenure at the Pond, our son was beyond prepared for the next step in his education, and we appreciate everything Toadlers Pond did to get him there. We will always be Toadies at heart, and can't wait for our daughter to become a Tadpole too!