Both of my Children attend Children of America and all I can say is they are GREAT. My daughter is 5 Years old and has graduated from there and comes for Holiday breaks. My 4 month old has been there since he was 8 weeks old. I am very picky about who takes care of my children and have researched many different places and none of them top the West Nyack office. I pulled my daughter from her prior childcare and brought her here along with 3 other families and we all feel the same.
I am surprised to read the review above and must say I find that hard to believe it. The Director is amazing she has a great heart and loves each and everyone of those kids. She is warm and loving and at the same time very professional. She handles situations very well. I have witnessed her hands on many times and she always takes care of matters the way it should be handled. You cant make everyone happy and believe me when I tell you she goes above and beyond ALL the time. I just hope that review does not change anyones thoughts in the center. You just have to go and see for yourself and take a tour. You will feel like you are at home they are very welcoming and loving it does not give a corporate felling at all what so ever. When we choose childcare for our children its about the facility and the people and knowing your child is in the best hands and not the money. To me it is worth the higher price for the best care and I assure you that Children of America provides that and more.
I know my kids are in great hands when they are there. The curriculum is really good they are very structured and focus on good key points that Children need to grow. I would prefer a center that would concentrate more than outside play time. Last Summer my daughter was in Camp Wow and they had some amazing trips that they went on. They went to the pool twice a week and she learned how to swim. They went to Yankee Stadium and took a tour, The Liberty Science Center, Maritime Aquarium and many more. It was a great experience for her and the best part was she was able to learn how it is to ride a bus so when it was time for Kindergarten she had no fears going on the bus.
As for my 4 month old he has grown and changed so much. He does hand painting any many other things that just amazes me or such a little guy. I just love the Center and have not come across one bad teacher hear and so far I haver had the pleasure of dealing with 7 different teachers and they were all amazing. I am looking forward to watching my son grow and Children of America
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