The only complaint I have is the cost of childcare these days. The cost of a childcare who is nationally known is just that much more- but, it’s not this center’s fault. I wish the photos on this page were updated because they’ve gone through a renovation since these photos.
This specific center is the best location I’ve ever brought my children to and I’ve been to a few daycares. YMCA is the worst with lots of underage “teachers” who have no accreditation (so do NOT bother wither that unless you want to walk into your child being screamed at for having a temper tantrum).
This center (Wallingford, CT) truly cares about their staff AND the children. I’ve never been uncomfortable at this place and neither have my children. If your child has a specific need (example: become uneasy if touched) they work very well to aid that child and the entire staff with the issue and make sure to take that into account when they interact without neglecting the needs and learning of there child. I’ve brought all my children to this place because as a single mother it’s SO hard to find anyone you trust around your children. This is NEVER an issue here. The staff is welcoming and ALWAYS attentive to the children. I have a child in the infant room and the teachers are so amazing with them. They work with any disability and still manage to get the child to reach milestones that doctors say they will be late on. I have two children in the toddler room and they always return home with smiles on their faces and always tell me about everything they did at school. My oldest is in the fours room and she’s doing so well writing her name and expressing herself. She’s such a social butterfly now, when I’m the beginning she was super shy.
I’m forever grateful to these people. They’ve made my life as a single mother a little easier to manage m- even though the cost of daycare sucks - not the center’s specific fault though. I recommend this place to everyone! If you can’t afford it, please at least TRY for a childcare subsidy. That’s why those types of things are offered! The struggle is real. But, this childcare center is one of the absolute BEST!!!!