Schools near Central Valley, NY

“Amanda was amazing, respectful and very caring of my daughter and I would definitely recommend any parents who need day care to come check out Children of America Stony Point!”

“We can't say enough about the program and staff at Victoria's Castle. Our son and daughter have been with them since they were infants and they consider it their home away from home. The admin team are always friendly and informative, teachers always have open communication with parents and we love our pictures and videos we get through thr day and week. It helps us feel like we are still a part of their day. We have been invited to participate in special events at the program and out with our children and their teachers, which always makes us feel like part of their day too.
The owner Ms. Erika is a wonderful advocate for those who may need additional support. Our children needed speech and we didn't even know where to begin and she made the whole overwhelming process seem so simple. I am always thankful that she was even willing to attend meetings to help me understand and advocate for my littles. I know anyone who chooses to join this program will be just as happy as we are.”

“For the past four years, Little Pals has been so much more than a school to us; it's felt like family. That's how we've always been treated, and it's how we'll always think of the incredible group of people here. The care and attention both of our children have received has been nothing short of exemplary. They've truly thrived at Little Pals, and we can already see how the foundation this school provided has played a big role in their success beyond preschool.

It's a big thing to send your firstborn off to school. Harder still when that happens at the tail end of a pandemic like it did for us. Is this the right school academically? Will my child adapt socially? Will they thrive? Little Pals checked all the boxes and then some. They made our children feel safe, comfortable, and genuinely cared for, while also setting high academic standards. And they did an outstanding job with us parents too! Calming our nerves (especially this parent), and making everything feel right immediately. We've never doubted our choice for an instant.

Our children leave Little Pals with a solid academic foundation: recognizing and writing letters and numbers, early sight words, counting to 100, and reading beginner books with confidence. Their handwriting improved tremendously; they developed strong problem solving skills and a genuine love of learning. They still talk about songs, lessons, and moments from class. It's incredible to see how far ahead they've been - both academically and socially - compared to where I remember being at that age.

Communication is excellent. In addition to parent/teacher conferences and detailed reports, the teachers were always available to chat. I never felt rushed, and I can be quite talkative! There are field trips, an open house, holiday concerts, and family night, all of which made us feel connected to the school and involved in our children's early education. There are always activities and plenty of pictures. Our kids made friends - and we made friends too!

We've experienced just about every aspect of Little Pals, from the toddler room to aftercare for our first grader. Our kids attended summer camp here, and even brought their cousins along! That's how much we trust and value this place.

I truly cannot say enough good things about this school. Little Pals has given our children not only a loving and nurturing environment, but a true head start in life—academically, emotionally, and socially.

Thank you Little Pals, for everything!”