Schools near Chester, NY

“Amazing daycare and preschool! Been with them for about 4 years with both children and been very happy. Amazing teachers and staff, great educational program, clean and safe facilities, secured by cameras, enabled with secure app for communication, and just overall a wonderful and positive environment.”

“I have to say, I was very nervous enrolling my child in daycare, especially because she is at an age that she does not speak. Prime time has been very helpful and very caring. The directors themselves were very involved in welcoming my child, which put me so much as ease. All the teachers were so helpful and understood my worry with my child. I love how they keep updating me with everything she does and will let me know if she had any type of bump, if she ever did. I have already recommended a few people to this daycare because I believe in them so much more. I truly love them and will continue to have my child attend until she can not anymore :)”

“We trust our 2 kiddos with TLE Middletown without question! The administrative team is fantastic- they are no-nonsense, welcoming, and carefully ensure your children receive superb care that is safe, effective, and regulatory-compliant. The teachers are wonderful and treat our kids as if they’re their own.”

“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!”

“My daughter ,who is 4 years old, went to this day care for a week that she was off from school.She absolutely loved her time at R and R.The entire staff is so attentive and everyone knew her name.We love Miss Peggy!She will be attending the after school program at R and R.Thank you!Mom and Alexandria”