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Marina Azzimonti: The school has handled the pandemic pretty badly. The admin team is not on top of the guidelines and does not make an effort to minimize closure days. the School opened only 3 days in the last month due to successive infections.When closed, they only give 15 minute zoom classes where most of the time they put a video of someone reading a story, rather than reading it themselves and engaging the kids with questions.They have very strict drop off guidelines, if you are a few minutes late you could be waiting outside for about 10-14 minutes even at below zero temperatures.The teachers are extremely nice but the place is very poorly run. If you want this as a play date and interaction place with your kid it will work great. If you are two working parents and need reliability it will not work.

Prakash Chandradat: Davika Dalloo is the best teacher there!!! She deserve a raise and a bonus!!

Elizabeth Wachter: I am so grateful to the Forest Hills Nursery and Kindergarten. I toured many facilities and finally found this amazing place! I was looking for a place that made us feel like family and FHN&K does just that. I expected my daughter to learn social skills but they have done so much more for my daughter! This was my daughter’s first experience in a school setting and all the teachers were so helpful and kind during the transition into school. They made my daughter feel safe and comfortable from the very beginning. My daughter has flourished academically and socially thanks to her amazing teachers Ms. Saira and Ms. Mariam. As a fellow teacher myself, I think the greatest compliment is when a child imitates their teacher in play. When I see my daughter playing “teacher” with her dolls and pretending to be Ms. Saira helping others it warms my heart. I am so lucky to have found a place that treats my daughter like family!

Kaci Higgins: My son had only been attending Forest Hills Nursery from November until our current situation where schools are closed down but the progress that we saw from him was immense. The amount that I saw him grow in regards to recognizing shapes, letters, numbers, colors, and speaking was immense. He knew a few words and could sometimes answer with one work. Our son in just four and a half months became a regular chatterbox at home. Every day when he would be picked up he sat outside the school door and cried because he did not want to get in the car to go home. The care and attention that he got at Forest Hills Nursery and Kindergarten made a huge difference in such a short time. I had this school recommended to me by one of my colleagues and I am so happy that we decided to send my son there and am eagerly awaiting the day that he can go back to keep learning from such an amazing staff!

Hanaiya Gholson: take the time to speak with me one-on-one just about every day on how my son is doing, academically, behaviorally and just overall. The director is also very kind, helpful and just as engaged as the teachers--that's a big plus for me!I'm an educator at heart and I really value the collaborative and supportive environment I've been able to experience working closely with the staff at this school for my child's learning. I've seen such tremendous growth since my son started attending this school and I am very pleased with my overall experience here. I would recommend FHN&K!!!

Jessica Heid: Forest Hills Nursery & Kindergarten has the most friendliest staff/teachers. They are so welcoming and caring. My son was very shy at first but very shortly fell in love with going to school everyday. He gets excited to wake up to go every morning. He has progressed and learned so much already. We are amazed at how much he has learned already and continues to learn. Everyone there is professional and at the same time extremely caring.

Yasmin Seecharan: in the morning by name, not just his teachers from the 2 - 3s class.The daycare itself is very clean, filled with natural light streaming in during the day, and decorated with playful colors to inspire the imagination of children. Every week, we receive a folder filled with the lessons /activities that my son participated in. He is always excited to show us his drawings, alphabets, phonics or his nature finds, like a leaf or acorn. He has also learned a lot of nursery rhymes by heart for a 2 year old and loves to sing them to me in the evenings. The daycare also has a huge outdoor space that kids can play and my son makes it a point to say “playground” every morning with a smile as he catches a glimpse over the fence.While the daycare doesn’t prepare meals, we actually prefer sending cooked food that my son is familiar with. Getting him to eat is a daily challenge at home, but I love that the teachers and the owner of the Daycare takes the time to ensure that he is eating. I can’t express enough appreciation as they have recently worked with me to implement a specific meal plan that was recommended by my pediatrician. His teachers, Miss Saira and Miss Marian, are very attentive and provide lots of feedback about his progress or any concerns they may have. As a working Mom, I completely appreciate the open communication as they spend the majority of the day with my son

Edina Riley: My daughter attended here for a few months. So this review is way past due. She was 2 1/2 at the time. This place was amazing. They did routines which was exactly what my daughter needed and the teachers were very nice and the owner was very understanding. I only removed her because it was too far for us to travel but if I could I'd put her back here. Highly recommend. My daughter still brings up her teachers lol.

Monique Matefi: After putting my daughter in this school, her speech and social skills improved tremendously. I love how excited she is to go to school. All the projects and drawings she brings home, not only shows how much she is learning but how much the teachers care. Ms. Shameeza and Ms.Titi are warm, helpful and all around wonderful. They're amazing with the children. The director is very accommodating and understanding as well. I appreciate how they have taken care of my child.

Churchill Egone: I was not sure how my three year old son was going to adjust a new nursery school. I was a quite happy when he told me about how much he likes it . He has a smile on his face anytime I ask him about his day at school. I went further to inquire about what specifically he liked about his days at the nursery and he tells me about craft and other educational activities that help build his young mind. I am glad we made the right choice for a safe and engaging environment.

Besart Musa: I love this school. My daughter is really advancing for her age and beyond. The teachers are very personable and takes the time needed with each student. With my daughter here, I never have to worry. I know she is in good hands.

bardha cukaj: My daughter have been treated like family since Day One. The staff are very loving and caring people that have taught my daughter SOOOOO much in a very short time!! Cannot say enough for the peace of mind I have when I drop my daughter off everyday!!

Rachel Morris: . The teachers also deal extremely well with behavioral issues, encouraging children to be good friends and treat everyone kindly. The summer program is also a lovely experience; the backyard play area and sprinkler provide kids with a wonderful outdoor experience along with the educationally-based indoor activities that complete the day. Our only suggestion for FHNK is to start a universal 4's program so our daughter could stay there longer.

Elizabeth S: My son recently attended their summer camp and had a wonderful time. The staff is kind and very caring. The teachers went above and beyond to make sure my son was safe and happy. Each day Ms. Frida greets us with a smile that lights up my son's face. She gives us a daily report of what he ate, what activities he participated in, and how he is adapting to his new surroundings. My 3 year old son came home singing the months of the year song after the first week of camp! My son loves the big outside yard and summer sprinklers. The classroom is filled with beautiful artwork and kept very clean.

Ermira Olli: I highly recommend this place. I visited couple of daycares in the area before enrolling my son here and I’m glad I decided to do so. Everyone there is super friendly and the place is always super clean. Can’t say enough about miss Barbara and Miss Shameeza , they are both super engaged in kids education and they are both so loving and caring . My son has learned so much since he started here. I highly highly recommend this place

Francisco Sanchez: Our daughter has been enrolled in FH Nursery & Kindergarten since February 2019 and we are very happy with the overall experience. The teachers are kind and warm, they keep coming up with creative arts and crafts projects that she brings home from time to time, and our little one looks happy when we drop her in the morning. This is a great daycare in our opinion, highly recommended.

Lauren Tambini: We switched our 3 year old son to Forest Hills Nursery & Kindergarten in February 2019, and it's been a great experience so far! The teachers are lovely and engaging, and work with the children on a variety of lessons - counting, letters, animals, etc. They just completed a whole unit on ponds and what animals live there. My son comes home with his work and is so excited to share it with us. I love that the teachers send home letters every week about what the children are working on and what's coming up. The communication with parents is great. There is a big outdoor space the children play in when the weather is nice. The inside is clean, fun and bright. My son is happy and smiling when I drop him off and happy when my husband picks him up in the afternoon. It's a great daycare - no problems whatsoever.

Mumta Ram: My daughter has been here for three months now and she loves it. She always ready to go to school. This daycare is the best in the neighborhood. After searching many in forest hills we choose this one. They have wonderful teachers and manager such as Ms. Barbara and Ms. Frieda. We greatly appreciated everything they do. One of the reasons of why our daughter adapted quickly is because of the love and attention given by Ms. Frieda. She is amazing. Thank you for all you do.

Farz M: I called Forest Hills Nursery and spoke to a lady named Freida and told her about my son who would be starting in September. I gave her my name and asked to visit the facility. I went with my husband and saw the place. I called to set up an appointment to go back with my son. I called back the next day and surprisingly she did not remember me, my name nor my visit with my husband! Be careful because that is just simply dangerous for your little one. Anyway, finally after three calls, she remembered. I went back with my son and was just shocked the way she treated us.From the get go she looked at my son from top to bottom and made us feel very uncomfortable. I find that to be very very very rude, unprofessional and disrespectful!My son is an intelligent toddler and has learned all his alphabets, numbers, shapes, colors etc. by the age of 1 and half. He eats by himself and is well behaved. He likes to explore because from the very beginning we made sure we had a of quality interactions with him. He had traveled with us to many different places since he was six months old. We always make sure to keep him stimulated. He takes a swimming class and a soccer class. We spend hours discussing books and reading them. He has a dedicated library area in our house. He is definitely curious and playful just like how a normal/ healthy toddler SHOULD BE!!! She saw me and my son and almost as immediately she made the decision of not liking us. Shall we call her racist, perhaps. She was literally JUDGING him and making small derogatory comments throughout our ten minute visit. Mind you, we only stayed in that place for about 10 minutes!!!I could feel her negative energy exuding and her being terribly judgmental. I stayed calm and said we will leave now. In reply she smirked and said, “we like a very structured class” and went on with her condescending attitude. I left the facility and called my husband immediately to let him know what had happened. Such people should be ashamed of themselves for calling themselves teachers/ caregivers. We found another day care that felt so wonderful and perfect for our son. A place that felt warm and NORMAL. Stay away at all costs if you want your toddlers to grow up to be intelligent and successful because they are definitely NOT putting the hard work and dedication it requires to raise such kids.Saul,Like you said, Mother’s Day so I have been busy. I was hoping to call you today and discuss my heartbreaking experience and here I see your response to my review. I took out an extra half an hour of my day to write the previous review and I can assure you that every single word is true to the core. I will be calling you back today. I think as a owner you should know.

Avani Parikh: We are really glad that we decided on Forest Hills Nursery & Kindergarten as our daughter’s first school. Saul & his team of staff & teachers are fantastic & you can see the 40 years of experience that has been gathered by these early educationalists. As it’s small with only two classes, each student of theirs gets personal attention which is so essential for early learners. Every child & parent is treated like family by all members of staff. The flexible timings of their programs are one of a kind & convenient to fit each family’s schedule. And their rates are very competitive as well.My daughter is thoroughly enjoying herself with her teachers & friends & we have seen beautiful development in her since she started there.We absolutely recommend FHN&KG as a first school for your kid!!!

Randy Schein: You will honestly -- and I mean -- honestly -- never find a better school than River Park Nursery School for your child. The teachers have a magnificent way of seeing who your children are -- and are so encouraging and thoughtful.The teachers have a depth of love for children that I've never seen at any other pre-school. They even helped our youngest child get into a Special Education program by going to our DOE meetings. They wrote letters and were 100% behind our children in every way possible.If you want to set your child on the best path for a fulfilling, creative, wonderful life, then check out River Park!

Ian JD: We have a child at River Park and couldn't be happier. The teachers are dedicated, kind, and experienced -- they've been teaching together for years, and their experience definitely shows. Our son took a few weeks to get acclimated at first, and they worked hard to make him feel comfortable. Now he is thriving, and we feel they know him well. He has made close friends at school as well, and we're very happy that he goes to school with such great kids. I highly recommend River Park!

Alex Camejo: very good

Gordon Thompson: Decent place for a game of basketball with nycbasketballleague