Little Tulip Daycare Center of Williston Park — Attraction in Town of North Hempstead

This place expects children to conform - for all children to be somehow - cookie-cutters. Also, they told us (two weeks after she started - when things were not going well) that they do not have enough staff to work with children one-on-one if the need arises. So the child will either conform or they're basically asked to leave. With us, they politely asked us to leave ( instead of staying till 6:00 they wanted her to leave at 1:00 before nap-time) which is impossible for us because we both work. So, we were forced to take her out, and now she has to deal with another change, only 2 weeks after her first experience of being at a daycare. I am heartbroken for my daughter... Fortunately, they did not give us any trouble with giving us the money back. We had noticed some positive changes in her due to daycare experience and were hopeful that they would give her more time to adjust. She became more courageous and less clingy, she learned more english words too.

If your child's personality is easy-going and they tend to cope quickly, this place may work for you. But if your child is unique in some way and may need some extra help and TIME to cope, you should find another place.

if you're interested, here's our story: Our daughter (2 yr old) started there a couple of weeks ago. She is a beautifully strong-willed child, an only child too. She is very unique, has experienced a lot of freedom (but also a lot of structure) at home. She had trouble at daycare as she speaks a different language at home (understands english well but speaks a different language). She also had a lot of trouble with sleeping. The way she expresses herself when she's upset was crying quite loudly - that's always been her, it's her temperament and we work with her at home gently and she responds beautifully. She's sleep-trained and she sleeps 2 hr naps daily and overnight sleeps 12 hrs with no issues. Adjustment was an issue for her and the daycare asked us to have her go to school till 1:00 because they can't handle her during nap time. They said she screams all the time and she "scares" the other kids. They also said that other kids can't sleep because she keeps screaming at nap time. Moreover, they told us we need to take her to get assessed for behavioral issues. Yes, I know that she can be determined, and she can be loud too but with appropriate limit setting and with giving her choices she thrives. I don't have issues/ behavioural or other with her at home. Home is safe for her and even though she complains with tantrums like all toddlers tend to do - with giving her choices, clarifying limitations, and empathizing with her emotions, she's done amazing! She calms down very quickly at home from any tantrum (unless she's exhausted of course - then sleep is the only solution). My daughter doesn't need to be assessed and does not have behavioral issues. She's got a beautiful personality, and that determination is going to take her places and I will certainly continue working with her on regulating.

We found another place for her, we explained everything. They even asked us for a list of words that are most commonly used by her so they can help her and understand her. They'll have a staff member with her at nap-time for the first few weeks to help her settle and get used to things. They're also, price-wise, cheaper than this place. we hope that no one has to go through what our child had...

My child started attending daycare in September of this year. Like many parents, I was initially anxious and full of worries—fears that my child might easily fall sick or struggle with adjusting to the school environment. The guilt of being away from my child also weighed heavily on me.

To my surprise, my daughter has absolutely loved school from the very first day. There were no tears at drop-off, which I had feared might happen. Every day, she comes home excited, telling me how much fun she had with her friends and teachers. She often sings new songs she learned, and she proudly shows me the various projects or art pieces she’s made during the day. It’s clear she’s engaging with the environment, and she’s enjoying it, which has been such a relief for me as a parent.

I truly believe the daycare is run exceptionally well. The owner has created a wonderful atmosphere, and the staff are warm, caring, and approachable. The rooms are always clean, and it’s evident that they maintain a safe and welcoming space for the children. I appreciate that they use a parent communication app, which allows me to stay connected with my child’s daily activities. It’s amazing to receive pictures of her throughout the day, seeing her smiling and enjoying her time there.

The educational materials used at the daycare are perfect for her age, and I can see that the curriculum focuses on play-based learning. It’s amazing how much children can learn through play—my daughter is not only gaining new knowledge, but she is also learning important life skills, like how to eat independently, put on her own shoes and jacket, and take care of herself in small but significant ways.

One of the most rewarding things to witness is how my daughter has grown emotionally and socially. She interacts with her little friends, learning how to share, cooperate, and treat others with kindness, and becoming more independent every day. In fact, she’s so happy at daycare that she even asks to go on the weekends, which makes me feel even more confident in the environment she’s in.

If any parents are feeling unsure or doubtful about daycare options, I would highly recommend visiting this facility. Seeing how happy and engaged the children and teachers are will reassure you that it’s a wonderful place for your child’s growth and development. It is a supportive and well-organized environment, the caring staff, and the educational approach make it a truly special place for children to learn,...

TLDR: Our son started going here over a ago, when he turned three. It was our first daycare experience, but despite having no previous comparison I can assure you the time he had there was amazing. From the first day of school to the stepping up ceremony that the school staff put together was great.

Here we go:

Connectivity: As a first time parent, we were apprehensive of sending him to school. However, Jason and Candie (the owners) and his teacher always kept us updated via the school app and WhatsApp. We were afraid of missing on many first moments, but they sent photos almost daily to keep us connected. Our son came back everyday with arts & craft projects from class. He learned Mandarin and Spanish. It was clear they had taken time to put together a curriculum when monthly newsletters showed up in our inbox.

Care & Learning: Moreover, both the teaching faculty (Ms Kiara and Ms Julia) and support staff (Ms Cherry and Ms Kiki) were warm and welcoming to the students. The teachers made sure they were doing well in class, and let us know if anything arose. At the end of the school year, they gave assessments to let you know how your child progressed in their ability to communicate, basic listening comprehension, and fine motor skills (e.g. drawing and writing). It was a welcome surprise to learn that their 3 year old curriculum was similar to the universal pre-k curriculum (now that we’ve transitioned to actual school).

The support team knew everyone’s names and made us feel warm and welcome. Not to mention they made sure pick-up and drop-off were done safely.

If our son didn’t graduate we would’ve definitely tried to go another year. (Jason, if you’re reading this, we’d really appreciate it if you started an after school program for the older...