Daisy's Fun House, Inc. — Local services in New York

The experience I had with this daycare has been the most disappointing and distressing of my life. After waiting for four months for their license to be finalized, during which I followed all their requirements—including obtaining physicals from my children’s pediatrician—I was hopeful about enrolling my kids. Unfortunately, my expectations were shattered within the first 15 minutes of their attendance.

During this brief period, my children exhibited entirely typical behavior for their first time in a daycare setting. But the owner said One bit a teacher, while the other threw a toy car and identified its color as blue. Based on these isolated incidents, the owner hastily and unprofessionally suggested my children were on the spectrum. Astonishingly, this was the second time she raised this concern; the first occurred even before she had met them. Furthermore, she insisted on initiating an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) immediately with her recommended therapists.

In my opinion, this premature and unfounded diagnosis, combined with her urgency to involve therapists, raises concerns about ulterior motives. When discussing this matter with me and my husband, she behaved in an extremely rude and unprofessional manner—yelling and pointing aggressively at us in the street, which left me on the verge of tears.

Despite her demeanor, I assured her we were open to any necessary evaluations or interventions if genuinely needed. Following this incident, I consulted two pediatricians and a neurologist, all of whom emphasized that such behavior is entirely normal for young children adjusting to a daycare environment for the first time. They strongly recommended allowing a few months for socialization and adaptation before considering further steps. Unfortunately, the daycare owner was unwilling to accommodate this advice, leaving us with no choice but to seek a new daycare.

We are now in search of a facility with professional and compassionate staff who prioritize children’s well-being and development, rather than jumping to conclusions without proper observation...

Years ago my son attended Daisy's Fun House daycare and my experience has been wonderful. It really exceeded my expectation by providing proper nutrition and working on overall development of children. The staff and caregivers are wonderful, understanding and great with communication. Natasha kept me updated throughout the day on my son's care with really informative and positive attitude. I would highly recommend this childcare facility to my...

Thank you for filling our children’s lives with joy and happiness every day. Your support and care helps them to grow up confident and inquisitive. Your patience, kindness and professionalism deserve our most sincere thanks. We are so grateful for your work and love for...