New York City

Building Blocks Playgroup
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Second Avenue between 88th and 89th Streets New York NY 10128
212.427.2019
buildingblocksnyc@yahoo.com
http://www.b... laygroup.com
Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-5:45pm
Cost: $300/Week full-time ($235 part time) and up; late pick-up option $10/half hour.
Ages: 1-4

Building Blocks Playgroup, led by an Upper East Side private school teacher, offers year-round, all-day (as well as morning) care for children ages 10 months to four years. The preschool curriculum ...

Oliver (21 mo.) used to go to a larger daycare, and he liked it fine. But since he started at Building Blocks, he’s been happier, more relaxed, and he even sleeps better. It’s a calm, nurturing environment, and the staff is top-notch. I’m always impressed with how well the kids there get along. Go and visit, and you’ll see what I mean.
[Submitted by Matt B. 5/11/07
I was completely new to New York and didn't have a clue who to get to watch my kids while I was at work. I met Mandy at Building Blocks and was instantly impressed. The interaction, intellectual stimulation, and love she and her staff gave the kids was all I could hope for in a day care. The teacher turnover rate is low and my kids are really happy there. Mandy has age appropriate cirriculums involving activities such as cooking, art, music, and nature studies that my kids just loved...What a wonderful family environment!
[Submitted by Michele Pettus 5/10/07
My kids vote with their feet - they run to Building Blocks every morning laughing all the way.
[Submitted by Matt 5/09/07
My daughter started at Building Blocks when she was 2 years old and she transitioned very well, thanks to the home-like, warm, and nurturing environment that Mandy and her staff provided. In addition, this is one of the few family daycares that actually provides structure and follows a curriculum, preparing the children for preschool/kindergarten. It's comfortable, cheerful, and safe and my daughter seems to have a lot of fun with her friends and teachers--like one big family!
[Submitted by K and C 5/09/07
Our son (21 months old) joined building blocks several months ago and we have been very happy since. not only are the caregivers loving and supportive, but they have created an environment that is positive, educational and fun. we decided to enroll him after visiting the site and meeting with the teachers, but mostly because the other children were so very nice and sharing (definitely a group i wanted my child to be a part of)!
[Submitted by oliver's mom :) 5/08/07
Our daughter has been with Building Blocks for one year and we couldn't be happier. She is always bringing home new art work and songs. She has developed wonderful friendships and loves her teachers too.
[Submitted by Kerry 5/08/07
I can recommend this daycare with all my heart. My son was nearly two years old when we first had him in this daycare. Then we went back to Germany and one year later we arrived for the second time in NYC. And again, Karl loved it to be with Mandy and her teacher. They are caring and sensitive people, who have so much experience with children and they have a really good program for the older ones. The daycare has a nice summer program with field trips and a lot of fun. The staff always has an ear for the children and the day has a very good structure. We liked it very much. Simone with Karl
[Submitted by Simone Boldt 5/08/07
The space for younger toddlers is small, but very sweet. The teachers have a low turnover, which is a huge plus, and they are as warm and loving as you could hope for in a daycare situation, and with a great student/teacher ratio.
[Submitted by Anonymous 5/08/07
We could not be happier with the Building Blocks daycare / preschool. It exceeded all our expectations. All teachers are warm, caring and involved. Our son absolutely loves it. After visiting many other preschools we feel it's miraculous that we found Building Blocks.
[Submitted by Ella 4/17/07
Mandy and her staff are the best, my son really loves it there.
[Submitted by Gerard 4/12/07
They are really great, as much with the parents as with the children. Mandy really extended herself for us and gave us great care.
[Submitted by Brian 4/12/07
I visited this daycare for my child, and there seemed to be a lot of positives -- warm owner and staff, but in one of the two locations, they have animals, and there were animal droppings in the kitchen. Once I saw that, I dropped it from my list.
[Submitted by Anonymous 1/23/07
Mandy and the teachers are all very warm and wonderful. My daughter had a great experience with them. They do field trips and play in the park, but also have a lot of indoor activities, which the children love: especially the baking and the messy stuff like finger- painting. Their graduates keep comimng back for field trips, to spend the day, or just to say hello. The atmosphere is that of a family more than a large daycare setting which is great for first-timers and shy kids. We loved it there!
[Submitted by Anonymous 7/18/06

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Average Parent Rating: Rated by 29 parents