| My family has been lucky enough to be a part of the "Kid Krazy Family" for 2 years. Their philosophy academically challenges each child to maximize their potential while providing a loving and nurturing environment. Kid Krazy has been the best start for my daughter. While teaching her letters and numbers the staff has stressed the importance of respect for oneself and one another. They have also stressed cultural awareness through a diversity of cultural activities and celebrations. They have an academically challenging program far better than anything else available to us in the neighborhood. Through their individual attention to each child they give extra help to those who need it and further challenge those who are ready for more. The children excel beyond parental expectations while having fun and enjoying each others company as well as that of the staff. Today my 4 year old daughter read 3 books to me. She is well prepared for the transition into kindergarten next fall. I am glad to have found Kid Krazy. Lisa Gallagher |
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| When we enrolled our son at Kid Krazy he was 2 years old and not talking at all. At that point he had a hard time focusing on any one thing for more than 30 seconds, not saying any words and not really understanding what was said to him as well. It is now 7 months later and we can honestly say he is a different child. Because of Ms. Chin and the structure that she manages at Kid Krazy, my son has been able to develop his communication and focusing skills. The progress that he has made is because of the program Kid Krazy offers. It is much more than just a daycare facility. The program focuses on children's needs as well as enhancing their strengths. We are so lucky to have found Kid Krazy and continue to refer other families to the center. Kathy Goncalves |
| How do I know my daughter loves Kid Krazy? Because she never wants to leave! She's eager to go in the morning and begs to stay at pick-up time. On weekends she chatters endlessly about her friends and all the fun things they did. Although other pre-schools might offer a strong academic component and a chance to build social skills, Kid Krazy has something more; a staff of loving teachers who genuinely enjoy working with children. As my daughter completes her third year she is happy, has many friends and is confidant with letters, numbers and her writing skills. Thank you Kid Krazy for giving her such a wonderful start! Holly Hepp-Galvan |
| After researching many preschools in the area, I found Kid Krazy had everything I wanted in an early learning center - including loving teachers. My daughter has blossomed creatively, academically and socially. I would highly recommend any parent who needs the best care for their child to think about Kid Krazy. Jacqueline Quinn |
| I am a speech therapist with, many years of experience, working with a 21/2 year old child who attends Kid Krazy and I am very impressed with this daycare center. After having worked in many centers (Manhattan and Queens), I have rarely seen such an effective program. What impressed me first was their respectful way of speaking to all the children and parents. They are firm and consistent but also very loving. Treating kids with respect is the way children learn to respect others. Telling them clearly what you want them to do and being consistent about that makes children feel safe and cared for. The child I am seeing can now participate in a group, listens to stories and answers questions. He talks to other children when they play together and now speaks in sentences. When the school posted a notice that progress reports were being prepared for each child my reaction was that they really knew what they were doing. They've gotten to know each child as an individual; their personality differences, how each of them learns, how each handles stress, their needs, likes and dislikes. That is an enormous amount of dedication and work. They are real pros! I would not hesitate to leave a child in their care. Judy Nemzer, MA, CCC-SLP |
| "Dear Kid Krazy Team, My son is now a Butterfly (pre-k) at your school and has been going since he was a Bumblebee (2 1/2 years old). I wanted to thank you for all the amazing work that your fine staff has been doing and for being a true partner in my son's development and education. My son loves to go to school every day! We transferred to your school after almost two years at a day care closer to my job location and while that day care was great and the staff was caring and qualified (my younger daughter is there until she turns two) I am so glad I switched my son to your school. I can see the difference when I bring him to his old school, whenever Kid Krazy is closed, and he is the most well behaved kid in class there, and is more advanced in his knowledge and understanding than his old classmates are (his former teacher tells me that every time). While I would not call your teachers strict, the Kid Krazy kids learn how to behave in a respectful manner to one another and to their teachers, a quality that I am sure will come in handy next year in kindergarten and generally in life. I can always talk to the teachers and get feedback on my son, and if I have a concern I can always address it with the teacher, which is great. He is learning so much and it always delights me to hear about the complex things he learns in preschool at his age. I was a little concerned about the school not having an outdoor play area (21st ave location) but the kids always go outside whether it is a community walk, the play ground or to the waterfront. Curriculum night and Parent/Teacher days are really beneficial for me as a parent because it is an opportunity for me to learn about what the kids are doing all year and what goals are set for them. I did not realize how Kid Krazy is really in a league above other schools until I had a live comparison with my son. We are lucky to have such a great preschool in Astoria! Respectfully GWY" |