Creative Minds Early Childhood Center LLC

"not a friendly and inviting place. called for information, was asked if my child was potty trained ( no) and person on the phone made an insulting general statement of how they don't potty train kids. She later further stated that parents are lazy and don't want to potty train their kids and depend on others to do it (UMMMM OK), without even considering if the child has difficulty or special needs. Clearly the person on the phone lacked empathy or any social interaction or early childhood development training . Little did she know, she was speaking to a early childhood specialist with over 10 years of experience in child development and working with parents as partners. UNPROFESSIONAL!"

"This daycare is probably the most caring and involved childcare center you could find in the area. My daughter started coming here when she was about 5 months old. As a first time mom, I was hesitant to start going back to work and to have her start going to daycare. Mrs. Luni and her wonderful staff set me at ease when I would leave her and I knew my daughter was not only in great hands but also learning and making new friends. I have watched my daughter transition into each classroom as she got older and adjust to her new teachers. Each staff member has always been attentive and have gone above and beyond to let me know how my little girl is doing while I'm at work. As a first time mom, it's so important that you trust the people that watch your children and also work with them to really provide your child all the knowledge and skills they need to succeed. I am so thankful to Creative Minds for being a pivotal piece in my daughter's development and for working with my crazy-obsessive mom requests ( "How much did she eat?" " Did she sleep okay?"). I remember for my daughter's second birthday, Melissa, the assistant director, let my daughters father and I use their break room during my daughter's naptime to start wrapping her gifts and preparing for her birthday party at the school. They even offered to help us and took pictures of the party for us. I have very few regrets in life and one of them was taking my daughter out of the school for a short period of time. When I moved to Westport I had taken my daughter out and placed her in Pumpkin Preschool of Westport. After three months, we came right back to Creative Minds because of how unhappy my daughter was in that horrible school. ( Please do not send your kids to the Pumpkin Preschool of Westport!! they care more about their money than they do about your child's well-being and care). I know better now than to ever make this mistake again. As soon as my daughter started going back to Creative Minds, it was as if she never left. She was smiling again, she remembered the friends she started with in the infant classroom, and we got to work with Luni and her wonderful staff again! Grateful is an understatement for what I feel about everything the daycare has done for my family and I. They have taught me on a daily basis how to be a better mother and to be the best mother I can be to my little girl. There are such wonderful daycares in the Fairfield County area and I'm sure that some of them may do some of the things that Creative Minds will do but if you want a extraordinary care, a daycare you can look at as an extended family for your child's most important years, Creative Minds is it. -Cece"

"We love this daycare. They are very accommodating for all kinds of children no matter their backgrounds, cultures, likes and dislikes. They have very friendly and nurturing staff. They do a lot of crafts, holiday activities and outdoor play when the weather is nice. Our daughter arrives with a smile on her face and comes home happy. We are very happy with this center."

"I currently have my son enrolled here and I cannot be more satisfied. The staff , and the director are so friendly, understanding, and really love their job. My son learns new things almost every day and he really enjoys it there. In the Pre-K room there are different areas of learning ( science center, mathematics) which I particularly enjoy. I know I am not just sending my child there to be watched, but to learn all the vital things a three year old should. I do also like the area! They have a covered porch so the children can play even when its not so nice outside. A few things that caught my eye when choosing this place for my child. -The owner. Passionate about what she does and very understanding -The staff. Kind and friendly. -Security system. No person can get in unless you are buzzed in. Which in this day and age you can never be too safe. -Location- Convenient to where i work and live, and the back is absolutely huge! -Learning factors- My child actually learns from here. I can ask him what he did today and each day is a new topic. Especially around the holidays :)"

"I was not to sure of the Daycare, until I came in for a visit, I was very impressed. My daughter has been in the daycare now since Dec 2013. I have been nothing but happy with the way my daughter has been cared for. She is learning allot from the peer interaction and through the cute and educational lessons they take part in. I was so proud the day she brought home her first little project she made while in the nursery room. She is now in the toddler room and loving it so much. I have to admit I was surprised to see such a diverse staff in the town of Fairfield, CT, but very happy my daughter will get the exposure to diversity. Thanks Mrs.Lunie and staff for your continued care and professionalism while my princess is in your facility."