Chesterbrook Academy Preschool - Washington Square

Reviews

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  Abraham Roisman

  Feb 1, 2026
  5.0
  Chesterbrook is a fantastic place. The teachers are so warm and Miss Sarah the principal is someone I gladly trust to take care of my son. The facility is clean and safe, and the play space is a huge benefit—so much space and great ways for the kids to explore and get out some energy. We looked at several day cares and none compared for value especially since Chesterbrook has a kitchen. Over the years we know many families who sent their kids there, and they’ve shared nothing but positive reviews. We are so glad we chose them and can’t recommend it enough.
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  Madeline M

  Jan 20, 2026
  5.0
  Our family has been at Chesterbrook Academy for over two years now, since our son was just five months old, and we have had a truly wonderful experience. From the very beginning, the staff has been incredibly warm, caring, and attentive, which made the transition to daycare so much easier as first-time parents. Chesterbrook has played such a positive role in our son’s development and socialization. We’ve watched him grow in confidence, independence, and communication, and it’s clear how thoughtful and intentional the teachers are about supporting each child. He genuinely loves going to school, which says everything. The hours are also fantastic and make balancing work and family life so much easier. Having food included is another huge plus—it’s one less thing to worry about, and it’s such a convenience as a working parent. We are so grateful for the care, structure, and community Chesterbrook Academy has provided our family and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a nurturing, high-quality daycare
• DK

  Dan Kleiman

  Jan 13, 2026
  5.0
  We have been at Chesterbrook for a couple years now. Nothing but great things to say.
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  Diana smyth

  Jul 11, 2014
  1.0
  Worst mistake of our lives! The staff in the infant room is horrible! I must have walked in so many times to crying and screaming babies, with teachers and no one HOLDS the babies! I saw a 7 week old screaming with tears, yes tears dripping out like a faucet! They are uneducated on facts, they do not follow anything that you tell them. I told them NOT to heat up my breast milk, they did it anyway. I came in a few times and found them BOTTLE PROPPING!! When I confronted them, they told me at times they have things to do, and that maybe my 4month old at the time, needs to learn how to hold a bottle. They also told me NOT TO BREASTFEED MY SON AT HOME. They constantly told me to feed my breast fed baby more oz, like the other babies were drinking at his age. They even told me to COVER UP when I fed him in the room at drop off one time. They think that we are to conform to them, instead of them mimicking what you do at home. I always felt like my son was a job, they were always worried about the things they had to do, instead of loving the kids. There are too many bouncy chairs for babies, that is where they are always kept. I noticed that if a baby began to crawl, they got strapped in because they did not want to chase the baby. This is not promoting development. They promote themselves as educational, yet my child never learned sign like they said they would teach. Parents need to spend a little more time and be more observant, they are awful! DO NOT ENROLL YOUR KIDS IN THE SCHOOL!

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