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A Rising Star Children's Center is more than a childcare center. At A Rising Star, Gloria Foster-Vayda and Tom Vayda have created an educational environment where children are excited about learning and are guided to discover their inner talents. For more than 17 years, A Rising Star has been the most trusted and respected childcare, preschool, and before and after-school care program in Cortlandt Manor, New York. With more than 40 years of combined teaching and childcare experience, Gloria and Tom have the knowledge and training to help children develop into lifelong learners who are confident and independent.
Our family couldn't have been happier with our daughter's time at A Rising Star. She was loved hard, taught well and couldn't wait to go back every morning. We also made some great forever friends with fellow parents.
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Millie Mish
Jun 20, 2017
5.0
Our family choose A Rising Star based on the educational program they offer and the fun the kids have spending their day with Gloria and her staff. It was important for us to know that our girls were in a safe place all day where they were learning, playing, and making friends. What I loved was that our girls come home every day having learned a lesson, song, and viewed pictures on a different topic - all in really creative ways! They were always excited to tell us what they learned that day.
Our two girls attended A Rising Star from the ages of 2 ½, and 10 months old. The community of kids, their families, and all of your teachers at A Rising Star are really special. Gloria was not only my girls' teacher but a good friend to me and my family. When I faced a health issue with one of my parents, Gloria lent an ear and a caring shoulder too. Gloria is a wonderful person and someone I am so glad my girls got to grow up with. Knowing our girls were in such good hands and experienced really creative ways to learn, has left an impact on my entire family.
A few other things I love about this program are:
• The creative ways the kids learn through unique lessons, projects, and crafts. • The kids go outside almost every day so they get to experience the weather and seasons. • Breakfast, lunch, and snack are served. • The attention and care during potty training was really great. • A Rising Star often stay opens when snow causes school closures as many parents still need to be at work. • The holiday and graduation parties are a wonderful opportunity to see the kids sing together and to get to know the other families. • I LOVE the daily emails on what the kids learned and their cute answers. I would forward it my sister, my parents, and my in-laws. It’s everyone’s favorite email of the day by far!
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Shannon Kachuba
Nov 29, 2016
5.0
We've been part of the Rising Star family since our son started here when he was 17 months old, we never had him in a daycare setting prior to A Rising Star and everyone there made the transition for us as seamless as possible. Our son is severely allergic to peanuts and allergic to nuts, and they made the program nut free and worked very closely with us to make us feel as comfortable as possible and to accommodate our family. Our son is now 3 years old and we have seen a significance change in his communication, confidence and social sills. The educational aspect of the program is informative and fun, he comes home eager to share what they learned that day. I feel safe knowing everyone there is looking out for his best interest and is on board with his growth as much as we are. Every morning he asks if he is going to school today and when the answer is "yes" he is ecstatic to join all his friends.
Our 6 month old daughter started attending when she was 13 weeks old. Of course it's hard to leave a child so young but I knew I was leaving her in the best hands possible and with people who care about her as much as we do. We love that the program has all ages together and that our son and daughter are together throughout the day, our daughter lights up whenever she is around the older kids and of course loves all of the individual attention.
Everyone at the center has each child's best interest at heart, and they work with you to ensure they are caring for your children the same way you would. I highly recommend A Rising Star Childcare Center and love that we can continue to send our children there once they reach school age as well.