Buckle My Shoe - West 13th Street453

We sent our son to the TriBeCa school when he was 9 months old and can't stop praising the school, the teachers, the facilities and the system as a whole. First, it is important to note that every concern we ever had was addressed immediately and with the outmost care. The infants program is superb. The teachers and their assistants are warm and caring and have fulfilled all our son's needs. I am impressed by the way less experienced teachers are supervised by the more experienced ones, and they are not concealing mistakes!! My son LOVES going to school. They attend his schedule and work with him on various developmental stages. The incorporation of music and language to the curriculum has made him an enriched little toddler. He Parents are invited to participate in the day to day activities and I have tried to show up at school and spend time with the kids and teachers from time to time. I was also encouraged to initiate special presentations during jewish holidays, or participate in cultural activities. My husband and i were shocked by our first parents curriculum night where we created a family collage that is hanging on the class wall. My infant son comes back home every couple of weeks with a new 'art' creation. The teachers are creating a child's 'portfolio' full with photos and videos of my son's daily activities. The atmosphere is relaxed and educational and is very inviting for both child and parent. I wholeheartedly recommend the school and its teachers. This is a school for having fun, developing skills and friendships (yes, i think my 16 months old son already has a girlfriend). The kids develop friendships and socialize not just with their own class members, but with older kids too. the school keeps a very strict ratio and the kids get to know many of the teachers (of the same group age). The administrator is great! I loved the way the teachers cared for my son when he was developing a high fever. The place is clean, and healthy. All my son's personal needs are being taken care of and there's no limit to what i can request of the teachers. They will provide advice and will serve as the parent's proxy at school. highly recommended.

I'm sad to say that this school is not what it seems to be. Although most teachers on staff are kind & attentive the school is not sufficiently staffed. Also, the facilities are lacking. No outdoor space, and rooms are poorly maintained.

Just a warm and cosy environment. My child feels safe and comfortable here. The staff is very kind and educated. They care for my child like their own.