Member Testimonials

We feel our child is safe and well cared for

Great teachers

Warm environment, diverse student body and teachers

The teachers and the times the centre is open

As a mom of two boys who have been at ECLC for the past three years, I really can’t imagine these early years anywhere else.

We've always felt that our boys are not just looked after, but truly known and loved. Their teachers care for them as if they were their own children and every day when we walk through the doors of the ECLC for drop off and pickup, it feels like a family atmosphere.

We’ve watched our boys grow in confidence and kindness, and they’ve formed such genuine friendships along the way while learning new skills that they're more than excited to tell us about when they get home!

We’re so grateful for the communication and support of the ECLC. It been such a special part of our family’s life, and we are incredibly thankful for the staff and teachers that look after our boys.

You can tell how much the teachers pour into their students and are truly invested in their learning experience and growth. I also love the creative lessons that give our child new language and encourage thought.

Hours

The teachers are caring, the facility is clean, bright, happy and a great place to learn

Caring teachers

The teachers and administrators, diversity, curriculum, activities. Teachers go above and beyond!

It feels like family. We have been supported, not just our daughter, as our lives have shifted and morphed over the last 2 years. I genuinely don’t know what we would have done if I didn’t have the peace of mind that my little girl was thriving. It has become an incredible source of community to us in our time of need and we will be forever grateful to the entire staff.

Teachers and the community!

Our kids feel safe and happy there and the teachers are all kind and wonderful!

The YMCA daycare has helped us feel truly included in this community. We are immigrants, and this has meant the world to us. We will always be grateful to the entire team.

We love our experience at the Y! The teachers and support staff are so warm and friendly. My son always feels happy to be there, and sometimes asks to stay later! I like when free play and free drawing is encouraged over more prescriptive art projects which I think he's getting more of now. He likes having a job in the class and take pride in this. My only concern is that I wish toys and food treats weren't used as much as incentives.

I love their kindness, enthusiasm, readiness, patience, care and love they show to all the kids and families. They make sure they show undivided attention to all kids without exception, and they are extremily friendly even to family members. And let's not forget about their prompt organization (very organized facility from the moment you enter the main door to the going to pick up your child). Facility is safe and clean as well.

Great program, professional organization

I would recommend the ECLC for any age groups. The teachers are so caring and attentive. I am always impressed when I drop off and pick up!

The teachers and staff are all so caring, attentive, friendly. Our son is thriving at the Y- eager to go and comes home smiling and happy.

Sloth classroom teachers are some of the best people i've met! My daughter is so lucky to spend time in their class. She gets mad when I come early to pick her up. Support staff is also wonderful, kind and reliable.

Great staff, diversity , my kid loves going to school every see her teacher and friends

Kind, caring and amazing crew!

I love the warm community of families and staff at the South Mountain Y. It's right in the center of town with a beautiful river running behind the school, very picturesque and tranquil. My son loves the school and is doing very well there. I love how the kids get to spend so much time outdoors. The teachers are very attentive to their needs and engage them in interesting projects.

The community, events and the teachers!

The school is a warm and welcoming environment and the teachers really care about our kids in a way that makes me feel like my child is safe and enriched every time he goes to daycare.

Simply the best. Best teachers, best community, best parents.

All four of our children have gone through the South Mountain YMCA and we couldn't have asked for a more loving environment for them to learn and grow with their peers. We consider the Y teachers an extension of our own family, and our kids have been so prepared to start kindergarten. We are so grateful!

Everyone seems happy and my child is always safe to

Love the YMCA! It's closes so much less than other daycares in the area. It's a little more expensive but worth it!

My daughter has really liked attending the South Mountain Y for daycare, she truly loves her teachers and the teachers are very engaging with me which I appreciate! Communication has also been great!