Maple Leaf Childcare Center

Let me start this by saying I couldn’t say better things about the individual classroom teachers. I find that they are kind and really take an interest in the children.
That being said, the leadership in the front is terrible. I don’t know whether its individual favoritism to particular families or what now, but the way my daughters transition from classroom to classroom couldn’t have been done worse. She was one of the first out of her initial room even though she was among the youngest (3 children, out of 7 who were to remain in the center were allowed to stay in their original room and ease into a toddler room when they turned 18 months). My daughter was forced to transition right before the holidays in a truncated transitioning (normally the child is given two weeks, my daughter was given a SINGLE week because of the oncoming holiday). She was positively despondent.
Back then I was told «transitioning had nothing to do with age» a fact that I now guess was to excuse why some of the other older children got to remain in the room and not be kicked out like my daughter. Fine. I worked her through it and fast forward less than three months and I get ANOTHER letter indicating its time to transition again.
This time I spoke up early and said «why is she being moved so soon, she just got used to it?» The response is «well, its an age thing» Wow, now its an age thing… Then I have some questions of my own. While I can accept that its a state law that 18+ months require movement to a toddler room. But I have a LOT of questions of my own. Why was my daughter never given the opportunity for a single transition as was the case for several other children in her first room? I nearly begged to keep her in that room past the holidays so that her father could be back home too (oh yeah, her father was out of town on assignment through her supposed transition– they didn’t care about her instability at home) I wonder, is that a privilege only bestowed to those parents who have multiple children in the center? If thats the case, can I know ahead of time what else this center plans to ding her on just because she’s an only child.
Again– if it wasn’t for the great TEACHERS at this center I would look around, but I couldn’t imagine a less caring front office.

After transferring my son from a poor daycare to this one, he couldn’t be any happier! Good for him!
We were enrolled in the new site on Rt 9. It is beautiful and nice! The teachers are caring, patient and responsible. They monitoring the kids very closely. Also, there is an app can update what my son’s doing.
Teachers will talk about my son’s behavior, needs and interest, they know how to communicate with parents. My son’s very shy at the beginning, but after he’s there, he is more open and he even refuses to go home when I pick him up, as he has so much fun on the playground with the teachers!
I love this place, it’s a pity that I moved my home out of state, otherwise I will have him stay there as long as possible!
Thank you, all the lovely teachers in maple leaf!

We currently have both of our daughters at Mapleleaf in Ballston Spa/​Malta and have had a wonderful experience so far. Great staff, great environment — we couldn’t be happier!

My son was here for 6 months (from 22 months to 26 months) and I can’t say enough about this daycare. After having a bad experience with Pals in Clifton Park, I was not sure what to expect. I am happy to report it was a wonderful and totally different experience. The teachers my son had in two classrooms were warm and accommodating. The administration ladies were always helpful and professional. My son came home singing songs and with several crafts on a weekly basis. I saw his language skills develop immensely and he came out of his shell. The food is good here also. Price was extremely fair for what they offer. Unfortunately, we had to leave the area and take him out. I hope to find a place this good in my new town.