CCLC Shores

I have a mixed review about this day care, specifically the infant group.
I’ll start with pros:
— Teachers are friendly and very interactive with kids
— They do fun activities such as making foot prints, paintings and singing
— They have lots of new toys and the facility is well kept (it doesn’t smell old or of urine)
— Director and her assistant know their teachers, parents and kids. They are always positive and respond to e-​mails and calls quickly.
Cons which made us leave this day care:
— They never seem to wash babies hands, although, infants crawl and touch everything. The reason I’m sure of it is because every time we picked him up, his face was caked in food and dirt
— Some parents ignore the remove their shoes signs (even when there are easy covers for shoes right outside the entrance) and staff doesn’t stop them
— During the winter months the room is very cold in the morning which happens due to doors to this room and outside are open at the same time. And we are talking about infant room where most kids can’t walk yet and laying on the floor
All of that led to my baby being sick every other week from skin rashes to plain cold even after the «sick» season was over. With all of that payment for day care is expensive (even compare to other day cares in the area) and we were constantly taking PTO (working from home with a sick child is not an option). Oh, bonus to that that eventually all family gets sick, watch my baby being in pain and all the sleepless nights.

Finding a school/​daycare for the most important people in your life is so difficult, and we count ourselves lucky that our kids were able to attend CCLC Shores. There are so many wonderful things about the school — the teachers, administration (shout out to Cassandra Huntoon and Eddie Mancini), friends, environment, and environment of learning.
Our two kids both attended the school, and were there since they were very little. They have graduated from the program more than ready academically and socially for kindergarten and beyond.

Both our daughters have had a fabulous experience at CCLC Shores. They enjoy school, their teachers, their friends and learning.
We visited a dozen preschools before deciding on CCLC Shores and couldn’t be happier with our experience over the last two plus years. The teachers are well trained, observant, care deeply about the children, do a great job with the curriculum, keep parents informed and are available to discuss developmental questions at any time. I especially appreciate that they encourage the children to sort through problems themselves rather than just providing a solution. The facilities are also terrific; a lovely outdoor play space and lots of fun extracurriculars to choose from (phonics, math, soccer, dance, Spanish, cooking, book lending) or not as works best for you and your family.

Our daughter was here for over a year. She liked one teacher better than the other one (the one she didn’t like is gone now), but for the most part she loved it. The kids get lots of outside time, the facility is lovely and the staff and parents/​kids are diverse and friendly. Most notable is the Center Director, Cassandra Huntoon. She answers emails almost immediately and is wonderfully reliable, helpful and flexible. She loves her job and it most definitely shows! If our daughter were not off to Transitional K, she would definitely still be here!

Some really loving, creative, and nurturing staff. Pretty spirited teachers. Kids enjoy the arts, walks, play. Frequent parent-​child activities/​events. Clean, convenient and secure. Most of the current staff are awesome and loved by the kids.
Recently remodeled outside play area to be more exploratory and natural. Nice!
Unfortunately, the preschool profession has a lot of turn-​over – not great, but kids adapt and replacements just as good.

CCLC Shores is a wonderful center! We are in the infant program and are very happy with the care our baby receives. Some aspects we love are: (1) the wonderful & loving teachers and their amazing ability to respond quickly to all the baby’s needs (2) a bright, cheery room full of windows (3) A separate darkened room for naps with full cribs (4) No bouncy chairs, swings etc… the babies are always learning new skills on the floor (5) lots of safety procedures including double checking bottles by multiple teachers, evacuation drills, etc and (6) tons of parent-​teacher communication.
I have spoken with many parents who have kids attending CCLC Shores (and some that have graduated from CCLC Shores) and they all have been extremely happy too!

We have been with CCLC Shores for almost 2 years, starting when my child was 16 months. My little one is extremely attached to me, so conquering that separation anxiety was a big challenge. For weeks we dealt with endless tears, refusal to eat and signs of self alienation. Through it all, the teachers and administrators acted as our reliable partners, coaches and cheerleaders. My child has since blossomed socially and intellectually to all who bear witness.
In our experience, the administrators are constantly striving to enhance and enrich the programs; issues are promptly resolved and openly communicated; the teachers are loving and patient (this profession truly requires passion); and we have enjoyed befriending other families through special events and frequent interaction.
We chose CCLC Shores based on research/​comparison, physical visits, and reference calls. The center is nestled in serene grounds, the facilities are inviting and organized, and we feel safe and happy to go there.
CCLC Shores will always be the amazing place that opened up my child’s mind and enabled a pivotal transformation.