Day care center · New York, NY · reviewed since 2016
iHow the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 59%97+56.9Reliability 26%96+25Value 15%78+11.9Experts Score= 94Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.94SCORE
AGradeiLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#13 of 37 preschoolsiPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 67%
5.0★★★★★26 Google reviews · 24 photos
100%five-star reviews
5.00★last 12 monthsiAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
0%1–2★, last 20 reviewsiShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
Learning and Fun Daycare at St. George Academy at a glance
Google reviewers rate this New York daycare five stars, highlighting its clean, spacious facilities with private outdoor play areas and age-appropriate educational curricula. Parents frequently praise the staff for their kindness, attentiveness, and strong communication via daily photo updates and apps. The center is noted for its flexible scheduling, reasonable pricing, and ability to accommodate both long-term students and temporary drop-in visitors seeking a safe, engaging environment for early childhood development.
Google rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 26 reviews (100% five-star).
Reviews on this page: 26 Google reviews (26 with written comments, 4 with photos).
Owner responses: the business replied to 100% of reviews.
Most recent review: October 1, 2026.
Service: Preschool serving New York, New York.
Data from Google, last updated October 29, 2026.
Score profile vs other preschools
Score per factor (100 = best)iEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: momentum and satisfaction; weakest: value.
This companyPreschools median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactioniSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Learning and Fun Daycare at St. George Academy: 97/100 on this factor. Category median: 90.A
97
ReliabilityiReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Learning and Fun Daycare at St. George Academy: 96/100 on this factor. Category median: 91.A
96
Craft & serviceiCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 98.–
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ValueiValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Learning and Fun Daycare at St. George Academy: 78/100 on this factor. Category median: 87.B
78
MomentumiMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Learning and Fun Daycare at St. George Academy: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
Replies to reviewsiReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 31.–
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Star ratings
26 Google reviews we collected
5.0of 5
5 stars26100%
4 stars00%
3 stars00%
2 stars00%
1 star00%
Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 26 written reviews
100%praise
Praise48100%
Complaints00%
Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
7topics
Staff & attitude1531%
Would recommend1225%
Quality & results715%
Honesty & trust510%
Communication48%
Price & value48%
Speed & response12%
What customers talk about
We read 26 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“The teachers are kind, caring, and very supportive, and Ros, the owner, is wonderful as well.”
“We are very happy with this daycare and highly recommend it to other families.”
“They had a great experience and I loved the mix of activities.”
“The teachers were caring, patient, understanding, and genuinely invested in the children.”
“I also found that communicating with the owners- Ros and Oksana- was very easy.”
“We found the program flexible and affordable without sacrificing quality.”
“They were very responsive and helpful during the entire progress of signing the kids up and transitioning them there for backup care.”
People customers mention
Ros5 reviews
Oksana3 reviews
praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.
Reviews for your job
Customers hired Learning and Fun Daycare at St. George Academy for 2 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.
MMINGLocal Guide · 5 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 weeks ago★★★★★
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“Learning and Fun Daycare is a wonderful place for children to learn, play, and grow. My son loved it from his very first day. The teachers are kind, caring, and very supportive, and Ros, the owner, is wonderful as well. I especially appreciate how they regularly share photos and videos, so parents…
JJocelynLocal Guide · 113 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 months ago★★★★★
Our daughter loved her time at Learning and Fun and talks about it often, even a year later. The teachers were kind and engaged, the facility is fantastic (on site terrace playground!), and she loved playing with her friends there. We found the program flexible and affordable without sacrificing quality.
GgeneLocal Guide · 10 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 4 months ago★★★★★
We are very happy with this daycare and highly recommend it to other families. The location is in a nice, safe area, and the school provides a warm and welcoming environment for children.
The staff are caring, attentive, and genuinely invested in the well-being and development of each child. Our son enjoys spending…
IIryna9 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 6 months ago★★★★★
Learning and Fun is an amazing daycare: 1). Loving, attentive, and always positive teachers and assistants; 2). Tons of sunlight in the classrooms, 3). Playground is right outside the classroom doors, 4). We saw an incredible growth educationally and socially. My daughter loves this daycare and is always excited to…
JJosefLocal Guide · 56 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a year ago★★★★★
Our daughter spent a month at this preschool during our stay in NYC, and we couldn’t have hoped for a better experience. Ros, the owner, was incredibly kind, welcoming, and flexible — he made everything so easy for us. The teaching staff were wonderful as well: caring, attentive, and full of positive energy. Our…
AAndrewLocal Guide · 30 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a year ago★★★★★
Our two children attended Learning and Fun for over a year. The teachers and Ros are extremely responsible and caring. Our children are invigorated and stimulated by the many social, educational and physical activities in the school.
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“Learning and Fun Daycare is a wonderful place for children to learn, play, and grow. My son loved it from his very first day. The teachers are kind, caring, and very supportive, and Ros, the owner, is wonderful as well. I especially appreciate how they regularly share photos and videos, so parents can see what the children are doing, what they are eating, and how their day is going. It gave me a lot of peace of mind. Highly recommended!”
We are so incredibly happy with our experience at Learning and Fun Daycare at St. George Academy. Our son was happy every single day, and it was clear how much he enjoyed coming. The teachers were caring, patient, understanding, and genuinely invested in the children. The small teacher-to-child ratio also gave us a great sense of comfort knowing that the children were receiving plenty of individual attention.
What we loved most was how much fun the children had while still having so many opportunities to learn and explore. They offered a wonderful variety of activities, including arts and crafts, playground time, tennis and other sports, water days, reading, and even dance parties. We also received emails about learning plans and had parent-teacher conferences where the teachers shared encouraging feedback and updates about our son's progress.
Our son attended twice a week and was always so happy and excited to come. The staff were also very understanding and flexible with scheduling, which made things much easier for our family.
After having a very difficult experience at a different daycare where we had concerns about the care our son was receiving, finding this daycare was such a relief. We finally felt comfortable, welcomed, and confident that he was being cared for by people who truly cared about him.
It is with a very heavy heart that we are moving on to public preschool this Sept. Learning and Fun Daycare has set such a high standard for us, and I can only hope that his new preschool will be as caring, supportive, and nurturing as this one has been. We are incredibly grateful for all the teachers and staff who made our son's time here so happy and special. We would wholeheartedly recommend this daycare to any family looking for a safe, caring, and fun place for their child.
Price assessment: Reasonable price
Services: Meal preparation, Educational services
Response from the owner · 2 months ago
Crystal, thank you SO much for this glowing review, we’re over the moon that your son loved coming every day! 🌟
You’ll always be part of our Learning and Fun family, and we’d love to see you at a visit or dance party anytime! 🎉😊
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Jocelyn SlaterLocal Guide · 113 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Jocelyn has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Our daughter loved her time at Learning and Fun and talks about it often, even a year later. The teachers were kind and engaged, the facility is fantastic (on site terrace playground!), and she loved playing with her friends there. We found the program flexible and affordable without sacrificing quality.
Response from the owner · 3 months ago
Thank you, Jocelyn! We’re thrilled your daughter loved Learning and Fun and that our teachers, facility, and flexible program made a lasting impression.
We appreciate your feedback and are committed to continuous improvement to ensure every child has the same joyful experience.
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gene shenkLocal Guide · 10 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews gene has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
We are very happy with this daycare and highly recommend it to other families. The location is in a nice, safe area, and the school provides a warm and welcoming environment for children.
The staff are caring, attentive, and genuinely invested in the well-being and development of each child. Our son enjoys spending time with the wonderful group of kids, and it’s clear that the teachers work hard to create a positive and nurturing atmosphere.
One of the features we appreciate most is the private outdoor play area, which gives the children a safe space to play, explore, and stay active. We feel comfortable and confident knowing our son is in such a supportive and caring environment every day.
Thank you to the entire team for everything you do!
Response from the owner · 4 months ago
Thank you, Gene, for your wonderful review and recommendation — we’re proud our caring staff, welcoming environment, and private outdoor play area provide a safe, nurturing place for your son.
We appreciate your trust and invite you to contact us anytime with feedback so we can continue delivering the high standards families expect.
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Iryna Dworjan9 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Iryna has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Learning and Fun is an amazing daycare: 1). Loving, attentive, and always positive teachers and assistants; 2). Tons of sunlight in the classrooms, 3). Playground is right outside the classroom doors, 4). We saw an incredible growth educationally and socially. My daughter loves this daycare and is always excited to go there every morning! As a parent, I have peace of mind knowing my child is in good hands.
Response from the owner · 6 months ago
Thank you, Iryna, for your wonderful five-star review and for highlighting our caring teachers, sunlit classrooms, adjacent playground, and your daughter’s meaningful educational and social growth.
We are committed to maintaining these high standards and welcome any feedback or questions as we continue supporting her development.
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JosefLocal Guide · 56 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Josef has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Our daughter spent a month at this preschool during our stay in NYC, and we couldn’t have hoped for a better experience. Ros, the owner, was incredibly kind, welcoming, and flexible — he made everything so easy for us. The teaching staff were wonderful as well: caring, attentive, and full of positive energy. Our daughter was always excited to go in the morning and came back smiling every day. We’re truly grateful and highly recommend this school to any family looking for a nurturing and joyful environment!
Response from the owner · 7 months ago
Josef, thank you so much! We're over the moon that Ros and the team made your stay easy and your daughter loved coming 😊
Bring her back anytime, we’d love to see that smile again!
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Andrew BurrowsLocal Guide · 30 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Andrew has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Our two children attended Learning and Fun for over a year. The teachers and Ros are extremely responsible and caring. Our children are invigorated and stimulated by the many social, educational and physical activities in the school.
Response from the owner · a year ago
Thank you so much Andrew for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear that your children had such a positive experience at Learning and Fun. It means the world to us and I’ll be sure to share your lovely feedback with our team – it’ll make their day!
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Michelle KaliszLocal Guide · 14 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Michelle has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Both of my sons went to LNF for two years. They had a great experience and I loved the mix of activities. The teachers are very warm and there are protocols in place (that are followed) for the day to run quite smoothly. It is a trustworthy family owned/run business. Ros is an easy-going, caring man with two sons of his own. My sons showed affection for their teachers. Recommend.
Response from the owner · a year ago
Thank you, Michelle. Your recommendation is much appreciated, and we’re grateful to have been a part of your children’s early learning journey.
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David Kanter5 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews David has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Learning and Fun Daycare has been a wonderful experience for our son and our family. We started there in January 2023 not knowing what to expect as we were returning from almost two years in France. It was also our son’s first experience being taught in English. And we were genuinely impressed with the quality and intimacy of care coupled with the dedication of the caregivers and managing staff. From the beginning, Ros was very engaged in making sure we felt comfortable and the teachers were incredibly gentle and devoted to the kids' wellbeing. We visited a number of daycares in Manhattan which we found underwhelming. This is not the case with Learning and Fun - once you get past the fact that the entrance is through a Ukrainian high school, the daycare classrooms themselves are fantastic: well-decorated, with a lot of natural light. And they have their own dedicated outdoor space with a play area, flower/vegetable garden and mini sports field. Every week they would have: specialized coaches come in for soccer and tennis; librarians from the local NY Public Library branch come in for special storytimes; and a musician called Mr. Ray come in for a music class - all of which our son adored. And I would also recommend the meal plan - it’s catered by the iconic Veselka’s restaurant and our son loved it. In short, we wholeheartedly recommend Learning and Fun!
Response from the owner · 2 years ago
Thank you so much for your detailed feedback, David! We are absolutely delighted that your son and your family had a wonderful experience with Learning and Fun Kids. Your appreciation for Ros and the caregiving staff, the unique learning environment and activities, and the meal plan motivates us to continuously strive for excellence. Thank you again for your recommendation!
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Allison Nightingale3 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Allison has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
We use this daycare as a drop-in service when visiting New York and it’s really fantastic. The staff is great and very accommodating. The space is really cute and spacious, including an outdoor play area. The meal plan is a huge plus. Highly recommend.
Response from the owner · 2 years ago
Allison, thank you for the kind words about our daycare facility. We're thrilled to hear that especially as a drop-in client, you find our staff and facilities on par with your expectations. Your recommendation means a lot to us! Hope to see you soon on your next visit to New York.
