Great Beginnings- East Street is a child daycare & preschools daycare located at 195 East Street, Plainville, Connecticut CT. Find contact info, location details, and similar daycares nearby.
What Parents Say
Great Beginnings-East Street receives consistently positive feedback from parents, with all recent reviews giving 5-star ratings. Parents praise the caring, attentive staff and experienced teachers, particularly highlighting the center's ability to support children's development and provide reassurance to families. Multiple parents report sending multiple children through the center and would recommend it to others.
My daughter attended this daycare, and overall it was a decent experience. That said, it wasn’t the best fit for our family. While there were many positive aspects, there were also a few areas that didn’t align with what we personally look for in communication and consistency. Every family is different, so this center may be a great fit for others — it just wasn’t the right fit for us.
Our two kids attended here for approximately 7 years. Never had any issues there and would recommend to anyone looking for dependable daycare. They have a tenured staff that cares about the kids who attend.
My daughter is starting kindergarten but has been at Great Beginnings since being an infant. As a family, we have felt reassured every day she was there. This includes during the worst of COVID. The staff developed caring and attentive relationships with her and us. We couldn’t have wished for a more caring and enthusiastic preschool teacher in Mrs. Tina. My daughter and us will remember this place forever and always be grateful for how they helped her progress.
Very disappointed in the level of care and professionalism provided by this preschool. The staff made no attempt to support my child or make reasonable accommodations for a child with an IEP. I repeatedly asked for suggestions or feedback so that we can model similar behavior at home for consistency but instead of any constructive feedback, all I received was complaints or suggestions for other care options. I have never before had a daycare/preschool suggest I have a relative watch my child or that I alter my job schedule. They made it clear that our child was a burden that they tolerated and no family should ever have that experience.
After attending just 3 days, my daughter (and I) no longer want her attending. There doesn’t seem to be any organized or structured activity schedule. My daughter on her 3rd day there, sent me text messages to please come pick her up. When I got there I found her sitting at the table by herself while the instructor of that age group was sitting on the floor with two children, chatting and playing on their phones. Like what?! She is new there, doesn’t know anyone, and she’s an anxious, shy girl. No structure or plan for keeping the kids occupied, stimulated, or entertained. They’re left to fend for themselves and figure out what to do and who to play with. Which works too, but not for all kids. There should be some guidance and taking the lead from the adult in charge of that group. Helping to introduce new children to others and encouraging/helping them to join in.