Shiny Little Stars is a child daycare & preschools daycare located at 2510 Bedford St, Stamford, Connecticut CT. Find contact info, location details, and similar daycares nearby.
What Parents Say
Shiny Little Stars receives consistently excellent reviews from parents whose children have attended for 1-3+ years. Parents praise the warm, family-like environment, attentive and low-turnover staff, strong developmental support, and excellent communication through daily photos and updates.
My son has been at Shiny Little Stars since he was 17 months and he’s now 3. The daycare is excellent! When he started, he was barely talking, had extreme separation anxiety and it left me nervous to have my child away from me. The directors and teachers eased my anxiety by sending me lots of pictures and updates through the transition weeks. He is now thriving there - he is extremely high energy and they handle his big personality so well! It has such a family like feel where everyone (even in different classes) knows each other. The curriculum is great - he comes home everyday and tells me all about what he’s learned and what fun activities they did that day. A major perk for us is the optional hot lunch too! We love SLS and can’t wait to start our daughter there soon too!
We have been so happy with our experience at Shiny Little Stars! My now 3 year old son attended for about a year and a half. From day one, the teachers and owners made us feel welcome and cared for. Every single staff member is kind, patient, and truly invested in the children’s growth and happiness. They create such a safe, loving, and fun environment, and it’s been wonderful to watch my son learn, make friends, and become more confident. The communication with families is always great, and it’s clear how much thought and heart they put into everything they do. I am truly so grateful for all they’ve done for my baby boy and would highly recommend Shiny Little Stars to anyone looking for a place where their child will be nurtured, supported, and loved.
My 2 year old son attends Shiny Little Stars and we could not be happier with this center. His teachers are consistent, there is low turnover, and it's exceptionally clean. Teachers communicate with parents via the Brightwheel app and we get to see pictures of our child throughout the day as well as stay updated on how much he ate, napped, etc. Ms. Magda and Lumi are very communicative and always ready to answer any questions that you have. This center is like a small family and we are so grateful for all the love and care our child receives! I have peace of mind all day at work❤️.
We have had our daughter at Shiny Little Stars for almost a year and we can’t say enough about how wonderful her experience has been. They have taught her so much about the world around her, about friendships, and about trust - she has really thrived under their care. The staff and teachers constantly work with us to help her reach developmental goals and encourage her daily. We absolutely love everyone there and are so grateful for how they have supported our family and the education they have provided our daughter.
We witnessed a teacher yell at our son and then physically pick him up and push him aside during a minor conflict. He froze on the spot, visibly distressed. This was emotionally harmful and completely unprofessional behavior. Wanting to give the school a chance to improve, we did not escalate immediately. But instead of seeing progress, we faced more troubling issues. Our early and repeated requests for classroom advancement were dismissed for months—despite our child being clearly ready—while newer children were advanced with no explanation. When we asked for criteria, none were provided. We questioned the lack of outdoor time during winter, and the very same day, photos of outdoor activities were suddenly sent—feeling more like damage control than honest practice. When we requested to meet in areas with cameras for transparency and safety, the school refused and insisted on “no recordings,” which deeply undermined our trust. Several teachers have such limited English that meaningful communication is difficult. We seriously question whether all staff are properly certified or qualified. Perhaps most concerning, when we voiced our concerns calmly and respectfully, the director did not welcome the dialogue. Instead, we were met with cold responses and vague, repeated suggestions that we "may want to explore other options." It felt like a calculated way to pressure us out, simply for advocating for our child. What should have been a collaborative parent-school relationship became a deeply disappointing experience marked by deflection, favoritism, and subtle retaliation. If you value professionalism, honesty, and your right to speak up for your child, we strongly urge you to look elsewhere.