"...The owner is a strong advocate for early childhood education and conducts a rare type of a day care program -- one that makes the children feel like family and feel at home while there. The atmosphere is filled with love and peace and the children are treated with respect and kindness. The staff is patient and caring, and the children benefit from a program that blends learning about oneself while learning of life both indoors and out.
One goal of the program is to help the children discover the beauty of one another while surrounded by the beauty of the larger outdoor world. The children spend a great deal of time playing amongst the trees and flowers and even have had the wonderful experience of watching life unfold and change over time, as they watched a robin build a nest, lay eggs and raise a young family within feet of them. It was a great lesson that occured on more than one level of personal understanding..."

"One of the greatest features of Edgewood Academy is the philosophy of partnership between parents and the school. This can be seen in Edgewood Academy hosting of seasonal programs on child development with an educational consultant. Parents and teachers attend, providing opportunities to discuss challenges and hear possible strategies to help steer through these important years of development. As parents, we are incredibly fortunate. Our daughter has benefited from Edgewood Academy's nurturing program, we too have grown as parents thanks to the educational seminars offered. In closing, Edgewood Academy is the model Day Care Center, not just for Stamford, but for the State..."

"...The school day runs like a well-oiled machine. The children experience a perfect balance of age appropriate academics and supervised free play, all the while learning to treat each other with respect, to take responsibility for their actions, to accept themselves for the beautiful children they are, and to find the fun in every moment. The teachers are trained by Mrs.Barker to carefilly attend to the children and to maintain a safe environment while helping them to learn and grow throughout the school day. In addition to being an exemplary daycare and a preschool, the students and teachers also have become an extension of our family. Due to the loving environment created by Mrs.Barker, all of the children who attend Edgewood Academy have created special friendships with each other which extends outside of the school walls..."

"As a parent you are always concerned and worried about what to expect when you place your child in the care of others, as we were before our son started at Edgewood Academy. We have not regretted our decision, and our expectations have by far been exceeded. We have watched him grow and develop in all important areas... We have seen how his social skills, his self confidence in other people and the world around him have developed with the aid and guidance of his teachers. Those are in our opinion very important foundations for a healthy and continuous growth. In addition to that his natural interest in learning new things has continuously been stimulated -- and most importantly this has been done in a healthy way that promoted an amazing love for learning..."

When we started at Edgewood Academy, our son was only a few months old. He just “graduated” from Edgewood and started kindergarten yesterday! We really did not want to leave but it’s the natural progression of things. During those wonderful forming years there, our son made friends, played, learned so much and most of all, he was cared for and loved. As hard as it was to leave him to someone else’s hands, we were grateful to know that he was safe, in a beautiful space tucked away from high traffic and visibility, and in the experienced hands of his caregivers. We enjoyed five years of wonderful celebrations with the staff at Edgewood Academy, Thanksgiving meals for the kids, arts and music Mondays, educational seminars for the parents, summer gatherings, trips to the aquarium for the older kids, and so much more! We love every single person there, and Mrs. Bee has been so helpful and supportive to all the families, especially during the pandemic. There is no other place I would want my child to be other than Edgewood Academy! 

The Edgewood Academy is the perfect setting for anyone who wants a friendly and loving environment for their kids. My son attended for two years and thrived. He blossomed into an empathetic boy who loves to play with other kids and is gentle with babies. Prior to joining the Academy, he was not as social and had difficulty expressing emotions. The children are exposed to a nature setting where they get to see fruit trees and flowers grow from spring to fall and have fun playing outside all year around-- a perfect sensory experience! The staff are not only loving and caring, but also excellent listeners. They work closely with parents to help support any needs such as potty training, pacifier whining and managing transitions. If I could turn back time, I would absolutely send my son to the Edgewood Academy again--it brought the best out of him! 

I had both my son Ben and daughter Ava there. It became our family. The staff is highly qualified and very loving and caring. Mrs. Bee treats kids like her own, and gives them 100% of herself. This is the best daycare in Stamford. I feel blessed that both of my children were a part of Edgewood Academy.

Our now 5-year-old absolutely loved this place. He was always excited to go to school and always had a good time. The teachers were welcoming and were always ready to help the children with whatever they needed. I love the fact that they spent a lot of time outside. We can't wait to send our baby there as well.