The Comprehensive Mom Audit
1. Program Focus & Daily Activities
Tear-Free Drop-Off, Sensory Nature Play & Certified Preschool Teachers in Bedford Hills. Designed for Ages 3 to 6. Daily activities are well-organized and age-appropriate for Ages 3 to 6, if not especially inventive. (per our Bedford Hills visit, est. 1965) Sessions run 2 to 8 Weeks, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM daily.
2. Aquatics & Water Safety
Daily heated pool time with certified lifeguard supervision. Instruction is real, if not especially rigorous. (per our Bedford Hills visit, est. 1965)
3. Staffing & Supervision Standards
Camper-to-counselor ratios sit at 1:3 (Nursery/Pre-K), 1:4 (Kindergarten). Most bunk leaders at Cloverleaf Early Childhood Camp returned from a prior summer, which helps with continuity even if the ratio isn't the tightest we've seen.
4. Logistics, Transportation & Catering
Bus service covers Bedford Hills and nearby towns reliably, and carline moves at a reasonable pace. Lunch is nut-sensitive with a rotating hot option most days.
Tuition Range: $1500 – $1750 / week
👍 What We Loved
- Facilities, while not new, are clearly well-maintained since 1965
- Swim program is solid, if unspectacular (per our Bedford Hills visit, est. 1965)
- Counselors were competent and attentive across every bunk we observed (per our Bedford Hills visit, est. 1965)
- Bus service to Bedford Hills and nearby towns ran close to on schedule
⚠️ What to Consider
- Session length options are more limited than some competitors in Bedford Hills
- Carline can back up during peak drop-off times (per our Bedford Hills visit, est. 1965)
- Tuition ($1500 – $1750 / week) sits at the higher end for what's offered