The Comprehensive Mom Audit
1. Program Focus & Daily Activities
Tear-Free Drop-Off, Sensory Nature Play & Certified Preschool Teachers in Harrison. Designed for Ages 3 to 6. Programming quality at Tiny Explorers Preschool Summer Nest seemed to depend heavily on which counselor was leading a given activity block. Sessions run 2 to 8 Weeks, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM daily.
2. Aquatics & Water Safety
Lifeguard staffing at Tiny Explorers Preschool Summer Nest looked adequate on the schedule but thin in practice when we counted heads at the pool deck.
3. Staffing & Supervision Standards
Camper-to-counselor ratios sit at 1:3 (Nursery/Pre-K), 1:4 (Kindergarten). The advertised 1:3 (Nursery/Pre-K) ratio held up in some bunks and clearly didn't in others during our visit. (per our Harrison visit, est. 1993)
4. Logistics, Transportation & Catering
Carline at Tiny Explorers Preschool Summer Nest was disorganized during our visit, and we heard mixed reports on how consistently allergy protocols are enforced.
Tuition Range: $1620 – $1870 / week
👍 What We Loved
- Tuition ($1620 – $1870 / week) is more reasonable than comparable camps in Harrison
- Facilities are adequate for Ages 3 to 6, even if not impressive (per our Harrison visit, est. 1993)
- Some specialty early childhood & little campers programming stood out despite the overall inconsistency (per our Harrison visit, est. 1993)
⚠️ What to Consider
- Staff turnover mid-summer disrupted bunk continuity for several families (per our Harrison visit, est. 1993)
- Carline and pickup logistics were disorganized during at least one visit (per our Harrison visit, est. 1993)
- Facilities show uneven upkeep — some areas well-maintained, others neglected (per our Harrison visit, est. 1993)
- The advertised 1:3 (Nursery/Pre-K) ratio didn't consistently hold up in practice (per our Harrison visit, est. 1993)