"Robbin is a wonderful teacher and leader of the after school park program. She is always punctual, reliable, and truly cares about the children. Her creativity in organizing activities keeps the kids engaged, learning, and having fun every day. Thanks to her warmth and dedication, the program has become more than just after school care—it feels like a family. The kids love spending time there, and as parents, we feel grateful knowing they are in such caring hands."
"Our daughter has been a student for the second year and she just loves it! She knows Central Park’s paths and trails, trees, birds, and enjoys her days walking and exploring beautiful nature and wildlife in the heart of NYC. As parents we love to see our daughter playing outside, getting stronger, and connecting to nature."
"My girls adore Robbin. She leads the Central Park program with empathy and strength, shaping young minds through both wisdom and compassion. In her nature programs, she nurtures sensibilities, inviting students to engage deeply with the world. This program has helped my girls through their busy schedules in NYC and have given them a rhythm. Robbin's guidance fosters creativity and reflection, making learning a powerful, transformative journey of growth and self-discovery. I think this program is a need and a necessity for children."
"My son has been attending classes with Robbin for 2 years now. We started with a Parent/Child nature walk in Prospect Park when my son was just shy of 2yo. And since last Fall my son has been in the Urban Forest Kinder drop-off school. We are so happy that our son is in this class. He loves it and has learned and grown so much. He has been building his confidence interacting with his peers and daring to climb trees. He has developed from being quite reticent and hesitant to being courageous, speaking up for himself and joining in more rambunctious play. He loves both of his teachers and they have fostered real kindness between the children. They sing all day long and perform puppet plays. Living in the city, I love that he can get some good quality time, not just outdoors in a paved playground, but in nature, building fairy houses, climbing trees, rolling down hills, jumping in piles of leaves, "cooking" in a mud kitchen, blowing giant bubbles and experiencing the change of seasons. This is what early childhood should be about, but rarely is these days."
"This is such a beautiful program. The combination of unstructured play in nature with the thoughtful Waldorf-inspired daily rhythm have been so wonderful for my son. Couldn't recommend this program or the teachers more highly!"
"Ms. Robbin's Waldorf program in the park this past year was so nurturing and magical. The children's connection with nature and their environment was a real gift they will keep forever. Our child, age 5, can orient himself in the park, identify leaves, birds, and it deepened his reverence for the natural world. The festivals also fostered a real sense of community in working together and caring for one another."- Elsa & Sam
"Our boy (3y2months) has a lot of energy but after the day with Robbin he seemed to come home calmer. He even dropped his nap because he wasn’t overtired or restless. It was just right for him. And he made so many new friends. We also loved how Robbin played her special music instrument to start a walk together with kids. She has a very soft voice and overall gentle approach but kids ‘hear’ hear her and seem to flock into a group immediately."