When we were moving back to the north east from CA, this school was what anchored us in NJ! It's…read moreour priority to make sure our daughter stay fully bilingual in Mandarin and English to stay connected with my side of the family and culture. We compared different immersion schools nearby but liked how nice the school facility as well as the teachers were. It was a leap of faith for us, but we are into our second year and still quite happy with the professionalism, the caring and loving characters of the teachers, as well as the constantly improving school programs. I really love the parent community too.

My children have been at HudsonWay for 4 years now. They started in Kindergarten and 3rd grade in…read morethe Spanish program. As we head into our 5th year, I am confident to say that we made the right decision. Our main priority was that our kids would be able to speak Spanish confidently and build relationships with the Spanish speaking side of their family that lives abroad. Well, we got that and so much more! The teachers at HudsonWay are irreplaceable. Their Spanish teachers are all native speakers from different countries and they each bring a warmth and special touch unique to their cultures. Their English and Math teachers are top notch. Because of the smaller class sizes, the teachers are able to provide a much more individualized approach to teaching and provide each student with what they need. They are also always available and happy to connect with parents. My kids have really enjoyed the engaging activities, projects and presentations which increase in complexity and rigor each grade level. As a parent, I too have enjoyed them, as we are invited in to see presentations and projects multiple times throughout the year. The community is tight knit and the parent board is very active in providing additional activities and experiences for the students and families. HudsonWay is comprised of families from all different backgrounds and walks of life, but at the same time, there is a common thread that runs through the community which is valuing language and learning. This makes HudsonWay a unique and special place; we are a diverse group in so many ways with a common cause bringing us together. Although my kids are in the Spanish program, they have friends in the Mandarin program as well as they are together for English, Art, Music, Phys Ed and more. Thank you, HudsonWay, for giving my kids the gift of language. It is a gift to our entire family!

Five stars just doesn't feel like enough for Little Explorers Early Learning Academy - UPK…read more From the moment we walked through the doors, we knew we had found a truly special place. The staff isn't just professional and knowledgeable -- they are incredibly loving, warm, and deeply committed to every child in their care. Our daughter lights up every morning when we tell her it's time for school. That kind of joy can't be faked -- it's the result of being in an environment where she feels safe, celebrated, and genuinely loved. The teachers treat each child like family, noticing the little things, comforting them when needed, and encouraging their growth every step of the way. They consistently go above and beyond -- whether it's through thoughtful activities, creative learning experiences, or just taking the time to share updates that show how well they know and care for our child. It means the world to us to know she is not only learning and growing, but doing so surrounded by people who truly care. We're endlessly grateful to the Little Explorers team for creating such a nurturing and inspiring space. They are helping raise kind, curious, and confident little humans -- and we couldn't imagine a better place for our daughter to begin her journey.

This is a fantastic center that I truly cannot recommend enough! The team here takes every step to…read moreensure each child's individual needs are met, allowing them to thrive in their academic and social-emotional growth. Both my daughters are so, so loved, and I never doubt the level of care and attention they are getting at school. Nutritious meals are included with tuition, which is a HUGE benefit. There are also seasonal classes such as dance, gymnastics, and soccer provided on-site by outside vendors, which lets us expose the girls to different sports without eating up precious weekends or evenings. Truly a great center!!

We love the teachers and community here. Our kids have had such an amazing experience -- they have…read morelearned so much, love their teachers, and made great friends.

The most amazing, experienced, and genuinely warm and thoughtful teachers, intimate learning…read moreenvironment, absolutely wonderful gem of a place for any child to blossom in their most formative years at! My son has gone here since he was teeny tiny...and,

The Goddard School Long Hill is excellent! While we have been home due to Covid-19, their online…read morelearning experience has kept our toddler engaged with virtual story times and the many at-home activities that they work hard to create and relate to the curriculum. Every week there is a new theme with accompanying stories and activities. The staff and owners are very friendly and accommodating, and I would highly recommend joining Goddard at Long Hill to any family!

I cannot recommend the Goddard School of Long Hill enough! We eagerly anticipated opening day and…read morewe have not been disappointed. We met with various preschools in the area and none felt exactly right until we met with Sumara, one of the owners of the Goddard School of Long Hill. Her excitement and passion were evident from the first meeting (and I should note, have not waivered since). After researching the school's philosophy and considering some of our own personal experiences with the Goddard franchise, we made our decision. While waiting for opening day our son attended a different preschool and as kids will do, he picked up some negative behaviors and began saying he did not like school or learning. This was obviously very upsetting for all of us. However, within just a few weeks at Goddard we noticed a huge difference in him. He now loves school and we no longer have morning struggles and tears. He runs into the classroom each morning with excitement. His teacher is absolutely amazing and having the owners onsite and involved makes a big difference as well. The school is clean and bright and welcoming. We are so glad to be a part of the Goddard family!

I have a 2.5 year old at Jump and if I could give this 10 stars, I would. While bilingual education…read moreis a cultural priority for us, it was even more important to us that our daughter was known, valued, and loved wherever it is she ended up. Jump has immediately offered just that. She is welcomed with joy and enthusiasm every single day and I've never once questioned whether my daughter is in good hands or not. While I'm not discounting the negative reviews you may find here, I think an account of a negative experience with a specific teacher shouldn't hinder you from finding out more about Jump!

I sent my two daughters to this school. They were in pre-school 2.5 and 3. The first thing that…read moremade me feel something was wrong was the abnormally high teacher turnover (7 different teachers in less than a year). Granted this was during COVID but none of the other schools had such a high turnover. It was also messy, disorganized and their communication was horrible. I think could have lived with all that. However, my 3 year old came home with a black eye one day. She told me that "Ms Yin Li kicked her in the face with her foot because she was angry that she would not fall asleep during nap time". When I called the school the next day to ask what happened, the principal, owner and other staff, tried to give me 100 theories as to what could have happened to her (she must have bumped herself against the cot, she probably hit herself against the bench because kids fight for the red bench, it happened outside of school, etc) instead of focusing on what my child was saying, that the teacher kicked her because she wouldn't nap. I tried to have the school press charges against Yin Li, but she also had already resigned and they told me it was "too late" (maybe 5 weeks had passed since the incident) so I decided to file a complaint with the state's Department of Children and Families (which came back inconclusive but at least I reported and recorded the incident). Please don't send your kids to this place, there are other much better schools in the area. I met up with one of the parents a few weeks ago and about 80% of the kids moved on to other schools as well.

Pingry is a not a school that treats you fairly unless you are legacy or a donor or a sports…read morechampion. It does not matter how smart the kid is. They are biased and all their decisions are based on DEI and race. Your kid will not get an admission unless they are connected to admissions committee or know insiders or a legacy.

I wrote this review specifically to go against Allan, Menan, and Celito. There are many topics to…read morecover including sexual abuse, toxic environment, kids cheating their way with money, faculty destroying student self worth, and it just being an overall terrible school. First I would like to cover sexual abuse. Going to Allan's example of sexual assault with Anthony du Bourg, he stated that Anthony was a teacher in the 60s and walked "through the locker room when we were undressed." In other words Mr. Anthony walked through the locker room in the 60s when Allan was changing. That means if Allan in 2017 would be pretty old. Not only this, but all of the other examples given by other reviews happened every 20 years and have no solid evidence. These reviews also state that there are better schools in the area, Newark Academy, Delbarton, Kent Place, and so much more have terrible incidents that are far worse than Pingry's. These claims have a high chance of not being true and there is no school in the world that has no creepos lingering. Considering that there are only 3 alleged assaulters for a school history of almost 200 years is really amazing. Now I would like to talk about the supposed toxic environment. Anywhere you go in life there will always be toxic people. I believe that Menan is just a parent who had a kid hang around the wrong crowd. The Pingry School also has amazing staff and faculty that can support anyone at anytime. Compared to other private schools and public schools Pingry is nowhere near as toxic. According to Allan people were racist and really toxic, the 1960s was a really long time ago and the world was really different. I understand that numerous students agree with me and love their school. For kids cheating their way with money, this is completely untrue. I have been at Pingry for a very long time and I can't tell you how many kids have been expelled for vaping, doing drugs, sexual assault, racism, and more vile actions. Pingry is extremely strict with this and the honor code is not used as a weapon, but more as a guideline. There are kids that got expelled immediately with billionaires for parents and have not been on school grounds since. Faculty destroying student self worth is the topic I disagree with the most. There are so many trusted adults in the school and for the reviews saying that they suck probably got failed and just trying to throw dirt. The teachers are very uplifting and help the students non-stop. Teachers also might favor students, but thats alright because whatever school you go to that might happen and it is not all the teachers at Pingry that do that. Pingry is an amazing school and If it was so terrible then why is it the third best school in NJ on Niche? I am not sure what these clowns are thinking putting these reviews, but is a Saturday night and this took like 20 minutes. Guaranteed all of these clowns are either Pingry rejects or got expelled. I also believe at least one of these reviews are a middle schooler thinking that they are funny, but in reality they just have nothing better to do. PS. Nobody hacking into your account and your other reviews don't really make your image look better

Upon researching numerous schools through New Jersey we chose Far Hills Country Day School for its…read morebalance between academics and character development. We feel the vision and values of Far Hills are in line with what we believe to be a truly well rounded education. We love seeing our children come home happy and excited. We love that our children's academic and emotional needs are individually met. Every teacher we have met has shown an exceptional sense of love for FH. They all take a lot of pride in how they contribute to making FH a great school. There is a feeling of belonging and unity at each of the many events. There is no concern of what grade your child is in, we are all in this together, striving to better our children. There is a joint effort with FHCDS and their families to continually improve upon the school. Staff, students, and families have a genuine love for the school.

An absolute joke. Yes the campus is beautiful but the administration specifically the extremely…read morerude woman who handles admissions, is a mess. We've toured every private school in the area and I've never met a more incompetent person in charge of admissions. Do yourself a favor and look elsewhere. She will take you around the school and speak in this soft and meek voice about everything they "offer" but once you get her on the phone she's an absolute animal. They profile and judge every student there. I've heard a lot of people are leaving since this woman has come into the school. Seems like a very toxic environment.

Our daughter joined Alpine Montessori - Millburn for Pre-k 4 year class of the 2019-2020 school…read moreyear. When our daughter first joined Alpine Montessori, she was initially very shy. But gradually she gained a-lot of confidence and became more expressive. Even though she joined for a short period, the school had a lasting impression on her. I greatly admired the teaching philosophy of the school, and the teachers took great care of our daughter. They were also very nice to us, the parents. At the end of every week, they gave detailed feedback of my daughters progress and what areas she needed to work on. My daughter loved her school and teachers so much that even during weekends she wanted to go to school! The teaching plan included a nice combination of fun play activities with traditional learning. The Alpine Montessori teachers and staff provided a warm and friendly atmosphere for my daughter to take her first steps in her education. The school and her teachers will definitely have a lasting impression on her, and prepare her for the next phase of her education. I would highly recommend Alpine Montessori of Millburn to any parents looking for high quality early stage education and development for kids.

My daughter graduated from Alpine this year (June 2019). I will truly miss the staff here. The…read moreteachers are wonderful and dedicated to making sure your child is learning yet having fun while they do so. The owner is a incredibly kind and understanding person. He is very easy to work with. My daughter adores him. You can simply tell he is involved in wanting the best for each child that attends the school. I purchased two books for my daughter from Barnes and Noble. One was a Kindergarten Workbook and the other was a First Grade Workbook. I was planning on using the First Grade Workbook at a later date. I couldn't believe it when my daughter read through the kindergarten workbook and said " mommy this one is just too easy". I was just amazed. I will definitely be back to Alpine to enroll our second child when she is ready. I only wish the school would continue to at least 3rd grade :). Maria G.