My Family loved countryside! My daughter went from 7 weeks old to 5 years old. Then she went into…read moretheir camp program. The teachers at Countryside really make it a special place to be.

It's a great place. My daughter was looked after in this place until 3rd grade. All the teachers,…read morecaretakers and the staff were nice. She still miss Queen Nancy and her bus rides, Ms Maria, Ms Flow Ms Nancy. We were lucky that such a great place was available to us in Ringwood.

If I were to describe THIS in one word, it would be disappointing…read more My daughter attended their Pre-K program and I was very unhappy with the staff, safety and general organization of this school. The school has a security system where you have to buzz, sign in and show ID. The few times I picked my daughter up I had to do neither - and I am not the one who usually picks her up so they don't know me. One time when I came to get my daughter (showing no ID), when I asked for her, a member of the administrative staff said "oh your daughter left with her father hours ago." Umm no, I just left her dad at home, so no he didn't pick her up. When I told the staff member this, I was greeted with a shrug. A shrug?!?! You just told me that a strange man picked up my child "hours ago" and I get a shrug?!?! Seriously?!?! Thankfully, I saw my daughter scamper by out of the corner of my eye. My husband spoke with the head of the school and she apologized - yeah for taking 10 years off my life. If you don't know where a child is THEN KEEP YOUR MOUTH SHUT! You don't tell a parent that she left hours ago when she didn't - especially when you have an unenforced security process. The school also has an exceptionally long nap time policy. 30 minutes of quiet time followed by almost 90 minutes of nap time. If you don't want your child to nap (my daughter doesn't need to nap let alone for almost 90 minutes), they offer you the option of having a teacher color with your child. This option lasted about 2 weeks, then they told my daughter to lay down and "make sure the other kids don't get up." That is absurd. One of the teachers felt it was too much work to help my daughter with her winter coat, so she told her to tell us to buy her another one and that "She didn't like the coat." My daughter came home in tears. The teacher harped on the coat issue several times and wouldn't let it go. Who is she to tell me to buy another winter coat??? The reason why I gave the school 2 stars instead of 1 is because at the end of the day, my daughter enjoyed most of her time at THIS. The teacher who gave her a hard time about the coat was let go mid semester. Miss Rebecca, the Pre-K teacher is the only reason I didn't pull my daughter out mid semester. She is a great teacher and wonderful with the kids. I also want to be clear, my daughter is not special needs. She is an exceptionally bright child (scored in the 99th percentile on the Gifted & Talented test) and is happy and well adjusted. She doesn't need more attention that any other child and she doesn't have any behavioral issues. THIS needs to get their act together.

I spent quite amount of time researching preschools around the Upper East Side, however, from the…read moremoment I set foot inside I knew this is where I would send my child. The school encourages learning through play with teachings in math, science, language and arts. My 2.5 year old enjoys his yoga, dramatic play and especially his music and movement classes and comes home singing songs all of the time! He also makes trips to the library once a week and is slowly learning to read and write. I also find it ideal that the school offers a private outdoor playground. The teachers and staff are very caring and attentive and the School Director Ms. Nenita is an absolute pleasure to deal with and is a true professional. The school is opened year-round and offers a summer program! It's a little costly, however definitely worth it.

My toddler has been attending Meadows since she was 10 months old, and we have nothing but good…read morethings to say. The staff and teachers are communicative, kind, and caring. We know that our daughter is always supported and loved, and she has adored her teachers in each of the classrooms she has entered. The school has a good balance of learning and play, and as our child has moved into the toddler wing, there are more and more interactive activities for her to do. The leadership builds community within the families and really loves when they are involved, and they are also communicative about issues/changes to schedules, etc. We have had few problems, but when something comes up, the issue is handled right away. One of the things that we love is the diversity within the school and the celebration of so many different holidays. We get to share some of our traditions and traditions we get to learn about the other students', which is something that we had been looking for in a school. We are so so happy that our child is at Meadows, and we look forward to our continued relationship with her school!

My son attended for 3 years before moving onto public school. Absolutely amazing place. Same faces…read morefor 3 years and great communication. Would recommend without hesitation.

The Park Avenue POA is run by an incredibly competent, and hard working staff. During our initial…read moretour we were immediately impressed with how organized and professional the Director was. We knew that this preschool would be the one for our little girl and we patiently opted to stay on the waitlist and turned down other schools until a spot opened up. The Director and teachers helped us with the difficult transition from a nanny to preschool for our 3 year old. The Director has extensive experience working with young children, gives great advice, and is always supportive - never judgmental. Our daughter has been at the school for 1.5 years. The teachers are caring, warm, and attentive. They have weekly learning themes and encourage creativity, kindness, and collaboration. Our daughter has flourished at the preschool and is demonstrating more self-confidence, and stronger social skills. She is already trying to read and write, and is interested in math, and solving puzzles - which we know comes from the encouragement of her teachers as we rarely have time to work with her at home. We also love the fact that the program includes Spanish, Mandarin, music, dance, kung fu, and art lessons. We also signed her up for additional enrichment classes including ballet, soccer, and hip hop which we are grateful to have through the preschool. The enrichment programs are convenient since they are offered during preschool hours at the gym.

My son went to POA on Park Avenue for exactly 6 months. He cried every day before I dropped him…read moreoff. One day I saw how a teacher treated another kid with a running nose: she was violent, demeaning to the child and blowed his nose really hard! After three months, my son's teacher quit and when I went to ask why I was told by the director that once teachers found "better jobs" they would often quit. I do not think she was bright enough to even realize what she was saying. I also started to be suspicious because in their daily report they always said that my son ate all his fruit. My son DOES NOT eat fruit, so I knew something was not right there. While my son was there (he was in the Butterfly room) he had 3 different teachers. The kids spent a large part of the day stuck in chairs and there was an awful smell of urine in the entrance. No ramp was available for strollers not to mention the fact that the owners had been convicted of embezzlement for faud regarding the lunch program. http://www.nytimes.com/2011/09/17/nyregion/couple-accused-of-stealing-food-money-from-red-apple-preschools.html?_r=0 As soon as he left, he gained 5 pounds in a month and started to walk. He was 16 months when he started to walk! I wanted the day care to work out but after all this I was very happy to find a good nanny for my child.

I went on a tour of this place over the summer. My then 15 month old absolutely loved it. From the…read moresecurity system in place to the level of attention the staff paid to the children, this place was stellar. My daughter literally just sat in with the kids. And even played in the gated playground. I really liked this place. It is really difficult to find a place you honestly and completely trust to care for your child. Maybe no such place exists. But this was close. I just can't afford $1400 a month. That's why I took a star. The middle class should be able to afford a place like this without risking foreclosure or eviction.

Lightbridge Academy in Clifton, NJ has AMAZING teachers and staff! My son started when he was 9…read moremonths and Ms. Emely, Ms. Shilpa, and all the other infant room teachers have done an INCREDIBLE job taking care of him! Ms. Emely is one of his favorite teachers! You can see the love that the teachers and staff have for all the children in their center!

Overnervous first time mom here. Started my little man at 4 months after extensive research of…read morelocal daycare options before I even had him. OCA presented the best combination of facility, location, care options, and as I quickly came to learn, staff. I am so grateful for the part that OCA plays in our lives and my son's development - now loving his ABCs at 19th months - and the teachers have been noting short of fantastic. I have seen love and hugs and cuddles for him as an infant, fun playtime to help develop his skills as an early walker, and now caring, constructive teaching and high-energy "classes" as an older toddler. It's been a great journey. The staff are attentive, the directors responsive, and the facility is the best I've seen in the area.

We had nothing but a wonderful experience with OCA in Edgewater NJ. The school is very organized…read moreand communicative. The facilities are wonderful and safe for the kids. The videos and updates from the classroom every single day are just want a parent needs. This school has a real curriculum and my daughter was absolutely prepared for kindergarten after attending this school for many years. Ms. Alison is just a wonderful teacher and truly cares about all the kids. She is the Pre-K 4 teacher. She is so passionate about teaching the kids not only how to read and count but also about the world (travel, theatre, arts, NYC, books). I can't say enough great things about this school. The administrators are very involved and responsive to any requests made by the parents. I was so lucky to find this school and really believe this has given my daughter a massive advantage in life. Thanks OCA!

My daughter attended this center from 2013 until she graduated UPK in 2016. I returned to the…read morecenter in 2020 with my 3-month old son, and he'll be here until he graduates UPK in 2025! I can't speak highly enough of the entire staff; from the Infant room teachers all the way up to the UPK teachers - exceptional education & care IS always given. Staff here treat my children as their own family. Communication with parents is excellent. The director is accessible and the rates are affordable. Side note, this facility has a Nursing room, I was able to stop in and nurse my son as daily! My son is in good hands and my daughter still remembers her teachers years later - I'd recommend this center to anyone. I never had to or have to worry if my children are safe.

My daughter finished pre-K this year and will be going to kindergarten . she has been attending…read moreRockland Child Care and learning center for 4 years. for me as a parent I loved the care and love the was poured into my daughter . the teachers really are amazing . Every class came with its unique memories and she remembers them all . There are a lot of teachers in the program that she won't forget and neither will I . The program itself provided her with the social , emotional and the academic skills that she needed . My girl is ready for kindergarten and I couldn't be happier .

I am so sad to be moving out of the area and away from the best day care. The teachers are…read moreaccredited, certified and are attentive and super nice. The teacher to student ratio in the toddler class is 1 to 5. The preschool ratio is slightly higher at 1 to 7. They really get to know your child and reports their detailed activities to you in writing daily. They follow a regimented schedule so you know when your child is scheduled for outdoor play, small motor skill activities, musical activity and etc. They explain the different forms of play that offers different learning opportunities. They provide nutritious meals and snacks throughout the day so that's one less thing that you have to worry about. The administrators know the students and their parents as well. They don't have to sift through a bunch of papers to figure out who you are. They listen to your concerns and addresses any issues in a timely manner. We tried, but couldn't find a new day care in our new town that offers everything that All Aboard does.

A fantastic daycare with caring teachers/staff! Everything is operated in a very structured and…read moreeducational way. Highly recommended!!