My son started Zadies as an infant and will soon graduate their prek program and move on to his…read moredistrict school. I could not be happier with the quality of education and care he received throughout his 4+ years there. This center gets an A+ from me on all metrics.

Upon enrolling into Zadie's early childhood development center I was excited. My child was getting…read moreintroduced to preschool and I was referred to them so I was happy. I informed the school of dietary restrictions for my child and also had given all forms required by them prior to starting from the doctor. Unfortunately this allergy was not taken seriously. On multiple occasions my child was served foods that they were allergic to. After the 1st time I was then told that the allergy chart was not up and that there was a miscommunication and it was understood that there were no restrictions for the child's diet. (Even though there was doctors notes in place) I was also told I would have to bring food from home or that they can serve the sides of the day excluding the protein. I was also told that the child would be separated from the rest of the class to make sure of the possibility of the child eating someone's else food wouldnt happen. I thought this would be a good idea but still from then on I was so paranoid that I would remind the staff the day of and call after lunch each time this item was on the menu to assure my child was ok. On the second occasion I spoke to the teacher who ASSURED me that my child did not eat the allergic item. 30 mins later I get a call that my child actually did and was experiencing allergic reactions. I was told that the teacher, yes the teacher was out of the room durning lunchtime and that the aid served lunch and fail to check the chart. With all that being said if you don't want to micro manage your child's school just skip this one. The staff is undertrained and the most important things get overlooked.

What luck we didn't make it off the waitlist at the preschool near our house...ending up at…read morePlayhouse was the best thing we could have hoped for for our son, and now daughter. The teachers and directors are incredibly warm and absolutely pros. Career early educators who are nurturing and attentive to children's needs and behaviors. The building is small and very clean, with classrooms that are full of interesting activities and toys that are well kept and well loved. I can't say enough good things, an absolute gem.

Playhouse is an amazing place for children to learn, play and flourish! Our two kids have loved…read moretheir time here and we are so grateful they enjoy coming to school everyday!

I placed my son in Buzzing Bees when he was 2 years old. He loved it, and he was so happy to go…read morethere everyday. The caregivers are loving, nurturing, organized, and welcome you with a big smile. They follow a schedule from morning meeting, to free play, to outside time, to organized table-top activities like puzzles, games, and painting. This is not a chaotic daycare; it is truly a learning environment. They also make homemade meals and feed your child healthy, loving foods! I highly recommend Buzzing Bees. I felt lucky to get a spot for my son and I know he learned a lot and felt safe, cared for, and happy.

From the owner: Buzzing Bees Child Care Center, is a home-based childcare facility located in South Orange, New…read moreJersey. At Buzzing Bees Child Care Center we believe that when children are provided with a safe, nurturing, fun and loving environment, they will succeed for the years to come that each child is unique person who deserves to be cared for in a loving, respectful way.

we've had such a great experience with Le Parc over the past 3 years. I can honestly say that I…read morehaven't had any complaints. the staff has always been kind and it reflects in the kids! last year for my daughter's birthday party I hired a balloonist to come to the school during their lunch hour and I was so impressed with how calm and respectful the kids were. It was unreal. Thanks to the staff, my child has grown into her own personality, expressing herself and performing with a confidence she did not have when she started. So grateful to Ms. Nadia and ALL the staff!

We love LPP! My daughter has thrived and learned so much during her time here! The teachers are…read moreamazing!

If you are looking for a progressive school that truly cares about their community, culture,…read morediversity, and nurturing the personal interests of your child and applying it towards their education, Weekday is it! I have loved their openness letting parents in and allowing us to see how the classes truly run! There's a bit of a cooperative mentality where you are welcome to come into the classroom to read a book or introduce something fun and educational, though it is not mandatory like other cooperative schools. All of the teachers have been wonderful--we have voiced a couple of concerns with our child and they have gone above and beyond to make us feel comfortable. I am so grateful to feel that care. One con is that they currently do not have an outdoor fenced in playground, but it's a non issue as they are set to have it installed this summer. They have a lot more exciting plans coming making it even more special--I am a happy parent so looking forward to all of it!

Gumedia has been instrumental in providing a supportive and nurturing environment for my toddler to…read morelearn and grow overall. It has been over a year since enrollment and my child is flourishing. The staff is very supportive and caring for all the children. Quality services are provided overall. The facility is clean , well maintained and safety for the children is a high priority. This school is a great addition to the community.

I first collaborated with Ivbaria on a snowy day back in January 2020. When I first walked into…read moreGumedia Nutritional Sciences School, I felt a warm welcome and was excited to start cooking up meals for the guests. Through our conversations, I learned more about the preschool and Ivbaria's mission to tackle childhood obesity and diabetes through her community health and education programs. I toured the classrooms and immediately wanted to share my experiences with my friends and family. Also, she is an amazing chef! I hope to continue supporting and working together with Ivbaria and her preschool! - Plant-Based Cooking Instructor, Food Health Fit LLC

My daughter started Goddard (Jan 2021) when our preschool in South Orange abruptly closed during…read morethe pandemic. The facility is exceptionally clean and they had no disruption with Covid. I believe they stayed open the entire time. We were so blown away with how well the school was sanitized daily. It felt like the right place to enroll my son as an infant. Comparing our experience with two daycares my daughter attended.. at Goddard my children are rarely sick or sent home. Like both my kids missed no more than 3 days in 3 years. Goddard really values keeping kids healthy and safe. I enrolled my son around 10 months old and it was a great transition. The teachers in the infant room were so pleasant and truly are like family. They were very accommodating with special requests about milk and nap time. Speaking of communication, I give the admin staff 5 stars with how well they run the front office. They have exceptional follow up and communication-daily reminders, photos, reports and weekly newsletters. I also appreciate the diversity of the staff and families. As a mom of color, I really love that. There have been many special events to bring the community together. My favorite events have been Halloween parade, the carnival, the "prom" for graduating class and Mother's Day/Father's Day appreciation. So much thought goes into all these celebrations and it's special. Once older, my kids were constantly entertained with art, yoga, music, water play, so many fun things. Always tired from a fun day. While the tuition may not be the cheapest -- you get what you pay for. It's well worth it for the safety, health and well being of our children. I highly recommend!

My review is based on my recent tour. The staff seemed pleasant as was the owner who facilitated my…read moretour. But the price point, paired with the lack of color, excess of whites and grays and somber feel of the facility didn't scream childcare to me. Felt like I was walking into a prep school for much older kids and couldn't envision my 6 month old enrolled here. Location is great for Montclair residents but in the same vein, they applied the Montclair-esq pricing...the curriculum for the various age groups was also underwhelming in my opinion. My sentiment upon exiting was "meh"