Lollipop Day Nursery School is a family-owned business for over 60 years! Mr. Jim and Ms. Cara,…read moreowners, are the very best of educators and leaders. Mr. Jim is a man of great character, and Ms. Cara is a brilliant teacher who is loving and nurturing. Together, with Miss Rainey and their outstanding staff, they provide beyond a 5 star nursery school and summer camp experience for both students and parents. For over 20 years, I have seen children graduate from Lollipop School as very happy, well-rounded, educated and polite students, who are so well prepared to move onto the next level of their schooling. I always wished, that when I was blessed with my own grandchildren, that they would be able to attend Lollipop School. Not all nursery schools are for all children, and parents have an important decision to make for their child's education, and I feel strongly that Lollipop is the perfect start. Please make an appointment and see for yourself how absolutely outstanding the state of the art facility is, with spectacular outdoor play areas and pools, a gymnasium, art room, music room, cafeteria, and much more. The curriculum, teachers (all teachers have 4 year teaching degrees), and staff/aids, meets and exceeds all the physical, intellectual, emotional, and social needs of the children. Please take the time to include Lollipop in your search for a nursery school that will set the foundation for your child's education. The road to success starts at Lollipop Day Nursery School, where they will receive loving care, and an innovative education experience for all aspects of their life. Mr. Jim and Ms. Cara were put into an almost impossible situation to navigate with the Covid-19 pandemic. They handled it with class and unbelievable care for the children, teachers, staff and parents. Communication was so important throughout the timeline of the pandemic, and this is still continuing to this day. They were always in touch with the families, and the NJ Board of Health, constantly giving updates and always being 100% truthful, no matter good news or bad. They are always reachable, responsive, and give their full effort to cater to every family's unique questions and needs. Nobody could have handled this extremely delicate, serious, and world-changing situation better than Mr. Jim and Ms. Cara.

Outstanding nursery and pre-k school. We have had 2 children come up through these halls and they…read moreare the best in the area. Our kids have received top notch care and leave positioned to excel as they make their transition to the elementary school. The owner Mr Jim runs a very professional organization, is fair but firm and we are thankful to to have this wonderful establishment we have continued to count on.

My son has been going to TLE Waldwick since he was less than a year old. The staff have always…read morebeen friendly and helpful. They've always provided great feedback and seem to care about his learning and development. My son is now in the preschool classes; and as he has aged and advanced I see the real growth that the center is providing for him. They have an app that sends constant updates to your phone throughout the day. The updates will include what they eat, what they are doing, what they are learning, and will even include pictures of them throughout the day. I'm so happy they have the app, it's like a little peak into what they are doing throughout the day, even though I'm away at work. Any time I have questions or concerns I can bring it up with the management or his teachers and they are addressed quickly. The 2020 pandemic has changed the dynamic of drop off and parent/teacher interaction. But, the management in charge seems to have really stepped up. It's a pretty big school, but you can see that the management seems to know all the kids and the parents as well. They are friendly and helpful at drop-off/pickup. If I have a question they'll either help me out or connect me directly with the teacher. I've had fantastic experience here, my son seems to be learning more every day, and he always tells me what a great time he is having with his friends.

My daughter went to TLE in Waldwick for a little over 3 years (from 15 months old until 4 years…read moreold). It was a rollercoaster of an experience for us so I wanted to share a very honest review and include both pros and cons for those of you looking for a daycare for your littles: PROS - Hours: Households with working parents will find the long hours at TLE extremely helpful - Food: Lunch is included with tuition and the quality/options are decent - Location: Very conveniently located in the heart of Waldwick with a large parking lot; interior space and playground are very roomy and well equipped - Cost: Very fairly priced compared to other daycares in the area - Ms Val (Toddlers) and Ms Claudia (Preppers): These 2 teachers happen to be exceptional there, and their care for and attention to the children is unmatched CONS - Staff: With the exception of Ms Val and Ms Claudia, the rest of the staff we encountered seemed unseasoned and unmotivated; pre-school in particular was a revolving door of teachers, one lazier than the next (MANY times my daughter came home saying she watched Curious George or other cartoons during the day for long periods of time) - Curriculum: As my daughter advanced there, it became increasingly clear that TLE is a daycare first and a learning center second; workbooks were repetitive and unstimulating, and again, screen time was waaaaaay overused (the TLE brand had a big marketing push over the last year, with a constant barrage of emails flooding my inbox to purchase gear or plushies for my child, and a branded cartoon called "Bubbles and Friends" quickly became a teacher substitute in the classrooms vs an occasional educational aid) - Communication: Many times, parents were notified at the last possible minute of things that were due to the daycare, what Learning Bag (ie, Show and Tell) items for the week were, etc; the app that they use was very rarely updated with important notifications in a timely manner, and sometimes entire days would go by without any photos posted - Nepotism: The 4 main leads/directors at this location are sisters, so if you ever need to escalate a situation, it's useless unless you dig and find out the names of folks at corporate (which I had to do a few times--the corporate people I spoke to though were always helpful once you could connect with them); additionally, I never once met/saw the owner, LynnAnn, in our 3 years there, which I found very odd So, all in all, decent daycare, but once your child requires more than a babysitter, I would not recommend TLE.

Our son attended The Little School of Waldwick from the ages of 2 to 5, and we couldn't be more…read moregrateful for the experience. During his time there, he grew tremendously--socially, emotionally, and academically. We found The Little School after making the difficult decision to withdraw him from another local preschool that wasn't providing the extra TLC he needed. From our very first meeting with the owner, Maria, we knew this was something special. It wasn't just a daycare--it was a true home away from home. The love, patience, and individualized care our son received allowed him to thrive in ways we had hoped for. The nurturing environment and genuine dedication of the staff gave him the confidence to grow, learn, and develop a true love of school. If you're looking for a place where your child will not only be safe and receive an excellent early education, but also be loved and cared for like family, look no further than The Little School of Waldwick. We wholeheartedly recommend it to any family seeking a warm, supportive, and enriching environment for their child.

We feel incredibly lucky to have found this place! I really feel it's the best daycare/pre-K in the…read morearea, and I can't see how anyone could top them. Maria (who runs the center) just flat out cares. She is incredibly thorough in how she and her team look over the kids. She doesn't look at this as "babysitting", she looks at this as a proper school. She highly emphasizes education and constant broadening of the childrens' horizons, and she knows all of the kids in the school very well. Even more, as our son was starting their program she actively encouraged us to stop by with him after hours multiple times, to acclimate him to the environment before starting up. She did everything she could to make sure our child had the smoothest startup possible, and as a result he adjusted really quickly all things considered. I cannot recommend this school enough, it has been an entirely positive experience and I feel my child is being cared for so much more than at some of the local franchised daycares we visited. (Also regarding cost, interestingly they're on the better value side of tuition rates for the area)

Maybe this works for some families, but be aware of the fee structure! They showed us a nanny…read morecandidate at $35/hour and we then found they were going to be paying that individual $19-22/hour. Jovie takes a 40%+ cut of the all in rate the family pays. This felt deceitful and borderline unethical to us. Bill and Sharon are nice people and do aim to make quality matches between families and caregivers. This service is likely best suited for people looking for one off or last minute sitters, not long-term sustainable nannies.

I highly recommend Jovie! We have had such a great experience. They helped make the process of…read morefinding a sitter so easy, and really took the stress out of it for us. They are helpful and professional, and we are very happy with the Service and our Sitter!

My son (currently 2YO) has been attending KinderCare @ Woodcliff Lake for a little over a year now…read moreand we have seen great improvement with his social skills and speech. He will enter their pre-K program come Fall. We like the feedback given and their parent/teacher conferences. I especially love the app to look at my son's activity throughout the day, that I don't have to worry about packing food (since they have a great menu), security and atmosphere. The director is always available as well.

I would say keep your black children away from this school! my son hatedddd it i hated it everyday…read morea report oh he pushed this person he hit that person butttt when my son come home and i report it, it's he didn't have a physical mark on him. i call bullshit my son is a darker complexion and the other kids are white so of course a little redness would show. they tried to make my son look sooo bad. i would say this should be a whites only school! ms.Devyn fuckn sucks! she always treated my son different i would see how she would hug him when it was drop off because my son cried so bad everyday than immediately i see her as im leaving moving him away from her she's a racist! and my son first day in her class she called him boy and my sons dad said my son name is ace! if teachers cannot deal with kids of other races they shouldn't be allowed to teach. and all schools should offer some type of education on kids of different color. This school definitely needs to be investigated! the curriculum sucks! and they don't teach shit. kids don't even have a freakin WORK BOOK! also why are they charging so much for tuition but can't even get a proper photographer for the kids pictures c'mom! and the weirdos in the front act so concerned my son said melissa slapped him i definitely believe it now renee acts clueless to everything. my son also was having an allergic reaction and i noticed when i picked him up and took him to the doctor but let it be the other kids who don't look like his color they parents would've been called. The only teacher my son has ever liked was ms.gianna! she treated him so well and i believe she's probably the best there i hope she's leaves to find something better!! My son new teacher is very nurturing and loving and my son loves her soo much! i wish i found this school sooner. please keep your black children away from this dump everyday ms.devyn would write my son up and she wanted to have enough of them to kick him out but i said bump it and pulled him out! when she was on maternity my son never received a write up and i was getting good reports but soons she came back it was HELL!!' and he would even tell me all the teachers are so mean to him and would yell in his face. and he was very honest and said she kept doing it and he kicked her! i wanted to pull him before and i should've but i was told things would change and nope! that's my fault!! STAFF ARE NOT HONEST AND ALSO THERE NEEDS TO BE CAMERAS IN EVERY CLASSROOM! These teachers are not to be TRUSTED!

I am a very busy, single mom who has struggled to find good in-home help using on-line care…read moreservices (you know the ones). I thought personal referrals would be the way to go, but realized I had to recruit professionals to help me recruit professionals. Quality Nanny Services was honestly like a prayer answered. I was skeptical, after having met with so little success; however, Michelle took so much time to properly assess our unique needs and to present me with the highest quality applicants. She inspired tremendous confidence in her expertise, as well as my trust, as she is a genuinely kind and compassionate person. I am now a happy customer, having matched with Lisa, our real-life Mary Poppins. She is kind, smart, warm and witty-filled with wonderful ideas for crafts and projects to engage my tween and teen. She understands child development, is a gifted educator and a blessing to our home. I want others to know of my positive experience so that they can benefit from this service as well.

I applied for a nanny position through Quality Nanny Services and am so grateful and happy to have…read morebeen paired with such a wonderful family. Michelle is awesome at what she does! I would highly recommend Quality Nanny Services to any family in need of a responsible and caring nanny!

I was driving through Park Ridge and saw a cute little preschool across the street from the police…read morestation. Decided to check it out as an option for when my infant is ready for daycare. Upon arrival I was unwelcomed by a foul stench of urine emanating from the kids bathroom near the front door. The owner seemed to have no control over the children in her class. She seemed high strung and overwhelmed by the amount of chaos being caused by the kids. However she has a very welcoming attitude. Another concern I had was that while she was friendly and showing me the school, she neglected her first priority- the children in the school. While the school was appealing because of the small size, the staff was more attentive to their cell phones than to the kids. The whole school seemed very dirty, and outdated. Tacky multicolored cubbies. I have chosen another school for my child, and would not recommend Footprints Preschool for anyone.

This daycare has been a real game changer for us. Our daughter started daycare at a much bigger…read moreschool at 4 months and by the time she was 8 months old she had contracted over 13 viruses. She was out of school non-stop and was not napping for more than 10 minutes at school. We found Little Footprints and decided to move her there and the past three months have been AMAZING. The teachers and director are fantastic and we know our baby is loved and cared for there. The schedule at daycare has her napping a total of 3 hours a day and she has not been sick once. She absolutely loves going to daycare now and gets dropped off with a huge smile on her face and crawls right over to her teacher. If you're questioning coming here...do it. You won't regret it. :o)

I'm sharing my personal experience with this daycare so other parents can make an informed…read moredecision. We enrolled under what was clearly labeled a 10-month contract. I was informed at the time that this type of contract is typically offered to teachers; however, the director offered it to us as a courtesy when we were preparing to leave, due to the school's 12-month schedule and lack of a guaranteed September spot if a child is withdrawn for July and August. I was clear with the director that I am not a teacher, and the contract was still offered and signed. Based on vocal and written communication, my understanding was that this agreement allowed my child to be out for July and August while maintaining her enrollment for September. Recently, we were unexpectedly asked to confirm our intentions for the next school year. When I referenced the 10-month contract, I was told someone would follow up with me, which did not happen. I then emailed for clarification. The owner responded by stating that I had misunderstood the agreement, despite the contract and email I had in writing from her outlining what the 10 month contract is. When I said I would need to consult a lawyer if the agreement was not honored, I was told the owner does not deal with "litigious people," and my child was removed from the program in the middle of the school day. Separately, my child reported being hit by another student on multiple occasions. When these concerns were brought to the owner, I was told that my child was lying. There was also an incident where staff commented negatively on my child's lunch, telling her that yogurt was unhealthy, which I found inappropriate. This review reflects my direct experience only. I encourage parents to ask detailed questions, get all agreements in writing, and carefully consider how concerns and disputes are handled before enrolling.

My experience from the start with Bells was wonderful. They are amazing with children during their…read moreacademic and social growth. If you ever leave instructions regarding anything whether it's health or restrictions, they listen and follow everything you provide. They give thorough information, guidelines and plans when it comes to the safety of the children. Communication is very quick and always looking to see how they can help. I would highly recommend this childcare facility.

TLE RiverVale has been a wonderful experience for our children. The staff are incredibly caring and…read moreattentive, creating a warm and nurturing environment. The educational activities are engaging and age-appropriate, fostering both social and cognitive development. We're grateful to have found such a supportive daycare that our children look forward to attending every day! Ricardo Ferreira

Where do I start...My child started TLE river vale in September 2023. After rave reviews from…read morefriends whose children attend at other locations, we hoped to have the same experience. Upon our tour we were sold on nutritious meals, small intimate classrooms, clean environment, and caring staff. We were extremely misled by TLE. The first few months put our minds at ease with the access of the TLE app. This told a story of our child thriving, eating every meal and participating in activities. We came to find out the app was extremely inaccurate. Upon speaking with the teachers we were told our child wasn't eating at all after we've been lied to for months about our child's eating via the app. Not only was this extremely irresponsible of TLE but this was also neglectful to not tell us that he was going days without eating and posting photos "to show face". My child started with 12 children in the class in September. Currently the class has 16-18 children which is extremely unsafe! It is impossible for a class that size to be properly cared for with the number of teachers provided. When it comes to a clean environment TLE is NOT the place. There have been multiple instances at pick up where these is a mess of food left on the tables from earlier lunch. While I know kids are messy, my child would come back from school filthy which I'm sure contributed to the amount of urgent care and sick visits monthly. The teachers were very nice I felt bad they were dealing with limited resources and staff. Which makes the teacher turnaround at this center believable. Overall There were many occasions where my child was dropped off later in the day and I've seen teachers sitting at the children's table while the kids played on the other side of the room. I am extremely disappointed in this center and how they've handled situations with our family. The lack of receptiveness to our feedback in the past shows the lack of care for anything other than making money off packing these classrooms with kids. Do your research on these chain daycares before enrolling. I certainly will moving forward.