We moved to Closter in September 2023 and considered several day care options for our 6 month old…read more We ended up going with Everbrook because of the proximity to our home and they also provide diapers, wipes and meals, which was not included at some of the other day cares we toured. This was a great value boost and the facilities were new and clean. We are extremely happy with our choice. The staff is friendly and responsive and our son loves his teachers. He has never had an issue being dropped off for the day (full day). Miss Karol has always been special to Cooper but he also is thriving with her new teacher, Miss Wendy since he moved up to the Toddler class. Everbrook Academy Closter is a wonderful, clean and caring establishment and our son is thriving here.

My 3 year old daughter has been enrolled at Everbrook for about a year. The staff there led by…read morePrincipal Reynoso are very attentive and folly committed to maintaining an educational, socially enriching, and safe environment for her. My daughter, who is very much an introvert, has really blossomed socially under their care and tutelage. The facility is clean and well organized. I strongly recommend it for parents who want more than just a simple daycare setting.

My daughter is a rising junior in high school. Instead of taking one of those large SAT/ACT prep…read moreclasses, we decided to sign her up for one-on-one tutoring sessions on ACT with Huntington in Ridgewood, NJ. It was an individualized program which we like. To start, they gave her mock tests for both SAT and ACT. Based on mock test results, and an analysis of her skills, they decided she would have a better chance for a high score on ACT than SAT. My daughter was able to finish the ACT with a near perfect score after only 25 hours of tutoring. We are so happy with our decision. I would recommend the Ridgewood center to anyone who is looking for individualized SAT/ACT tutoring.

I put my son into this program thinking it would help him, but he comes home complaining that…read moreteachers are on their phones and don't do shit

We can't say enough great things about The Goddard School, in Englewood Cliffs! Each classroom is…read moreclean, organized, colorful, and welcoming. Our daughter started when she was just 13 months, and now at five years old, we recently attended her graduation from the Junior Kindergarten class! The owner is fabulous, and the staff is a big family that opened their arms to my family. We can't thank them enough for always being flexible with me, and my husband's ever-changing work schedule. Both of us feel that our daughter learned so much academically from their F.L.E.X program, and also through the educational enrichment programs that they offered. She is now at a level above the state's standard for kindergarten. My daughter cried on the car ride home from her last day at this school. We highly recommend The Goddard School in Englewood Cliffs!!

If you have a child with any type of behavioral condition, even if it's just normal toddler…read morenaughtiness, they will discriminate. Mostly due the fact that it requires more work for the teachers/caretakers. Their goal is to do the least amount of work. They have no issues lying and making up facts so they don't have to do work. I had three professional evaluations completed and the only condition identified was a speech delay. I submitted the paperwork to the daycare for review. At the end, the reason behind not continuing my child was that he was "not a good fit" They will email you several pictures throughout the day of your child in an activity. In contrast, almost every time I've picked up my child from daycare, I've seen the teachers just standing there or talking to each other with no interaction with the children at all. The director takes several days to reply to emails or may not respond at all. Not every injury to your child is reported. They will lie to you and say your child did not get injured at daycare when you know well your child did not come in with a scratch. Things you give them can get lost. I dropped off a bag with 4 extra outfits and they denied it, essentially it's lost. FYI, in terms of safety, they leave the door to enter the classrooms unlocked at times. The system to type in your keycode never works. Essentially anyone can come into the building. I've had friends send their children to this daycare but it's not the nurturing environment and caring institution it once was anymore. I agree with the lack of ethics. I never expected a daycare could be manipulative and discriminatory as this one. I also caught them allowing my child to watch cartoon on an iPad. My child is has not acted out or had a behavioral complaint written up on him once since starting his new daycare. And no longer cries when dropped off in the morning.

Here is a review from Leslie Goldstein that I thought would share: I recommend everything about the…read morePalisades Preschool family! It's a truly enriching environment where you see your children grow exponentially, truly! Now I can say It's even better the second time around with your grandchildren as my grandson is graduating this year from Class 5! I also remember every single day of my daughter's years there and her darling cousin. They both had fabulous experiences with the original cast and crew. My sister and I went to help class 3 bake and gave the girls teacher a block of dough! They were wonderful about it and we all had a good laugh. The children come home and tell the parents everything so you know the staff is amazing! I love my grandson's teachers. They are amazing as are all grades. He teaches me about space and more! Oh, we all started with the toddler class and recommend it highly. Best place for your little ones to begin and you can peek in! 5 stars don't look further! I didnt even mention the enrichment programs with music and dance and more. I especially love the chicks that hatch each year. I remember it from my childhood. They are the best! From a loving Mom and Nana xoxo

My granddaughter is just finishing up her first year at Palisades Preschool in the Toddler 2s…read moreprogram. She started in September with three full days a week and loved it so much her parents increased her to five days. This was her very first time away from home, and the teachers were incredibly kind and reassuring. We were worried in the beginning about how she would adjust, but they sent sweet photos of her being comforted and held, and thanks to their warmth and patience, she adjusted beautifully. Before long, she was eagerly looking forward to school each day! She adores all the special classes, but music with Miss Momo on Fridays is definitely her favorite. One of the highlights of the year was the holiday show they performed for the families. Seeing those little ones dressed as elves, singing, and shaking their instruments putting their whole hearts into it was absolutely precious. Our granddaughter has truly blossomed at Palisades Preschool. She's become quite the social butterfly and talks all the time about her friends at school. The teachers often send photos and videos during the day, and it's so clear from those big smiles that the kids are having the time of their lives while learning and growing. On days that I pick her up from school, I'm amazed at how joyful and excited all the children are at Palisades Preschool. It's been such a wonderful year, and while we're a little sad to see it end, we're thrilled she'll be joining the summer camp and moving on to the 3s class this fall.

Goddard of Paramus prioritizes both academic learning and the well-being their students. The staff…read moreis friendly, approachable, and genuinely dedicated to fostering a love of learning in each child. We love Goddard of Paramus!

Will start my review with "Don't judge a book by its cover"…read more School looks very nice, A total eye catcher. I sent my daughter to The Goddard at Paramus from October 2019 till January 2020, from that period of time my daughter got SICK inumerous of times, lots of visits to the doctor's office and Urgent care, she had a virus every other week, for the first time my 4 year old had to take antibiotics a very healthy kid who barely got sick before. After 3 months of seeing my daughter getting sick so many times me and my husband decided that we needed to get her out of that school. Problem Solved.

My wife and I decided to send our son here for daycare, 5 days a week at this point out of…read morenecessity. Between the two of us we have probably driven by it 100's of times. It is very local to us, a 5 minute drive away at worse. We both thought our son would be in hysterics the first day being dropped off, but nope total opposite ran right for the toys. He embraced the whole atmosphere and of course the freedom to wreck a room. Payments are paid in full by week in advance, they however offer a part time or full time day. Part time is 3hrs full time is from 7am till 6pm. The staff is very friendly and attentive to each and every child. Also if a parent calls to check on their child, right away a staff member will let you know how he or she is doing. They have been opened since 1989, almost 30 years so we feel comfortable using them. There are about 18 other kids with at least 3 staff members there at all times. They do provide some dry snacks, everything else must be provided by the parents. Diapers, breakfast and lunch food, drinks. It's a little costly but nowadays what isn't? The facility is cleaned every nite by a professional cleaning service, as oppose to just once a week. Which of course cuts down on germs and the spreading of illnesses. So far we have no complaints, and would definitely recommend to any parent this daycare center.

Highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a daycare/preschool!!! We couldn't be happier!!…read moreIt was hard to leave a 3 month old baby with anyone, but I completely trust the teachers in the infant room - they are all amazing!!! My son started with Ms. Maria in the infant room and instantly had a special bond with all the teachers at school. The school is full of amazing, caring teachers and friendly professional staffs! Everyone is super sweet and caring with both of my children. I truly feel very lucky to meet everyone at All About Me as my children's first teacher in this loving environment!! We are very happy with our experience at All About Me and definitely recommend it!!

The absolute most caring and considerate staff, I'm so lucky to send my child here! He is thriving…read moreand the teachers are involved every step of the way. Everyone in town loves this place for good reason! Thank you for taking care of our little ones so we can feel confident while at work. Norma the Director runs an impressive program and is a dedicated teacher herself. Also very clean, has fun extra programs for all age ranges, awesome outdoor playground. Just can't say enough good things!

I sent my daughter here last year for the Pre-K 4. She and I both LOVED it. It's a Christian based…read moreeducation, which wasn't a big deal for us but I do think it helps in laying down morals etc with the children. She learned so much and is so ready for kindergarten. My only regret is that I wish I would have been able to send my son there as well. They were really good with covid protocols and she learned so much. Best decision!!!

I deeply regret sending my baby to this daycare, and I wish I had done more research into its…read morepublic complaints (3 filed complaints already) and inspection history (a Temporary license with repeated noncompliance over months) before enrolling. My baby was in the infant class, and I have serious doubts about the professionalism of the staff there, as well as their certifications and background checks. A worker repeatedly pushed my baby down into the crib while she was trying to arch her back and lift herself up. On another occasion, my baby was left crying in a high chair for over ten minutes with no one attending to her, then was wheeled into the kitchen area facing away from the camera -- seemingly to keep this out of view. When my baby dropped her pacifier on the floor, the worker put it right back to her mouth without even rinsing it off. This is even more troubling given that their "no shoes" policy to the infant room is essentially not enforced -- I personally witnessed multiple people walking through the infant room in outdoor shoes with no intervention from staff. When I raised these concerns with the head teacher, Joycelyn, and the blonde woman at the front desk, I was met with attitude and dismissiveness rather than a genuine response. The moment I saw how they handled a legitimate concern, I took my baby home and never went back. Don't be fooled by the positive reviews. Look up this facility's public licensing record via New Jersey Child Care Explorer. As of this writing, the facility has three complaints on public record -- including one describing a staff member repeatedly pushing down on an infant's head, similar to what my own child experienced. There's also a broader pattern of noncompliance, and the facility currently holds a Temporary license rather than a Regular one. That's a meaningful red flag worth weighing seriously -- not just a paperwork technicality.

My daughter started at Light Bright in September and I could not be more happy. Ms. Noelia, Ms…read more Olga, Ms. Geraldine and Ms. Gabby are all phenomenal. The way they take pride in their lesson plans, the communication is always clear and the amount of love and affection shown to my daughter has been a great experience. When Jay started she had a hard time being social. She is now social with her peers and in new environments. I genuinely appreciate all of their hard work because I see a massive difference in my daughter.