I have sent two children here, 8 years apart. I can't say enough positive things about Michelle the…read moreowner and the entire staff at Loving Touch. I truly feel like they love and care about the children they teach! It's a very clean space, with finger scan security entry, loving teachers... Just yesterday I was was in need of someone to watch my 6 year old ( who was a former student) for the day while I was at work. I reached out to Michelle, after hours on Friday of Labor Day weekend. Michelle allowed me to bring my daughter in for the day as a drop in. This was a lifesaver! I highly recommend Loving Touch!

I don't write reviews often. When I do they need to be meaningful. This school has surpassed all of…read moremy expectations. We heave had our son enrolled from six months to 13 months (the age he currently is). We tried a daycare prior to Loving Touch and I left crying every day. I leave Loving Touch with a smile knowing that my child and all of the other children are happy and well taken care of. There isn't a better feeling in the world for a working parent than trusting the place your child is and knowing that they are happy. Loving touch is friendly, loving, professional, and has a home feel. They ensure communication and education. A wonderful engaging environment. Brooke is the best director who is always available to the parents and makes herself seen all day with a smile. I Absolutely recommend for the daycare.

My daughter had a truly amazing experience at Rhymes and Reasons. Our family is forever grateful…read morefor the kindness the teachers there showed her--she learned and grew so much thanks to their expertise and care. We highly, highly recommend Rhymes and Reasons!!

I would not place my child here under any circumstances. My child was bitten, repeatedly punched…read morein the chest (I witnessed this incident myself) and sent home with a permanent scar on his face which was downplayed as a scar. All of this in a matter of months. Yet all the daycare could provide is "meeting" once we decided to remove him. While we understand things happen with kids this age, they downplayed every situation and became furious at my review of their facility. They should be that efficient and vigilant of the kids as they are of their reviews !

This place is racist to Blacks and Hispanics. I submitted an online inquiry stating EXACTLY what I…read morewas looking for. I even mentioned that I would only come in IF there were openings to not waste my husband and my time since we are very busy professionals. Jessica agreed and invited my husband and I in for a tour but once she saw us she said there were no openings?????? Yep his is after she confirmed an opening abs invited us in. . There were no other children of color in the classes so I'm assuming that's why. I am not one to constantly post reviews or blame racism for everything but it was pretty clear in this situation. Not sure if I can post the email exchange between Jessica here on yelp but I'd be happy to send it to anyone interested. Simply contact me through yelp and I will email it ....

this school is second to none. the teachers are wonderful and genuinely care about the health,…read moresafety, and development of each and every child that walks through their door. my oldest graduated a couple of years ago, and the mark lilypond left on her is still seen everyday. our youngest is currently attending, and she has made incredible strides in her attitude and development. i cannot possibly recommend this school more emphatically, if i could give more than five stars then i would.

Communication with ownership was often difficult and, at times, felt defensive or dismissive. As a…read moreparent, feeling heard and supported is important, especially when entrusting someone with your child. Attempts to meet in person to discuss my child's transition out of the daycare (with two months' notice given which I have copies of via email) were declined, and communication became passive-aggressive over email. While concerns I raised were ultimately addressed, the interactions left me feeling uncomfortable rather than reassured. My son came home with other children's' diapers and clothes on many occasions. There was so much disorganization. The owner monitors the comments of parents on private Facebook groups and is retaliatory towards them when they post anything critical. You will see this on their responses to critical reviews online as well. She sent out weekly emails reprimanding all parents for the actions of a few. I paid for an extra hour of care each day and came on time, often earlier than I needed to, but I still received these emails reprimanding everyone in the class. There was noticeable staff turnover, including two directors within one year. One departing director communicated to parents via email that the work environment was challenging, which understandably raised concerns among families. Some teachers appeared inexperienced and were frequently on their phones during pickup times, often requiring me to get their attention. While the teachers were kind to my child and did a good job teaching him, this was concerning. Information shared in the app was occasionally inaccurate (for example, meals reported as fully eaten when food was returned mostly untouched). The daycare itself is very small and lacks enough of a large open play space which is concerning, especially in the winter time. Parents were not allowed to enter classrooms to drop off or pick up their children. A friend of mine in town shared with me that her twin girls were coming home with bite marks on them and the owner denied that anyone was biting them and refused to allow them to look at the camera to see what happened. The communication style and leadership environment significantly impacted our comfort level as parents and ultimately led to our decision to leave. I am sharing this review to provide honest, respectful feedback based on our experience. I have noticed that some critical reviews appear to have been removed in the past. My intention is not to discourage others, but to offer transparency and encourage continued improvement.

If i could i woild have given 0 stars, they dont deserve any at all. Bery rude, kids learn nothing…read moreu qualified teachers. Very disappointed.

I honestly can't say enough good things about the teachers here. Ms Krissia and Ms Ayana have been…read moreamazing with my son Bryson, who's in the Twaddler room and Ms Elizabeth and Ms Kimberly have been so wonderful with my daughter Camila, who started in the infant room. A special thank you to Miss Krissia. From the very beginning, she's made such a positive impact on Bryson. She's so kind, patient, and caring, and you can tell she truly loves what she does. It means so much to me knowing my son feels safe, happy, and loved when he's with her. Ms Kimberly, and Ms Elizabeth have also been incredible with Camila . They treat my children with so much love and care, and that gives me so much peace of mind every day. As a parent, there's nothing more reassuring than dropping your kids off knowing they're with people who genuinely care about them. I'm so thankful for everything these teachers do, and I truly appreciate the love, patience, and dedication they show every single day. We Enrolled them back in April and have noticed such a positive impact in them and for that my family is so grateful for all of you. I may also be forgetting a few names but everyone I've encountered have been amazing with me and my family

The quality of teachers is amazing. They really put value in the academic and caretaking of the…read morechildren here. Ms Adaweli has been a teacher here for years and has impeccable ways of helping any child with writing , and reading , and most importantly behavior. My daughter has improved with her help and I am very happy to have her in this private daycare.

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)

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)

The structure, vibe and colors is inviting and friendly. My neighbors daughter attended and I also…read moreworked here. What I didn't like was the over crowding. The prices are very fair and the curriculum, while fun, often is disorganized and forces learning down their throats when children should enjoy themselves and learning will come naturally. It isn't the worst, and it isn't the best, but due to the worst turnover I've been a part of, this aspect may irk parents. Excellent infant care but the preschool area needed work when I left. I hope now, 2 years after my neighbors daughter attended for 6 months, things have improved. The food, the indoor and outdoor yard is gorgeous, nice touch.

My nephew went to this daycare and he kept coming home with…read morea rash, we had to pull him out because the last time he came home with a rash so bad his skin was raw the poor baby. THE DAYCARE WORKER ALSO REFUSES TO SIGN THE PAPER TO LET US SWITCH HIM TO A NEW DAYCARE!