We first enrolled our daughter in Pre-K 3 at the French American Academy, and she's now in her 4th…read moreyear. This school truly feels like a second home to us. The bilingual curriculum (French + American) is outstanding, and even though we don't speak French at home, we've watched her become such a confident and curious learner. As a parent, I've been impressed with the Singapore math approach they use; it's helping her develop a strong understanding of math, not just memorization. My daughter also enjoys the after-school clubs, especially Cooking Club and Soccer - they've become highlights of her week. The teachers are incredibly talented and experienced. With the small class sizes, our daughter gets the kind of individualized attention that lets her feel seen and supported. This is the only school I've encountered where all the teachers and students know each other's names. The campus itself is spacious, bright, and feels very safe. There is an enclosed on-site playground for the younger grades. We are truly happy we chose this school and feel grateful for the nurturing environment our daughter gets to learn in every day.

My daughter started in PreK-3 last year and we have been nothing but overjoyed about her…read moreeducational experience at FAA Englewood! We're so grateful this school and its teachers exist, and so close to where we live. The small class sizes mean that each child gets an exceptional amount of focus and care, and a bilingual education does wonders for the growing kiddo brain. Plus, in a country that is obsessed with closing borders, FAA gives its students an international perspective that will benefit them ENORMOUSLY as a future citizen of the world.

Love this school. They are very hands on. They actually prepare your child early on so that the…read moreolder they get and each grade they move on to they can keep up. Because they are accustomed to a lot of work test and homework. Like I said I have nothing bad to say about this school love it

Does not have good lunch, they have added "rules" for parents teachers and students to follow which…read moreare very ridiculous and they take your phone. Just because you have your phone does not mean you will use it. Some students just like to have it in their possessions. They are in middle school they should have their phones and have freedom before high school starts.

My School is closing!!…read morehttp://www.northjersey.com/education/educationnews/Hackensack_Catholic_school_to_close.html Hackensack Catholic school to close Wednesday, February 18, 2009 BY JOHN CHADWICK NorthJersey.com STAFF WRITERS A Catholic elementary school in Hackensack will close in June because of declining enrollment, the Newark Archdiocese said today. Holy Trinity School, on Maple Avenue, has experienced about a 24 percent decline in students since 2000 and currently has an enrollment of 183, said Jim Goodness, a spokesman for the archdiocese. Church officials plan to merge Holy Trinity with St. Francis School, a parish school on South Main Street that also has suffered enrollment loss and is down to about 118 students. The archdiocese decided that St. Francis School would be the one to stay open because it has received extensive renovations in recent years. The school is under a flight path for Teterboro Airport and received government grants for soundproofing, Goodness said. "To try and level off the costs of providing education and stabilizing enrollment, which has fallen at both schools, the natural solution is that the parishes should combine their schools into one," Goodness said, adding that such issues as transportation and staffing were still being worked out. Holy Trinity is the sixth parish school that the archdiocese plans to close this year and the only one in Bergen County. The other schools are in Hudson, Essex and Union counties. Goodness said that schools with declining enrollments typically turn to the parish for financial assistance. But with parishes also struggling with changing demographics and increased costs, their ability to support schools is limited. "It is reaching the point in some parishes where they cannot support the school in the way they might have in the past," Goodness said. The pastor at Holy Trinity said the parish was contributing about $150,000 to $200,000 to the school, but the enrollment was still falling. The tuition is about $3,200 a year for parish families. **************************** How could I *not* give my Elementary school five stars? (Especially if it's Religious!) No, seriously. All kidding aside, this was a Catholic K-8 school, complete with boys and girls in plaid uniforms, nuns in habits, and daily assembly outside in the parking lot (YES, even in the SNOW) to 'line up' and take attendance. Though I was never baptised and never raised Catholic, I thought this was a great place. The teachers and sisters at this place ran a TIGHT ship. You wouldn't ever THINK of smack talking, much less bring stuff to school that didn't belong. The fear of the cruxifix at the front of each classroom was enough to set you straight, regardless of your religion. Looking back, for a faculty of ALL women, these ladies knew what they were doing- they did NOT take crap from us kids! AND, I even learned a few things, science and math, and they even had art and music class. Gym in those uniforms was pretty uncomfortable, though I was only there from 3rd through 5th grade ... and THEN I went to public school in Southern California! Oh, the horror!

I also attended Holy Trinity (K - 7th) from 1959 - 1966. Am…read moresorry to hear of its closing. It played an important part in my life.

Take my hand child care exceeded all expectations our family has ever had in a daycare, preschool…read moreand a summer camp! Our 2 daughters were enrolled for three years. My eldest stayed from 2-5 and my younger one stayed for a year and a half. The classes/teachers kept our kids engaged and supported their learning. We felt like we were part of a family at the school, as most of the teachers and staff are constantly helping all of the students out. The school was just right for us. There was a basic curriculum for learning and prepping for kindergarten. There is a typical morning drop off and pick up. That is up to the parents schedule. For safety, there is a key fob for entry so that no one can just waltz in. There are outside activities to keep them busy. There is reading, writing, play time, history, science, art, 2 snack times, a lunch, and even nap time for the little ones! The lunch and snacks are not given and parents must provide the meals, but on Fridays are pizza day. Summer camp provides snacks. For when the little ones have to go, the staff are all accommodating to assisting the kids. For the younger kids under 2, I am unsure as our kids didn't attend under those ages. The school has taught our daughters to have better social skills, help them with manners, use practical reasoning, interest in various books, music, education. The school even gave an open house and parent/teacher meeting(s). There are a couple of organized performances for the older ones including a music performance for preK 3 class and a graduation for the preK 4 class. I can go on and on and rant and rave but when it comes down to it, the school was perfect for our children and I can't thank all the teachers and staff for watching over our kids and giving them as much care as if they were their own. The other parents in the classes were just as supportive and we even had multiple play dates, birthday parties, and meet ups. Take my hand really built a community. I can honestly say that this school was one of the best things that happened for our daughters. I can't even begin to list everyone that have helped our kids our over there, but I am sure that they would do the same for any other kids looking to attend. I've seen mixed reviews online. Some really good experiences and some that didn't par with expectations. But I am here to say that it was perfect for our family and 2 daughters. The only downside is that your kids grow up and move on, but at least I am confident knowing that Take My Hand gave my girls some tools to use when they start new academics. - Stella and Penelope

My daughter LOVES Take My Hand and so do I. The staff is amazing. They are so loving and nurturing…read morewith the kids. The amount of crafts and activities they do is amazing. They play outside so much and foster so many interests. My 3 year old leaned about the butterfly's lifecycle with real butterflies. She was so excited every day to check on the status of the chrysalis. Same with baby chicks. The quality of the service they provide is outstanding. Its a safe environment that any child will enjoy. Very highly recommend

this school is terrible. everytime i pick my child up their clothes are dirty. the director never…read moreknows what his workers are doing cus he doesnt pay attention.the workers dont speak any english. i dropped my kids off one time a little boy pushed my daughter the teachers werent even paying attention. my child has come home with several marks from fighting with other kids they never reported anything to me nor write any incident reports. my daughter came home with another childs underwear on. they dont know how to control the kids cus they can barely speak english and they are never paying attention. i dont recommend this school to anyone. even the workers there said they wouldnt bring their own children to that school, which says a lot!!!!!!!

Do not send your children here. First of all, the facility is filthy beyond belief. My child's…read morehair would smell terrible and I couldn't figure out why until I smelled the swing they put him in all day - it smelt as though it had never been washed. While my child was here, he got ear infections every six weeks from all the germs because they don't adequately clean. One time I watched as one of the caretakers warmed up the wrong bottle of breastmilk and was about to give it to my child even though the wrong name was on it! The staff is unprofessional and even commented to me about the size of one of the boys genitalia. How terrible would that have been if his mom knew that? The ladies that watch the kids do seem to care, but expect minimal stimulation in the infants section. Bottom line - go elsewhere.

After reading all the negative reviews, I felt I had to say something…read more.. My kids have been in this school for the past 4 years, yes we had some rough days due to our past principle (who was just not cut out for the position); however the teachers I have had in my kid's lives, have been BEYOND amazing. My son, was not only taught but loved. The Pre-K, teacher mentioned in a previous review is nothing but loving, and yes, she is a little stern at times BUT I welcome that, because kids need to learn. I realized that some parents today don't value or accept structure and discipline, and it's a shame. I came across so many parents who would say that because they "PAY TUITION" they should have special accommodations... My only comment to that is, What are you teaching your child??? The school now has a new principle, and after doing some research the new principle comes from a great school, so I know CTT will have a great year. It's a sad that people feel this way about the school, because I know first hand this school is great and my kids love it!

They are the absolute worst of the worst. After everything my daughter endured at this school, she…read morebegan experiencing panic attacks after we finally pulled her out of that hellhole. I regret every single day ever enrolling her in this nightmare of a school. What she went through was deeply traumatic, and the way we were treated as a family was absolutely unacceptable. In my eyes, the people responsible for making children feel safe and cared for instead left my daughter with emotional scars. I will never forgive myself for having trusted this school with my child. No family should ever have to go through what we went through. I will keep letting people know the reality that's hidden behind this school's walls. Don't go by the good reviews. They are all fake and quite possibly made and posted by them.

This was a terrific place that we sent our kids to for a variety of reasons. The staff here is…read moreabsolutely 100% top notch and truly treat the children in the most wonderful and compassionate way. As a parent, I felt really good about dropping off my kids here as I knew they were taken care of very well. The place is very clean and the curriculum is engaging. I can tell how much my children enjoy it as they do a great job of sending daily updates and photos which really help us get a good grasp of what they do all day. Also, my kids always left with a big smile on their faces. This only happens when the people who operate this place truly care about the children. I can say my experience was about as good as it gets and we absolutely plan on bringing the kids back very soon. I noticed there were some legacy negative reviews that were tied to the previous ownership - but speaking from experience I can say unequivocally that this daycare is absolutely pristine and the right place to send my kids to. We've had some good and not so good experiences with other options and Genesis is without doubt on top of the list as I feel confident they take great care of the kids and keep parents regularly updated with their daily communication. Highly recommended.

Best place ever Our…read moredaughter is there since 2017. Now she is going after care. This is like a family place. My daughter have fun and learn a lot. They help her with homework. That is a big plus. They have a lot activities too. Places is really beautiful and clean. Jinah owner is really nice and available if you have any concern. Teachers are nice and helpful. Do not look for another place this is the right one.

We absolutely miss the teachers and staff here. They Cared for our kids for almost 3 years. We…read moreonly left because we moved. The classrooms are clean and kid friendly. The administration are quick to address your issues. I can't say enough about how truly kind and caring the teachers are. Our daughter would call Ms Wilma, grandma and she took it with love. She always had fun and respected Ms Kanika. Both our kids absolutely loved Ms Vildan. They really felt love and we are truly grateful for their care.

As an early childhood educational professional and parent I can assure you that sending your child…read moreto The Learning Experience in Englewood Cliffs would be a very smart move. The staff in the twaddler (2's) room where my student is are top notch. The teachers are caring, efficient, nurturing and provide a positive learning environment and the administration runs a tight ship. When I come in they make sure I sign in and have a visitor badge. I go to many daycares and I do not see this type of security at any of them. If I was looking in the area for childcare this school would be my number one choice.