my child has came home with scratches and blisters on his area and poop stuck in his bum for a…read morewhile and when I addressed the problem they kick my child out . he only was in the school for a couple months and already i was told by the director that she does not respect me because of my age and it being to close to her children . I was never respected as a mother and seen as a child because of my age.

I have had my son in Brainiac's since he was 1/yrs old until he was 4yrs old and ready for…read morePre-School. I have to admit it was a scary time for me and my wife when we were choosing a daycare for my son. The staff including (Mrs. James, Mrs. Flo); made us feel right at home. They offered us the ability to stay with our son for a while so he could get acclimated to the new environment. They maintained everything they said in the 1st meeting; which was to provide us with a clean, safe, & fun environment for my child. It has been 3/years since we 1st walked into their doors and they have helped transformed my son into school ready. He is 1 of 3 children in school that knows how to read books, and write his name. I cannot thank Brainiac's enough for their sincere efforts to help my family!

They are absolutely amazing at Play n learn. They are so helpful. Absolutely amazing with my 3…read morechildren and all children. They really make the experience so easy especially during Covid times. They are very professional in all aspects.

Five stars is not enough to represent what Play N Learn has done for my kids for the last two…read moreyears. I am beyond thankful everyday for the love, the fun, the diverse learning experience and the peace of mind we have knowing our kids are in the best care possible. Lorrelie, Mr. J, Miss Jolina and the entire staff are just absolutely wonderful. They love and care about every child in their school and are constantly providing new fun ways to learn and engage. I am blown away when my toddlers come home and know not just their colors but their colors in English and spanish, or when they learn all about the food pyramid and healthy nutrition, or how to paint laying down like Michelangelo, or all of the fun things they learn through their "science experiments".... I could obviously go on and on. This school focuses on letting kids be kids and loving them for who they are. If you care about your child having a well rounded PreK experience that is family oriented, communicative, caring, trustworthy and truly cares about community this is hands down your best option in Lyndhurst...we tried other schools and looked at other options and I feel so blessed that this is where we ended up. I will never be able to thank Ms. Lore and Mr. J enough for what they have done for my kids. My son was developmentally behind when starting here two years ago and this staff has been so inclusive, understanding and his biggest cheerleaders in all the progress he has made. Because of this environment he will be heading to kindergarten next year light years beyond where we ever could've hoped and with the confidence to continue to thrive and develop in an neurotypical environment! If you are looking for a daycare you can trust .... run don't walk and meet the wonderful family at Play N Learn.

Running a daycare is no easy feat. Every parent wants the very best care for their child, but not…read moreall agree on what that entails. And a daycare has to try and juggle everyone's expectations and requests while adhering to state rules and regulations. In my experience, I believe that Childtime does everything in their power to give my little one the best care, and as a result, I can see that he is happy.. he is thriving.. and while I'm at work during the day, I feel 100% at ease knowing he is having a wonderful time. The directors are always incredibly attentive and supportive. The teachers are patient and kind. And if there ever is a concern, the team is quick to address it the best way possible. I am very happy with my experience and if you are looking to enroll, I definitely recommend taking a tour and meeting the team in person.

Finding a daycare that you trust can be very stressful I'm glad that I picked this one. My son has…read morebeen going to this daycare for 7 months now and he loves it! he had a little separation anxiety at first but he got comfortable very quick. they always have fun activities for the kids storytime,drawing,sing alongs..etc and they even bring petting zoos & clowns some days. Updates & pictures of your child's day get sent to you through a app on ur phone so you don't have to worry. I would recommend this place for sure.

In the beginning, I was really excited given all the positive things I'd heard. I've since learnt…read morethat things have been downhill since the previous manager left. The 1st issue was extremely poor communication. The teachers in the youngest group didn't speak English and it was difficult to communicate without a translator. Small babies can't communicate their own needs, so a parent should be able to. When I brought this up with management, they said the lead teacher did speak English - yeah, maybe 10 words. The poor communication goes beyond language. At the start I explained I was a young widow, my husband passed a few months prior, and expected them to communicate this to the teachers so they could be sensitive. It was obvious this did not happen. None the less, the teachers were kind and caring, so I stayed. But the disappointment continued. My daughter came home with BLEACH stains on her clothing on THREE separate occasions. I brought this up to management and was assured it would be addressed, it was not. I understand the need to use bleach to clean, but small children should not be around toxic chemicals! Clean when they are not around! This was troubling as my daughter is a thumb sucker and could have got bleach in her mouth. The 1st summer I sent her to school in sandals the whole summer with no issue. The children have to keep their shoes on all day, including nap time. My daughter came home with sweaty and smelly feet. When summer came, I knew it would be uncomfortable for her to be in closed toes shoes all day. I made sure to get sturdy sandals with a thick bottom and adequate edging to protect her feet. Mid-summer, the sandals were suddenly a liability issue (but bleach isn't?!). They are so hyper focused on rules, they've lost the warm human touch they once had. I got a call from the office manager, I explained my concerns and told her that if shoes could be removed during nap time, I would send her in closed shoes. She said she would look into it and let me know. Then Sandy herself called me. I found her to be extremely rude from the gecko. She spoke over me and had no empathy for the concerns I was expressing. It was clear that she wasn't interested in the human perspective, this is just a business to her. At this point I felt frustrated and unheard. I finally made the decision to remove my daughter and emailed them she would not be returning after the year end. I received no response, they didn't seem to care. On the last day the teacher gave my daughter a lovely goodbye package, it was nice to finally see some care from someone there. I emailed about my security deposit and got no response. A week or so later, I emailed again. Today Sandy called me and once again tried to bulldoze her way through the conversation. The financial agreement says we have to give 45 day notice. (Standard notice for a job is less than that, are you kidding me?) I explained that I didn't have 45 days because the school year ended. Had I come to this decision during the year, I would have obliged but what was I supposed to do? Again, she spoke over me and had zero empathy, she really did not care about my situation. This time I spoke to her the way she spoke to me, which is uncharacteristic of me, but I was tired of the bullying. They expect parents to keep to the 45 day notice when they don't keep to their end of the deal - ex since the pandemic, they're only open until 6 (apparently you can only catch COVID19 between 6 and 6:30pm), among other things. So, I am leaving with a bitter taste, my experience at Sandy's was disappointing from the start, and I wish I had left earlier instead of trying to give them more chances. I've never been one to write reviews online, but I felt like I had to this time. Ps. Due to character limit I could only share some of the many issues.

Best daycare around. Clean and friendly. Director is the best. Everyone cares deeply for the…read morechildren. Would recomend to anyone!!!

This daycare is great! Its the perfect size for what my husband and I were looking for when we…read moreenrolled our son in this school. For starters we were only putting our son in daycare a few days out of the week to allow him to socialize and open up more with kids his age. We decided to choose Little Kingdom over other daycares because of many reasons. We liked the fact that this school was not too big. The child to teachers ratio is perfect, there is more one on one attention given to our child because the classrooms were not overcrowded with kids. The hours worked between my husband and I's schedules which is perfect. The staff is very friendly and feels like a big family. Another big plus for my husband and I when we toured the school, we meet with Danielle the owners daughter she is sweetheart and you could tell this school focused more about the child not quantity of kids they were able to enroll. The price is great plus other daycares will hold you responsible for paying for days if your child happens to be sick where as the owner doesn't charge you in this case. This is by far the best decision my husband and I have made for our son. When he first started school he took some time to adjust but the teachers and staff made you feel comfortable to come by, call or even send pictures to help you ease your mind. We can clearly see the change of when he started school to now. He is learning so much and the arts and crafts is a bonus to see what they do in school. So i would highly recommend this daycare over others if you want to focus on your child.

Our daughter has been going to Gardens since she was 5 months old, and has absolutely blossomed as…read moreshes grown up there. As a first time mom going back to work, I was a nervous wreck thinking about leaving my baby everyday. However, from the very beginning, the entire team has gone above and beyond to support our daughter and our family. They have been incredibly accommodating with schedule changes, thoughtful and patient through food-related challenges, and always willing to answer the endless questions that come with being a new parent. The care, attention, and love they give each child is truly exceptional. Our daughter is so happy there, and seeing her open the classroom door eachday with a smile and hug the teachers tells us everything we need to know. She has formed beautiful relationships with both her teachers and her friends; that means the world to us. What stands out the most is how genuinely invested they are in her well-being and development. They know her, celebrate her, teach her, comfort her, and help her grow. We always feel informed, supported, and included as parents. Trusting someone else with your baby is one of the hardest things a parent can do. Before becoming a Gardens daycare family, I never imagined I could feel this level of confidence and peace of mind. We trust them implicitly. We are endlessly grateful for the incredible teachers who have become such an important part of our village. They mean so much to our family, and we recommend Gardens wholeheartedly.

We adore Gardens Day Care! The staff are extremely caring, the kids are always learning about new…read moretopics, making new art, going on new adventures. The classrooms are perfectly sized, they provide food (makes it so much easier for parents). Overall, knowing our daughter is loved in a nurturing environment and is well taken care of is ALL that matters. The language development (English and Spanish!) tremendous developmental growth, socialization opportunities and learning environment are just an added bonus! I highly recommend Gardens to any parent looking for daycare for any age as young as infant. The daycare director is so accessible, and understanding as well. We trust them 100%.

TLDR: Smile is absolutely amazing, and if you have the chance to enroll your child - do it…read more Our son attended Smile Nursey from the time he was 5 months old in Jan. 2022 up until last month when we moved out of JC. Ms. Debbi, Ms. Michelle, Ms. Christina, and Ms. Leanna (and the rest of the staff/teachers) are wonderful. Our son loved going to school every day, and he always - without fail- had a huge smile on his face when we picked him up at the end of the day. It was so clear that he was loved, nurtured, and encouraged when he was there. Ms. Debbi and her team were very responsive, and used the Brightwheel app to community with us and document his day (naps, meals, activities, pictures). They also got to know our son very quickly - his likes, dislikes; his temperament and nature; what food he likes the best; and how to get the best nap out of him (to name a few). There was never any hesitation or concern about the care he received. His teachers loved him as if he was their own. Aside from the amazingness of the school, Ms. Sheri (the owner) is a pillar of the community and is involved in so many events, as well as Whole Spectrum Austim. Legit - the caring nature trickles down from the top. In sum, Smile is a hidden gem in JC and we were so fortunate that our son was in their care!

BEWARE!!! My child repeatedly reported abuse by one specific teacher at this school. Upon the first…read moreinstance, management promised to investigate and take corrective measures. After subsequent reports from our child, clearly identifying the same teacher, we immediately removed her from the school. Parents please beware!

My daughter has been going to ABC for almost a year. She had been to other daycares before but…read morestill, the transition was tough. The staff ABC they did everything to accommodate us, like changing her from one classroom to the other if it was easier, or been flexible with the potty training. Now she is very happy, comes back everyday with lots of crafts. They recently added enrichment classes, so the kids get yoga, dance and music once a week. Ms Eileen, the Education Director, is always happy to help. I also ike the way they organize lunch for the kids: they have breakfast in the morning, then a soup before nap, and get the main dish after nap, then a snack later in the day. Being able to compare after having seeing 3 different daycares, this is a smart choice. In other daycares, they feed them lunch very early before nap, but they are not hungry, having just had cereals, and they don't eat, so they wake up from nap very hungry. I am sometimes a bit lost with all the different teachers in the big room (I don't know how many they have or their schedules), but this has never been an issue. If I didn't put an extra star, it's because they lack an outdoor space, but I like the fact that they go out to McCarren every day when the weather permits.

Our son started at ABC when he was 4 months old and is now 1y. I'm not going to lie, I had mixed…read morefeelings before we started. But oh boy I'm glad those mixed feelings were so wrong! The back-end administration of ABC might not be the smoothest or most modern, but they are good at what is truly most important. Our son is thriving at ABC and is given great and loving care throughout. Since we started, communication has been great and the teachers are very involved in reaching milestones and creating a stimulating environment for the kids. Our son always smiles when he sees the teachers and is just the happiest little guy which ABC is definitely to be thankful for. I'm hoping other people can see through the potential 'weird' first impression vibes because they absolutely deserve to get credit for all they do!