Not a real Montessori school - do research and see all the corruption and issues at other schools…read morerun by this 'family' corporation. Delusional practices that want kids reading and doing math by 3 years old -- again, not a real Montessori. My child experienced harsh teachers and policies such as half day kids forced to stand around and watch the full day kids eat lunch. Even when I said I would pay for the extra 15 minute overlap so my kid could eat lunch, they said no. I ended up picking him up early so he didn't have to be subjected to that. And ultimately quit the school.

Parents beware! I've…read morehad both of my children in this school for over a year. I am writing today to share my experience so that others can learn from what I have seen. This school is not a professional environment because of their lack of communication with parents. They do not give honest assessments of children's abilities, and are too wrapped up in promoting Montessori instead of looking out for the best interest of the child. This environment is not conducive to the child who needs extra reinforcement. They are too focused on the Montessori philosophy to identify into the learning style, and abilities of individual students. After transferring my child to public school I was met with the reality that my child was not prepared academically. This came as a huge surprise because after confronting the teacher and principal about my childs readiness. I was assured that my child was prepared. What an absolute let down, and pathetic disappointment that this school did not live up to its academic integrity. And please do not waste your time on the "fast track" education that this school offers, as it is nothing more than a business ploy. The administration should seriously re-evaluate their responsibility to the community and our children. They have become more of a business instead of being a responsible institution.

Millie's house is amazing!!! As difficult it was dropping off our 1 year old, we were comfortable…read moreleaving our baby there and knew that he was in the best hands possible. They are so loving & nurturing ..it is so evident that they truly care about the children (and families) ! They have a great communication system so you know what the children did at school during the day. I would most highly recommend them!

From the owner: Millie has been taking care of children (and their parents) for almost 25 years! She opened this…read morefacility with her business partner, Kim, 4 years ago. Kim's 25 year old son was one of the first in Millie's care when she started her "in home" childcare business with her Mom- known to all as Ma!

I can't gush enough on how wonderful this school is! My son struggled through two previous schools…read morebefore landing here, and it was like day and night on how he transformed. The staff and curriculum is head and shoulders above any school in this area, and the facilities are beautiful and spacious. They made my son feel loved, and gave him the confidence he needs for moving on to Kindergarten in the fall. If anyone needs any information or a reference I'm happy to provide. I can't thank Ann Marie enough for opening this school in Towaco, it took such a weight off my shoulders to know my son can succeed and confirmed how wonderful we already think he is! Thank you FTKA2!!

From the owner: Both of our locations are family owned and operated by founder Ann Marie Scirica…read more We are celebrating 11 years in business at our Woodland Park location and we had a successful Grand Opening of our Montville (Towaco) location in September 2015. Our goal is to maintain a warm and fun-loving environment in which children can grow, feel welcome, and be successful. At both Fun Time Kids Academy 1 & 2, every child receives respect and individual attention. We focus on positive reinforcement because we strongly believe that pride in accomplishments; no matter the size, builds the self-esteem and self-confidence every child needs to succeed. We welcome you and your children to "Play, Learn and Grow" with us.

My children have been at Goddard for the past 3 years and I cannot express how grateful I am to…read morehave found this school/daycare. Not only have I felt they were safe and well cared for, they also learned so much and were starting to read by the time they left. The curriculum was fun and they never gave me a hard time about going. The teachers and staff have been wonderful and I will always be thankful to them for helping take care of my babies while I worked.

From the owner: At The Goddard School located in Montville, we're more than just a daycare. The Goddard School is a…read moreprivate preschool, offering childcare to infants and toddlers to pre-k. Our programs are designed to nurture each child's curiosity in a safe and caring environment.

I noticed another negative review as well and had a similar experience. Staff was extremely…read moreunpleasant, judgmental, and rude. Caused months of hell for me and I now have PTSD from something done by one of their staff members. Stay away, please just stay away! So many great daycares in area.

I went back and forth about whether or not to write this review, but if I could save a family or a…read morechild from going through what mine went through at this school, it is worth it. My son attended this school for only 2 days. The teacher was unpleasant, as asking her a question seemed to bother her. Before we enrolled everyone seemed very pleasant. I watched my son crying on the floor for 15 minutes until she catered to him. That night a injury to his knee that the school said nothing about. After telling the director my toddler would not be attending the school his response was short and didn't seem to have any care. I would never recommend this facility to anyone. Just by observance it seems to be understaffed and the staff perhaps unhappy due to being overworked . But if are looking for a daycare, please avoid this one.

It's such a great school from 2 1/2 yr olds to Pre-K. My son went here & he loved it. I've seen him…read moreimproved so much academically, emotionally & spiritually. All teachers and teachers assistants are very loving & nurturing. This school applies STEM in the class which is a great thing for all students. I highly recommend this school.

Our two daughters, currently 7 and 4 years old, both are attending ABC's of Learning in Kinnelon…read more I cannot say enough good things about this school. Mrs. Luke, the administrator of the school, has done an incredible job finding truly talented, caring and passionate teachers. My daughters' lives have been so greatly enriched by them. I really can't go into enough detail in this review to do the school any justice. If you're interested, don't hesitate to send me a message and ask me questions--I'll be more than happy to answer them.

My daughter started going to ABC's when she was two. She has flourished over the past year and…read moretruly enjoys going to school. People are amazed at how "smart" she is and I believe that is because of the high quality education that she is getting at ABC's of learning. The staff at ABC's are warm, loving and they care about their students and parents. We love this school!!!!!!!

Amy, Remy and the entire team are awesome! They treat our daughter great, and really have a great…read moreprogram in place. Our daughter continues to amaze us daily with the things she continually learns. We have listened to Amy's recommendations in our daughters progress, and she hasn't let us down once. Amy is also incredibly involved with extra-curricular activities and often donates her own free time to them. They're the best!

The staff is outstanding! The owner was so professional and delightful to work with! I'm so glad I…read moredecided to go to this place. I highly recommend this place to anybody with small children who need help.

Children's Learning Place including the owner and staff are amazing!!! We have had our children…read moreenrolled here since each of them was old enough to attend, on the recommendation of our neighbor and close friend. Everyone is wonderful and actively engaged in teaching our children not only the fundamentals they require for preparation of Kindergarten, but also additional useful tools that they utilize on a daily basis. Whether they are learning cute songs to help them remember the months of the year, or learning Spanish on the side, this is truly a magical place and critical for their development. Extra special thanks to Miss Kathy (owner), Miss Cris, Miss Faith, Miss Dawn and Miss Amy. My husband and I highly recommend CLP to anyone looking for a safe, nurturing and unique learning environment!

From the owner: Children's Learning Place is a state licensed Early Education Program for children ages 2 1/2-5…read more We offer flexible schedules and affordable rates. Our learning programs are age-appropriate and make learning fun. We recognize each child is unique. We build on their strengths for a successful learning experience. Our classrooms are bright and inviting. We offer a safe learning environment filled with many opportunities for exploring and learning. Our teachers are dedicated, warm, sensitive individuals, ready to work with your child, and prepare them for Kindergarten. We work to instill a Love of Learning that will last a lifetime. We have been educating children since 1982. Our families are from Wayne, Pequannock, Pompton Plains, Lincoln Park, Riverdale and Pompton Lakes.

I'm a little biased having been a member for almost 25 years, but I love this YMCA. They are…read morerenovating the fitness center currently, but have made the temporary fitness space in the main gym work. The staff here are amazing and the Y does so much for the community. Between early childhood and suction , to summer camp, to an amazing swim team, to great fitness classes, and excellent facilities the Y is an amazing value. Membership rates for a family are affordable and the place is really welcoming. We've been members here for almost 25 years for a reason!

The Monday night self defense class is empowering and fun! This class will help a young person as…read morewell as an older person to protect themselves in an unexpected situation. The workout is great!