Square One Kids Academy has been one of the greatest blessings for our family. Our daughter is…read moreabsolutely thriving thanks to the incredible teachers, thoughtful curriculum, and loving environment they create every day. She is excited to go to school, comes home having learned something new, and has grown so much socially, emotionally, and academically. The school is always spotless, communication is excellent, and every member of the staff genuinely cares about the children and their families. What truly makes Square One special is that they are so much more than a daycare - they are family. When our son was born and our family was going through a difficult time, they went above and beyond to support us with kindness, compassion, and flexibility that we'll never forget. Knowing our daughter is loved and cared for as if she were their own gives us complete peace of mind. We couldn't recommend Square One Kids Academy more highly to anyone looking for exceptional childcare.

My son has been attending Square One for about six months. We moved over the summer and were really…read morenervous about the transition to a new day care, but Felicia and his teachers truly made it a seamless experience. We have been so happy with the care and communication at Square One. The detailed updates in the app throughout the day are great, and we are happy with the curriculum. Our son's developmental skills have consistently progressed, and he very obviously loves his teachers. The facility is really nice - big, well organized, and clean, and they take security very seriously which we truly appreciate. There have been a lot of fun extra options to participate in like soccer, a Halloween parade, and a holiday show. We definitely recommend Square One!

My daughters have been attending Apple Montessori School in Oakland for almost 3 years (oldest) and…read more2 years (youngest). We transferred my oldest from another school because the other school did not mesh well with her personality. The moment we moved her to AMS, almost instantly, my daughter fell in love with the environment and the warm staff so much that the struggle of getting her to go to school was no longer an issue. We find the activities and curriculum to be engaging, logical and incrementally challenging. The math bead system that they have introduced to my daughter is a gold standard for education. I know my daughters will be very well prepared for later years in school. I think, overall, the best aspect of AMS is the fact that Ms. Ferentinos knows exactly where both my daughters stand in their learning journey. She has a great plan in mind for both my daughters and I'm confident she will continue to challenge them. The assistants are equally as amazing. Its the little things they do that makes the experience even better. Ms. Buckley braiding my daughters hair makes my daughters feel so special. And its an absolute comfort to drop them off every morning because of Mrs. Dermos' and Ms. Rolos' warm bubbly personalities. During these difficult pandemic times, we've seen the school really step up their game and implement world class safety precautions. This really makes us feel comfortable with sending our girls to school. Even before the pandemic, they had all ready upgraded the schools with the large UV sanitation cabinet equipment. We're very pleased with the level of education provided by AMS and we're so lucky to have found this school!

While the curriculum is great, had some unpleasant experiences and I reported three complaints,…read morewhere the staff did not pay enough attention to the child, some teachers were partial in treatment of children. There were some good teachers too that had a positive impact. Overall a very mixed experience, if all children are treated the same it would be a great school for kids.

What can I say about this school other than they are AMAZING!!! I took my daughter out of a…read moreterrible school and the staff took us in with just 3 days before school started. I left her there on the first day not knowing anyone and my nerves were through the roof. Once I picked her up that day she was so excited about couldn't wait to go back (she never did that in the other school) When I tell you my daughter learned SO much it actually brings tears to my eyes, her teacher Mrs. Liz is the absolute BEST. The place is filled with friendly teachers & staff, all classrooms & facilities are SPOTLESS & most importantly it felt SAFE. I'm so sad my daughter is leaving the school to start kindergarten in the fall but let me just say they are BY FAR the best! Thank you TLE of FRANKLIN LAKES you have exceeded all of our expectations & we will forever thank you for everything! Milania & I will miss you!

The best Daycare Center run by the best, most profesional and carrying director and her excellent…read moreteachers and staff members. Every day my daughter ( pre-k) comes home with tones of stories as to what she did throughout the day, who she played with and what she ate. The teachers are so amazing &so carrying. They are true angels who are there to teach, support, play and often times hug our little ones at times of need. School's' curriculum is outstanding- my little made such a huge progress in alphabet, letters, numbers, colors, shapes etc. I am in awe as to how much she learns there every day. School is highly secured and very clean. I highly recommend this place.

Great daycare! Flexible scheduling!…read more Director is constantly getting hugged my kids and you can tell she cares about the kids. Teachers are nice and program during the school year and Summer camp is always fun.

I cannot begin to express my gratitude for this school. Denise, Christine, Tammy and many other…read moreteachers will forever hold a special place in my heart. They are such a wonderful school with many amazing teachers that make your experience amazing. Although my daughter graduated this year, i will never forget this special family of people that cared for my daughter for many years.

In our last year at Ponds-Miss Tina, Miss Rachel, Miss Kristin, Miss Joanne and Miss Andrea are…read moreabsolute treasures. There is no better feeling in the world than being able to trust the care of your child to these wonderful teachers who feel like family.

My son attended Ponds from September 2022- June 2023 and then Sep 2023 to November 20th 2023…read more Incident occurred October 31st I do not even want to give this school 1 star but unfortunately I have to put something in order to review. I loved the school and so did my son Lincoln UNTIL they were negligent and gave him a cookie that he is allergic to. Backstory: Lincoln is allergic to Eggs (ALL) , Tree nuts and Sesame. I dropped him off on Halloween for a party. The teacher had texted me asking to call her...Before I even had the chance to respond the teacher was calling me "started the call off by saying oh my god Ms Garrison I don't know how it happened. Lincoln ate a cookie. " I had started to travel to school, while on the phone with the teacher. They had asked if they could administer Benadryl because Lincoln said his tongue felt like jelly. I was told by his pediatrician it would have resulted in the epi pen had the one lady ( a mother ) not thought quick enough to administer the Benadryl. The pediatrician could see that through reading his blood work because internally it showed a bad reaction. Upon my arrival the teacher, director and assistant all came up to me and said "going forward you are invited to all future parties". This made me feel comfortable because I was extremely upset, as any mother should be or I hope would be. I could not get this off my mind and was exchanging messages with the director curious how this happened. Why wasn't a teacher, director or assistant monitoring the table where my son was sitting . I had met with the director on Friday that week November 3rd, and discussed the following. * I suggested a "policy change" The suggestion was if Ponds could celebrate parties with just "oreos" as the safe cookie because I know Lincoln can have that. OR could they operate like a public school. * I wanted to confirm/ request that I could volunteer for all parties going forward. ( I was confirming it because this is something that the Director, teacher and assistant all had mentioned to me ) The Director had told me to send her an email with my requests and she would submit to the BOE (board of ed). I had asked if I would be able to speak with them directly. The director had advised me they like to be anonymous because the board is made up of church members and parents. I believe these parents are "those" parents that don't have kids with allergies or quite frankly care more about their kid being satisfied over a sprinkled cupcakes/cookies coming from a food store than a child who has allergies and could go into anaphylactic shock. What's even worse is when the Director says to me " I am sorry Ms Garrison we should have had a policy in place. Really ?!? Now you think that! I sent the email for the director to forward to the BOE attention. Come Nov 20th I pick Lincoln up from school. Teacher hands me envelope, could not look at me in the face, say goodbye, I felt disrespected. I opened the letter in the car and cried at that time. The letter denied the policy change, denied me being a volunteer and was dismissing Lincoln from the school effective Dec 20th. Lincolns sitting in the back asking me why I was crying and if I am ok. The only reply I could come up with at the time was " there are cruel people in this world" (letter attached for you to read) the letter is disgusting, harsh and NOTICE how in the letter NOTHING is mentioned about the school giving my son a cookie he should NOT have had nor my reasoning behind my requests. I question a lot from the letter to. I just feel like mothers were behind this decision. If other mothers could be volunteers , why couldn't I and why couldn't I when the Director, Teacher and assistant all said that on October 31st that " I will be attending all future parties. I obtained a police report, I also have a doctors note that is attached to the police report , from Lincoln's pediatrician where it states from his bloodwork that was drawn Nov 1st his lymph markers were HIGH due to ingesting something he was allergic to. It is a shame that they punished Lincoln and I for something THEY DID. Lincolns and I don't were recently at his allergist appointment Feb 22, 2024. What is a disgrace is that I noticed while walking out Miss Kristin his teacher was sitting in the waiting room and rather than act like an adult. She turned her head and ducked trying to avoid eye contact. This is disgusting. Don't make your child go through what my child did. Don't make yourself go through this pain. Don't put your kid in a school that says "oh we should have had a policy in place " after the fact. Search for better.

Hands Down the BEST Nursery School Around!…read more We have sent both of our children through the Wyckoff Reformed Church Nursery School. Each program for Tots, Nursery and PreK are creative curriculum based and filled with a loving community and caring staff. The Director and Administrator of the school care for the school families like their own. If you are looking for a place for your children to learn, grow and thrive, WRCNS is the best around.

We came to WRCNS this year after moving to Wyckoff. My daughter is three, and had been in a…read morefull-time day care situation prior to moving. The staff at WRCNS not only went out of their way to make sure the day-care-to-nursery-school transition was a smooth one for my daughter, but also made sure that she got exactly what she needed to continue to grow and flourish. She looks forward to school every day and has said that her school is the best part about moving to Wyckoff. Every teacher at WRCNS knows every child. They all truly care for each and every kid. The curriculum is age appropriate and allows for learning differences. The small class sizes ensure that each child gets the loving care and attention they need. My daughter has grown socially and intellectually at WRCNS, and I feel she'll be very well prepared for kindergarten in 2018. I enjoy the events the school holds for families, and volunteer my time to help WRCNS be a phenomenal experience for everyone. We love it!

It was an epic mistake to trust these people with my child. The staff is incredibly abusive and…read morerepeatedly lied to us. I have nothing good to say about this place and believe it to be a dangerous setting for children. Good luck with this place if you want to take the risk.

We're about to mark one year at Guidepost in Mahwah and our experience has been great over that…read moreyear. Erika, Jessica, the lead guides in the classrooms, the floaters, and everyone we've interacted with have always left a positive impression on us. Our child is growing and learning so much from the guides at Guidepost. We've learned so much along the way about Montessori thanks to the team there, there are endless opportunities to meet other families and connect over events that happen every month, it has truly been a great experience for us. We were in a different school prior to Guidepost and I don't feel like it's even fair to compare the two. The care and thoughtfulness at Guidepost is different than anywhere else, the attention to details and how much our child has gained from Guidepost has been so impactful to watch. I'll also mention for any caregivers who have children with allergies or dietary restrictions - Guidepost is extremely thoughtful with our Vegan child. Whenever there are events, they go out of their way to tell us about them and make sure our child is included with a vegan option, they keep vegan treats when the class is having ice cream or cupcakes, the guides are constantly in contact with us about the snacks and substitutes that we can bring in, it's been a really wonderful experience compared to the last school we were in and we appreciate how thorough they have been with our family and always making sure our child is included.

We absolutely love Guidepost! Our toddler has been so happy here, and it's amazing to see how much…read morehe's learned and developed in such a short time. The teachers are incredibly caring, attentive, and truly invested in his development. They truly understand toddlers and create a warm, nurturing environment where little ones feel safe, supported, and excited to explore. We've seen our little guy become more independent, confident, and curious every day, which has been so rewarding to watch. The Montessori approach is thoughtfully implemented, encouraging independence, curiosity, and a genuine love of learning. We've seen such amazing growth in our toddler. The school is also exceptionally clean and well-maintained, which gives us so much peace of mind. Everything feels organized, safe, and thoughtfully cared for. Communication with families is fantastic. We always feel informed, included, and supported, which makes a huge difference. The sense of community here is strong, and it really feels like an extension of our family. We're incredibly sad to be leaving as we're moving. It was honestly one of the hardest parts of our decision--Guidepost made it so difficult to go. That alone says so much about the impact it's had on our family. We're so grateful to have been part of this community and couldn't recommend it more highly!