I would definitely recommend this place for anyone who is looking to enroll their children in a…read moreChristian daycare. The staff is very friendly and the kids are so sweet, and every day they can go home talking about how they had a great day playing with their friends and learning something new. Education is the key to success, and I believe that with the help of the staff and the teachers, every kid enrolled at Apples and Books will become successful boys and girls one day and they can create memories that last forever.

I would say this is the best daycare in the area. My kid went to this daycare over 2 years until we…read moremoved. The principle was trying very hard to build and maintain her team, and I think she has a done a great job. All the teachers we met were kind, nice and treated kids with patient. My daughter was happy there. And she misses her teachers and friends. Highly recommend.

A few of the things we love about the Goddard School Piscataway:…read more * Friendly teachers & staff * The playground * Healthy snacks * Following all COVID guidelines * Show and Tell Truly, our daughter could not be happier, she is learning so much and making new friends. During this difficult time, we are so happy she has found a safe place to learn and grown socially. We cannot thank you enough!

Picking and choosing their enrolled children? Or are they racist?…read more Advance warning - long post I am (or use to be) a huge Goddard School fan. My first born went to two Goddard Schools, in #NorthBrunswickGoddardSchool and #BranchburgGoddardSchool. As I was expecting my second born, I obviously turned to one as well which is near my work. Also a current co-worker has one of there children currently enrolled and soon to be expecting her second one soon. So with no question asked, my husband and I (with another co-woker) went to take a tour of this facility. We were looking for January/February (2018) enrollment but was told there was a waiting list and the next availability would be in March 2018. I asked if there is anything we could do to ensure our spot for March, and was told by the owner Laura that taking a tour would put our name on the wait list automatically, nothing else needed. I went above and beyond with my work to get a delay start of March so my New Born could go to the Goddard school as preferred. I recently called at the end of November to ensure my son's guaranteed spot for March was still available. First, I spoke with the director, who was very standoffish on the phone. She informed me there wasn't any spots available until April 2018 now. I was SHOCKED! I had asked for the director, Laura who at that time was not available. Few days later, I had called back to speak with her and left her a msg. She left me a voice mail, stating "my director had informed you about everything already, if you are still unsure give me a call back." She's lucky that I did not hear that voicemail until I had called her back already, otherwise she would have gotten a piece of my mind. When I called back, Laura informs me that the next availability is early Spring, once I asked what that means she says Early May!!! I was very disappointed. Still keeping my composure, I had asked how is that possible and when was anyone going to inform me about this change..? I had sacrificed my maternity leave to ensure my son had a spot in March. She stated during the time of the tour that they would contact us when a spot was available a deposit was not needed because the tour was sufficient. The story changed when I inquired further. She explained that we do not call to let you know, if you want to ensure your spot, you need to put in a deposit." I was stunned! I told her that this is new and this information was not told. I continued on by saying that I had specifically asked her about a deposit and had brought my checkbook as well to make one. Her response was, "I apologize if you did not understand me, but this is how we have been doing it for past 23 years, this is nothing new." (talk about customer service people!) Biting my tongue and keeping my chin in mind, I had asked her if she could email me the enrollment paperwork since I wanted to have a guaranteed spot for next availability, I would try to drop it off or drop it in the mail with check etc. Now, 24 hours later, the next day, I have NOTHING! Not a single paperwork in my email inbox. Later that day, I had confirmed with both my husband and my co-woker who went with us to confirm if I was having a Pregnancy Brain and totally misunderstand her during the tour of having a spot available in March and tour is sufficient enough OR she did NOT mention any deposit? Both confirmed my understanding. So clearly Laura, you had provided me with wrong info and two other people confirms it. To make this even more interesting, my co-worker whom I recommended this place to, took a tour, and during the tour, she was asked to make a deposit. Now, her New Born has a guaranteed spot for March. As you can imagine, this is why I feel we are being ignored and purposely not provided a spot, interestingly enough, both of my co-workers are White. During the tour, I had noticed very little to hardly any minorities in the entire school. In the current New Born Classroom, there were zero minorities! And they are clearly going above and beyond to not only be very unprofessional, and providing me with wrong information to me just to ensure that my mixed African -American/ Asian child would not get into this facility. SHAME ON YOU #GODDARDSCHOOLPISCATAWAY. SHAME ON YOU #Goddardschool!

I am a current and alumni parent of Westmont who was admittedly clueless about the difference of a…read moreMontessori education when evaluating schools for my children. Westmont educated me while educating my children and now I am an advocate for life. My children, now 7 and 3 have experienced countless benefits from the Westmont environment and I feel so strongly about the community, teachers, administration and leadership that I was driven to action to post my very first YELP review to say as much. Westmont has each and every student's best interest at heart and I have seen that demonstrated over the course of my last 3+ years affiliated with the school. The academics and social/emotional curriculum is second to none. The community we entered has provided lasting friendships for my children and my spouse and I that have become our foundational friends in this community of Chester/Mendham that was new to us. You will not regret giving your children the opportunity to thrive at Westmont. Please reach out with any questions because as a business person I value a balanced and objective perspective but I also have very high standards so when a business exceeds those standards, especially when my children are the benefactors, I had to post a review!

Westmont provides a truly exceptional environment for young minds to learn in. My daughter has…read moreattended since "Little Steps," at two years old. She is and has been nurtured and cared for by a staff that cares for her nearly as much as I do. She also has learned independence, respect and how to deal with emotional situations. In addition to the solid foundation she is learning for bigger concepts, she is learning to become a solid human, as well. I would recommend it for anyone that cares about their child and values education.

My brother goes there, he LOVES it! But one time his teacher was not here and he pee his self the…read moresub did not change is diaper but besides that, his teacher is Mrs. Andrea and he has a favorite freing named Mikah ( I dont know how to spell it) and he has other friends named Frankie and Leilani. His teacher loves me and my brother, Carter Its a great place! You should inroll you kid(s)

Child Time learning center in my opinion is one of the most dedicated caring and most safety…read moreconscious centers out there. The center is filled with dedicated loving and caring staff who truly want to be at their jobs and care about the children when placed in their care. My child has thrived and has come home talking, sharing and just learning so much this gives me a sense of relief knowing that she's in the best hands. Unfortunately, we are moving out of state and this is going to be very difficult time for us to try to find another center as wonderful and caring and that will uphold the same high quality standards as Child time does. If you're looking for a center with caring and loving staff take a tour and see for yourself.

I currently have a four year old son who has been attending Zadie's since he was just shy of two…read more Our experience has been fantastic - especially considering such extraordinary circumstances as a school wide flood and the pandemic. The administrators and teachers have always gone above and beyond to be transparent and problem solve. Most importantly, the kids have never felt the impact and receive outstanding academic enrichment. Specific to Covid, all I can say is that they are doing the absolute best they can and we appreciate it. They have managed multiple Covid cases with the strict guidance of the health department and brought parents along every step of the way. Personal opinions on vaccination aside, I've been impressed by their swift actions based on science and truly believe they are looking out for my son as if he was one their own. Zadie's is an awesome familial community - especially for families new to the area. I highly recommend.

We have been sending our 3.5 year old to Zadie's since moving back to Summit in Feb 2020. We had…read moremoved out of Hoboken where we were not happy with our former daycare experience - sending our son to Zadie's has been the polar opposite experience. It's clear that the teachers and staff truly care about the children - they remember things about our son from his preferences to details as minor as his favorite color. He always arrives at Zadie's happy and eager to spend the day with his teachers & friends. As it relates to COVID, Zadie's has done an excellent job of keeping parents informed, and mediating any situations that need attention. It goes without saying that managing a childcare facility during a global pandemic is nothing short of challenging, and Zadie's has done a fantastic job keeping up with the ever-changing climate as it relates to COVID and keeping our children safe. We couldn't be happier that we chose Zadie's for our family!

If you are looking for a place to send your child to daycare, look no further. This is easily the…read morebest daycare my child has ever been. The Wonder Years checks all the boxes you could want or need. Their staff are more dedicated and love their jobs and it shows. The teachers here are like a family. I trust them because I know they genuinely care about each child and show love to them while developing and teaching at the same time. The facility itself is super clean, and I have been to two daycares/schools in Westfield, and this is by far the cleanest and most sanitary of them all. The children are all wonderful, it's a safe environment, and they even have a great outdoor playground for children of all ages. They also make the environment a positive atmosphere that I honestly believe will allow my child to be excited to be in school and learn. My daughter has also come home with so many fun projects to show us. I truly could not think of anything The Wonder Years does not offer in the growth and development of my child. I am so thankful and happy that we found the Wonder Years.

Our son has been at The Wonder Years Academy since Dec 2018. From the first trial day he spent…read morethere I knew we made the right choice. He has been in two different rooms so far and both of his main teachers have been/are wonderful. We do early drop off in the morning and everyone who is with him in the morning is very sweet. The director is kind, caring, and very knowledgeable. Everyone goes out of their way to make sure the kids and parents are happy. I have noticed so many positive changes in my son's development since he started attending. They encourage/follow what you do at home which makes it easier for the kids. The facility is clean and spacious. As a mom, there is nothing better than knowing your kid is happy every day, even though you can't be with them.

Best place to send your children. I always know my daughter is in safe hands. The management is…read morewonderful at handling any concerns, the teachers are warm and kind. And they offer hot healthy meals for the kiddos!

This has been a blessing for our family! Everything is included which makes our lives so much…read moreeasier. We just have to show up. My daughter has Autism and she has been treated so amazing by everyone and is never excluded! We couldn't ask for a better experience

As first-time parents, we were a bit anxious about sending our child to daycare. We didn't know…read moremuch about what options were available, so our search began with us casting a wide net. With little prior knowledge of the traditional Montessori curriculum, our initial search expanded the spectrum. After a few facility tours, it was clear that we preferred the Montessori curriculum and style of learning over the traditional curriculum. What sold us further and made our decision easy was the day we visited the new Guidepost Montessori in Bridgewater. Sylvia Chen, assistant head of school, greeted us personally to provide a tour, answer our numerous questions, and help us through the application process. Our warm exchange and the beautiful facility spoke volumes for what we could expect from Guidepost. So much so that my husband and I agreed to submit our application for enrollment as soon as we left the school that day. Fast forward four months and my maternity leave was nearing its end. Sylvia and Jennifer Tisdale, head of school, both made it a point to reach out ahead of time to ensure our son's first day was well planned for. When we arrived for new student orientation our son's guides were prepared to meet us, and it was evident that great care had been given as his name was already visible noted around the classroom. Guidepost's gradual entry for new students allowed us, as well as our son, to adjust easily into our new environment. From the start, we have always felt like our son's needs were well attended to and cared for. The Nido guides are fantastic and are invested in getting to know you and your child. They always have our son's best interests in mind and keep us updated on his progress and needs. One thing we love about Guidepost is their consistent communication. Each day, we look forward to receiving photos and daily tracking notes from Ms. Perrone. While we cannot be with him during the day, this detailed level of communication makes us confident that our son is well cared for. In just the few months that our son has been attending, we have seen so much progress with him developmentally. He is reaching milestones early and becoming more independent each week. He is excited to go to school each day. It is amazing to see his growth and I know it is because of the support he is receiving from his guides. We couldn't be happier with our choice. Guidepost in Bridgewater has exceeded all our expectations.

As a first time parent I was hesitant about where to bring my infant for care, but my wife and I…read morefelt so much ease when we walked into Guidepost Montessori and met the teachers that would be spending the day with our son. They were thorough when answering all of our questions and made us feel right at home. We are thankful to have such wonderful people caring for him during the day and couldn't imagine sending him anywhere else!