Cresthill is a FANTASTIC school for early learning and development, I cannot recommend it enough…read more Our child started at 5 weeks and the teachers got him on a sleep schedule and ensure they hit his development milestones. Every teacher cares so much about each child. The school Director puts thought and care into each season and holiday to be inclusive and magical for the students. It's an inclusive and loving environment. 10000/10!

This school has become really terrible this year. There are about 22 kids in each class, and the…read moreteacher simply can't handle it. My child often comes home with poop on the underwear. My child is very upset going to school every day, so we decided to transfer. The school's admission office still refuses to refund the tuition for November. It has been a very bad experience. I hope this school take this matter seriously!

Our son has been going to Apple Montessori, Sinatra Drive for 8 months and we have had very good…read moreexperience with this place. Ms. Jules, Ms. F and other teachers in his class has been great and taken very good care of him. We highly recommend Apple Montessori.

We were extremely happy with our choice for our child to go the HCA (Willow location). From the…read moremoment you step inside, that people in the front are welcoming and so warm to the children and families. The staff members are so kind and caring for the children. In addition, the added bonus of food being included just alleviated a lot of stress. It definitely forced our child to try new foods and helped to see everyone else trying it. They have so many activities that include the families. We only experienced the staff in the oldest classroom, but we, and most importantly our child, loved his teachers. When he first started going there he had a super rough time, but they helped him transition, and eventually got to the point where he often didn't want to leave at the end of the day. I would absolutely recommend this daycare for anyone who is looking!

Our son has been in HCA since the middle of July and after attending another day care for about a…read moremonth I can honestly say there is no comparison to the excellent service HCA provides. Beyond the loving and caring environment they have provided for my son in the infant room I truly feel that my son is more aware and active having been in HCA. They run a professional, friendly and courteous staff that always seem to be enjoying themselves while caring for the children. Two factors I like and do think is importantc is the phone update that they send updates on and the live webcam.

GOMS is a hidden gem in the Jersey City Heights neighborhood. My son has been attending GOMS since…read morehe was about 9 months old and has been in all three classrooms. The staff have been exceptional caregivers, very communicative, and are loved by my son. Some of the things we like most about GOMS: - Most of the staff speak Spanish and they do some lessons in Spanish. This was a big plus for us as a Spanish speaking household. - The GOMS community is a warm and welcoming one. The staff is incredibly consistent (low turnover from what I have observed) and therefore, it really gives a community feel. They never hesitate to give me updates, particularly when my son first transitioned to daycare and are always so supportive during transitions and milestones. - The hours are flexible and helpful for parents commuting to work. They are also open more often than other daycares because they don't have any week long closures, at least for the past 2 years. My son has learned so much from his teachers and the other kids. We absolutely recommend GOMS to anyone looking for a daycare in the Heights.

Our son has been attending GOMs for seven months. He started when he was a little baby of 5 months…read moreand is now a wild little toddler of one year. We all love GOMS. He literally laughs out loud when he gets to school. He loves it there so much. The teachers and directors are amazing care givers and you can feel how much they care about the kids. I feel like I'm leaving my baby with family. They have been there with us every step of the way through all our learning as new parents. The other parents and kids are also great and it's a really nice community. They recently added a shed to leave strollers which is a huge convenience.

I came across Kidz Inn Day Care almost 3 years ago when I was looking for a school to enlist my…read morechild in. Not many Day Cares offer the Abbott Program but Kidz Inn does. As of this year two of my children have attended this school, so I feel pretty confident in leaving a detailed review. When it comes to my children I take great lengths to making sure they are getting the best of the best, especially when it comes to academics. And I can definitely say Kidz Inn is a great Day Care. This is a very tight knit school with limited staff and classrooms, but offers so much for their students. Spots fill up quickly so I suggest inquiring as soon as possible. For the Abbott program specifically, they operate from 8:30am-2:30pm with the opportunity for early/ after care(that is charged to the parent). However, the Abbott program is completely free. Activities: They take the children on field trips. Daily engagement includes: drawing, painting, puzzles, counting, reading books, and so much more. They send home the children's work for parents to keep. They also host occasional parades and parent activities at the school which is nice. What I enjoy most are the take home projects that allow me to assist my child with. They also take the children to the park or to their outdoor play area. My children's overall development has without a doubt excelled. Communication: Communication is done through mainly through text messages and email. But, every time I have called the office I never had an issue speaking to someone. Pictures are sent by the teachers on a daily basis to showcase child engagement. There is also an app used to communicate with parents called Kaymbu. Within this app, progress reports are sent (COR Advantage Reports). Within these reports the teachers inform parents of their child's progress. Food/ Nutrition: Parents are able to pack lunches and snacks for their children but the school also provides it for free. They offer nutritional food for the kids. They offer breakfast, lunch, and snacks every day. The menu is not automatically given, so be sure to ask the teacher for it every month. Attire: They just started implementing uniform shirts to be worn. This is beneficial it serves as a safety procedure in locating the children easily for when they do go to the nearby park. They do charge for each shirt and sweatshirt. Overall, this is a great Day Care and I highly recommend. A big thank you to Ms. Allie and Ms. Cecilia, they are the best of the best over at Kidz Inn Day Care! https://www.kidzinndaycare.com

My daughter has an IEP and this school made enrollment easy and had all things a great daycare…read moreneeds: great teachers, outdoor area, great food, great curriculum and overall great management! I also love the communication i receive daily by her amazing teacher, Miss Cecilia! Free prek program and they offer affordable aftercare and summer programming!

My daughter started here 2 months ago and so far we're happy. Staff and admin are all very nice and…read morecommunicative, lots of great lesson plans, an indoor jungle gym which is great for winter months. Only knocking one star off because there do seem to be a lot of little extra fees when you sign up (like you have to buy shirts, backpacks, a fee for the payment app, etc.) which is slightly annoying but overall we are happy with the school and admin and our daughter seems to like it!

We have been sending our 5 month old son here for 2 months and could not ask for a more caring…read moreplace to send our son. We get regular updates through the app, he's sleeps better at daycare than at home and Mrs. Darling and Ms. Vanessa are always very responsive with any questions we have.

I researched seven schools in the neighborhood before selecting Learning Ladders and I sure am glad…read moreabout my decision. Sending your child to a pre-school is a big decision - and that is why this review is really long and detailed. I am an Internal Auditor with over 20 years of experience - which gives me unique skills to see processes, controls and risks - and make an informed decision. That's why I have also provided examples for each of the reasons why I gave this unsolicited five star review. Here are the reasons why this school worked out great: 1) Staff - a really caring and expert staff - especially the teachers my Neil got - primarily Ms. Latisha, Ms. Nia as well as other visiting teachers and administrators such as Ms. Khyati and Ms. Shiobhan. These people TRULY love the children in their care. For example, when my son reduced eating - they sent us personalized emails about his eating habits. There is no way we would have known or addressed it but for this. If you drop off before 9 AM they allow you to take the child to the classroom and my son's eyes lit up whenever he saw Ms. Latisha and Ms. Nia - giving them hugs - if he didn't feel love from them that would NOT happen. 2) Expertise - it is clear that the school invests a lot in their curriculum. They do arts and crafts, story time etc. even for really young babies and in doing so exercise their gross-motor skills. My son was also delayed in speaking, and the pediatrician had recommended speech therapists but he did not accept strangers. Since he was already happy/familiar with his teacher - Ms. Latisha, Ms. Nia, Ms. Khyati and Ms. Shiobhan PERSONALLY worked hard on him such that he developed the confidence to speak without us having to spend for a speech therapist. They ALSO guided us on practical things we can do at home to help speed up his speech development. 3) Interiors - New, spacious, well-lit and lively, the interiors have an amazing energy about it. Real estate in this area is VERY expensive... 1000 sq feet 2 bed room apartments go for $5,000 so you can imagine why all the other schools I saw were cramped - perhaps to squeeze in as many students/classrooms as possible - BUT NOT this school. The classrooms are expansive, with a play area, a seated activity area, a dining area, a big private bathroom and a cubby dedicated to each child. 4) Safety - the classrooms, all the furniture etc is very safe - rounded corners and padding everywhere... this makes it VERY safe for the children. Over and above - the school follows all applicable laws in a very strict manner. Once my son had a fall while running and they filled a complete incident report for me EVEN THOUGH there were NO visible scratches and he of course could not communicate. My point being, they could have NOT followed procedure and we would be none the wiser - that day my trust on this school and its staff increased even more. 5) Transparency - at least 3-4 updates about the class's activities, videos and keep sake photos (you are only allowed to download solo photos of your child) show how the children are progressing and what they did during the day. It allows you to connect with them better. They check diapers frequently and update the app. They keep the children so clean. 6) Dashboard - before each parent teacher meeting - the school sends a graphic report that shows how your child is doing vis-a-vis what is expected for his age. Then the teachers explain their plan to work on the areas where the child is falling behind. 6) Ramp-up plan: We were amazed with their plan and guidance to help my 2-year-old adjust to pre-school. They warned us about what to expect, and what mistakes to not make. Within a week the crying stopped and within two weeks - our son was EXCITED to go to school. 7) Honest billing - month to month with no long-term commitment. Easy to exit when your situation changes.

We've been associated with learning ladders since my child was 1.5 years old in 2019 until now when…read morehe is 5.5 years old in 2023. Our experience has been pretty decent in terms of the child care, extra curricular activities and tuition for extended hours. What I like the most is the freedom to share my concerns freely with Swati/Zenaida and ensuring that they're being addressed. I also appreciate the transparency in curriculum which they added in last school session and the graduation ceremony. In all, I have felt the my child was very safe and in good hands throughout our time. I'd definitely recommend the school for infants/ toddlers.

I have nothing but great things to say about Bright Beginnings! Both of my children have attended…read morethis center since they were babies. The staff members are always helpful and friendly, and the owners are always open to suggestions from parents. We were also lucky enough to have met some wonderful teachers who really treat the kids like their own. Both of my kids are thriving, and I believe it is in no small part to their time here!

I hope that Maria, who was the manager, as to other various individuals that work there are fired…read moreand go to hell. I went to that daycare since I was 5 until I was 13 and I can speak for all of the kids there that this place is hell. I was emotionally abused by various of the staff, favoritism played a great part, lack of respect towards the children was to greatly to mention. Many times they have lost various kids when on trips as simple to the park, yes the authorities stepped in. There was a child with special needs that was very abused by this placed due to his needs and I vividly remember him being DRAGGED on the floor. Some of the teachers resorted to HIT the children when misbehaving. When I was 9 a teacher handed me a baby that was under her care because she just wanted it to "shut up". These are only a few of my and others experiences . PLEASE what so ever you do do not bring your child to this hell of place