My 3 year old is in her 2nd year here and we love the school. She's currently in Ms Gallaragas…read moreclass and we are sooo happy with her teacher and loving staff in the class, My daughter goes to school happy everyday and that speaks volumes. Bravo and thank you to all the loving staff in Ms Gallaragas class and all our family at AM of Mahwah.

Our kid goes here. Unfortunately, they just notified parents today, March 2, 2022 that they are…read moremaking masks optional starting March 7, 2022 for all students and staff. So they gave us less than one week of notice about this change. Sadly, we are dis-enrolling. It seems irresponsible not to have staff where a mask that work with infants and even toddlers. They are in close contact and breathing all over them all day. Not good.

I'm sharing my personal experience with this daycare so other parents can make an informed…read moredecision. We enrolled under what was clearly labeled a 10-month contract. I was informed at the time that this type of contract is typically offered to teachers; however, the director offered it to us as a courtesy when we were preparing to leave, due to the school's 12-month schedule and lack of a guaranteed September spot if a child is withdrawn for July and August. I was clear with the director that I am not a teacher, and the contract was still offered and signed. Based on vocal and written communication, my understanding was that this agreement allowed my child to be out for July and August while maintaining her enrollment for September. Recently, we were unexpectedly asked to confirm our intentions for the next school year. When I referenced the 10-month contract, I was told someone would follow up with me, which did not happen. I then emailed for clarification. The owner responded by stating that I had misunderstood the agreement, despite the contract and email I had in writing from her outlining what the 10 month contract is. When I said I would need to consult a lawyer if the agreement was not honored, I was told the owner does not deal with "litigious people," and my child was removed from the program in the middle of the school day. Separately, my child reported being hit by another student on multiple occasions. When these concerns were brought to the owner, I was told that my child was lying. There was also an incident where staff commented negatively on my child's lunch, telling her that yogurt was unhealthy, which I found inappropriate. This review reflects my direct experience only. I encourage parents to ask detailed questions, get all agreements in writing, and carefully consider how concerns and disputes are handled before enrolling.

My experience from the start with Bells was wonderful. They are amazing with children during their…read moreacademic and social growth. If you ever leave instructions regarding anything whether it's health or restrictions, they listen and follow everything you provide. They give thorough information, guidelines and plans when it comes to the safety of the children. Communication is very quick and always looking to see how they can help. I would highly recommend this childcare facility.

i worked HERE when Pinnacle first opened horrible yulia the director was NEVER there. she…read moreseriously thought a teacher assistant was supposed to clean and thats it ! SHE wanted me to clean the bathrooms , she was upset i was out side with the teacher ( you should always have more then one person with kids) ( that way if one has to use the restroom they all dont have to go in) SHE was verbally abusive to me . she had kids playing near a grave yard , She once took them hiking nature walk in the grave yard!!!!!!!! she would bring her infant in and tell the kids dont touch him !!! SHE copied and pasted her website seriously!!!!!! (she plagerism)SHE never worked in a preschool she doesnt know the difference between day care and pre k ( SHE had the teacher explain multi purpose education and the set up of the classrooms ( SHe does not know what an IEP is, every pre k needs one special ed teacher for evaluation she doesnt speak english well , her out gym is not safe for 3 year olds! she never studied pre k education and doesn't have the qualifications! she wanted the room to be spotless but didnt care about the mental health of staff or kids ! SHE has a 2 year old with a 6 year old . HER website says all these programs none of the exist! she never did zumbini she got rid of gymnastics and spanish teacher to expensive ( she had me watch the kids with no teacher! since she is home schooling her kids ( she did not have a program created she winged it from teachers she had no toddler program just stuck all ages in the same room ( ms Kerri had to tell her to get a changing station for toddlers ! ( she ran a home daycare she is clueless and abusive and thats why people quit!!!!!! SHE doesnt care about your childs IEP or education to be emotionally ready for kindergarten! she is only money hungry and creates cheap discounts , SHE had me watch the kids as a teacher assistant with no teacher! TO her this is just Luxurious day care horrible ! she needs a director a receptionist 3 teachers one special ed and 3 teacher assistants for different ages in separate rooms but no to expensive she has an after school program which had 9 year olds with 3 year olds it was so boring for them what torture! she yelled at me for getting electricity shot by a broken vacuum , she tapped it instead of buying a new one! she never hugged the Kids that's weird that says somthing !!!! she doesnt care for child just money !!!!!!!!! when she was the director she was there once every 3 weeks for 2 hours in her office and would get upset if chatted with her !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! most directors are at the pre k 8 to 530 5 days a week ! ugh investigation needed in my opinion she doesnt have her masters in education , she cut my hours and gave me a one hour lunch break to save money! She wanted me to create the classroom thats the teachers job in fact when she hired me she had no students and no teacher !!!!!!!!!! she is verbally abusive and is clueless and she puts all age groups in the same room like a weirdo day care with no different curriculums set up she is a FRAUD - I will go un named the state should be involved ! your paying money for luxury day care with no educational goals being met she just wants numbers of kids then worries about staff to teacher ratios , I had to Tell her a kids with severe emotional problems needed an iep she did know what that was!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! day care and pre K are not the same horrible !!!!!!!!!! call her up and ask about her programs on the website its a lie they are there she has a bunch of kids all different ages in the same room different teachers and assistants its a day care ! pretending to be something else !!!!!!!! and her face book and instagram posts have spelling errors and how can you own pre k when you dont have a masters in education or never worked in one !? she had a home day care ugh fraud !

It is the best in my opinion. Being not crowded, all the kids and the teachers know each other. It…read moreis a growing one with good facilities. My son was there for 2 years until last week and he miss everybody there. He had a lot of fun there. As a parent I am totally satisfied and I recommend. Much worth for the money we pay.

I am so happy we found TLC! my son has been there since he was 1 (now 3). he has learned so much…read moreand is so verbal. He comes home every day excited about what he has done. Luann and the staff are so caring! As a working parent it is so great to have such comfort and confidence in the people watching your kids! TLC also has an afterschool program where my daughter can go until I get out of work! She has also made great friends through TLC.

My daughter has been going to TLC since she was 6 months old. Now she will be graduating and…read moregetting ready for kindergarten. One way you measure the success of a place is by its results. When my daughter was being tested for placement in different kindergartens, she scored above average. Besides the academics, TLC is a great place...Kids have fun, socialize and learn. The teachers are great and are always there for my daughter. I am very greatful to all the staff for all the great years. Thank you very much for taking care of my daughter and getting her ready for her next stage in life.

My nephew is a student at the school. I went with my brother the other day to pick him up and was…read moreappalled to hear the conversation between two teachers talking about their personal life infront of the students. DISGUSTING. On top of that he came home smelling something awful.

We are so happy with The Goddard School in Ramsey that we drive out of our way to bring our two…read morechildren here. The staff is wonderful! Everyone is very caring and helpful.

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!

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.

A bit pricey, but totally worth it. My son who will be 3 in November has been going here for 1 1/2…read moreyears and he absolutely loves it. His teachers (Ms. Kennia and Ms. Leanna) seem very engaging with him and the students in his class. He absolutely adores them. My communications with Kim, Kristine and Nicole have always been pleasant. There has only been 1 incident of another child biting my son, and they addressed it promptly. Kids will be kids. Biting is bound to happen sooner or later when you put 4-8 toddlers together in 1 room. Plus I love that they have their own app that updates you with pics and videos of what they're doing throughout day. Also, nutritious food is provided ( not sure if that was an option we chose or if it's standard) for breakfast. snacks and lunch.

I really hope the corporation takes time to read my review and makes some changes for future…read moreevents. They just had an event, a prom dance, for UPK on Friday. As soon as I arrived, I saw another parent outside waiting with everyone else to come inside, but she looked upset. I asked her what had happened since she looked sad, and I was told that the director told the UPK teacher to tell her in Spanish that her other son wasn't allowed to come inside since it was only for the students and parents. However, since her husband was not home yet, she brought her other son with her to the event, but they told her that only the current student and parents were supposed to come. As she was telling me, she started crying, and I told her that I would ask them too since I also had my daughter with me since my husband was not home yet. Our kids are only 6 years old and cannot stay home by themselves or in the car. Then I approached one the assistants, since she was the one letting everyone in. I said, 'Hi, I was told by another parent that we are not allowed to come in with our children?' And she replied, without looking at me, 'Yes, that's why we sent an email about no extra guests since there is no space.' I told her I understand, but I mean, since my husband couldn't come, my daughter can take his place, right? She stated that they notified the parents ahead of time and just repeated again what she had already said. Unfortunately, I had to leave since my daughter was not welcomed, and my son was crying, not understanding why he couldn't come inside with his sister. I felt terrible as a mom, not being able to do anything. I understand what they said, but if they want to keep these celebrations, they should do better planning, either rent a tent to put it outside so both parents and siblings can assist, or have the parents notified that the additional child will be there, and even if we have to pay for them to assist to the event. As a mother, I thought to myself, what if it's a single mom or dad and they don't have anyone to leave their other kid with? Why does my child have to miss this experience due to poor organization of the event? It almost feels like they are excluding families. I was told by other parents that three families ignored what they were told and still went inside. I wonder if that's what they wanted me to do too?

littlecrane is a tiny gem of a school , my two young grand children go there ,they are both eager…read moreto go each day and show a big improvement with their ability to play /work on their own and with others. Ms Chizuru and staff are wonderful caring and nurturing. What a wonderful start for young minds.

I am surprised that this diamond in the rough hadn't been reviewed yet. Montessori education is…read moregenerally expensive but, if taken at Little Crane, it is well worth it even more. One of the most impressive characteristics is that the principal actually teaches in the classroom! At first I was hesitant about a school that was conducted in the basement of a church, but I ended up realizing that it's secretly an advantage: it means, as the staff stated during orientation, that toys are disinfected at a minimum once a week. The third policy that impressed me was the weekly take-home "library" book; it's a real convenience not having to run to the public library. School instructs in English, Spanish (one class per week), and Japanese (voluntary). My son no longer attends this heartwarming school as we've moved out-of-state but my wife and I often reminisce about & miss this school!

I'd give it a 0 if i could…read more The bathrooms are disgusting, there aren't enough windows, and there's 0 reception. Like c'mon!

Can't attest to the school itself but I can to the grounds, I walk there after school hours and the…read moregrounds are always clean. Their track doesn't draw a huge crowd either so it's a good place to socially distance and get in some steps.

This was my kid's first summer camp. He liked the activities like swimming. They also took care…read moreknowing he was car sick in the beginning and suggested he not eat breakfast but snack on cheerios in the bus to camp.

Deerkill is by far the best day camp in the Rockland County area. My kids both learned to swim…read morethere at a very early age and I now have the confidence when we are at the beach or a pool to let them enjoy the water without fear. The staff (from counselors to instructors) is also fantastic and a group of very experienced professionals. The directors are always developing new programs and bringing in the latest activities for campers of all ages. One of the newest additions to the camp is the climbing wall and zip line. My kids could not get enough of them. My kids are also huge fans of animals and the fact that Deerkill has a pony, and a couple of friendly alpacas is a great plus. Overall, I would recommend Deerkill to anyone that would like to provide their kids with the opportunity to have summers they will never forget making life long friends along the way. Thanks Deerkill, the kids can't wait to be back again this summer!!!