As a Behavioral Therapist I work with my clients 1:1 but I also get to be around all the other…read morechildren and see how they are developing and learning. TLE - North Brunswick is great! I have seen so much progress with the children there. My client is 2.5 yrs old, so I am around 2-3 yr old children. I see them learning Spanish, the alphabet, numbers, shapes, colors, days of the week, months of the year, and SO MUCH more. At other places I have seen 5 yr old children not being able to identify numbers and letters meanwhile at TLE the know it not only in English but Spanish as well! The teachers there care about all of the kids in their classroom. They are patient, they make sure each child is actually learning and they celebrate all of their small achievements which is so important to developing children. At TLE they have always provided the accommodations needed for me and my client's needs. They treat every child there with love and respect, including the special needs children. In the past I have experienced issues at other daycares where my other client was not wanted in group activities and was not treated the same as the other kids. But that is NOT the case at the TLE-NB. The Learning Experience - North Brunswick is truly a great place for children to learn!

When I first enrolled my girls here they were young. My oldest started at 17 months & my 2nd around…read more18 months. Everything started well, & I mean my oldest graduated from here. But during the time she was at TLE (her final year) my older daughter came to me expressing one of the staff members here grabbed & squeezed her arm. I immediately told staff up front, Leah & Sheetal, whom said they would follow the protocol to investigate the allegation. They then claimed they contacted the state. They said no other children (they interviewed 3 kids, all boys - but all the victims we know for sure by their mothers, were girls) & they all said they were never squeezed. One child interviewed is also the GRANDCHILD to the owner of this TLE. So they kind of brushed it under as if my child was making it up & then I thought maybe it's possible my daughter was confused - months later we attended a gathering with other children who graduated with my eldest. During that get together another mom (whose daughter graduated with my daughter) asked how TLE was "going?" I explained what happened & the mother informed me the same teacher did something similar to her child & they asked her if she wanted them to contact the state (the mother declined thinking that again, maybe the child got confused). Short while after, my oldest was there & she witnessed this same teacher grab another little girls arm. This time I called CPS, who informed me they don't come out to investigate I needed to make a police report, but since my daughter was not the victim it's really up to that mother. Ok? I went back to TLE with the complaints letting them know this is the 3rd time, I myself am aware that this teacher has grabbed 3 girls by their arms. I told Leah (the director) how the CPS worker explained I needed to make a police report first. I got so upset because when it happened to my child, no one said to call the police & TLE did NOT. Hours later, after me yelling in the lobby how this teacher still works around children & she needs to be let go, Leah called me telling me that my younger daughter could NOT RETURN until after the police investigate - I asked Leah what investigation? The police aren't contacted since it was not my child THIS TIME. I told her to email me & put it in writing that my youngest daughter would not be allowed back there & she REFUSED to do so. I pulled my youngest daughter out that same day, informed them they allowed a teacher to grab girls & squeeze their arms & they did nothing about it. If they weren't going to investigate I should've called the police when my daughter reported it but they tried to cover it up. The other mother made the complaint before I did, so when they said no other parent came to them about this teacher before, they lied, & by they - I mean Leah & Sheetal. They were willing to let this teacher work around children. I went to North Brunswick Police department & they were confused because they never had the report from TLE for my child & when I came to them (since Leah mentioned I needed to wait to return my child from this "investigation") there was no investigation because by then many months already passed, almost a full year. The police took my statement & by then I ended my contact with them. They lie to pretend they will protect your children & they don't, the cameras do not record & they should really be shut down if they're willing to hide abuse. Also upon reviewing these other reviews one of them is from a staff member so I am sure the other reviews are from family and or staff. Be aware - Ann Conti is from Ms Annie who works in the preschool classroom - came back to add for the response here that I received from TLE ; there is no reason to reach out to your company because you are already aware of how you handled this situation. You did not allow my daughter to return because I advised the North Brunswick Police Department of the abuse you were hiding from this said teacher (who I know now has been terminated and not allowed to work with children any more) but for your response to this review is truly disgusting and unacceptable as if it was not addressed in your lobby. Not only that I came back to my review because the other parent whose daughter this happened to brought to my attention that ANOTHER staff member is writing reviews! Do NOT believe the reviews here because they are staff members trying to save their job location from being shut down. Also Leah the director is supposedly leaving the location - she probably doesn't want to show face to new prospective parents with the embarrassment of not protecting my children.

My children went to the JCC preschool beginning in their youngest program. They were welcomed each…read moremorning with warm smiles. The curriculum includes Jewish and American culture. My children sang songs and made crafts for each holiday through out the year. Most importantly, they learned to play with their friends and were prepared to sore into kindergarten.

A wonderful academic and professional environment for the kids. The staff is very helpful,…read morefriendly, caring, and understanding. A special thank you to Mr. Rek, Miss Ashley, the manager, and Miss Jay for their support, dedication, and kindness. We truly appreciate everything you do for the kids and our families!

If I Could Give Kiddie Academy of North Brunswick More Than 5 Stars, I Would…read more I don't normally write reviews this long, but after our daughter's preschool orientation today, I felt compelled to share our family's experience with Kiddie Academy of North Brunswick. This isn't based on one visit--our daughter has been part of the Kiddie Academy family since she was 14 months old, and our younger son now attends as well. When it came time for our daughter to transition into preschool through the township, keeping her at Kiddie Academy was incredibly important to us. Thankfully, Michele from the township helped make that possible so she could remain at the school she already knows and loves. As two full-time working parents who depend on before- and after-care, having a place where we genuinely trust the people caring for our children is priceless. If staying at Kiddie Academy hadn't worked out through the township, we honestly would have continued paying privately rather than move her. That's how strongly we feel about this school. Our son only started last week. This morning, my wife and I arrived around 8:10 AM, well before the 9:00 AM orientation, because we wanted time to speak with his teacher about how he was adjusting. One thing we love is the camera access. We've seen that our son is understandably having a difficult time adjusting to a new environment, but we've also watched how incredibly patient, loving, and attentive his teachers have been. Watching someone comfort your child when you aren't there tells you everything about the people you've trusted them with. And then there is Ms. Jay. In such a short time, she has become his friend, comfort, and protector--and apparently sometimes his preferred parent . Last week, he actually wanted Ms. Jay instead of me! As a father, you can't be offended; you appreciate how safe and loved your child must feel for that bond to develop. Ms. Ashleigh, the Director, is equally exceptional--sweet, patient, professional, and someone who treats these children almost as if she is a second mother to them. You can tell this isn't simply a job for her. Dr. Rick Burghli, the owner, has created something special. He goes far beyond what I'd expect from the owner of a childcare center. He holds events for children and families, introduces us to his own family, and makes parents feel like we're part of the Kiddie Academy family. Some of the experiences they create genuinely feel like a little Disney experience for the kids. And I cannot leave out Mrs. Abeer and the food! The woman is fantastic. Our daughter actually craves her meals . When your child comes home excited about what the school chef made, they're doing something right! I also want to mention something from today's orientation because reviews should be fair and based on firsthand experience. We were physically there before orientation began. During that time, we understood staff was waiting for another family experiencing an issue completing the township's registration/medical clearance requirements. From what was explained at the school, these were township requirements, not rules Kiddie Academy simply decided to impose. Despite the situation, the Academy offered to accommodate the family separately with a private tour and, when that didn't work out, another opportunity to reschedule. I won't speak for another family's experience because I wasn't part of their private conversations. I can only speak to what I personally witnessed and our family's years of experience. What I witnessed was a school trying to follow required procedures while still offering alternatives to accommodate a family. That is consistent with the Kiddie Academy we have known for years. We've recommended Kiddie Academy to multiple friends. Some chose Dr. Rick's East Brunswick location because it was closer, while others joined us in North Brunswick. I would never recommend somewhere to friends for their children if I didn't completely trust that place with my own. No childcare center, teacher, director, parent--or child--is going to have a perfect day every day. What matters is the culture, how my children are treated when I'm not there, whether they're safe, loved, learning, and whether the people responsible for them genuinely care. After years with Kiddie Academy, I can confidently say the answer to all of those questions is yes. To Dr. Rick, Ms. Ashleigh, Ms. Jay, Mrs. Abeer, the teachers, and the entire Kiddie Academy of North Brunswick team: thank you for loving our children, caring for them, teaching them, feeding them (apparently better than we do ), and giving two working parents peace of mind every day. You don't just operate a daycare or preschool. You've created a community our children consider a second home--and we're incredibly grateful to be part of it.

We love Goddard North Brunswick. My son was there from when he was about 4 months old until 2.5yrs…read moreold. We were very sad to leave but purchased a house further away. The teachers and staff treated us like family. We would recommend to anyone looking for a daycare. Thank you Mr. Bruce, Ms. Lisa, Ms. Melissa, Ms. Ty, Ms. Diana, Ms. Marie, Ms. Deb and everyone else!

Amazing school, great curriculum , great teachers and most importantly the best principal Mr.Bruce…read moretaking care of the school and kids on a daily basis. Since we walked in to admit our kid 3 years back till the day we left the school , our child and us have been lucky to be in such a nice school /nice people around and our child has learnt a lot from here and made some special friendships . A special shoutout to all the teachers there who nurture/teach our kids the best education and behavior. Highly recommend to anyone in the area. Probably the best run pre-schools in the county.

Fantastic Preschool! Caring and Nurturing teachers. Affordable and Flexible. We are LES Preschool!…read moreThe school offers small class sizes for a more individualized approach to early education. They specialize in giving their students the best foundation for a promising future through laughter, fun, & play based learning!

A RARE find! Excellent staff and programs, small private school that feels like a family. Flexible…read moreschedules to work with family needs for daycare, as well as an exceptional preschool program which provides strong academic preparation as well as development of social skills. Highly recommend!

So glad we found this school for our 1 year old at the time. We switched her from a different day…read morecare and things went very well from the start. She's 2 and a half now and had learned so much thanks to the teachers of this school.

I feel very lucky that we found The Sapling School. Our infant son has been attending the school…read moresince January 2021 and in the 6+ months he has been there, we have had zero complaints. The building itself is in great condition, and they handle COVID so professionally and thoroughly. The tuition rates are very reasonable, and the baby-teacher ratio is nice and low. While I can't go into his classroom just yet, all of the staff we've interacted with during pickups and drop-offs are so kind. His teachers are very attentive and do an impressive variety of activities for just being babies. I know he is truly growing through his experiences at Sapling and we're so grateful.

daughter has been going here for the past two years and my baby T loves it so much. There are a…read moremillion reasons to bring your children here.

This place traumatized my child!! I am sure of this because after I pulled him and sent him to…read moreanother center his entire attitude changed. He went from crying every morning, to being excited to see his teacher.

This is really a superior child care! The staff are all nice. In my opinion, Children are the most…read morehonest people. When they like or don't like someone or something, children will display it straight away. At this TLE location, I see how the children are all happy, well-attended, and well-cared. I see how the staff treats children with most respect. They listen to what the children are saying and they respond to the children with full attentive response. My daughter really enjoys coming here everyday. Ms. Stacy always, always ready to greet everyone coming in with her cheerful and happy greetings, Ms. Kelley as well. Ms. Denyce always friendly to the children and always ready asking them how their days are going on and she is always ready with her healthy treats too! Ms. Iris rocks! All the teachers and staff are just amazing!!! The facility is clean and they have tons of educational activities. My daughter's favorite is the ball-pit. TLE has a "make believe" indoor playground. They have tiny postal service, car-shop, restaurant ... All are cute and educative. They also provide healthy snack and lunch. With lunch included in tuition, it's really a great! We can honestly call this TLE is a safe and happy second-home for our daughter.

My son has been going here for 2 years and has had nothing but a great experience. My son has…read morelearned so much and has made so many friends. He is so excited to go everyday and see everyone. If I ever have any concerns, they are always attentive and give helpful advice. I would highly recommend this daycare to anyone!

My son started going here part-time from a couple of months and I must say he is excited to be…read morethere everyday. The management has been very receptive to any issues I have ever had. Everyone greets you very nicely every time you walk into the school. The teachers are caring & loving, I am amazed with the curriculum and activities that are done here. My son's vocabulary has improved a lot, and I haven't heard him saying any bad words. So kudos!! to teachers for keeping up the good work. I am also glad about the social interaction and circle I am developing along with my child. Not to forget the great chef there who rotated the menu and ensures kids get familiar with various flavors, keeping in mind about the nutrition. This is the place to send your child for learning and to have fun!! Five stars!!!!!

My daughter has been going here for years and is about to graduate. They are open at 7am and close…read moreat 6pm, and serve breakfast and lunch. We get reports on how much kiddo is eating and napping, photos of the activities, and reports on what they learned. My kid loves to bring home her artwork and hang it up and has absolutely fallen in love with some of her teachers and friends. We have met people from Monroe, Spotswood and I'd say mostly East Brunswick here. They get the parents involved for Mothers and Fathers Day, a back to school night, and last year they did a trunk or treat. I've just been really happy with everything this place does.