Guidepost Montessori KP is truly an exceptional center! As soon as you enter, you immediately feel…read morethe warmth of the staff, the comfort of the beautiful, sun lit environment, and the joy of the children. If you're looking for a school that's "not just daycare," please, look no further! The team works relentlessly to meet the needs of families, those who are invested in their child's education and passionate about the Montessori approach to learning. Tours are offered daily and all throughout the day to accommodate working parents. I urge you to schedule your tour today!

We enrolled our daughter in the Nido classroom (infant) at Guidepost Kendall Park at the tender age…read moreof 4 months. As first time parents, we were extremely nervous to put our infant in daycare. We were new to the area and selected the school because it was within a 13 min drive to our home. We had no idea what to expect and just prayed that everything would work out. From day 1, we were struck by the remarkable level of care and attention provided by the teachers, known as "guides." These guides have shaped our daughter's early life with their boundless patience (with us), kindness, and genuine devotion to each child's unique development -- (Shout out to Ms. Vijaya, Ms. Michelle, Ms. Manisha, Ms. Fozia). Along with all the extensive training they go through, most of the guides are parents to young children themselves. They were able to help us navigate being first time parents and what to expect with our daughter's milestones, etc. During pickup, they would say, "Charlotte looks like she is ready to start walking in the next week or so" and like clockwork, she started walking. I would have never known the signs of readiness without the help of the knowledgeable guides.  The transparency and responsiveness of the administrators, Dr. Ali (Head of School) and Ms. Stephanie (Assistant Head of School) has been a constant source of reassurance for us. Dr. Ali and Ms. Stephanie know everyone's name (parents included) and the goingabouts in each classroom. We also regularly see them playing with the children because they genuinely care about the students.  As for the "montessori philosophy," I just thought it was another gimmick. But I was wrong! Our daughter's time at Guidepost Kendall Park has been marked by independence, curiosity, and a love for learning. Each day she comes home having learned a new skill (e.g., completing complex puzzles, drinking out of a tiny cup on her own, knowing how to put her toys away, doing the hand motions to "the itzy bitzy spider," etc.). I know she did not learn that stuff from us and I believe that not all daycares have the structure in place that enables children to learn these skills. To sum it up, Guidepost Kendall Park has given our daughter the best possible start in life, and for that, we're immensely grateful. Unfortunately, we are moving out of state and have to leave Guidepost Kendall Park at the end of the month. We will be transferring to another Guidepost school (which Dr. Ali and Ms. Stephanie helped facilitate). We can only hope the new school will be as great as the Kendall Park school.

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!

Amazing place for kids ... my son really enjoyed going to Sapling and learned a lot…read more They provide safe and good social environment to kids. Teachers( Ms Carol ) is very kind and patience. Overall the school provides safe and effective environment for kids to grow.

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.

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.

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!

Just started sending my baby here and highly recommend. The teachers and director are highly…read morepersonable and responsive. After a bad experience with Lightbridge just down the road, I was anxious about going to work and leaving my child at daycare. While part of me wishes I could manage work and baby simultaneously, given that I can't this is the next best place. KinderCare in South Brunswick has set my mind at ease. The director Tiffany and teachers Mia and Azfar are AMAZING.

I've never been so embarrassed and disappointed in my entire life. When situations like this…read morehappen, it really puts a lot into perspective for me. I went today to register my child in the KinderCare at south Brunswick I also had Called the week prior to make sure someone was aware I would be coming in to register my daughter the following week. After my many conversations they seemed excited for my child to officially join them after having had a week of summer camp experience last year. When I arrived at the facility at 7:00am, I was met by Lauren who greeted me and proceeded to ask, "How can I help you?" I explained to her that I had come to register my daughter. I had a file of papers in my hands, and after I explained why I was there, Lauren abruptly said, "Well, my staff didn't advise me of this and they usually do so..." I was confused. I wasn't sure what came next so I apologized to her for her staff not telling her that I was coming but explained that I had spoken to the director and different staff members on numerous occasions( I had been calling for a while to make sure there was space after I feel in love with the facility last summer when my child was enrolled for a week of camp) to ensure my daughter could indeed be registered, with the director even telling me that my child can start the same day that I register her. I asked to speak to the supervisor or director at that point Lauren said "You're speaking to her" Claiming to be the Director/Supervisor herself. Lauren asked my child's age and when I provided her that information she said "Sorry, we don't have space in that classroom." I asked "When did that change occur?", and began to pack my paperwork and information back in the folder. Which upset Lauren . Lauren was walking towards the phone when I asked her that question and began packing she stopped dead in her tracks and said...... "YOU SEE, I WAS GOING TO HELP YOU, BUT SINCE YOU HAVE AN ATTITUDE I DO NOT FEEL LIKE GOING THE EXTRA MILE FOR YOU" I explained to her that I didn't have an attitude, I explained it was early and I had a lot of running around to do before I went to work. I was baffled, I was embarrassed and mostly I felt so little at that very moment, knowing I had to still drop my other child off to camp, and then drop my little one back at camp. I knew I had to get to work, and had did my part to ensure there was space on the previous working day. Lauren proceeded to cross her arms and say "We will not be accepting your child at this moment, goodbye I'm done here" I (embarrassingly) had tears in my eyes and said, "I'm lost you were just about to 'go the extra mile for me'' I said "What did I do? What do you want me to do? I really need to register my child" Lauren said "Goodbye now" To make matters incredibly worse, I called after I left, maybe partially hanging on to the hope that Lauren would see the error in her ways and make it right. I explained to Lauren once again what the situation was, I explained in detail everything that has happened that lead to now. Lauren sat unreasonably quiet on the phone , when I finished my last sentence she began to talk down to me and repeatedly telling me over and over she wasn't going to help me and my child would NOT be registered, and she wasn't going to do anything about it. I asked "Why? That's not good practice to tell a consumer that you wouldn't go the extra mile for them" Lauren then said, "Why are you cutting me off. I'm done here" and hung up. I learned that Lauren was actually the Program Specialist. I later called and spoke to the site director, Tiffany, whom I have spoken to in the past regarding making sure there was space for my child. Tiffany apologized to me and stated that someone should've taken my information down when I called those many times, to keep me updated. She remembered hearing about my child and I. She explained that they just had an open house on that Friday and it filled up rather quickly, before I came and that if they had my number they would've called but no one took down my info . I've left several messages for Mrs. Anthony who is in the corporate office and am awaiting a call back by next week , which is when she comes back for vacation. A rep called me a couple days ago and again apologized over and over. I honestly just feel discriminated against. I challenge anyone at KinderCare to dispute anything I said . I am outraged and humiliated. Believe it or not this was shortened to fit helps review limit

Everyone should want the best for their child! I know I do. When we had to move my first baby to a…read moredifferent daycare (we were freaking out). We toured a few others within our area. However, this was the only place that gave us a similar vibe like the other place he was at. Upon meeting Ms. Jessica (the prior director) - it felt as if we had known her for a really long time. She really sold us. Throughout our time here, we've been able to communicate any observations and concerns without any issues. They celebrate all the holidays and it makes you feel like you're part of an BIG family. They also have special themes throughout the year. It's not that big of a daycare so you really get to know everyone working there and start to become familiar with all the other parents and their kids. I do wish they still had their gym but they are currently using it for the North Brunswick public school Pre-K. Otherwise, quality education with lots of structure and every age has a cricculum no matter what age.

I am so glad that my baby goes to Red Birds class , all the 3 teachers ( Ms.Megha , Ms.Neelum &…read moreMs.Omayra ) are amazing . The best part is that they take care of my child as their own. My baby is happy there & that makes me stress free as a mom. Ms. Kopal is one of the most nicest person I have ever met, she is always there to help & always greets each and every person that walks into the school. I would highly recommend this place. 5 STARS for Lightbridge North Brunswick NJ.

teachers are really friendly, i see some real progress in my 2 year old since she started there.read more

There are three classes at this location. The bigger class has more of a daycare feeling rather…read morethan a montessori structure. Not enough teacher vs student ratio. And they keep teachers rotating between 2 locations of the school.

we are VERY happy with our experience at Milestones Montessori and I would highly recommend…read morechecking it out if you're looking for a high-quality educational experience for your child. We were in need of a school option for our 3.5 year old when his old school suddenly closed, and decided to give Milestones a try. Within the first two weeks we were already impressed by the growth our son was demonstrating when he came home from school: through the Montessori method, he was becoming more independent in everyday responsibilities like changing clothes and putting away toys, and in general seemed to be getting better at focusing on single tasks for long periods of time. The curriculum for learning to read and write is also very sophisticated, and we've watched his reading and writing skills grow very quickly. The school director Ms Saritha has been very easy to communicate with and her observations about our son's strengths and growth areas have been spot-on. She really knows what she's doing when it comes to running a Montessori program, including its focus on individual students' choice, growth, and responsibility, and its well-designed way of introducing young children to reading, math, geography, and so on. Because "Montessori" is not a trademarked term, any school can claim to use it but in reality there's a lot of variation in what they're really doing. Milestones's program is well-run and true to the Montessori approach, and we've seen the benefits for our son. In addition, Milestones is more affordable than a lot of other local options. We live just outside the Princeton area where school programs are quite pricey. With Milestones I feel we've gotten the best kind of educational program we could ask for, and also at a lower price, simply because it's not a large center and because it's located in Dayton rather a different zip code. Overall - I'd highly recommend going to check out Milestones if you're in search of a high-quality school program, with a warm environment, and with very reasonable tuition costs.

From the owner: The Montessori method of teaching is an educational approach that emphasizes child-centered…read morelearning through hands-on activities, self-directed exploration, and a carefully prepared environment, allowing children to learn at their own pace and choose activities based on their interests, all while fostering independence and a love of learning; developed by Italian physician Maria Montessori.

Service was great! Well priced, and my son Harold the third loved it. ( picture of Harold above)read more

We have sent both of our daughters to Harmony since they were 4 months old. One is in Pre-K now and…read morethe other one is in the infant rooms. Both of them LOVE going to school, the activities that they do every day are great and the staff are wonderful. Our experience has been nothing but fantastic and we would definitely recommend Harmony.

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.