Peppermint Tree is excellent when you have an only child! Even if you don't require child care,…read moreaffording your child that social interaction is huge for their growth! It is also an excellent place to prepare your child for Kindergarten so they won't go in overwhelmed and scared. At home we can provide structure and learning tools but it just isn't the same as a true school environment. My son gets excited to see his teachers & his friends. He looks forward to gardening, dance parties and art projects. His overall growth has also jumped leaps and bounds from when he first started last year. So much so we extended his hours from half to full day! We also LOVE that the classes are small & the teachers build a close relationship w/ every child. Touring other schools was quite scary seeing kids screaming and overwhelmed staff. I can assure you Peppermint Tree is not and never will be that way! You also have a built in Summer Camp w/ 2 pools to accommodate all age groups. Did I mention swimming lessons, class trips, gardening, ice cream days, etc? All those things are either part of class or an option to add on. So if you are on the fence about where or if you are going to enroll your child, Peppermint Tree is definitely the Best Choice!

My child was enrolled in Peppermint Tree's summer camp. He was there for 5 hours and he was out…read more(playground & pool) from 10:30 am until 11:30 am. Then they'd go inside from noon until 3 pm. This was their time to eat and sleep! Their naptime was 2 hours. So, if you want your 4.5 year old toddler to go to summer camp and nap for 2 hours this is your place. There were no other activities as promised on the schedule we were emailed to before camp began. The schedule showed that they were going to do arts, science and so many fun things. When I asked if he was doing any of these things I was told by his teachers that most of these were happening during his pool time. Really? Isn't the establishment's responsibility to ensure that all groups get to do these "fun things?" Why should a 4.5 yr old eat and sleep from 12 pm - 3 pm. There is plenty of time for his "teachers" to read books, engage them in fun/educational activities while they're inside. So really, all that money we paid for was only for 2 hours (run around in the playground and use the pool). Our child didn't learn anything, there were no educational activities as the written schedule showed, and we basically paid for 5 hours, 3 out of which were eat and sleep! I don't recommend this place whether it is for summer camp or as a daycare. Unless you want to use it as a babysitting place, sure, then it's fine. Just don't expect your child to learn here...

My children have attended smart start for a few years. Wonderful staff. Clean environment. And most…read moreimportantly they are learning. Both socially & academically.

My son has been attending Smart Start Academy for 6 months now. He loves his teachers and his…read moreclass!! They are the best teachers and so attentive to all the children. He is learning so much in the toddler classroom!! I highly reccomend this day care!!

I sent my daughter here from the time she was 2.5 until kindergarten and my son for the samount of…read moretime, until a few months shy of graduation we had to move to CA. There is NOTHING on the West Coast that compares to this school. I love the teachers,t hey have been there forever. It is clean and has an old-school approach to socialization and learning. They focus on instilling confidence and manners as opposed to being impressed with themselves for a 3 year old spitting out facts without having a context for applying what they are "learning". I loved it and am disappointed that my third son will not have the chance to attend Sandpiper.

As a retired public school principal I could not be more impressed with The Sandpiper School. The…read moreteachers are innovative and loving while the students were respectful and kind to each other. I was babysitting for a student last week and had the opportunity to see first hand the home/school connection as communication and thematic learning clearly linked the parents to their students learning. The 4 year old child in my care was eager to attend school everyday and demonstrated superior skills in reading readiness and socialization. I am certain she is totally prepared for Kindergarten next year. I would recommend this school to any parent without reservation.

I recently visited The Good Shepherd Nursery School and it was just wonderful! The facility is…read morebeautiful and very modern and up to date. The classrooms were so cute and were very welcoming. The staff was friendly and helpful. They answered all of my questions and made me feel very at ease. I would highly recommend this school and would definitely send my children here.

My daughter has been going to this amazing school for 2 years. From the minute we walked in to…read moreyour own personal tour until today we have felt like family! The school is immaculatey kept, The teachers are abosulutely amazing. My daughter has learned so much and is totally ready for kindergarten! She always is up and ready to go to school and when I pick her up cannot wait to tell me about her day! The teachers really make parents feel at ease and are always accessible for any questions or concerns! I would not hesitate to recomnend Good Shepherd to anyone looking for an outstanding preschool to send their child to!!

Professional and caring staff. Very low turnover makes it feel like you are part of a big family.read more

New I would like to share my disappointing experience with…read moreWestminster school. My grandson was potty training. His teacher initially assured me that the school would follow our routine. However, when the teacher went on leave the teachers assistant took over and expressed that she couldn't regularly inquire about my grandson's needs. this seemed unreasonable, especially considering his age. The situation escalated when the teachers assistant falsely accused me of being aggressive. I was disappointed by the administrators handling of the situation, including false claims that I had instructed other parents on snack options due to my grandson's egg allergy. The administrators dishonesty coupled the teachers assistance. Actions led to our decision to withdraw my grandson from the school. The administrator, subsequent expressions of sadness seemed in sincere as it appeared to be motivated by financial concerns. I just want to caution others that it appears to be a culture of dishonesty among staff members. If a teacher assistant inability to engage in a conversation with a grandparent because she is sensitive. She shouldn't be interacting with the public. No one knew that the teacher went out on maternity leave.

Monmouth Montessori Academy is the most amazing school! The director puts forth so much effort to…read moreknow every child, the teachers are full of love and patience, the children my kids have gotten to know are amazing, the families come together like a community, and the academic experience my kids are receiving is incredible! MMA is home away from home!

Since we discovered we were going to be parents we have made decisions based on researching what…read moreintuitively feels right for our son. We are always discussing what types of experiences will support him and allow him to grow into who he is and what he is here to be. We believed that choosing a school was one of those decisions that would have a tremendous impact on his growth and development. We concluded that Maria Montessori's method of learning would support our child in reaching his full potential...in a naturally occuring process....and most importantly a process he would LOVE. From the moment you pull up to the school it is evident something wonderful is happening here. A beloved community of children and families who radiate kindness, joy and a love of learning! Exactly what we had hoped for. The bonus is a 4 year old who has surpassed any academic expectation we could have even thought to place on him who looks forward to going to school everyday!

My child has gone to Kindercare on Fisher since he was 10 weeks old up till 4th grade and looks it…read morethere. The staff is great, the director is great everyone is wonderful. He loves when I drop him off. They feed him hot meals every day and he's has met a lot of friends

I have ABSOLUTELY nothing bad to say about KinderCare in Toms River. All of the staff are beyond…read moreamazing! My daughter has been coming here for over 4 years and she LOVES IT. The teachers are like family and they treat my child like she's their own. I came to this center after a VERY BAD child care experience and KinderCare helped me find my faith in childcare professionals. My daughter will be going here until she's too old to be here, Lol

I enjoyed the tour I was given. Everything was nice, clean, and quiet. The staff there were…read moreexcellent and nice.

I am absolutely appalled by my experience with The Learning Experience of Toms River. Imagine…read morereceiving a phone call from Child Protective Services informing you that your child's teacher was anonymously reported for **physically abusing him**--this was my reality. I rushed to pick up my son, panicked and horrified, only to be met with a director who seemed more concerned about **staff conflicts** than the safety of my child. I was told that teachers may have reported each other due to personal grievances, as if that somehow made this situation any less alarming. When we rightfully asked for our money back--since there was no chance we'd be sending our child back to an environment where this was even a possibility--we were told we had to **wait for the investigation's outcome.** No compassion, no urgency, no reassurance--just indifference. And to make matters worse, we haven't heard a single word from them since. The investigation concluded with some teachers saying they witnessed the incident and others claiming they did not. Because of this, the state ruled they **could not confirm the allegations.** But what does that mean for my child, who was the victim in all of this? The teacher in question is now likely reinstated and undergoing "training." That is absolutely **sickening.** When I asked if they had cameras in the classroom during my first meeting with them, I was told, **"Yes, we do" Never did I think to ask, **"Do your cameras also record?"** because, like most parents, I assumed they did. Had I known otherwise, I **never** would have entrusted my child to this place. At the very least, I expected The Learning Experience to handle this situation with care and transparency. Instead, they offered **no support, no communication, and no accountability.** I feel completely misled, disappointed, and betrayed. If you are considering this daycare, **please think twice.** No child should ever have to experience what mine did.

The BEST School ever! If you want the best for your child, send them here! The teachers and staff…read moreare amazing! Kind, caring, loving staff. You will be amazed at how your child will blossom!

This school is phenomenal. The individualized attention that each child receives is what sets this…read moreschool above the rest. If you are looking for an actual learning environment not a daycare situation for your toddler or preschooler this is the place to send your child. The teachers here give your child the tools and skills necessary to succeed not just in school academically, but in practical life. I have seen first hand how this school builds self- confidence, self-discipline and social awareness in their students. It is such a nurturing environment and at the same time a very structured environment in which a child can flourish and learn with the sky as the limit.

What an incredible school. Our first year at Mountain Hill this past school year and I really can't…read moreeven put into words how amazing it was. My son loved it so much some days he didn't even want to leave! The staff is incredible, the teachers are amazing. The school is run so efficiently and safety is a top priority. The students are all cared for as if they were their own children. From the moment we dropped our son off on the first day, to pickup on the last day, I never had to worry about him and that's a beautiful thing. We are looking forward to many more years ahead at Mountain Hill!

Great school for both our children! Love school program,…read moreactivities and location. Thank you for everything!