Can't say enough good things about my first month at Andover daycare . Helen is wonderful , she…read moreallows my Mason to come in on mommy's schedule . Which is everything to me . He started at 4 months and I was.very sad and scared , she slowly transitioned me and him into the school. Thank you again .

Miss Hellen is horrible. My son was a couple months old when he started attending. I pulled him out…read morewhen he was about a year old. PROS : - kids have other kids to interact with -staff is nice -local area with a big back yard -kids have picture day and pictures turn out really nice. CONS : -Miss helen only cares about her granddaughter who is also attending the school. -Kids are never cleaned up after they come back in from being outside -constantly sent home with wet diaper and horrible rashes -miss Hellen has her "punish" chair where she makes kids sit alone in a wooden chair when they've been bad. - Staff is teens/young adults just looking for jobs no one has child backround I know this for a FACT because one of the girls is my cousins friend who works there. -my son was not allowed to bring his binky. Why? -my son was not progressing in speech nor socializing with children correctly. -Miss helen told me to my face "hes just a little to hard to deal with" ABOUT MY SON. -my son is very active so he doesn't want to sit in circle time, they would force him to so he would get upset and this is why she told me "hes hard to deal with" -tuition is a JOKE almost 300$ a WEEK for my child to be ignored, sent home dirty, and be made out to be some terror who is "hard to deal with " -Miss helen sent me threatening voice mails (that I wish I could include) telling me AFTER I pulled my son out that I owed her money ($200 plus) when in reality I owed her $45. BECAUSE of this she threatened to call norwescap (agency that helps with childcare) and tell them that I owe a balance with her school. This was AND I QUOTE "Luca (my son ) will not be able to attend anywhere until I get paid" she is a selfish selfish woman. she told me "I know dad isn't in the picture but I still expect my money" it was the worst decision of my LIFE to bring him to this school. I would prefer Early Discovery Learning Center in Stanhope theyre so nice so kind and so polite staff has been there 20 plus years. GOOD RIDANCE MISS HELLEN.

We love Ms. Paige and Ms. Katie in pre-school 1. My daughter always says "I had so much fun today"…read moreeverytime I pick her up and that makes me so happy to hear. We've been there almost a year now and my daughter has learned so much and is excited to go to school everyday.

Very nice daycare! I highly recommend this place. The staff and the management are wonderful. I…read morehave my two small kids at this center and they love going everyday at school. Thanks to all the teachers and staff.

Unfortunately, do not recommend. Three terrible experiences that lead me to finally pull my son out…read moreafter he was seriously injured. Owner never even called to apologize. Shameful because we trusted them.

I would never sent my kid to this school again. My son was there for 4 months from 2.5 old, and he…read morecried every morning when we drop him off( he was in another DC for 1 year already, so I don't think it's bc he's new in school). I have asked him several times, all he could express by his age is that he is scared of the teacher who's name start with letter A. My husband also said he witnessed that the teacher was very rouge to the kids in the classroom. I was a bit concern but since we will be traveling soon so I didn't plan to switch to another school. 2 month later after I withdrew my son, he developed more speaking skills and he started telling me that the teacher was "corporal punishing" him just because he doesn't want to have nap, as a mom I believe you will share my angry when I hear it. He can describe all the details and he still has emotions when talks about that memory, I don't believe a 3 years kid has the ability to tell a lie even considering he is not even going there anymore. I tried communicating with the owner peacefully, and I do received a call right after I report this to them. They said they will do an investigation and call me back earlier next week, but 2 weeks after I don't hear anything from them. Then I called back, they are like, oh, I called you. But I have been waiting for the call and I don't see any missed call from the school. I don't feel any sorry from the call, and of course no apologies at all like the punishment is normal action to the kid. I don't know how much my son suffered from the 4 months experience with them and I don't know how deeply in his heart he's affected that will stop him loving to go to school. In addition, I was never a picky mom, I never required anything special to be done for my kid. I have no clue why my kid deserve this.

I've had both my children 7m & 3y at KinderCare in Whippany and it's been the best thing for our…read morefamily. The director, Chelsea has been so supportive and accommodating for our family. All the teachers at the center are so warm and friendly and even know both our children by name. The kids loveee going to school and love all their teachers, friends and the environment. I feel like both our kids have shown significant progress developmentally. I love that they provide programs for meals. It saves me so much time and money when I don't have to spend time to prep meals for school. I recommend this center to any families looking for good quality care for their children! Thank you so much KinderCare!

Coming from a family who had a baby born during these crazy COVID times, you can imagine how…read morestressed as first time parents we were when it came to placing our daughter in daycare. Whippany KinderCare has turned out to be one of the biggest blessings for our family for so many reasons. One of the things we are so impressed by and pleased with is how much the director (Chelsea) and assistant director (Leah) are involved with all the kids. If we ever have a question, they always are aware of how our daughter is doing because they keep tabs with her teacher on the regular and can answer anything with confidence. Seeing how our daughter was progressing, it was suggested that we move her up a class. We were a little nervous to do this six weeks early but with their support and after being offered to do a trial day, to our surprise everything went amazingly well! Our daughter is learning so much and we already see such an improvement in her language development (both sign and vocal) and other skills like how to use utensils and not throw food at the table. It truly is such a joy to see how much she is growing here. As a parent, you obviously want nothing but the best care for your kid and we have no doubt we made the right decision with Whippany KinderCare. Especially during the pandemic, knowing that the center has been taking every reasonable precaution (temperature checks at the door, constant sanitizing of the school, the use of masks for teachers and children, no outside toys, etc.) further gives us peace of mind that our daughter is in safe hands. We really couldn't be happier and feel so grateful to have found this center and appreciate so much how much love and care all the teachers and staff give towards our daughter.

Best around. We have looked into many facilities before making this choice and this place is the…read moreperfect spot for our son. After 6 months of having our son here we still feel as good as when we decided to use them. I highly recommend them.

Cindy, the owner and her staff, will become your family. I didnt cry dropping my son off on his 1st…read moreday of daycare at 3 months old bc i knew he was in the best hands. Unfortunately, we had to leave little achievements but still keep in contact with the staff. Weve experienced 2 other daycares since leaving and we will never find the nurturing care like we did there. Every staff member thoroughly enjoys their job and take pride in being involved in the childrens milestones. I miss picking my son up from school and hearing his teachers saying "guess what he did today!.." to this day i trust no one else better with my childs early development, wellbeing and life.

My twins have been attending FVCDS since they were 16 months old; they are now nearly 5 and are…read morepreparing to go to kindergarten this Fall 2020. The owner Miss Aimee is wonderful and hands on. Very easy going and accommodating! The teachers love the kids as if they were their own. I am very confident in our choice to send our children to FVCDS as I have seen them grow to respectful, kind and intellectual little humans!

My kids enjoy this place as much, if not more than, the higher end places we used prior to moving…read moreto the area. They get lots of exercise and adore the staff. My 5 year old is in the summer camp program and LOVES it. It was a great decision for our family.

I'm a nanny, and I can't say enough good things about this school…read more From the minute u walk in you get a warm and fuzzy feeling. It's not the sterile environment I saw in many other preschools. The kids all seem happy and content, that's a biggie. The owner, though I only met her once, was very caring, accommodating and capable. The teachers and assistants my little charge had were wonderful. Mrs R. especially. They thought the basics with love and a firm hand when needed. I particularly liked the gentle emphasis they put on respect and obedience. I also did not notice any favoritism on the part of any teachers, not an easy thing to do in this line of work. There were lots of extracurricular activities and field trips, holiday parties etc...where parent participating was encouraged, and indeed many of the parents got to know each other well. On the whole it really felt like an extended family. I wish I could have sent my kids here , 20 yrs ago, but I couldn't even get on the waiting list, they had no room! This place has been around a very long time, and always had a great reputation. I really feel it's the next best thing to home!

This review is for the Gymboree in Pine Brook, NJ…read more My 10-month-old doesn't go to daycare, so finding a place where he can socialize, explore, and develop new skills has been really important to us. Gymboree in Pine Brook has been absolutely perfect. It's become a regular part of our routine, and it's made such a big difference in his movement and confidence. He gets so excited the moment we walk through the doors. It's truly his happy place. The instructors here are what make it so special. We've worked with every one of them, and they are all amazing in their own way. Ms. Geri: She has had such a big impact on my son's movement. She's incredibly thoughtful, caring, and observant, and she really takes the time to get to know each child and respect their autonomy. She's given us so many helpful tips and ideas to support his physical development, and I really believe her guidance has helped him get closer to walking and become more confident with movement in general. Ms Geri is so experienced with children and has given me much insight to my son and his ability to explore and learn about the world at his own pace. Also, as a side note, one day I desperately needed coffee (it was a loooong day) and Geri called a nearby business for me to see if they were open and sold coffee!!! It sounds small, but it's rare to find people who go out of their way like that for you. She genuinely cares and it shows. Ms. Kathleen: She has SUCH a beautiful voice!!! Even if you go for just one class, try to go to hers so that you and your little one can listen to her lovely singing. It instantly draws my son in, even though he usually takes a little while to warm up to new people. She's super engaging and fun, and somehow got him to start drumming along with us for the first time ever at his last class! It was such a sweet moment that I wasn't expecting. She has a really special way with children. Ms. Morgan: She was the first teacher we had at Gymboree, and after just one class with her, we signed up for the unlimited pass. That's how good she is! She brings so much energy and creativity to her lessons, and she keeps the kids excited and involved the whole time. Her enthusiasm is contagious, and she made us feel right at home right away. I think that is all the instructors, but if not, then these are the ones that we have attended classes with. I honestly can't recommend this Gymboree location enough. If you're considering it, just try a class. you'll see right away how wonderful the staff is and how much your little one will get out of it. It's been such a great experience for our family. Thank you everyone who works at this location. We are so lucky to have found you!

It's been a long time since I attended Gymboree, but I went to the music class with my…read moregranddaughter yesterday and was so impressed. The music teacher had such enthusiasm and spirit that everyone felt energized being in the class. And that the instructor was bilingual made some of the Spanish-speaking families Feil terrific. Highly recommend.