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.

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!

Having small children and working full time is a challenge. Not because of the long hours or the…read moreexhaustion, but because finding someone you trust to love and care for your children while you are working all day is tough! I went back to work when my oldest (now 5) was just 8 weeks old. I searched everywhere. Seriously, if there is a place or person that watches kids in South Brunswick, I have interviewed them and might have even sent my girls there. We were lucky and had some good situations for daycare for our daughters over the years but we were never 100% thrilled with where they were. Of course, no one is going to love and care for your child the way that you do, so you become critical of things. Well, that all changed when we found The Montessori Learning House. Debbie Starinski is amazing, she runs her school with pride and love....you can feel it! All the of staff members are so sweet with the kids. Currently, 2 of my girls go to the school. Jo is in the preschool and Franki is in the toddler program. They are learning so much! Every day they come home with new work and art projects. Franki is speaking so much too. Everyday she has more words and sentences added to her speech! The school also uses an app that the teachers use to let parents know how the day went and what the kids did all day. I love the app!! Communication is a huge component to making me happy about childcare and Debbie and the teachers are great at it. There has never been a moment that I felt "in the dark" about what was going on at the school. The teachers and before/after care staff is so sweet and caring. There are times that I come to pick up the girls and Franki will be sitting on the after care teachers lap giggling...just so happy! They are always smiling when they are dropped off and when they get picked up. Mrs Allen told me that it was taking Franki some time getting used to sleeping on a cot. So she sits with her and rubs her back until she falls asleep...I seriously almost cried! Instead of just scolding her for not sleeping, they took the time to help her adjust to her new situation! Another person mentioned that the school is closed a few days a year for in service days...this is very common with not only private schools but people that do daycare out of their homes as well. What the person failed to mention is that this is one of the VERY FEW schools that is open on school holidays. In the past I have had to find placement for my girls on school holidays...I didn't have off but they did! This school is open the week of Spring Break and Christmas Break. They are also open on Holidays like Martin Luther King day....a lot of schools are closed! As a working parent, I don't mind the schedule they have...I actually love it! Thank you Debbie, thank you staff....thank you for keeping the most important people in my life safe and happy all day! Thank you for giving this working mama peace of mind that my babies are safe all day!!!!

I am a working mother of 4 and all 4 of my children have gone/are going to this Montessori at this…read morelocation or the Jamesburg location. I keep coming back because of the curriculum and because the well being of the children and staff is a top priority here. They have become an extension of my family. My 18 mo old just started this week in Ms. Allen's class and is having a tough transition. Ms. Allen holds him until he is acclimated and everyday when I come to pick him up he is sitting in her lap. It warms my heart how loving and caring she is with him as he struggles to separate from me. I have even sat in the office to watch him on the screen and she encourages him to be independent but is still loving in how she speaks to him. Each day I get the update on his and my daughter's progress (she is in the PreK program) in an email and on the app, but Ms. Allen also takes the time to update me, very honestly, on what went well and what didn't go well for him each day. Teachers don't always take the time to do that, but she knew that my son and I were adjusting during this first week and she did what she could to help us transition. My 4 year old daughter is now in her third year at this school. I loved my experience here and any time one of the parents voiced a concern about something, the school addressed it, including adding the daily reports, shifting staff, and even adding flexible hours for parents who need it. Mrs. Crandall is wonderful with the preschoolers. My daughter is learning social skills in addition to academics. She has the kids shake hands and make eye contact as they leave. She does this with each child, excusing them one at a time, to make sure they get the individual attention needed. I also have every confidence that she will be reading before she starts KG this fall. My older 2 were also reading at 4 years old, before they started KG in public school. Again, this is a school that has just recently offered daycare hours, due to parent request. This is not a standard daycare. With that in mind, there is a focus on education and enrichment and they have to follow school schedules and rules. I feel badly about the one other reviewer's experience. It's not easy when our child is struggling and needs some type of disciplinary attention. But, like any other school, they have to watch out for the other children and for the teachers. If a child is hitting, there are a few options they try but if the behavior doesn't stop, the child has to be taken out of class. They have to do it because otherwise you are putting the other children at risk.

I have visited Freehold Montessori School three years ago, while I was looking for the best…read morepreschool to enroll our daughter. As a school Principal myself of a world renown private and international school in Manhattan, my search was guided by the expectations a great elementary school would have in order to accept our daughter after her preschool years: students with a good academic foundation but also with great character learning attributes. A well rounded students is not only capable to demonstrate competencies but has also grown a mindset as an open minded, caring, risk taker, curious, inquirer, principled student. I have visited all the preschools in Freehold and collected as much data as I could. It was evident for me that Freehold Montessori was going to be the school for our daughter which will support her in her growth and future success. The reason was simple: Freehold Montessori school was the only school which has been able to demonstrate its learning goals for 3 years of education. All the other preschools I have visited were explaining how my daughter 's day to day life would look like but they failed to show me the process she will go through. I did not want a school for day activities, I wanted a school with a curriculum, with learning goals and with a vision demonstrating which student they are aiming to develop in my daughter, following which curriculum and process. I was impressed by how Freehold Montessori was able to present this process and how they delivered their promises. Three years later, my daughter is going to join my school in Manhattan. And as any parent of a student who hopes to enroll in our school, I have followed the same process for my daughter. Principled, I would never asked any privilege because I am the school principal. She has been through the assessment process, the interviews, the tests, etc... and she did beautifully. She did not need in any ways my support to get in, she got in as she has grown to be ready for this new chapter in her life thanks to the dedicated, thoughtful, responsible and professional Freehold Montessori Team. My advice to any parent who is looking for a school in Freehold: don't let the fresh paint or the state of the art technology guide your choice. Talk to the teachers, talk to the principal and question their vision for your child and the process they will follow. This is what matter. The rest is sparkles in the eyes!

Wonderful place to send our kids. Love this community and the values it teaches our kidsread more

Robbinsville Montessori is excellent and I recommend it highly! My two kids have been in this…read moreschool for the past two years. They both started when they were 18months, and since day one, they love it and literally look forward to going to school every day. The teachers and staff are all very warm and highly dedicated to the school and the kids, incredibly positive and observant. The classrooms are clean and very orderly, they feel like nurturing places that foster creativity and the urge to experiment and learn. It is so much more than just a daycare. I truly feel is giving them a solid foundation for lifelong learning and healthy relationships. The children are taught socialization--how to treat and interact with others properly. The good habits established by a quality Montessori education translate into every aspect of their lives - whether putting toys away, assisting in dinner preparation or simply being able to pick up a book, a puzzle or an activity book, find an appropriate place, and purposefully occupy themselves. It never ceases to amaze me how much they learn every day. During the week they also have Spanish, gym and music classes. I really appreciate getting a verbal feedback from the teachers, as well as a monthly classroom-specific newsletter depicting and describing all the wonderful activities that the children have partook of. The happiness of my children is the final confirmation that I have made the right choice.

We LOVE Robbinsville Montessori! My daughter has thrived at this school for the past year and a…read morehalf. I was nervous for my daughter to start school, and I now have such a peace that she is in good hands. I can tell they truly love her and are helping her to learn and grow and develop socially and academically. Ms Chao, Ms Umesh, Ms Vargas, Ms Charma, Ms Daniela, and Ms P are all wonderful teachers and I am very thankful. I also appreciate that there is a beautiful outdoor play space and cheerful classrooms. What a gift to have a Montessori education! Additionally, Ms Chao is truly kind and a wonderful director (as well as teacher).

Can't say enough great things about CHBC! I was looking for a Montessori school for my son and…read morefound this hidden gem in Fairless Hills. I called and they fortunately had availability! I brought my son in and one of the teachers took the time to sit down and evaluate him so we could decide on what class to start him in. He adores his teacher and his classmates! I also love the transparency with what he is learning and enjoy updates from the teacher regarding his development. This school really takes the time to pay close attention to each student which is so important especially in a sea of commercial childcare. I highly recommend this school to anyone looking to get their child started in preschool!

I spent years researching all the schools within 45 minutes of our home and settled on Children's…read moreHouse of Bucks County. This is a nurturing and calm environment and my children have grown, learned, and blossomed. They love it there and I could not be happier with the education they are receiving.

Love love this school. My son has been going to this school for the past 1+ year. He loves to go…read moreschool any day. Staff and Director are very caring and have good montessori materials. He has learnt lot of things since joining there. I was new to montessori concept when i joined my son but I totally love their teaching techniques. The way they care about kids regarding their studies, social skills is awesome. Ms.Vijapurapu's advises on parenting are great. They keep the parents well informed about the kids growth. They currently accept kids from 2 and half onwards. Waiting to start my younger one also there in few months! Best school that i have seen in Dayton and Monroe Area in NJ

I can not sing the praises of Ms. Kristin and her teachers highly enough. We sent our son here for…read morehis first starting School as well as for Summer Camp. The most Important thing I can relate is that, towards the end of his 1st year Ms. Kristin told us of concerns she had with my son's development and alerted us to the possibility of him being neurodivergent and helped us engage with a formal evaluation process. This demonstrated to me that she is not there to take your money - Ms. Kristin truly cares for the wellbeing and development of each child. Additionally, I want to point out that this isn't some "Day Care" attached to somebody's house just using their backyard, nor is it just someplace to park your kid. This is an actual Pre-*School* teaching social skills as well as independence and self-care. They are very devoted to a traditional Montessori education approach which is a long established practice. Based on our experience, I can whole heartedly recommend sending your children to this school.

Our son attends Children's House as part of the first class and it's been an incredible experience…read more Kristin, the head of the school, is really committed to the well-being of every child. Everything is very student-centered and the materials are regularly rotated and curated to expose students to new subjects and ideas. The teachers put a lot of thought into the activities for students, even the youngest ones, so it's a really enriching environment. He loved some of the units they worked on: raising butterflies, learning about the life-cycle of a hen, and learning about planets and the solar system. The teachers are also super committed, caring, and communicative. They really know the students and their interests and foster a respectful and fun learning environment. We are first-time parents and felt really supported. I cannot recommend this school highly enough.

We visited many preschools in North Brunswick for our three year old kid. We liked the staff at…read moreLittle Scholars very much as we found them warm and caring. The atmosphere in the school and interaction between the kids are very good. As Playing and Learning go hand in hand here, our kid thoroughly enjoys her time at school. My daughter is about to start her second year in this school

My both kids went to Little Scholars since they were 2 and continued till graduating Pre-K. We had…read morean amazing experience here. The teachers are informative and loving. I'm particularly pleased with their hygiene and security procedures and feel super safe with my kids being here. Kids had a variety of activities to have fun and be occupied! Kids were introduced to taste of learning new language, and Spanish time was definitely my kids favorite. Their summer programs are very impressive. I've recommended Little Scholars a few times, and will gladly do it again!