My child just started here a month ago and our experience has been nothing short of amazing. The…read moresecurity and safety here are excellent and the staff go above and beyond to make students and parents feel comfortable and secure. My child is well taken care of and even though we just started the staff all know my family by name. Highly recommend for all children because the curriculum is excellent. It is not just a 'daycare' but they strive to prepare our children for Kindergarten and help with socializing, sensory stimulation, nap schedules etc. I also love the additional activities and philanthropic fundraisers they support. Everyone I know also speaks so highly of this location from the clean facilities to the staff. I miss my child during the day but the TLE app keeps me updated and sends pictures.

TLE is a great fit for some, but the 20 kids toddler (16 month old) classroom size & 4 teachers,…read morewas too overwhelming for our daughter, who stopped eating and drinking altogether. So we had to un-enroll her. Also had an experience where there were only 2 kids in the class around 7:45am, and 2 teachers. One teacher was holding a crying toddler, yet the other teacher neglected to comfort our daughter who was screaming at her feet, while she continued to talk to the other teacher. She only interacted with her when she saw me looking at her from the side window. This was day 3 of my daughter being enrolled there. Which completely broke my heart seeing this as a first time day-care mom. I spoke to the director and requested a specific teacher be assigned to my daughter because I noticed she was the most nurturing from what I'd seen, but was told they could not honor my request and assign a specific teacher cause they don't take requests. A few kids had yellow snot running down their noses which also resulted in my daughter having a terrible flu for 2 weeks. Stopping in a couple times during the day we also noticed that her bottle and food was placed on the table and left, and if they dropped or she didn't eat, there'd be little attempt to ensure she has something in her tummy. So she was always extremely hungry and cranky when we picked her up and drank 2 bottles on the drive home from roseland to Montclair. Our experience was not the greatest, but yours may be different. Eventually, her stopping eating and drinking after a week of being there forced us to remove her & we appreciate miss Tessa understanding and issuing us a partial refund.

What luck we didn't make it off the waitlist at the preschool near our house...ending up at…read morePlayhouse was the best thing we could have hoped for for our son, and now daughter. The teachers and directors are incredibly warm and absolutely pros. Career early educators who are nurturing and attentive to children's needs and behaviors. The building is small and very clean, with classrooms that are full of interesting activities and toys that are well kept and well loved. I can't say enough good things, an absolute gem.

We have been at Playhouse for the last four years and sadly this will be our last year attending…read morethis magnificent preschool. Located in the border of Montclair and West Orange--it was worth the 15 minute drive from Bloomfield. The staff, teachers and facility are top notch, I cannot say enough wonderful things about our experience at Playhouse. As a play based school I was worried that my children would not be ready for public school but they were! Playhouse may not be giving your children worksheets to complete but they are giving your child the fundamental learning blocks for a successful life by fostering and encouraging emotional intelligence, communication, conflict resolution, and confidence.

Please do notttttt trust this daycare (cabinet st location, specifically)…read moreThe location is NOT clean. The teachers they have caring for infants are NOT fit for that class.. Alice is a scam, the way she determines what kid she has space for.. Horrible experience..

This kenilworth location is very unorganized and unprofessional. No one is on the same page. They…read moretold me my child can start one day and the very next day told me her slot has been taken. After I canceled my current childcare arrangements. You can not be playing with working parents. This review was posted under the wrong location. I was meant for the Kenilworth location

Wow! I absolutely love working at TLE of North Haledon! Having over 15 years experience in the…read morechild care industry, I know just how crucial it is to have the right people in place to create a wonderful environment for children, their parents and staff. This particular location is independently owned and operated by Alicia Antoine who is extremely experienced, having run another TLE location for 8 years and being a mom of 3. She understands the needs of working parents since she is very involved and hands on herself, opening the center daily. She also used to be a teacher and is extremely supportive to her teaching team because she shares the same passion for providing quality care and education to children in the community. I truly couldn't have picked a better place to settle in my career. The facility itself is absolutely beautiful (you have to see it to believe it) and TLE's curriculum is hands down the most comprehensive educational program I've had the ability to work with. The curriculum and research development team ensures that each child is able to grow and develop independently while becoming caring members of society. It is because of this team that teachers are afforded the ability to focus their energy on being loving and nurturing caregivers while they execute the TLE curriculum created by corporate. At TLE of North Haledon, you honestly get the best of all worlds- a brand new school with beautiful amenities, an experienced and passionate owner, a comprehensive curriculum, and the most loving, nurturing staff. You'd be hard-pressed to find all of these unique qualities anywhere else, and I am grateful to be part of such an incredible school.

This daycare center is the worst I've ever encountered in my 42 years as a mother of three. It's…read morecompletely unprofessional, lacking in quality and sympathy. If you have a child who doesn't move or speak, maybe this place is fine, but for my active son, paying over $1800 a month feels like throwing money away for a daycare that seems clueless about how to manage a child. After two consecutive days on 5/27--telling me I had half an hour to pick him up because he was climbing on furniture, which is typical kid behavior. I had to pull him out. My 18-month-old son faced discrimination from both the director and the regional director because of his special needs--he has a speech delay and is already receiving early intervention. When I took my first tour on 1/23, I explained all of my son's needs in great detail, and Victoria assured me that there would be no problem, that it was normal for his age. On the second tour on 3/11 with Rosie, I reiterated my son's needs, and once again, they said it was normal. Even uploaded and provided my son early intervention evaluation But when he started on 4/1, I received constant complaints. I was called on 4/3, 4/7, and 4/14 about minor incidents like biting another child, without anyone witnessing what actually happened. On 4/16, they reported he was running around and tried to bite a teacher's finger, and on 4/23, he hurt himself by slipping. Then on 5/5, he bit another child again without anyone clarifying the situation. That same day, they told me he put his hand in the toilet. This center has cornered me into providing documentation from doctors who have no clue what they're being asked for, since it's inappropriate for his age. They don't work with parents to help teach the kids; it's incredibly frustrating. Also when stuff happens to my son no report was given nor anyone knew what happened. Requested report from manager and still nothing.

Do your research if you want structured and trained staff don't go here. I deeply disappointed with…read morethe experience at this school. Rather than fostering a supportive and structured learning environment, there appears to be a lack of proper training and consistency in how staff handle children who may need additional patience or guidance. Instead of using constructive strategies to help a child succeed, the approach often feels focused on labeling behaviors rather than understanding and addressing the root cause. Every child learns differently, and those who may need a bit more grace and individualized support should be met with encouragement--not repeated negative feedback. Additionally, the environment feels more like an observational or reactive setting than a well-structured program designed to support development. There is a noticeable gap in proactive planning, behavioral support techniques, and clear communication with parents. Families trust schools to provide not just education, but also care, structure, and the tools for children to thrive. Unfortunately, this experience has not reflected those expectations. I strongly encourage the school to invest in staff training, implement more supportive behavioral strategies, and create a more inclusive, structured environment where all children are given the opportunity to succeed.

The owner of this daycare CARMEN RODRIGUEZ is very RUDE ! she has a new Location in Hackensack and…read moreI was excited because it was walking distance from my house. I have 2 children (3) in preschool full time only needed children for school breaks and a (2) year old. I specifically told her my 3 year old has autism, she said it would be fine he can attend. On his first day I dropped him off at 9:15am at around 12:15Pm I got a call saying I had to come pick him up. When I got there NO ONE explained nothing to me She was quiet so were her two staff. All my son's belongings were packed. I asked for an explanation she said he hit and bite the staff and children. (My son has never bit anyone) 2 days later I get a TEXT saying my 3 year could no longer attend. Also my 2 year old who NEVER ATTENDED can not go to her daycare because he was too much, MIND YOU HE NEVER ATTENDED! she stated my children needed aids with them.

I am so pleased with the center. My son has been going here since August 2017 and my daughter just…read morestarted in July 2020 when they reopened after COVID. I have been here through the days of Sue and Blythe and now with Alaya. I have seen multiple people in the management team after Sue left the center and was here through the rocky times. The thing that kept me here during those rocky times were the amazing teachers. There was never a day where I thought that my child was in danger or not being taken care of by his teachers. Alaya was given a mess a little over a year ago and has really brought together a great team of management who brought the center around. They have all been very open to listening to the parents on what was not working well under the old management and working with us to find ways to fix it. My son is currently in the preschool class with Ms. Dede and Ms. Christina and he loves it. He gets sad on the weekends when he realizes that he will not be seeing his teachers and friends. When he was home during quarantine we connected with his teachers and messaged them throughout because he missed them. These teachers really became a part of his life and treat him so well. Because of COVID, things are harder now since I don't get to speak face to face with his teachers as often as I used to but they do their best to write tons of information into his tadpole reports and send home plenty of pictures and videos through the tadpole app. They also come to the front door to speak to me at pick up if he is the last in the class, or will pop their head out of the outside door of the classroom to speak with me if I have a question for them. They have taught him so much in preschool this year in just over a month and I look forward to seeing him grow and learn more as the year progresses. When he moved up from his discovery preschool class we were so disappointed to leave behind his last teacher Ms. Judy but Ms. Dede and Ms. Christina have been just as good. Infant has been a little harder to transition back to as the teachers in the infant classes are different than when my son went through there so I don't have a previous relationship with them. I rely a lot on the updates I get from Christina (management) when I pick up as she is assigned to help out in the infant class (the management gets assigned to different classes to try to limit the exposure between classes). I receive constant communication from her teachers giving me information on when she slept and how much she has eaten. She just started walking so I am now getting regular phone calls about the normal bumps all 11 month olds go through when they are learning to walk and fall down. The calls from Ms. Julie are always so pleasant and she makes me feel reassured that she is okay and keeping me informed so I am not worried if I see a little bump. I get pictures of her playing with different things in the class. And just the other day I received the cutest video of them showing her laminated leaves and teacher her the colors. They really do a good job of finding ways to instill learning even in the very young classes. It was really scary to send the kids back to daycare due to COVID, but there is no one that I would trust more than the team at this center to do everything in their power to keep all of these kids safe. I have never once even caught a glimpse of an adult (in the building or even outside walking to their car) not wearing their mask properly. Unfortunately, not being able to go into the classrooms, I cannot say what they look like but I know before COVID they were constantly cleaning and they would have a bin for toys that needed to be sanitized which they would add to during the day and not bring back out until they had been cleaned. We send in a clean blanket and mask every day to reduce germs and no outside toys are allowed in (even for their normal Friday show and tell) as they are reducing the germs everywhere they can. There are strict rules around returning to the center after being sick and take the kids temperature and ask the health questions every morning during drop off. My daughter just started daycare for the first time so I have no doubt that she will get sick several times this winter even with all of the precautions that they are taking (as she already has actually) but it has been so much less in the first 3 months in daycare than it was with my first child, which goes to show just how much they are cleaning (because lets be honest, babies have no immune system and put everything in their mouth so they are going to get sick).

We've been here about a month and the experience is worlds away from what we've experienced at 2…read moreprior daycares. The teachers actually care and learn how to treat each individual student. The turnover is not high, every staff member knows our children by name and greet them warmly everyday. If a child is having a tough day, everyone jumps in to try and help. No daily reports over things that children do as apart of growing pains/being a kid. So happy we moved to this location and truly wish we found it sooner.

My child went there the kindergarten and my baby now goes there in the infant room. I want to say…read morethat this facility has the best people working there. They are kind, helpful and loving towards all of the kids. I have never had a problem. With that being said, I would like to nominate Mrs. Amanda for Teacher of the Year. She works tirelessly for her students and all I ever see is her putting her 110% into her work. She is valued and loved. She deserves it!

We are so grateful we chose Lightbridge Academy in Rutherford for our daughter's daycare. From the…read morevery beginning, Miss Nataly has been a wonderful teacher--warm, attentive, and caring. She has created a safe and nurturing environment where our daughter feels comfortable and happy each day. Our little one absolutely adores Miss Nataly and looks forward to seeing her every morning. We also want to recognize Miss Yudeli, Miss Melanie, Miss Faith and Miss Andrea for their kindness, patience, and dedication. Each of them has played a meaningful role in our daughter's growth and happiness, and we couldn't be more thankful to have such a caring team guiding her early development. The staff is always very kind and helpful, and we appreciate all the efforts to create a wonderful environment for the children.

Every day our son comes home with a new story or skill he learned at Cresthill. Last week he even…read moreused sing language to ask for water! With our hectic schedules, it's amazing to see the school filling in gaps and supporting his growth. The staff is attentive, and the environment is safe and stimulating.

Our daughter started at Cresthill just a few months ago, and already she's showing curiosity we…read moredidn't expect at this age. She sings the song she learned and talks about her classroom friends constantly. The facility is bright and welcoming,and the teachers genuinely care. It's a relief for working parents like us.