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.

My son started Zadies as an infant and will soon graduate their prek program and move on to his…read moredistrict school. I could not be happier with the quality of education and care he received throughout his 4+ years there. This center gets an A+ from me on all metrics.

Upon enrolling into Zadie's early childhood development center I was excited. My child was getting…read moreintroduced to preschool and I was referred to them so I was happy. I informed the school of dietary restrictions for my child and also had given all forms required by them prior to starting from the doctor. Unfortunately this allergy was not taken seriously. On multiple occasions my child was served foods that they were allergic to. After the 1st time I was then told that the allergy chart was not up and that there was a miscommunication and it was understood that there were no restrictions for the child's diet. (Even though there was doctors notes in place) I was also told I would have to bring food from home or that they can serve the sides of the day excluding the protein. I was also told that the child would be separated from the rest of the class to make sure of the possibility of the child eating someone's else food wouldnt happen. I thought this would be a good idea but still from then on I was so paranoid that I would remind the staff the day of and call after lunch each time this item was on the menu to assure my child was ok. On the second occasion I spoke to the teacher who ASSURED me that my child did not eat the allergic item. 30 mins later I get a call that my child actually did and was experiencing allergic reactions. I was told that the teacher, yes the teacher was out of the room durning lunchtime and that the aid served lunch and fail to check the chart. With all that being said if you don't want to micro manage your child's school just skip this one. The staff is undertrained and the most important things get overlooked.

I will not recommend this school. My children attended this school for 10 years and one of my sons…read morehad been being hit with a stick and had been coming to school with bruises on both of their bodies. I would not recommend this school.

Great teachers and a great daycare that cares about their children and families! I have no…read morecomplaints!

We have our two kids start their educational journey through Totri and I wouldn't have it any other…read moreway. Our kids love Totri and are always excited to go there every morning. The staff is very caring, they always try to go the extra mile for the kids and the parents. They had our back during many snow storms, a pandemic, when our town flooded... The manager listens to parents and always takes constructive feedback into account to improve the day care. They have many daily activities to help the kids develop and grow! Feels like a small family. When our oldest started Kindergarten, he was more than prepared!

I remember how challenging it felt as a first-time parent to choose a daycare for our daughter,…read moreespecially since she was starting at just four months old. My husband and I are so grateful we chose Totri - it has been a wonderful experience for our family. From the very beginning, it was clear that our daughter is loved, cared for, challenged, and engaged in learning every single day. The teachers in the infant room are endlessly creative, patient, thoughtful, and attentive. Because Totri is smaller than many other local daycares, it truly feels like a family. The staff goes out of their way to host special events for the whole community - from trunk-or-treat and spirit weeks to egg hunts - they do it all. Even in the infant room, the teachers take time to craft thoughtful, developmentally appropriate lessons and experiences. I was amazed at how quickly my daughter picked up sign language, her colors, and her numbers. As a Spanish-speaking daycare, Totri has also given her the incredible gift of learning to communicate in both English and Spanish. On top of all this, Totri makes life easier for parents. Their hours are longer than many other centers, they are rarely closed, illnesses seem to be minimized, and the cost is among the most reasonable in the area. The director, Ms. Mayra, is fantastic and very responsive to parents. Totri is truly a hidden gem. If you're a family who values a small, loving community, this is absolutely a place to consider.

Absolute best daycare in the area, hands down! Miss Jane, Miss Angela, Miss Josey, Miss Gabby, and…read moreall the other amazing teachers, we love them all. They take such great care of our babies and we can't imagine getting care from anywhere else! A++++++++

When we moved to Montclair last August we were nervous about finding childcare. We did some…read moreresearch and discovered Elite Daycare. Ms. Jane is amazing. She's very responsive, honest, and instills confidence that our kid is being taken care of by someone who clearly knows how important even the little details are to parents and young kids. Our son transitioned up while there, so he was in two different rooms. First, Ms Betsy and Ms Sandra took care of him with all the other youngest kids. Next he went down the hall to Ms. Sue and Ms Sarah. Each caregiver was great. After the initial adjustment periods our son would run happily into "class" every morning. And when my wife had surgery and couldn't lift, Ms Jane would come out personally to carry our little guy in and out of the building (on site parking was great, by the way). Highly recommend!!!

We heard about LPP from our neighbors, and we are lucky we did. Our son started at Le Parc Place…read morepreschool at 2.5 and is now 4. From the outset we have had a great experience. Nadia the director helped us figure out a schedule to transition him in before he was full time. Then this was his first time in full time care and all of the teachers were so warm and caring that he was immediately eager to go to school every day. It is a fairly small school so our son was thrilled to get to know some of the "big" kids and eager to move up a class each year. He constantly amazes us with all he has learned at LPP and he loves the enrichment classes he takes like art, dance, science, and music. Since the school is in downtown Maplewood, the kids get to spend outdoor time in Memorial Park, walk over to the library, and explore on walks. We greatly appreciate the great hours as two commuting parents. Most important to us is how we see LPP helping our son become a kind and caring citizen of the world. He loves to "play play play" at school and we see how he is doing that and much more at LPP. Can't wait to send our younger child there when she is old enough!

Our daughter spend more than a year at Le Parc Place and we were thrilled. Ms. Nadia is a…read morewonderful, attentive, and caring leader, and all the teachers our daughter interacted with were loving and supportive. The curriculum was key to our daughter quickly picking up new verbal and written skills, and the thoughtful music, art, movement and other programs were beloved by our little one. We credit Le Parc Place with helping our daughter grow emotionally as well as intellectually. The frequent communication and feedback from the school's staff was prompt and helpful; the app worked well. We'll be sending our daughter here for summer sessions!

My three year old daughter is thriving at this school. Wonderful, warm, loving teachers. Clean,…read morebright, and fun, my daughter always has a lot of fun. She makes art projects, learns numbers, letters, how to be courteous and kind. I can't reccomend this place more!

All is as well as it ever has been. Best school ever for 3-6 yr olds. You child will enter…read morekindergarten ready for the 1st grade. Register as early as possible. They fill up extremely quickly.

My son attended Buzzing Bees in East Orange for the majority of the 2019 - 2020 school year.  Below…read moreare a list of pros and cons: Pros: I absolutely LOVED all of his teachers.  His first teacher was kind, supportive, understanding, and supported my son's transition to daycare from home-based care.  His second classroom was the same.  Both of his teachers were caring, understanding and sincere.  My son even developed lasting friendships with his peers! He learned so much in the time he spent there, prior to Covid-19 lockdown.  We will miss his teachers dearly! Cons: The administration at this site is in need of increased professionalism.  A lot of communication has gray areas and is done vaguely, leading to miscommunication, misunderstandings, and tense conversations with the owner.  We have since decided not to return to the center but the manager has decided to keep our deposit, despite our child not attending since the state-wide shut down or reopening.  We clearly spoke about removing him from the roster and that he would potentially have to be on a waitlist upon return because a spot WOULD NOT be held.  We were completely okay with that risk.  Unfortunately, she started singing another tune when we decided not to return and is in turn, holding the deposit hostage. I am extremely disheartened that this was our final moment and experience with the center.  His teachers were amazing educators and individuals.  If I recommended Buzzing Bees of East Orange, NJ to you, I would say please be prepared to communicate and stand up for yourself frequently because the manager will switch things up to her benefit and to make sure she keeps as much money as possible, in any situation- just or unjust. Ms. V- please feel free to respond - I welcome your response.

I love this place and highly recommend it. Only regret was waiting so long to put my daughter in…read morethere. The teachers are so loving.....My daughter was potty trained at 2 years old thanks to them! The place is so clean - I see them cleaning and sanitizing every day and you can tell the difference. At my daughter's former daycare in Glen Ridge she was always sick and the other kids always had runny noises. ...We are moving out of town and I'm so sad... We will miss Buzzing Bees!!!

My daughter started Goddard (Jan 2021) when our preschool in South Orange abruptly closed during…read morethe pandemic. The facility is exceptionally clean and they had no disruption with Covid. I believe they stayed open the entire time. We were so blown away with how well the school was sanitized daily. It felt like the right place to enroll my son as an infant. Comparing our experience with two daycares my daughter attended.. at Goddard my children are rarely sick or sent home. Like both my kids missed no more than 3 days in 3 years. Goddard really values keeping kids healthy and safe. I enrolled my son around 10 months old and it was a great transition. The teachers in the infant room were so pleasant and truly are like family. They were very accommodating with special requests about milk and nap time. Speaking of communication, I give the admin staff 5 stars with how well they run the front office. They have exceptional follow up and communication-daily reminders, photos, reports and weekly newsletters. I also appreciate the diversity of the staff and families. As a mom of color, I really love that. There have been many special events to bring the community together. My favorite events have been Halloween parade, the carnival, the "prom" for graduating class and Mother's Day/Father's Day appreciation. So much thought goes into all these celebrations and it's special. Once older, my kids were constantly entertained with art, yoga, music, water play, so many fun things. Always tired from a fun day. While the tuition may not be the cheapest -- you get what you pay for. It's well worth it for the safety, health and well being of our children. I highly recommend!

My review is based on my recent tour. The staff seemed pleasant as was the owner who facilitated my…read moretour. But the price point, paired with the lack of color, excess of whites and grays and somber feel of the facility didn't scream childcare to me. Felt like I was walking into a prep school for much older kids and couldn't envision my 6 month old enrolled here. Location is great for Montclair residents but in the same vein, they applied the Montclair-esq pricing...the curriculum for the various age groups was also underwhelming in my opinion. My sentiment upon exiting was "meh"