Great teachers and happy kids! You can rest assured that your kids are in good hands while they're…read moreat Kiddie Kampus

Fantastic school all around! Caring and loving staff. My son was well prepared academically,…read moresocially and emotionally for Kindergarten. Highly recommend!

My son attended RMS as a 4 month old and stopped right when he was about to turn 2, due to…read moreCOVID-19. The schools true colors showed during this time, and I would urge anyone considering RMS, or any Twin Parks locations to do their research. The "teachers" my son had were great, but great caregivers can be found elsewhere. My review is not of the care, but the administration and their dishonest business practices. As a parent, of course finding loving caregivers is essential. What you don't consider is how inflexible and uncaring administrators will affect your experience. I have a gripe with the school. I am no longer sending my sons there (toddler and infant) due to circumstances from the pandemic lockdown, and had requested my enrollment fees back, but the school has decided to keep it. They had refunded other families, but continue to deny mine. I can go on, but will give you a pros and cons list instead, and hope that you learn from my very expensive mistake. Pros -Infant program starts at 3 months, many programs don't start this young -Columbia affiliated, which means you get dibs if you have a connection to the university Cons -Facilities are located in the basement of a residential building, lack of natural light, shared entrance with residents. -School schedule has MANY days off for "professional development", holidays, weeks for winter break and spring break -Make parents fundraise for holiday bonus for teachers and staff, and a staff luncheon---as if parents won't do nice gestures on their own accord -Make parents fundraise for a spring charity -Very strict pick-up time policy for late care -Early closing on Fridays -Expensive tuition, strict contract, no flexibility should you need to leave school. You will have to pay the entire years tuition anyway. They require your SS# to hunt you down if you don't pay. -Administration makes you fee like they are doing you a favor, as if you are not contributing to their livelihood. -Small space, limits the types of strollers they will allow you to store at the school during drop off. If you've made it this far and want to ask me questions, send me a dm and I will be happy to share my honest experience. I know one review won't stop them from securing families to attend, but I hope that this will save some families from throwing their money away. There are much better options around the UWS.

Of the dozen highly recommended schools we looked at across UWS, UES, and harlem, this school was…read moreclearly the best. The students were sitting quietly and fully engaged with their projects when we attended a school visit. A student had made a mess and was in the process of getting a broom and sweeping it up when we arrived. No screens, no screaming, no fancy live streams or eye scanner locks like other schools we went to. Just a philosophy that work builds character, children should be allowed to be children, and learning should be hands on, not digital. Loving staff, fantastic teachers, great facilities and location. We could not be more grateful to have found this school. I truly believe it is one of the best pre-k schools in Manhattan.

I have had 2 of my kids attend Tutor Time of West Orange over the past 5 years, (including summers)…read moreand have had such a wonderful experience. Katrina and Rayna do an excellent job of running things. Operationally, they are extremely organized. Communication, which is critical for such a dynamic environment, is excellent. One thing that stands out is how much the entire staff truly cares about the kids and develop relationships with each of them. I was very nervous about my 3 year old, who wasn't potty trained and had a speech delay. Marilyn was so patient with him and helped him progress much faster than I could have hoped for. The Pre-K program that followed exposed him to so much and made his early Kindergarten experience a very smooth transition. I'm extremely grateful to have found Tutor Time of West Orange.

We've had a wonderful experience at Tutor Time in West Orange. Katrina and Reyna do an excellent…read morejob managing the center. It's organized, well-run, and you can tell they care. Marilyn, one of the teachers, has been exceptional, creating a classroom that's both structured and nurturing, and we've seen such positive impact. The entire staff is consistently cheerful, positive, and supportive to both kids and parents. We're genuinely grateful and would highly recommend this center to any family looking for a safe, caring, and well-led environment.

I love The Children's House. This is our family's sixth year at TCH: my older one graduated over…read morethree years ago and my younger one will graduate this year. It's a school Montessori school and the teachers use Montessori methods not just in the academic lessons they teach, but in helping them to develop to be good people, and learn socialization skills. The classes teach not just beginning math and language skills, but also science and geography through learning about animals and maps, as well as lots of other areas of interest. They encourage the kids' curiosity, make corrections (when needed) in a gentle and kind manner. The classrooms are prepared for the children so everything they need is where they can reach it, and the kids know they are empowered to do as much as they are able. When I was looking for a pre-school I knew right away that this was the place where my children would thrive and be happy.

This is my daughter's second year here and my son started this year. The teachers are amazing and…read moremy children love going to school. They learn so much there.

We are so grateful we found the Montessori Learning Center (MLC) in Ridgewood - truly the best…read moreMontessori school in the Bergen County! As soon as we met Ms. Effie and toured the school, we knew it was the perfect fit for our toddler. The teachers at MLC are truly special - they genuinely care about each and every child. In one year, our toddler went from hesitant and shy to incredibly confident, independent and social. Most importantly, he developed a true bond with his teachers. Shout out to Ms. T, Ms. Angela and Ms. Ellen, who greeted us with smiles and positive energy at drop-off and pick-up! We also appreciated MLC's flexibility as we figured out the right schedule and cadence for our little guy. They worked with us every step of the way, making us feel like family! We are so thankful for the love, patience and support they've shown our little boy, and us! We look forward to watching our children grow here! We couldn't recommend MLC more highly!

Ridgewood Montessori Learning Center has been everything we hoped for and more. From the moment we…read morewalked through the doors we knew this was the right place for our son. The teachers are exceptional -- warm, attentive, and clearly passionate about the Montessori method. What stands out most is how communicative the staff is. We always feel informed and in the loop, whether it's a quick update at pickup or a note about what our son worked on that day. The consistency in the classroom has been remarkable -- our son has genuinely bonded with his teachers and you can see it in how confidently he walks in every morning. He's learning so much, growing in independence, and most importantly he loves being there. The community here -- both the staff and the other families -- is something we didn't expect but are so grateful for. This school is a hidden gem in Ridgewood and we plan to send all of our children here.

In a word magical…read more I've never witnessed such happy engaged kids. Nor such knowledgeable and enthusiastic teachers. It's what we always wanted for our child but didn't think existed in this area. We are so lucky to have found this place.

Our family's experience with Montclair Cooperative School was devastating. After touring and being…read moreassured that our son -- a twice-exceptional, academically gifted child on the Autism spectrum -- could be supported, we submitted his records. Almost immediately, the admissions office reversed course and told us they would not move forward with his application because of his disability, saying he would be "better served" in public school. His academic strengths and test scores were ignored. This is not just disappointing, it is discriminatory. The school has accepted hundreds of thousands of dollars in taxpayer-funded grants and forgivable loans, which means it is legally bound under the ADA, Section 504, IDEA, and the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination to provide equal access. Instead, it shut the door on our son because of his diagnosis. We pursued every available appeal, including with the State of New Jersey. Even though the state acknowledged the facts, they declined to pursue the case further -- not because discrimination wasn't present, but because they lacked confidence in prevailing in court. Families should know that if your child has a disability, this school may exclude them rather than work with you. For a school that markets itself as progressive and community-oriented, our experience was the opposite. Parents of neurodiverse children: proceed with extreme caution.

Our two daughters, currently 7 and 4 years old, both are attending ABC's of Learning in Kinnelon…read more I cannot say enough good things about this school. Mrs. Luke, the administrator of the school, has done an incredible job finding truly talented, caring and passionate teachers. My daughters' lives have been so greatly enriched by them. I really can't go into enough detail in this review to do the school any justice. If you're interested, don't hesitate to send me a message and ask me questions--I'll be more than happy to answer them.

My daughter started going to ABC's when she was two. She has flourished over the past year and…read moretruly enjoys going to school. People are amazed at how "smart" she is and I believe that is because of the high quality education that she is getting at ABC's of learning. The staff at ABC's are warm, loving and they care about their students and parents. We love this school!!!!!!!

This is our 3rd year at Soresh. That should say it all! Having room for our young boys to run and…read moreplay was paramount in finding a preschool. Since the preschool is in a Temple, there is ample space to move about during the day. Children get to runaround indoors in a multi-purpose room (trikes, sports, yoga, etc) and they built a brand new beautiful playground last year (that can even be shaded from sun!). Oh...and there is a cooking class! Aside from the fantastic facility, the administration and staff are unmatchable. They truly love your child like their own. You are always greeted warmly in the morning. Teachers will get down on the child's level, make eye contact with each kid at drop off, and your children will always feel seen and heard. I never question if my children are safe and loved. Beautiful friendships are cultivated amongst children and families. There is ample opportunity to get involved in the community during school events and with weekend activities for working parents. The only downside about Soresh is that your child cannot stay forever!

This is a great and nurturing school. Your child will be safe and engaged. The only issue I had is…read moreknowing that kids can't explore for themselves. In many schools, kids cannot get hurt or diffuse situations. However, their is nothing bad about this wonderful school