We love Maplewood. Our son Thomas has been going to school and summer camp for several years. We…read morechose Maplewood because the owners and management is very professional and warm, the teachers and counselors are top notch and the facilities are modern and clean. We can't say the same thing for other schools we looked at. Highly recommended!

From the owner: Maplewood is committed to: Providing all our children with a safe and happy environment in which…read morelearning is valued as an enjoyable experience - Working with children to develop an awareness of self, sensitivity and tolerance to others, while respecting and appreciating each other's feelings - Encouraging children to extend their range of interests and natural enthusiasm while allowing them to develop as individuals, with confidence and self-esteem - Providing superior facilities on a safe, spacious, and inviting campus - Providing the ideal outdoor environment and a unique opportunity for children to learn valuable skills and make new friends through programs that are educational and fun - Striving for optimal development of personal living skills in the following areas: comprehensive exercise and fitness, rhythms and dance, games, team sports, cooperative games, individual sports, gymnastics and aquatics.

We love ORLS! We sent our oldest there and currently have our second child attending. With our…read moreyoungest, he has food allergies and the staff are on point in asking if he can have certain treats before just giving it to him. The communication with the staff is easy and constant and when it comes to my kids that's extremely important! I would recommend people definitely send their little ones here!

Our family loves Our Redeemer! The staff truly cares about what they do and foster learning and…read moreindependence in a safe and loving environment. Highly recommend!

It's bittersweet that my almost 5 year old is moving onto Kindergarten in September. It's been an…read moreamazing few years! She has learned SO much coming here and made such a great group of friends! All of the teachers and staff are so wonderful! Highly recommend Wind N Willow!!

We are so happy we enrolled our daughter here and highly recommend it to everyone! She is currently…read morein the 2-3 year old program and loves it. She looks forward to going to school and can't wait to tell us all the fun things she did and learned. We can't say enough good things about the staff, they truly are so caring and take the time to get to know each child individually.

Sending our daughter to Childrens Nest was one of the best decisions we made. She started here at 9…read moremonths old and moved up to the preschool class over the few years. The staff here is wonderful. Everyday she came home happy and excited to share all she learned. Thank you Ms. Janine, Ms. Debbie, Ms. Kelly and the whole staff for all the memories. We will miss you greatly!

My son attends Children's Nest in Merrick. We absolutely love this school! Every staff member is so…read moresweet and friendly! My son learned more this school year than in his previous school. The director knows my child and knows about his development! His teachers are amazing! He comes home excited to tell us about his day. I highly recommend this school to anyone seeking a preschool/preK environment!

My 2 girls have been going here for the past year and love it. They love their teachers and all the…read moreactivities they do with them. One of my girls started kindergarten this year and Ms. Jo & Ms. Johnna prepared her for school. She learned so much in their pre-k program. In the morning the girls were always so excited to go to the school they would forget to give us a hug goodbye. They come home daily with arts and crafts and we love seeing them have fun in pics on their Facebook page.

My son's first daycare. We enrolled him when he turned 2. I've only browsed other daycares and this…read moreplace was the obvious winner. They are caring, loving, & the facility is super clean and organized. My son didn't take long to adjust at all. He now looks forward to going to school.

There are some negative reviews here that don't reflect our experience at Goddard. My son has…read moreattended this school since he was 1.5 years old (he's is almost 4). Before daycare, we had an au pair, but we felt he would benefit more from being around other children. Of all the options we explored, Goddard was by far the best choice. The school is safe, clean, and has plenty of outdoor space for kids to run and play, plus an indoor gym for rainy or very cold days. The staff is passionate about their work, maintains strict teacher-to-child ratios, and follows a curriculum that balances fun with learning. We receive photos throughout the day and a helpful en-of-day report. We've been very happy with all my son's teachers over the years. They've made him feel special, encouraged his growth, and helped him form strong friendships. The children motivate one another in such a positive way. Some people mention that tuition is higher than other schools, but we feel it's worth it for the level of care and education provided. You do need to pack lunch and snacks daily, but that's no different from feeding your child at home-and it ensures they'll eat food they enjoy. Coming from NYC, we were expecting long daycare waitlists, so we reached out six months before his start date. To our surprise, we had no issues getting a spot, and he's been enrolled full time since day one. We highly recommend this school.

I get the feeling that this daycare is nothing more than a money grab. They presented well at…read morefirst, but it quickly became apparent to me that they prioritize profit over care. Where other comparable schools charge $50 for enrollment, Goddard charges $350 non-refundable and then tells you they won't have space for your child. Other schools provide breakfast, lunch, and snacks - at Goddard, despite the tuition being double, there is no lunch provided. If you need to withdraw your child, many schools have a 30-day opt-out clause - Goddard's opt-out clause is 60 days, and you need to be careful because they are extremely vague and unclear when it comes to money. The teachers seemed entirely disinterested in the families and children, the outdoor space is tiny, and the overall environment did not feel welcoming.

We love this place! The staff is amazing, the children are very well cared for and my son has…read morelearned so much. The classrooms are big and bright and they offer activities beyond the classrooms for family. We have been there for 2 years and we plan to send my son there again.

This school claims to be a Christian community that loves all children, but that message is a…read morefacade; beneath it lies a disorganized, unsafe, and quietly discriminatory environment. Immigrant families and families of color are met with consistent microaggressions and a dehumanizing lack of basic dignity, with performative inclusion masking real bias from staff. Despite having only 12 students, supervision was shockingly poor: children ran through hallways, hit one another without intervention, and eloped from the premises entirely -- a life-threatening failure, especially for students with autism, who received no meaningful support or accommodations whatsoever. The Montessori label is misleading; there was no methodology in practice, only chaos, and rather than adapting work to children's abilities, teachers simply completed the projects themselves. Three of the four staff members appear to have been hired through nepotism rather than any qualification, and the director -- the only credentialed educator -- presided over an operation with no communication, no transparency, and no accountability to families. A school that wraps bigotry and incompetence in religious language is not a safe or honest place for any child.

If you are looking for a preschool program, I highly recommend Peanuts @ St.Gregory's!…read more My daughter attended the 2's and 3's program as well as Peanut's Summer Camp. She loved all of her teachers, loved all the monthly themes and arts and crafts. She ALWAYS came out of school with a smile on her face. As a parent, I felt very comfortable knowing Peanut's was a safe environment with teachers and Directors who truly care about the well being of all of their students. My son is currently enrolled in the 2's program. He has grown so much since the start of the school year; I am already sad thinking about when my Peanut days are over. My son LOVES his teacher and co-teacher. When the teachers greet his class in the morning, my son lights up, smiles so big and rushes to get into the gate. As a Mom of a 2 year old boy, I couldn't ask for anything more, to see my son so excited each school day. I love that both Directors are involved in the classroom and know all the students names. They have been fair and communicated well over the past three years. Peanut's has become a special place for my kids and I am truly grateful!

We absolutely love Peanuts. Two kids have went there, will be sending the third. The directors run…read morea top notch program and the teachers are all great at providing a fun program that has made "school" something to look forward to, not something to be feared. Would recommend to anyone looking for a great program.