Please note that this is not a review for The Learning Gate in Somerset County. This is for The…read moreLearning Gate in Flemington which is now Precious Gems Academy. Try and keep up. It's confusing. I went back to work recently. Thoroughly researched preschools in my area. Had a tour of what is NOW Precious Gems Academy. This abrupt change in name and management was the straw that broke the camel's back. I will refrain from reviewing the teaching staff because I believe they are doing the best they can under the management of two, incompetent and rude directors. On a side note, their brochures, bulletins, Facebook page and website are rife with misspellings and grammatical errors. They should be embarrassed. I was given the bait and switch.

I'm so happy with the care my daughter receives at The Learning Gate. As a preschool teacher…read moremyself, I have high expectations for the school she attends. The center exceeds my expectations. Her teachers are wonderful, as are the directors. The center itself is clean, organized, cheery, and safe. The staff plans activities for parents to be involved. I highly recommend The Learning Gate in Flemington.

Have come here twice for two tours of their facility. Very very clean environment, and decently…read morepriced. I love their yard area, and their infant room is everything I can ask for. I am looking to enroll my children here.

This school has been a God sent to me and my family. My daughter has been enrolled since she 9…read moremonths and loves it! The staff in amazing!!!!! I also appreciate that they cook daily for the kids and as SUPER cautious of any food allergies.

Wow, if I had read that review I wouldn't have enrolled my daughter. Good thing I somehow missed…read moreit. My daughter started at POA at 3 months and I've had a terrific experience. The teachers are fabulous, very caring and loving. The Director is fantastic (two of her kids also go to POA at that location) and runs a well organized school. I was torn between doing the nanny thing or daycare and this school has set the bar very high. My little one eats better and naps better at school than at home. The experience has been wonderful. I have no complaints at all about this place. I'm sorry to see the negative review below. My daughter is thriving.. eating well and is an early walker, very social, very happy all the time. I know her experience at the school fueled all this. I am thankful and recommend POA to any parents. Please message me if you have any questions.

My son started here at 4 months and we have felt great about it! The staff is truly caring.. The…read moreteachers are high quality and when you walk in - the whole place feels welcoming. They helped get my little guy on a schedule, but always met his individual needs. True professionals. We are very happy here.

My son is in his second year at the Weekday School. He has really blossomed at the school, and the…read moreWeekday community has grown to be a big part of all of our lives. The kids have lots of time for play, both in the sunny classrooms with views of the river, and in their two outdoor playgrounds and indoor gym. Although the school is play-based, they also do a lot of learning through play! I've been amazed at how my son's writing ability has grown this year. The specials (library, art, music, and dance) are also a real highlight of the Weekday School. My son has been bringing home amazing art projects, and showing us the songs and dances that he learned at school. Most importantly, the teachers are so experienced and caring. They really get to know each child as an individual, and my son has bonded very strongly with his teachers. Ms. Daina, the director, is incredibly warm, dedicated, and accessible. She knows all the children, is involved on a day-to-day level, and provides a lot of guidance for the kindergarten application process. We have had a wonderful experience with the Weekday School. It is a magical place for children!

Our son has been at Weekday for nearly 3yrs, and we've had an extremely positive experience. The…read morecurrent director is excellent, and the teachers & staff are absolutely wonderful. I feel very grateful to have found The Weekday School, and I would recommend it highly, without hesitation, to anyone looking for an early child-hood school. In my opinion, it is one of the very best in the city.

We have been part of this school community since our child was just one year old (now is 4 y/o),…read moreand we truly cannot be more grateful to have found such a wonderful place for our children. They are happy, thriving, learning, and enjoying every moment of their time here. Whenever we have had a concern or an issue to address, we have always felt heard and supported. The school has been incredibly responsive, and action has been taken immediately whenever needed. Our children have also participated in the Spanish Immersion program, and we have been amazed by how well they are learning and speaking the language. We are especially impressed by how much they have learned at such a young age--even being able to write their names and many different words in Spanish. The teachers are absolutely wonderful: caring, kind, professional, and incredibly attentive to the children's individual needs, behaviors, and development. Their dedication and genuine love for what they do are evident every day. I would also like to highlight the school's leadership. The administration is always willing to listen, support us, and help with anything we may need. We truly feel that our children are in a safe, nurturing, and enriching environment. Honestly, everything about the Guidepost Montessori Somerset has been extraordinary. We are incredibly thankful for the teachers, staff, and leadership and for everything they do for our children and our family. We wholeheartedly recommend this school--one thousand times over! We couldn't be happier with our experience.

We recently enrolled both of our children at Guidepost Montessori at Somerset, and I couldn't be…read moremore grateful for the experience we've had so far. Our one-year-old daughter just started this month, and the staff have been incredibly sweet and attentive with her. From day one, I received plenty of photos and updates showing exactly what she was doing throughout the day. That level of communication made me feel so much more at ease, especially as a parent leaving a little one in someone else's care for the first time. In just a short time, she's already learning to spoon-feed herself and is showing so much more independence while exploring and walking around with confidence. Our four-year-old son has been attending for a couple of months now. He had been struggling with some behavioral challenges at his previous daycare, but since switching to Guidepost, we haven't had a single issue. The difference is night and day. The teachers here are clearly well-trained and experienced. They have a calm, confident presence and complete control of the classroom (which is no easy feat with a group of four-year-olds!). They keep the children engaged while also teaching valuable social skills, like how to play cooperatively, share, and respect personal space. In addition, our son has multiple food allergies and sensitivities, and the team at Guidepost has been exceptionally supportive and accommodating. They've gone out of their way to not only make sure his dietary needs are met, but to support me as a parent during what has been a tough transition to a new diet. More than anything, what sets this school apart is how much they genuinely care (not just about the kids, but about the entire family). I wholeheartedly recommend Guidepost Montessori!

I can say nothing but the best about Atelier de la casa. My son had the best experience here. He…read morehugged Miss Lily on the first day he started because Miss Lily, like the rest of the staff, is warm and genuine and make the kids feel at ease right away. I was also impressed by their approach to tackling the bi-lingual aspect and teaching the same curriculum in the morning in English and in the afternoon in Spanish or French, which helps them avoid mixing and confusing the two languages. My son was in the Spanish-English track and picked up so much of the Spanish in such a short period. I love how warm and inviting the space is and how extensive the resources are. It feels like nothing is lacking, and the kids have access to all of what Montessori offers. Atelier de la casa is also makes a point to take the kids to the local playground when weather permits, which was very important to me since I don't want my son to be confined to one space and a backyard for a full day. We are taking a short break for family reasons are the moment but can't wait to have Neo rejoin in a couple of months.

Love this school and would never take my kids anywhere else. The place just exudes love. Each child…read moreis treated as though they were the staff's own kids. The teachers are all lovely and Miss Lecia is the magnet there. Once you meet her and talk to her, you won't want to take your kids anywhere else. Love, love, love this school. I'll be sad when my kids move onto kindergarten. Can't say enough great things about Hillside!

After our daycare shut down, I scoured and interviewed local daycares. A few things I really loved…read moreabout 123 was the staff. They genuinely know and love the kids. I also loved how they have bilingual teaching opportunities. Kids absorb languages best when they're young and with a increasingly global society, it's great to offer kids that exposure. I also liked that it wasn't overly crowded. I actually drive to two schools for my kids so that my son is in an environment that's not packed with children during the pandemic. They also have an indoor play space and have some time where the younger toddlers and older toddlers do things together. I loved that philosophy from Acton Academy as I know my son loves modeling my older daughter. It's also fairly priced. Great place, especially for babies and younger kids. Plus- they helped potty train my son!! They aren't fancy and over the top - simply teach and treat my child like their own. I feel like my son is less materialistic than my daughter as a result.

Excellent school, great teacher, and very clean facility. Most kids who graduate from this school…read moreis at a math and reading level above their age. Their Pre-K program is top notch with so much creativity in teaching. Their newly formed Kindergarten class is very small (less than 10 kids) and is filled with hands-on experiements and exploration. I would hghly recommend this school to any picky mom looking for great education and a decent price.