I was moving from Atlanta back to my home state, New Jersey, because I wanted to advance my career…read moreand take a new job so I had to hop on Google and Yelp! to find the best of the best in my area. I saw this one and another close by, so I had my mother visit before I moved up. This was my mother's choice and when I talked to the owner, this was my choice as well. The owner, Ms. Cheryl, made me feel so welcome and I just knew she would take care of my son like her own. You could feel the love oozing out of her. She's also a mother and knows what mothers feel. She's done a great job of keeping me abreast of the daily activities the kids' are doing and what they're learning. Over the past year, I've seen her bend over backwards for these little kids and even the parents at times. My son can now count beyond measures, write his name and is reading a few words. He's made some great friends and loves his teachers. It's tucked away from the road and attached to a church. This also made me feel good because it's enclosed and the kids have their own gated play area. If you want to feel the love and know your kid(s) are being nurtured, being them here.

A wonderful daycare center with a family feel and truly caring teachers…read more If I could give more than 5 stars, I would! The owner Miss Cheryl was a God-send to us when we took in two foster children (two and three years old) this past year. Miss Cheryl was one of the few constants for our beautiful foster children during a time of a lot of uncertainty and instability in their lives. She also became a great support and friend to us as their foster parents. Miss Cheryl works hard to create a warm and welcoming daycare where every child is valued and loved. She loves all of the children in her care so well, and they love her! We would highly recommend Precious Gifts Daycare to anyone, and especially foster parents, as Miss Cheryl has a wealth of experience working with foster children.

In my opinion, this day care is THE BEST DAY CARE in town (and neighboring towns). Let me start off…read moreby saying, that similar to many parents, I researched many daycares before choosing a location. In addition, my child attended two other day cares before we landed here. The way the teachers interact with the children is wonderful to see. The teachers are firm and consistent in their approach to bad behavior (ie. removing the child from the space, talking to them, explaining why, etc.). They are kind and patient, they teach, they have fun (art, shaving cream, dancing). It's truly the BEST DAYCARE IN TOWN. My daughter has learned so much!!!!! Examples - ABC's, sign language, how to write, even some Spanish colors, and so much more. The Director, Johana is phenomenal, as well. My daughter was having a behavioral issue 2-3 months into joining. She was ok with the other children but she was not listening to the teachers and displaying behavior that was not her normal behavior. I believe this was because we just changed daycares and in parallel I was transitioning her into her own room / bed. Johana sat me down and explained all the issues and the impact it was having. She gave some recommendations on what we could work to implement, together, to try and rectify the problem. She was also very clear on how long we had to try and implement a solution (before we would need to change schools). All things I truly appreciated because there was over communication on the problem, a willingness to work together to try and resolve the issue, and a clear deadline. In the end, I was finally able to get through to my daughter and her morning statements of "I don't want to go here!!!" changed into "I can't wait to tell Ms. Caila XYZ" or greeting Mrs. Johana on the way to excitedly join Ms. Temu's class. Their willingness to try and work with you (as a parent) and their dedication to providing a safe, fun, and educational place for all the children is impeccable. You won't regret sending your child, here.

Can't say enough wonderful things about Lightbridge Academy, my son thrives and is always happy to…read morecome here. As a parent one of the most important things is to know your child is safe and well taken care of and this is exactly what we feel here. Nothing can compare to having peace of mind knowing that our son is in good hands. Also, the staff and teachers are wonderful and easy to communicate with. We are beyond happy with Lightbridge Academy! Keep up the good work! :)

A few of the things we love about the Goddard School Piscataway:…read more * Friendly teachers & staff * The playground * Healthy snacks * Following all COVID guidelines * Show and Tell Truly, our daughter could not be happier, she is learning so much and making new friends. During this difficult time, we are so happy she has found a safe place to learn and grown socially. We cannot thank you enough!

Picking and choosing their enrolled children? Or are they racist?…read more Advance warning - long post I am (or use to be) a huge Goddard School fan. My first born went to two Goddard Schools, in #NorthBrunswickGoddardSchool and #BranchburgGoddardSchool. As I was expecting my second born, I obviously turned to one as well which is near my work. Also a current co-worker has one of there children currently enrolled and soon to be expecting her second one soon. So with no question asked, my husband and I (with another co-woker) went to take a tour of this facility. We were looking for January/February (2018) enrollment but was told there was a waiting list and the next availability would be in March 2018. I asked if there is anything we could do to ensure our spot for March, and was told by the owner Laura that taking a tour would put our name on the wait list automatically, nothing else needed. I went above and beyond with my work to get a delay start of March so my New Born could go to the Goddard school as preferred. I recently called at the end of November to ensure my son's guaranteed spot for March was still available. First, I spoke with the director, who was very standoffish on the phone. She informed me there wasn't any spots available until April 2018 now. I was SHOCKED! I had asked for the director, Laura who at that time was not available. Few days later, I had called back to speak with her and left her a msg. She left me a voice mail, stating "my director had informed you about everything already, if you are still unsure give me a call back." She's lucky that I did not hear that voicemail until I had called her back already, otherwise she would have gotten a piece of my mind. When I called back, Laura informs me that the next availability is early Spring, once I asked what that means she says Early May!!! I was very disappointed. Still keeping my composure, I had asked how is that possible and when was anyone going to inform me about this change..? I had sacrificed my maternity leave to ensure my son had a spot in March. She stated during the time of the tour that they would contact us when a spot was available a deposit was not needed because the tour was sufficient. The story changed when I inquired further. She explained that we do not call to let you know, if you want to ensure your spot, you need to put in a deposit." I was stunned! I told her that this is new and this information was not told. I continued on by saying that I had specifically asked her about a deposit and had brought my checkbook as well to make one. Her response was, "I apologize if you did not understand me, but this is how we have been doing it for past 23 years, this is nothing new." (talk about customer service people!) Biting my tongue and keeping my chin in mind, I had asked her if she could email me the enrollment paperwork since I wanted to have a guaranteed spot for next availability, I would try to drop it off or drop it in the mail with check etc. Now, 24 hours later, the next day, I have NOTHING! Not a single paperwork in my email inbox. Later that day, I had confirmed with both my husband and my co-woker who went with us to confirm if I was having a Pregnancy Brain and totally misunderstand her during the tour of having a spot available in March and tour is sufficient enough OR she did NOT mention any deposit? Both confirmed my understanding. So clearly Laura, you had provided me with wrong info and two other people confirms it. To make this even more interesting, my co-worker whom I recommended this place to, took a tour, and during the tour, she was asked to make a deposit. Now, her New Born has a guaranteed spot for March. As you can imagine, this is why I feel we are being ignored and purposely not provided a spot, interestingly enough, both of my co-workers are White. During the tour, I had noticed very little to hardly any minorities in the entire school. In the current New Born Classroom, there were zero minorities! And they are clearly going above and beyond to not only be very unprofessional, and providing me with wrong information to me just to ensure that my mixed African -American/ Asian child would not get into this facility. SHAME ON YOU #GODDARDSCHOOLPISCATAWAY. SHAME ON YOU #Goddardschool!

My five-year-old was in pre-K at My Very Own School this past year and we couldn't have been…read morehappier with our experience. Ms. Danielle, the owner and principal, has always been wonderful to deal with. she takes pride in her school, which can be shown through the quality of the teachers and staff, the cleanliness of the facility, and the dedication to each child. My Very Own School fosters an atmosphere of learning and fun. We will miss the teachers including Miss Tiphany, Miss Erika and everyone else at the school. Thank you for keeping my child safe and helping him to learn and grow. We love you guys!

Both of my kids have gone to this school. The teachers are great and the owner has been extremely…read moreflexible with my schedule and very accommodating. My son absolutely loves going there, has a great time and learns a lot! Very pleased and would recommend to everyone!!!

I wish I could give the Giving Nest 10 stars! As a teacher I can vouch for the high quality of…read moreeducation the children receive and the high standards that they hold themselves to. The environment is warm, caring and friendly. My children loved this school so much that they still talk about their teachers and the fond memories they had. They will go above and beyond to make your child feel safe, loved and heard. They are not putting on a show, rather a genuine love of children and learning. We will never forget our experience and the foundation my children received at the Giving Nest.

What are you looking for when you send your child to preschool? An environment where you may never…read moresee a frown on anyone's face and everyone is happy to be there? A school where the owner and director are not only visible and involved in the day to day happenings with the children, but are also available, approachable and ready to address any concerns you may have? A teacher who wants the best for your child and challenges him to be the best he can be? A curriculum that addresses math, reading, science, social studies, language arts etc. with creativity and fun? A home away from home where you know your child will be loved and cared for? A school that goes beyond teaching the abc's to teaching the life lessons of honesty, respect, manners, caring for others, generosity and responsibility? Sending your child elsewhere would be missing an incredible opportunity to instill a love of learning in him coupled with life lessons that will be with him forever. So, what is the only thing I regret about sending my son here? It is not discovering the Giving nest sooner! Thank you to everyone who has made this year one my son will always remember. The Fiorilli Family (2015)

Very nice. Provide prompt feedback of the kid. Update student status daily and academic improvement…read moreweekly. A good place to learn Chinese everyday as well. All teachers are very responsible and nice to kids.

My son is currently in spring academy's aftercare at warren location. He enjoys going there…read moreeveryday. The teachers are super friendly and educated. They offer a great combination programs (Chinese class and Montessori ). We feel so lucky to have spring academy at warren location. Can not wait to go to their summer camp!!!

My son just started attending school there this week but the process of getting him enrolled was…read morenice and easy. I did not feel pressured to attend. Mr. David knew that I was just shopping around but his first impression from the tour had me drawen in to attend his establishment! He has been the owner for the past 27 years and I see now why he is still in business. He loves everyone of these children like they are his own and it is a sweet moment to know that someone loves your children as much as the parents! I feel great knowing that my child is in safe hands while I am at work and I can come back and pick him up!! A SMALL WORLD PRESCHOOL I WOULD RECOMMEND IT TO ANY PARENT LOOKING TO ENROLL THEIR CHILD OR CHILDREN IN PRESCHOOL!! MR. David I wish you 27 more years of business you are amazing. Your staff is just as amazing as you and I thank you and your staff for making my son and I feel comfortable and welcomed from day one!!!

Living in South Plainfield we drove by this school on a daily and heard many great reviews from…read moreother parents. We decided to enroll our third child at A Small World. We are so happy that we did! Our Son whom previously had difficulty with transitions felt right at home at A Small World. Our Son thrived at A Small World thanks to the teachers and director. They are wonderful!

The school is one of the best in our area. The teachers are v friendly & loving . They take really…read moregood care of my child. I love the big classroom & the playground that my son also loves a lot. There are so many classes options that the parents can choose according to their convenience. I am v happy to choose this school for my child.

THE SCHOOL IS NOT CLOSED! Classes will start up again in September…read more It has run continuously for over forty years! The Sundance School is an independent day school that continues to be a warm, happy place where all the children 2 1/2 years old through grade 8 are supported, challenged and encouraged to reach their highest potential. THE SCHOOL IS NOT CLOSED for the summer! The Performing Arts Camp runs for three sessions and puts on three amazing shows each summer! There is also a camp for pre-school-aged children. Check out the website to find out more: https://www.thesundanceschool.com/

Teachers are friendly, welcoming and will take care your child with attention. They have a lot of…read moretoys and cool activities for children. However the cost is expensive $1600 a month for mon-frir 9-3pm. Lunch not included. If you have the money, do enroll your child

My children have been going there for over 5 seasons collectively. Camp Director Johnathan is the…read moreincredible driving force behind this wonderful camp. His entire staff is impeccably trained - everyone always has a smile and warm/welcoming words (and it's not fake, it's the culture there). Not only are the facilities great (GAGA pits, 2 pools, high ropes course, giant zip line, archery, arts & crafts, drama, etc etc and fields for: baseball, soccer, flag football and lacrosse...the kids even get to play dodge ball) but the staff is simply amazing - incredibly supportive and patient, always there to help and encourage. Campers not only learn how to win but more importantly they learn how to lose and have sportsmanship. The camp has an underlying philosophy based around helping each child become their superstar self - excelling at something. They also teach how to be social with their peers, how to be a good citizen, how to take responsibility...basically how to be a good person in all aspects of their lives. The five pillars of Oak Crest's "Code of Living" are" · Integrity · Responsibility · Leadership · Resilience · Fellowship In addition to all of this - Oak Crest offers free lifetime camp experiences to children of Military/Police families that have fallen on hardships!

As an employee, I cherished the memories and friends made at this amazing camp. As a mom I am…read moregrateful for all the wonderful experiences our kids had at Oak Crest. Beautiful facilities and well prepared staff. If you are looking for your kids to become confident, independent and learn something in the process, choose Oak Crest or one of its sister camps Tamarack or Pine Grove.