My 3.5 year old son loves it here. The staff are warm and nurturing, love what they do and treat…read morethe kids as if they are there own. The place is new and immaculate and up to date with the latest technology. You get pictures throughout the day from the teachers and a daily report at the end of the day, to know what they did that day. They offer so much for the kids, from yoga, music, dance, sports etc. They also provide the tools to teach your little one how to become more independent and confident while doing so. My son is learning a lot and always looks happy when checking in on him throughout the day! I highly recommend this place, you will not be disappointed and you will feel confident knowing your child or children are in the best possible care around.

Under these crazy circumstances we are living in right now. These guys are doing a heck of a job!…read moreMy son is very happy at this daycare. And they are very responsive to his needs. I have seen huge strides in his vocabulary and ability to walk. The staff including Ms. Tamika and Ms. Andrea are very kind to my son and seem to be very on top of things. I would definitely recommend this daycare.

Ms. Jenn (Green Frogs lead) and Ms. Dana (Brown Bears lead) are the epitome of high quality care,…read morecompassion, professionalism, personality. They always have their finger on the pulse of how my children are doing, take a vested interested in their well-being, and communicate clearly, thoroughly, and punctually. While this location does have a high turn over rate for aides, Ms. Jenn, Ms. Dana, along with Ms. Veenu (Blue Horses lead), Ms. Nicole (Blue Horses aide), Ms. Kelly (Mobile Infants lead), and Ms. Jasmine (Mobile Infants aide) are the constants that my kids and I have come to rely on, and they do not disappoint. My son will be well equipped for Kindergarten next year!

The only reason i'm keeping my son enrolled here is because of his lovely teacher Ms. Sangita. If…read moreshe ever leaves this school, I am definitely withdrawing my son from here. Lightbridge Academy policies are ridiculous and high priced for parents that are simply just looking for decent child-care. The payment due date is randomly on the 27th of each month & they will charge "$40 PER DAY the tuition is late". (Cited from Lightbridge academy handbook).This is insane. No where else does that. They are unwilling to work with you or make any exceptions. There is ALWAYS a disease/illness every week that your child is exposed to. They are always looking for a reason to keep your child out of school & still expect full tuition on time regardless if your child is out of school for a week. Not to mention the tuition price will increase every year for absolutely no good reason. Lightbridge teacher turnover rate is unbelievable. Every month expect to see a new teacher. The teachers are most likely overworked and underpaid for their hard-work they give daily to the children. Overall, I do not recommend Lightbridge academy because of Corporate greed.

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!

unhappy with the school. ALOT of screen time and not much education. ALOT of attitude from staff…read more teachers yelling at kids. happy that we decided not to come back

We recently joined here we grow in Westfield, NJ and are really enjoying the experience our little…read moreone is having there! The teachers are absolutely wonderful and caring and truly care about the well being of their littles. We already are seeing a world of a difference in terms of his development and learning skills prior to his previous daycare. The curriculum and schedule of activities throughout the day really add structure, consistency, and balance to their day!

When looking into most of the daycare options in Metuchen, Friends of the Family (FotF), stood out…read morefrom the pack. After being there for almost 4 years (age 2-6) and hearing about other daycares in town, we can say it was the best option for us and our daughter. A few highlights based on our experience: - Best hours with flexible schedule offerings (12 hours day, half days, partial weeks) - Fair pricing with no nickel and dining for extra hours, monthly fees, etc. Being independent allows them to avoid additional overhead of the franchise daycare options. - Incredible staff with little turnover, which is a big issue at many places - Caring owners with great attitudes and always reinvesting in the facility - Outstanding full-day kindergarten program (with included before and after care hours), led by Miss Kerri. Kids leave this program well prepared for 1st grade. - Perfect location downtown with plenty of parking and allows us to be close to everything (restaurants, dance, taekwondo, train station, etc.) We highly recommend you pay them a visit and seriously consider them for your child

I was told the waitlist was "very extensive" to the point they are unaware of when they can bring…read morein new clients, yet they are accepting deposits to become a client. I would not recommend a place that cannot keep track of the children and their attendance.

My daughter started at KinderCare in Warren last March and it has been an amazing experience! The…read morestaff and management are so friendly, caring, and really take the time to focus on the children as individuals. The center does a lot of family events and there's always something exciting happening. We love this center and are so happy to be a part of the KinderCare family!!

My daughter is almost 8 months and started daycare this week. She came home with a raspy voice on…read moreMonday (was there from 9am-12pm) and it sounded like she's been screaming or crying but her day sheet said she did great. Tuesday, her voice got worse and I'm starting to worry. Keep in mind that I have been calling multiple times a day to see how she is doing and I'm always told she is doing great but what they tell me over the phone does not match her day sheet, activity wise. I have also been stoping by at least once a day and she's either already napping or about to go down for a nap (always in her crib). I gave them her daily schedule and they weren't following it but I figured, it's her first week and she's trying to adjust. Wednesday.. the drop off was so tough with her clinching onto me and just crying. I walked away and had this feeling that the daycare workers were not bothered by my little girls screams. I called an hr later and spoke to her teacher who said, everything was fine. I explained to her that I know my daughter has been crying and I just want to keep the communication open and honest so I need to know when she cries the most and how long does it take her to settle down after I leave. She agreed, however I got another "great day" sheet. Also, her feeding and sleeping were off, she was eating 1/4 of what she would have had at home and sleeping twice as much. Thursday.. I drop her off, she's screaming and crying like everyday. I walked out but decided to wait outside the room to see how they calm her down and long it takes (she can't see me). 10 min in, she is still crying and they are doing nothing other than telling her "it's ok". Finally her teacher picks her up which calms her down a little and takes her into another room where I can't see her so I left. I waited 45 min and went back in. I saw my little girl hyperventilating from crying all by herself in the foam pit while her teacher sat 2 feet away with the other 2 babies who are quiet, doing paperwork, like she can't hear my daughter. I waited a minute and nothing! I ran in to grab my baby and asked the teacher if this is what she does all day, her response "yes". I was livid! They had been lying to me from day one! Instead of helping her adjust to a new setting, they just let her cry until she can't cry anymore and put her in her crib to pass out. When I asked why I wasn't informed that my baby was crying all day, she responded with an attitude, "isn't this what she does at home". I don't know how someone so cold and disconnected ended up in childcare. I wish I was informed of the difficulties my baby was having so maybe I could do something to help with the transition. Needless to say, we are done with Kindercare!

Overall my son only attended maybe 4 months because I felt he could receive a better education…read moreexperience in a more supportive environment. (kindercare Clark is a much better fit) The building itself was kept clean and in order. I did however find the classrooms to be small and restrictive for two reasons: age of busy little students and class size number. The classes seem to have about 10-12 students in a very small room all day. Some may think it's intimate I viewed it as suffocating. While I did find some teachers to be nice, I found many to be fake nice. Smile at you but scream at the kids. Mind you the children are 3-5 years old. I believe they use times excessively for this age group, they use write ups excessively for this age group, they do not provide enough activities, and I felt they were always treating black boys harshly when I was around. They have one teacher I believe her name is Mary who was terrible to toddlers screamed at them from drop off to pick up. I stayed and caught marry yelling at my son as soon as she thought I left . Chastising babies as if they understand her logic. I heard her berating children. She also has a bluelivematters sticker (mind you I have never seen a Blue human) in a place with many black children and teachers which to me directly says black lives do not matter. I spoke to the director about the teachers and the use of 10 minute or more time outs on 3 year olds. Terrible way to treat little ppl. Pay more and go somewhere else.

My child has been attending Busy Bee since Feb. and I can't say anything but amazing things about…read morethis place. I feel like they are not just a childcare but an extension of our family. It truly feels like we are dropping our child off with a family member. We thank Busy Bee for making two worried parents feel at ease and reassured every step of the way. From the Director to all of the teachers we have been impressed. You are making the wrong choice if you go elsewhere!

As a first-time mom, choosing a daycare for my firstborn was one of the hardest decisions I've ever…read morehad to make. My daughter started at Kiddie Academy of Colonia when she was only 5 1/2 months old, and I was so nervous about leaving her. From the very beginning, though, the staff made us feel incredibly welcome and reassured me that she was in great hands. The professionalism of the entire team is outstanding. The atmosphere is warm, caring, and positive, and the building is always spotless, clean, and very secure. Knowing that my daughter is safe every day gives me so much peace of mind. The biggest confirmation that I made the right choice is seeing the smile on my daughter's face every morning when we arrive. Her eyes light up when she sees her teachers, and that means everything to me. Over the past month and a half, I've watched her grow so much. Her skills have developed tremendously, and it's clear that she's learning, thriving, and being genuinely cared for. I am so grateful for everyone at Kiddie Academy of Colonia. Thank you for creating such a loving, safe, and nurturing environment for my daughter. I couldn't have asked for a better place for her to begin her learning journey!