I want to say that I am extremely grateful for Sherry and Charles. I had a very difficult start…read morewhen I first started attending. I didn't think that I was going to make it ! And without Sherry and Charles being there for me, showing support and encouragement, I honestly wouldn't have. They went above and beyond to stand by me and gave me all the tools and support for me to succeed. And I am forever grateful. Today I am a Certified Medical Assistant and I'm so happy for them. I feel so good and positive about my future. They honestly will hold your hand do whatever it takes for you to graduate. A heartfelt thank you to Sherry and Charles for believing in me when I didn't believe in myself. I promise you, if you choose to attend US College for your career, you will not regret it.

I have mixed feelings about my experience at U.S. Colleges in Montclair…read more First, I want to give a huge thank you to my instructor, Mrs. Alex. She was truly the best part of this program. She genuinely cared about her students and made sure we understood the material instead of just memorizing it. She was always patient, encouraging, and willing to answer every question we had. She created a classroom environment where we felt comfortable learning, and you could tell she wanted every one of us to succeed. Because of her, I felt confident in the skills I learned throughout the program. I honestly can't thank her enough for everything she did for us. At the beginning of the program, everything was running smoothly. There was a front office employee named Dale who was incredibly helpful, especially when it came to financial aid and answering questions. She was always available, knowledgeable, and made the process much less stressful. Unfortunately, after Dale left, things became very disorganized. Communication became difficult, especially as we got closer to completing the program and preparing for externships. Many of us reached out with questions, but it often took a long time to receive a response, or we didn't receive one at all. The biggest issue has been the externship placement process. It's now been a few weeks since I completed my classes, and I still have not been placed at an externship site. Several of my classmates are experiencing the same issue. We've been trying to contact the school for updates, but communication has been inconsistent. This has become stressful because many of us have jobs, family responsibilities, or are returning to college soon and need to complete our required externship hours. Overall, I think the quality of the education depends heavily on the instructor. Mrs. Alex deserves five stars for everything she did for our class. However, the administration and organization of the externship process have been disappointing. I hope the school improves its communication and placement process because students deserve better support after working so hard to complete the program.

This was my first time ever doing a drop-off class for my son, and as a stay-at-home mom, I was…read morehonestly nervous. I thought my 4-year-old would cry or have a hard time.. but he didn't at all. As soon as he saw the classroom, the kids, and the teacher, he went straight in and started playing and socializing. It gave me so much peace of mind and made the whole experience stress-free. I was even able to enjoy some "me time" nearby since there are lots of shops, coffee spots, and places to walk around while waiting. When I picked him up, he was so happy and didn't even want to leave. On the way home, he excitedly told me about what he learned, especially writing and letters. I also loved that they did a planting activity, so perfect for spring and such a fun, hands-on experience for the kids. Thank you so much to Ms. Maria for being so warm and welcoming. Thankful for this place. It's a great environment for kids and really comforting for parents, especially for a first drop-off experience. Highly recommend!

Circle Time was such a wonderful experience for my toddler, husband and I. We were very nervous to…read moreleave our son for the first time & Miss Maria was a God send. Her reassurance, patience, and kindness made the transition seamless. There is nothing better than watching your toddler excited to learn and play, and be in an environment where he feels safe and cared for. We also want to thank Miss Gina as well! The staff at Circle Time are great, and we hope to be back one day.

We came across Ivy Leaf for the Summer Camp program when my daughter started to express to me that…read moreher old daycare was no longer challenging or interesting. It was a quick decision, but we were glad to give Ivy Leaf a try. Everyday my daughter told me how much fun she enjoyed her new school. During the course of the camp, she did some really fun projects such as making rocket, making ice cream, creating movies with green screen, mason jar crafts, and planting seeds to name a few that are memorable to me. Not to mention the class is small so that each student gets tons of 1-1 attentions. I am all for learning while having fun and that's exactly what you're getting here at Ivy Leaf. The teachers are nice and personal. My daughter literally cried a few times after camp was over because she missed her teacher so much. I think that says a lot. I only wish it was closer to my home and that summer lasted longer.

It's a nice afterschool program for my daughter. Unlike other after school programs, Ivy Leaf…read moreprovides many different classes for the kids from the standard English and math to others such as Chinese, stem, and even craft. It's a nice and safe place for my kid to stay after school. We will continue to join Ivy Leaf and recommend it to our friends for sure.

Wouldn't recommend you enrolling your child here. My brother has been bullied for over a year and…read morewe've reported it directly to the district and the district has failed us so many times.

Horrible Horrible! If I could give 0 stars I would…read more My 13 year old went there a few years back for their summer academic program and it was horrible. He told me that they just give out worksheets and don't really help. My son was always a cheery guy but when I enrolled him in middle tree he lost that right away. He was always tired, never wanted to do anything and said the summer camp was just horrible. It was an awful experience. Don't send your kids to middle tree, it won't help them

My 7yr old son really enjoys the time spent there. He has attention/focus issues and gets…read morefrustrated pretty easily, so I'm very excited that we found a place that is affordable and is a good fit. They are firm with him and allow breaks for him when he's done with primary tasks. He usually finishes most or all of his homework. Once we get home, we can simply spend quality time together instead of arguing over homework. Thank you!

We had a wonderful experience at Springs (Montessori program) over the past few years. Mrs. Janel…read morein particular was outstanding... thoughtful, patient, and deeply attentive to each student's particular needs. She created a structured classroom environment where students felt both safe and challenged to grow academically and personally, but at the same time Springs in general and Mrs. Janel also allowed for flexibility. Her communication with our family was consistent and caring, and it was clear she genuinely cares for her students' success.

This review is long overdue-- but I feel it is important to provide parents with transparency on…read morehow this school truly operates. Let's just wake a moment to acknowledge that these few 5 star reviews are from the staff-- I know this because my child attended briefly. My son started here in the 1st grade and my daughter kinder. First week was great, second week my daughter told me two boys pushed my son at school. With this info I went to the principal (if he is even qualified to be called that)Whitehead. I spoke to him about my concerns and my kids concerns about the physical contact. He went on to tell me it was "not a bullying situation" so he was not obligated to inform me. The children pushed my child and my child responded and an aide had broken it up. He claimed to have not seen these things happen, but would not allow me to talk to the aide present. As I continued to express my concerns, he tried to tell me my son was the aggressor. Frustrated I asked for a conference to discuss this as Whitehead was very gaslighting and dismissive. While the conversation continued another staff member approached to save Whitehead, (due to his lack of qualifications he was not able to handle the conversation on his own) a lady name Ms. Kemp approached. She claimed to be his colleague (right hand if you will), but it almost certainly gave off a husband/wife vibe. The next day I was called into the office to talk about my child--- ALL OF A SUDDEN, he's a problem. Whitehead goes on to tell me my child is doing disruptive things and being physical. Conveniently his teacher didn't see these things, lady Kemp saw them. They claimed my child attempted to bite a child's arm out. Yet NOT ONE PERSON saw this. What Kemp and Whitehead were unaware of was that I was in contact with the teacher aide. Constantly checking in and she said my child was doing great. So my child is doing great, until I confront whitehead about negligence-- now my child is a problem. That's interesting. Needing more clarification, I reach out to his teacher, Kubo-- to speak about my child progression and participation in class. She tells me through dojo she'll give me a call. But guess who calls me instead? Yep, whitehead and kemp. The teacher said she saw none of these things that it was brought to her attention. I let whitehead know I his office, YOU ARE A BULLY! A MEATHEAD, AND UNDER-QUALIFIED. His email signature for being a mentor and navigator not only incorrectly characterizes him, but it's obvious and sadly misspelled. This is NOT a school, this is a CULT! Whitehead should NEVER be allowed to call himself a principal. Your children are not safe there. They are headcount's for a paycheck. I thought I was gaining a community. Instead I gained insight on how some people are only in certain for power and intimidation. Not to mention he tried to use my child's kindergarten behaviors to justify his actions as a grown man. You know how disgusting that is to blame a baby for the actions of an adult? Do you know how dangerous it is, to have teachers willing to go along with another teacher? Not to mention my daughter lunch was constantly stolen, along with her thermal water bottle-- and she often complained of her teacher plugging her ears as kids approached her with help or issues. Please choose a safer place for your babies. THEY ARE NOT SAFE THERE. PROTECT CHILDREN AT ALL COSTS SPRINGS CHARTER! May God have mercy on those who bully, harm, and/or neglect children. If you or any family have experienced any misfortunes at this school please report it! Reviews are not enough, get predatory people out of the school system!