Our daughter has been at Lightbridge since January, and it was the best decision we could've made!…read moreAll of the teachers that she has had and truly any staff members that she has had any interactions with have shown her so much love. We cannot say enough about how thankful we are to have such an amazing place to send our daughter to!

Lightbridge environment is always clean, safe, and welcoming. The teachers are warm, attentive, and…read moretruly care about the kids. The office staff is friendly and professional, making communication easy. If you are considering enrolling your child into childcare I highly suggest Lightbridge in West Caldwell.

We've been here about a month and the experience is worlds away from what we've experienced at 2…read moreprior daycares. The teachers actually care and learn how to treat each individual student. The turnover is not high, every staff member knows our children by name and greet them warmly everyday. If a child is having a tough day, everyone jumps in to try and help. No daily reports over things that children do as apart of growing pains/being a kid. So happy we moved to this location and truly wish we found it sooner.

As an update to my previous review, our son now attends Kindercare as well and we still couldn't be…read morehappier! The staff is always so happy to see him and everyone knows his name. We have had multiple staff members who aren't even his teachers stop us and tell us how much they enjoy having him there. It is clear that our kids are so cared for and that Kindercare is filled with staff who want to see children thrive and be loved.

Chelsea has expelled yes expelled daycare kids two years in a row. She has no interest in…read morepartnering with the parents on a path forward - just wants to push them out so she can slot in the next child. She has a 3 year wait list so she has no motivation to help children. This place was great but has gone downhill. Don't walk RUN from this place - the long wait list is saving you.

Stay out of those rude people, they are not friendly and rude to parents, can't imagine trust my…read morekids to them

Love Children's Corner! My daughter has been attending this preschool for almost a year, and I have…read moreabsolutely nothing but positive things to say about her experience there. It's a small school, so it is easier to get to know everyone on a personal level. The teachers are very caring, and it seems as though they put their heart and souls into their roles. The director takes her time in communicating with parents and answering any questions or concerns. It is no wonder it has been voted best in Essex in past years! I can't imagine a better, safer environment to bring my child :)

Lightbridge Academy in Clifton, NJ has AMAZING teachers and staff! My son started when he was 9…read moremonths and Ms. Emely, Ms. Shilpa, and all the other infant room teachers have done an INCREDIBLE job taking care of him! Ms. Emely is one of his favorite teachers! You can see the love that the teachers and staff have for all the children in their center!

I want to say that Ms. Alondra at lightbridge academy in Clifton New Jersey. My son Caleb likes her…read moreoh sooo much, she's always happy, social, very sweet towards my 5 year old son, more teachers should have a nice personality and have a wonderful demeanor like she does I thank her for being loving towards my son.I want the director and corporate managers to know more teachers should be as loving and caring as she is

Our experience at The Learning Experience in Livingston was deeply disappointing and harmful to our…read moreson. From the beginning, it felt as though the administration attempted to force our child into a rigid, cookie-cutter mold rather than approaching him as an individual. In the 90 days we were enrolled, the concerns raised often felt excessive and out of proportion for a typical four-year-old. During his time there, our son was subjected to bullying and unkind behavior from classmates, which was not adequately addressed. He experienced daily emotional meltdowns, asked to be picked him up early every day, and grew to hate going to school altogether. He expressed feeling that the administration and staff did not like him, which was heartbreaking to hear from a child so young. Communication with us was overwhelmingly negative. Not once did a staff member share something positive about our son, despite him being described by multiple childcare professionals we trust as exhibiting entirely age-appropriate behavior. We received near-daily reports of issues that felt outlandish and unnecessarily alarming. Additionally, very few staff members used positive reinforcement or supportive intonation when speaking to him. Class sizes were extremely large, up to 25 children in his class! Perhaps most troubling was the inconsistency and insensitivity in communication. While staff spoke one way to us in person, they sent urgent-toned emails about our son during two major life events for our family, including one email sent just two days before our wedding, framing matters as emergencies when they were not. Early childhood education should be rooted in patience, compassion, and developmental understanding. Based on our experience, I would not recommend this location.

I enjoyed visiting the Livingston location. Patty was a doll and made me feel very comfy. Planning…read moreon enrolling my little one here once there's a slot. The facility was clean and the teachers were all pleasant. Looking forward to the new outdoor playground area. If my viewpoint changes post enrollment you'll be sure to hear about it!

What luck we didn't make it off the waitlist at the preschool near our house...ending up at…read morePlayhouse was the best thing we could have hoped for for our son, and now daughter. The teachers and directors are incredibly warm and absolutely pros. Career early educators who are nurturing and attentive to children's needs and behaviors. The building is small and very clean, with classrooms that are full of interesting activities and toys that are well kept and well loved. I can't say enough good things, an absolute gem.

We have been at Playhouse for the last four years and sadly this will be our last year attending…read morethis magnificent preschool. Located in the border of Montclair and West Orange--it was worth the 15 minute drive from Bloomfield. The staff, teachers and facility are top notch, I cannot say enough wonderful things about our experience at Playhouse. As a play based school I was worried that my children would not be ready for public school but they were! Playhouse may not be giving your children worksheets to complete but they are giving your child the fundamental learning blocks for a successful life by fostering and encouraging emotional intelligence, communication, conflict resolution, and confidence.

This place lacks basic skills for teaching kids. Some teachers are really bad. Not all teachers are…read morequalified to teach here. Good ones leave to go to public schools because the pay is low. For the most part ChatGPT is used to send daily lesson plan which looks totally unrealistic and lacking substance. Some children are antagonizing others and the teachers don't care. I see children crying and kids photos are taken only to make it appear like they are learning here.

Absolute best school for your little ones. The owners are incredible. The school checks every box…read moreyou would want...great curriculum, lots of sunlight in the big and spacious classrooms, indoor and outdoor brand new gym, healthy snacks, great disinfectant protocol, excellent teachers, great security. I could go on and on, but see it for yourself.