I'm surprised that I am writing the first review of this school. Our daughter is 1 1/2 years old…read moreand has been going to Malvern in Medford on a part time basis since she was 3 months old. I can honestly say that we have been more than 100% pleased with our experience. The teachers (and yes, they are teachers) are outstanding and very empathic. I had a few tough days when I needed to go to work and, lately, she's been having separation anxiety issues and they have been just super. Even though she only goes a few days a week, everyone (even teachers outside the classroom) know my daughter's name and say hello and she is always made to feel right back at home in the classroom. Some more details: I love the detailed daily report that tells me # wet diapers, how much and long she slept, what she ate and what she did all day. No concerns about her sitting in a wet diaper --and there have been times as I was picking her up, I was told that she might be due for a change and they wanted to change her before she went home (!) If there is one negative thing that I can say about the place (and this is a major stretch, because this really has nothing to do with the school, rather this is my issue) it's that In reading over her daily report, I occasionally feel that I am not doing enough "activities" with her. -- At home, I need to get housework and other stuff done, so the day is not 100% filled with fun, teaching and games. Yes, we play music and dance and read books and go to the park and play, but when you get the daily report home from Malvern you'll see what I mean -- there's always some kind of arts and crafts project, (painting when she was still a baby!) they read, they sing, she's learned sign language and also does yoga! Mind you, no one at the school has ever made me feel this way, this is just me. :-) In sum, both her father and I are very, very pleased with our experiences thus far and are very happy that this school is so close to our home.

We chose Malvern when our son was one and he stayed until he left for kindergarten. We were very…read morehappy with the care that our son received at Malvern. The school is very high quality. The facility is modern and was always clean. The outdoor play facility was very nice. They always accommodated us when we needed to change something. If I had an issue or concern, it was easy to discuss with management. Our son was confident and happy at Malvern. It was a great decision and we were very pleased.

We've been part of the ChildTime family for almost 2 years, and I couldn't imagine sending our kids…read moreanywhere else! Our daughter started at age 2 and stayed until she transitioned to Pre-K at 3.5, and our son has been enrolled since he was 6 months old (he's now 2). We truly feel like family with the staff. The peace of mind they provide is amazing! We trust everyone completely, knowing our kids are safe, happy, and constantly learning. Between the constant daily updates that ensure we never miss a beat and the classroom cameras that offer incredible reassurance, the communication is outstanding. Both of our kids are always thrilled to be dropped off and literally run right into their classrooms. Highly recommend!

I wasn't happy that my daughter in law had to send the three children here while she worked. My…read morefeelings soon changed as I realized what a wonderful place this is. The staff is extraordinary. I receive photos and updates on what the children are doing each day . This is so informative so that I am able to chat with the four year old about specific activities he's done. The twins have flourished in this environment and look forward to "school days" as a grandmother I am so very happy that my grandchildren are in such a terrific environment. Kudos to the staff and owners for providing such a great environment for children to be safe, have great learning experience in a loving atmosphere

Sending our daughter to the Goddard School was one of the best decisions we have ever made. She…read morealways comes home happy and excited to share some of the songs and stories that she learned in the classroom. I truly believe that the teachers really care about the kids. It is a great environment for learning. Mr. John and Ms. Renee have an excellent program. If you are thinking about bringing your child here go for it.

I have only good things to say about this school. My child is receiving an excellent education from…read morea staff that genuinely adores its students. They truly put the best interests of the children first, while teaching them countless academic and life lessons, such as knowing right from wrong. Administrators are kind, caring people, as well.

We love it here! The staff are friendly and they take good care of the children. We've been here…read morefor over a year now and it's been nothing but great experience!

My oldest attended from 18 months to Pre-K. Now my little one has been there since 10 months old…read more Both have had great experiences and I couldn't be happier with a vast majority of the teachers and staff.

As a new mom, choosing a daycare for my 7-month-old was one of the hardest decisions I've had to…read moremake. I enrolled my son at Just Children in Medford, NJ, and unfortunately, after a little over two months, I made the difficult decision to remove him and move him to another daycare. My biggest concern was the level of care and comfort he received in the infant room. I consistently felt that my son was treated differently from the other children by the lead teacher. I noticed a stark difference in the way she interacted with him compared with the other babies. At drop-off, I witnessed her warmly greeting and smiling at other children, while with my son, she would often simply place him on the floor without interaction and walk away. I also frequently picked him up while he was crying. Initially, I tried to give the situation the benefit of the doubt and told myself that he was simply adjusting to a new environment. I hesitated to pull him because I wanted to believe that things would improve with time. However, there were several occasions when I was able to pick him up at unexpected times because I was temporarily not working. On one of those occasions, I walked into the infant room and heard my son screaming and crying in a darkened room. On his last day there, I specifically asked how long he had been crying. I was told that he had been crying "for a while." Given that he had been awake for approximately an hour, that response was extremely concerning to me. What concerned me even more was that when I asked Kelly, the owner, about how long a baby is allowed to cry before staff are expected to intervene or provide comfort, she was unable to give me a clear answer or identify a specific policy regarding this. As a parent, I found that very concerning. I believe parents should be able to understand what the daycare's expectations and procedures are when an infant is crying for an extended period of time. I brought my concerns to Kelly on multiple occasions. I was repeatedly told that it takes time for babies to adjust to the personalities and environment in the room. While I understand that babies need time to adjust to daycare, I felt that my concerns were repeatedly dismissed rather than meaningfully addressed. I also had concerns about the approach to feeding. I felt that the schedule and expectations around feeding were structured more around what was convenient for the classroom routine than around what was realistic for my individual infant. As a parent, I found it difficult to feel comfortable with an approach where a baby's feeding needs seemed secondary to maintaining the classroom schedule. My son rarely slept while he was there, and I did not feel that he was receiving the comfort and individualized attention that I expected for an infant. There were even photos uploaded of him visibly crying, which was very upsetting to me as a parent and did not make me feel that his distress was being appropriately addressed. Ultimately, I decided that I could no longer justify keeping him there. I moved him to another daycare, and the difference was almost immediate. Within one week, he was taking two full naps during the day. That experience made me realize that the problem was not simply that he was "having difficulty adjusting" to daycare. I understand that every child is different, and I recognize that working with infants can be challenging. However, I believe babies need patience, comfort, responsiveness, and individualized care--especially when they are crying and clearly distressed. As a new mom, I trusted this daycare with my baby, and unfortunately, I left feeling that my concerns were not heard and that my son was not receiving the level of care and comfort he deserved. I am sharing my experience because I wish I had known more about the infant-room approach before enrolling my child. Based on my experience, I would not recommend this daycare for infants. Parents should feel confident that their baby's emotional and physical needs are being recognized and addressed, particularly when their baby is crying for an extended period of time.

From the owner: Celebrating our 31st year of exceptional child care, Just Children has 11 area locations for your…read moreconvenience. We are state licensed with certified teachers and offer a creative curriculum. With many programs to suit your child, we provide infant, toddler & preschool programs as well as full day kindergarten. Call today to schedule a visit!

Our Lady of Good Counsel is a fantastic school. My three children attended and excelled. The…read moreteachers are wonderful and the families have great Catholic values.

Absolutely Loved the Staff, Administration and Education our son experienced while at OLGC for 7…read moreyears. The smaller environment (60 boys and girls in class) gave him an opportunity to shine in Academics, Athletics, Arts as well as service programs for personal development. He is now at St. Joseph Prep and very well prepared for High School!

This school is amazing! I sent my daughter for preschool and have been so happy. The teachers are…read morewonderful, I get pictures sent on an almost day basis, text messages back and forth between the teachers whenever there are questions or concerns, and I can tell they genuinely love and care for these kids. Highly recommended!!!

From the owner: Joyful Noise Christian School has limited space left in our state licensed and highly rated…read moreKindergarten program. Our philosophy is to create a loving and positive learning environment with a focus on the individual needs of each child. We provide cognitive, social, spiritual, physical, and creative experiences that help develop the whole child. Our goal is to foster a positive relationship between parent, school and child through an emphasis on biblical values.