I would not bring children here, even if it were the only option. The director running this…read morefacility is a nasty, unwelcoming individual. They treat the teachers so poorly that the turnover rate is more than they can handle, causing the rooms to be severely and illegally understaffed on a consistent basis. This means some children become left unattended for hours. This isn't a temporary problem, it is a repeating pattern showing a clear inability to manage the facility. Some of the teachers are lovely and do a great job of caring for the children. But the upper management is pure degeneracy and interferes with the teacher's abilities to do their job. It is a shame that a few people can cause such a downfall in the care that the facility provides the children. There is no shortage of childcare in the area, please look in a different direction if you are considering childcare.

My son was there and he loved it , the teachers are amazing each and every single one of them! They…read moretook such good care of my son! He has a speech problem and the teacher miss naya went above and beyond to help my son! After he was done with this pre k , he was able to speak better and communicate much better! He is now in kinder and whenever I'm off I will bring him here! He calls this place "the food school" , thank you tutor time!!! You guys are the best!!!!!

This school is not for profit and very much cares for kids. Your kids are not going to go here and…read morelearn Mandarin and violin at the ages of 2 and 3 like some other places but they are going to learn how to play, interact with other kids, and also learn some things like letters that will help prepare them for what is now a very demanding UPK and Kindergarten system. UPK is now 5 days a week 5 hours a day and the kids are expected to learn how to read and write to some extent along with a lot of other requirements. So this program is the right balance of play to let kids be kids while preparing them for the social adjustment. It is a very reasonable priced and very caring school. My daughter is now going there, and my son being very young for the class was quite difficult to handle. However, the school took care of him and never complained. His teachers still see me around and ask how he is doing. Mrs Johansson (the head of the preschool) is great as well and knows every single child and parent in the school by name. You feel like you are a family with them. Make sure to sign your kids ASAP in January/February because their classes fill up quick.

SJLP is an absolutely wonderful preschool and even better community for families. Mrs, Johansson…read moreand the entire staff are the kindest, most creative and patient teachers. My daughter absolutely loves going to school, she has learned so much and I've seen so many positive changes in her since we've joined. I love how special they make each day and how thoughtful they are about curriculum and community, it's extremely refreshing and heartwarming. The online payment portal is great and everyone is always so accessible by phone and email, I feel safe and confident sending my daughter each day and I know she is being well taken care of and quite frankly, loved and accepted with open arms. This school is truly a special place and I feel grateful to have found it!

I called the center to talk about enrolling my daughter in their program. I was told I'd receive a…read morecall back about availability that same day, but never did. I called again the next day and was told I'd receive a call back. I called a third time the following week and was apologized to. The woman I spoke to said she would call me back in a "few minutes". I had a missed call from the center, so I called back to which the same woman said "Sorry I didn't mean to call you back, I thought I had time to speak but I don't. I will call you later". Never got a call back. There's no way in hell you have absolutely NO time during the day to return a phone call inquiring about enrollment. If you don't have space, then say that. Beyond unprofessional & I wouldn't recommend this place in a million years.

My daughter has been at Oyster Babies East since she was 2 years and four months old. She started…read moreout at three full days a week and is now going all day five days a week. Oyster Babies was caring and understanding. My daughter had been home with me up until she started there and they were sensitive to her needs and didn't push her to socialize but also didn't ignore her. When they became concerned with some of her behavior they met with me right away and were of great assistance getting her a full special education work up through Mill Neck Manor. They are a little expensive but they offer early and late care as well as flexible days. When I first put my daughter in school there I was working retail so I needed to have a sort off odd schedule and they were more than accommodating. The other wonderful thing is that food and all activities are included in their weekly/monthly fee. They serve breakfast, lunch, and an afternoon snack. All the food is tasty and they serve a variety of different things. The center director is there almost all the time along with the assistant director. They are both wonderful people and will help with parenting problems and unique family situations. My daughter is really happy there and has loved all of the teachers she has been I contact with. The center strives for a home feeling in a school environment so all the different teachers are familiar with all the students and can call them and usually their parents by name which really makes everything seem more homey and friendly. They are definitely worth considering. We couldn't be happier unless they were cheaper. Haha

We are so so happy that we found this school. Our 2 year old child loves to go there. The teachers…read moreare amazing and just the whole atmosphere is so warm and caring. Its a wonderful place for a child to grow up and learn. Playgrounds and inside interior are newly done and wonderfully designed !! We love the Anne Brower School !

I absolutely love this preschool! It is homey and loving and the children learn through play. I…read moresent both my kids here and had the best experience. The teachers are amazing! they know children so well and know how to educate them while making sure they are being creative and having fun. The preschool created such a great community for my family and children and they will always have a place in heart.

My grandson has fallen in love with Miss Lisa and for good reason…read more Everyone one there seems to love their jobs and really care about the children. Very creative, safe and thought provoking curriculum. JJ has really blossomed here both intellectually and socially.

Visit Dates: September 12, 2018 to present writing (12/18/18) and hopefully for a few years!…read more We registered my son for pre-school at Miss Midgie's. Currently he's 2 and a half so he's in the two year old program. I was nervous when we first registered him because he wasn't separated from anyone besides his family care-givers and I was nervous about how he was going to handle school. At first he was nervous but now that he realizes he'll be picked up he seems to be okay about going. The staff I have dealt with when I drop him off seem to be very nice. Miss Lisa seems to be an awesome teacher. I am nervous because our son has been pushing some of the kids in the class and even though this is normal toddler behavior we are trying to nip it in the but and discourage it. I'm just scared he might get kicked out of the school for it if it's ongoing but we'll see what happens. In short I'm impressed with this school so far, I hope my two year old does not get kicked out so that he may continue his pre-school years at Miss Midgie's.

The school is amazing in every way! The staff take so much pride in their students and making…read morelearning a fun and enjoyable experience. The sense of community is unique and nurturing. The campus is peaceful and feels magical, I wish I could have had this experience as a child. From arrival the children walk through a peaceful trail to their classrooms which overlook the water. They learn about sea life and the world. The amount of confidence that this gives children will be the core for them in the world as they grow and advance.

Our child has been at Love of Learning Montessori School since he was 3 years old. He is currently…read morein 3rd grade. We never intended to stay past Kindergarten, but the quality of instruction, and Montessori methods were a perfect fit for our son. Enrolling him was one of the best things we could have done for him. He is neurodivergent, and the teachers and school staff have worked closely and thoughtfully with us to ensure that his needs are met and that he continues to grow and learn. He has spectacular social skills, and is particularly sensitive to, and encouraging of, students who are younger than him. We are confident that when the time comes for him to make a transition, he will have a solid foundation, both in terms of academics, and socially. They foster leadership skills, public speaking skills, empathy, creativity, inclusion, and an appreciation of the outdoors. I should note that I work in education, and have done so for the past 15+ years.

Both our kids are enrolled here, great staff Kids are very…read morehappy Flexible hours Would definitely recommend

Our experience has been wonderful. The teachers are dedicated, the facilities spot less, and the…read morechildren are happy. We feel so lucky to have this center so close to our home.

My son went to Montessori Minds a few years back and it was a FANTASTIC experience for our whole…read morefamily. The school itself is clean and bright with plenty of room for the children to explore, learn, and play. Jackie Krumm and her caring, attentive staff take every opportunity to make the learning environment stimulating, fun, and creative and are always thinking up new ways to keep the kids interested and engaged. Our son loved the school and the staff so much that there were times that he wouldn't want to leave when we came to pick him up because he was having too much fun! Bottom line, if you're looking for a preschool for your child where they can learn and grow in a safe and loving environment, Montessori Minds Preschool is the place for you!