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.

General a good, above average school district. Teachers are great, other staff are hard working ad…read morededicated. Usual political education bureaucracy and chaos of everyone thinking they know better but the actual classroom experience is great. We had kids in the area school system for 18 continuous years.

Wonderful place to send our kids. Love this community and the values it teaches our kidsread more

Freehold Montessori School was my (now four-year old) daughter's first introduction to a…read moreclassroom/learning environment and we could not have been more grateful and appreciative of the entire experience. Nothing has compared to the peace of mind of dropping her off every day knowing that she was being thoughtfully developed in a safe and joyful environment by an academic staff that would embrace her individualism while instilling within her the skills to become a life-long learner. Honestly, our only regret was not enrolling our daughter sooner. While I cannot say enough wonderful things about this school, here are the most immediate that come to mind: 1. Ms. Margaret - If only we could clone Ms. Margaret and put her into every classroom across the country! She is truly an effective teacher that is passionate about sparking curiosity in her students and ensuring they are given the tools to maximize their potential. She effortlessly goes beyond "textbook" teaching to insert micro lessons about everyday life. The students are constantly learning in a fun and memorable way. Ms. Margaret also understands that every student is different, she is very tailored in her engagement. While we did not have the pleasure of working with teachers from the other buildings, I have to assume they are just as spectacular and aligned with the overall vision and philosophy of the school. 2. Relatedly, we were very appreciative of the thorough parent-teacher/director feedback loop at FMS. Parent-teacher conferences are in-depth and productive. We were given the details of our daughter's performance, saw samples of her work, side by side progress in her writing, and tangible examples of her day-to-day/contributions to various activities in the classroom. We were given the gift of learning about our daughter in a completely different setting and were able to understand areas we could reinforce at home. 3. Similarly, the school director - Ms. Yogi - is prompt, accessible and always acting in the best interests of the students. If we ever needed anything, she was very responsive, took action immediately and was incredibly thoughtful in following-up. During my initial tour of the school with Ms. Yogi, I noticed that she not only knew each student across all three buildings by name - but she truly understood each child and their personality/needs. She is an impressive leader and has cultivated a nurturing and emotionally secure environment for her students, while delivering excellence in academics. Within the first few minutes of speaking with Ms. Yogi, I knew this was the school for my daughter. Having meticulously researched and visited most preschools within the area - I can say FMS operates in a class of its own. There is no other school out there that provides a nurturing, yet academically enriching and diverse learning sanctuary. I am confident that any parent enrolling their child here will be just as pleased with their experience.

Our Son attended Cassville Nursery School from 2011-2015. Today he is a Junior in Highschool. Many…read moregreat things about this little school, I believe the school was only closed 2 days a year which was a huge help for working parents, loved the summer camp programs, hot homemade lunches, hot soups, never had to bring diapers or wipes, parents were invited to many activities, photos were available if parents couldn't attend. My Town had low cost preschool in those early days but we felt CVNS offered more than the public school did. Awesome value. Ten years later our family still talks about this school regularly. Thank You Ms Sinha and staff you made and are making a difference and a better world for our children.

Cassville nursery is a great place to send your kids. The teachers are very attentive and the kids…read morego through such a noticeable change from the beginning to the end of the year. They have drop in times and diapers, wipes, and meals are included. I would definitely recommend sending your child here!

My two kids go to Peace Rose Montessori school and after attempting several different schools, I…read morecan finally say we found the best, most cherished, loving, transparent and caring school. Ms Carmen, Ms Carla and all teachers and Assistants truly care for the children. The kids learn so fast, but above all, they are allowed to be kids, play, express themselves and build strong friendships. thank you all for your love and dedication!

I can't say enough about how great the school and staff is,I had both of my children in this…read moreschool(preschool and kindergarten) they have came such a long way & learned so much and can only thank the peace rose for this! Amazing environment like a family will will miss everyone!

We LOVE Robbinsville Montessori! My daughter has thrived at this school for the past year and a…read morehalf. I was nervous for my daughter to start school, and I now have such a peace that she is in good hands. I can tell they truly love her and are helping her to learn and grow and develop socially and academically. Ms Chao, Ms Umesh, Ms Vargas, Ms Charma, Ms Daniela, and Ms P are all wonderful teachers and I am very thankful. I also appreciate that there is a beautiful outdoor play space and cheerful classrooms. What a gift to have a Montessori education! Additionally, Ms Chao is truly kind and a wonderful director (as well as teacher).

Our daughter had an absolutely wonderful experience at Robbinsville Montessori. She came home each…read moreday telling us all about what she learned and how much fun she had with her friends. Ms. Chao and staff were so good to her that I was sad to see her time end at the school. I can not say enough about how happy we are with the decision to send our daughter to Ms. Chao's class.

I grew up in this township & its excellent governance & communications with residents makes it an…read moreoutstanding government. As a result, the schools are famously reliable, well-run, achieving, and confidence-inspiring. The land use is not overwhelmed so there's still plenty of open space & farmland to break up the ever-encroaching suburban development. The police are friendly & familiar to locals. Residents often have multiple generations grow up, a sign it's a great place. Taxes are usual NJ high, standard 2% for the county. Overall, a great place to live.

Both my son and daughter attended Sunshine Schoolhouse Christian Preschool. I cannot say enough…read moregood things about this school, the teachers and the children and families that we met there! The teachers were warm and caring and my children loved being there. They got excellent instruction in a nurturing, fun environment. Sunshine brought out the best in my children. My children learned to love school there and therefore have such a positive attitude about learning and school now. The school is not "glitzy" but it is warm and the children feel safe and have fun learning. I miss it!!