Both of my children go to this little Giggles and the group of women there are absolutely amazing…read more They provide every detail through their app/in person of what is going on with the kids, how they are eating etc/stick to schedules., send lots of pictures and they have fun events for them each month. my children loved all their teachers and I noticed when I pick up my kids that all the other children do as well and they just seem so happy to be there. They are very clean and they stick to any schedule you provide . They feel like family and I feel so comfortable having my kids there.

They are absolutely AMAZING!!!! I can't say enough about this daycare and staff!!! They are clean,…read moreprofessiona, caring, loving, and are just pleasant to deal with!!! If you want to have a safe place and somewhere that you know your child will be loved this is the place to send your children. Everyone is wonderful here

My child has gone to Kindercare on Fisher since he was 10 weeks old up till 4th grade and looks it…read morethere. The staff is great, the director is great everyone is wonderful. He loves when I drop him off. They feed him hot meals every day and he's has met a lot of friends

I have ABSOLUTELY nothing bad to say about KinderCare in Toms River. All of the staff are beyond…read moreamazing! My daughter has been coming here for over 4 years and she LOVES IT. The teachers are like family and they treat my child like she's their own. I came to this center after a VERY BAD child care experience and KinderCare helped me find my faith in childcare professionals. My daughter will be going here until she's too old to be here, Lol

Peppermint Tree is excellent when you have an only child! Even if you don't require child care,…read moreaffording your child that social interaction is huge for their growth! It is also an excellent place to prepare your child for Kindergarten so they won't go in overwhelmed and scared. At home we can provide structure and learning tools but it just isn't the same as a true school environment. My son gets excited to see his teachers & his friends. He looks forward to gardening, dance parties and art projects. His overall growth has also jumped leaps and bounds from when he first started last year. So much so we extended his hours from half to full day! We also LOVE that the classes are small & the teachers build a close relationship w/ every child. Touring other schools was quite scary seeing kids screaming and overwhelmed staff. I can assure you Peppermint Tree is not and never will be that way! You also have a built in Summer Camp w/ 2 pools to accommodate all age groups. Did I mention swimming lessons, class trips, gardening, ice cream days, etc? All those things are either part of class or an option to add on. So if you are on the fence about where or if you are going to enroll your child, Peppermint Tree is definitely the Best Choice!

My child was enrolled in Peppermint Tree's summer camp. He was there for 5 hours and he was out…read more(playground & pool) from 10:30 am until 11:30 am. Then they'd go inside from noon until 3 pm. This was their time to eat and sleep! Their naptime was 2 hours. So, if you want your 4.5 year old toddler to go to summer camp and nap for 2 hours this is your place. There were no other activities as promised on the schedule we were emailed to before camp began. The schedule showed that they were going to do arts, science and so many fun things. When I asked if he was doing any of these things I was told by his teachers that most of these were happening during his pool time. Really? Isn't the establishment's responsibility to ensure that all groups get to do these "fun things?" Why should a 4.5 yr old eat and sleep from 12 pm - 3 pm. There is plenty of time for his "teachers" to read books, engage them in fun/educational activities while they're inside. So really, all that money we paid for was only for 2 hours (run around in the playground and use the pool). Our child didn't learn anything, there were no educational activities as the written schedule showed, and we basically paid for 5 hours, 3 out of which were eat and sleep! I don't recommend this place whether it is for summer camp or as a daycare. Unless you want to use it as a babysitting place, sure, then it's fine. Just don't expect your child to learn here...

We've been attending since my daughter was 18 months old. I've recommended countless people here…read moreand all of them are happy here. Everyone we walked past knows my daughter by name. It's kind of like a second home for her. Very easy to work with for schedule changes too plus you can't beat their hours.

If I had to rate the school overall, it would be a 1. ONLY because he had about 3 teachers I…read moreactually liked and so did he. There were only three teachers that he would not cry for. He started the school at 17 months and went on and off until he was 4. In MY OPINION the director should not be working with children because she has no personality and is rude. The owner has a god complex and allows prayer in her school without knowledge to the parents. She called me about a post on MY private facebook page regarding that and informed me it was her school and she can do whatever she wants. She actually called and yelled at me! And then when asked how she saw it she told me it wasn't important. I cant help but wonder is she promoting teaching our kids to not be forthcoming as well?I saw a younger teacher grab a student and throw him into the chair for not keeping his shoes on. I went to the owner whose response was "that doesn't sound like her." One day at drop off I heard my sons teacher telling another child (age 2) to tell his mother to stop sending breakfast because breakfast time was over. He was 2!!! The school always smells like urine. Totally outdated. It was never the same teacher from drop off to pick up and there was NEVER a daily sheet. I never had any idea how his day went. I got a call one day from the school to pick my son up he was running a fever. When I got there he was sleeping. I asked the teacher how long he slept and she told me "he woke up for a minute screaming and woke up the entire class." Was she kidding me? I saw a picture of my son on the wall one day in the class with a random jacket on, when I asked they said it was pulled from lost and found!! HE HAD HIS OWN COAT!!!! I was disgusted. Most of the teachers have zero certification and are literally pulled off the street. I know this because I personally know one the teachers and she has no training and has popped pain killers while on the clock. The owner talks down to everyone and is extremely condescending., She seems to think we all work for her, when in reality... you work for the parents and children that pay and trust you. I strongly recommend searching for another school. My son is now in a school that we absolutely love. It was a blessing in disguise that MY post landed in her hands. I strongly recommend checking the schools public reports, which they have received derogatory marks for because a teacher didn't know how many students she had on the playground as well as others. Better schools are out there!

I have been at this center for over 9 years now and I couldn't be happier. This is a great place to…read morework and bring your children. The curriculum is amazing, from sign language, to Spanish, to phonics. The teachers are caring and go above and beyond expectations.

A great daycare center. Hilary and Amy have been understanding of children's needs and staff needs…read more They always have events for the family to attend and gather. Pricing is reasonable considering the time we're in.

My children have attended smart start for a few years. Wonderful staff. Clean environment. And most…read moreimportantly they are learning. Both socially & academically.

My son has been attending Smart Start Academy for 6 months now. He loves his teachers and his…read moreclass!! They are the best teachers and so attentive to all the children. He is learning so much in the toddler classroom!! I highly reccomend this day care!!

We have been using Brookside since my oldest child was 8 weeks old. She is now in Middle School and…read morestill goes to summer camp at Brookside. She made her 2 best friends at Brookside. In addition to an amazing, caring staff, we found that both the day care and summer camp offer a huge amount for the money. We have referred many friends and family members there. I can't recommend it enough. I love that my girls got to play, horse back ride, swim and many other activities during the summer. My youngest daughter was born with a heart defect and they were great. The communication was always amazing. My daughter had a rough day and was inconsolable. When I got to daycare to pick her up I found my 1 year old in the office on the shoulder of the director as he was softly singing to her. He had no idea I was watching and she was fast asleep. You can't buy that level of care!

Absolutely love Brookside! It's our daughter's 4th year there and I have nothing bad to say. The…read moreschool provides a nurturing environment that is a home away from home. Every child is treated like an individual and supported in the unique way that child needs. The staff is kind, friendly, collaborative encouraging and super easy to work with. Expectations for the kids are lovingly high in a way that only encourages growth. My daughter is thriving and LOVES school. I would highly recommend Brookside for preschool and elementary/middle school.

my son has been attending TLE for the past 2 years and aside from some of the administrative staff…read moreand recent changes, I am satisfied with the experience. I am eternally grateful to Ms Nikki for always being there and being the happy and comforting presence in the morning when I get there for before care. She's always in good spirits which is important for me because I am trusting her with one of my most important people. she is clearly competent and trustworthy and dedicated to her job and her role in shaping the lives Of the very young. And what's more, she seems To truly care about the kids and I feel comfortable leaving my son with her. Also, no review would be complete without a mention of Ms Janet. It's not to say that other staff hasn't been amazing...like Ms Jalimar, Ms Justine, ms Sari...but Ms Janet is the calming and capable force that greeted me and my son every day. She gave him structure and guidance, she's pleasant and cheery but firm. She is the perfect combination of what a day care and preschool teacher should be and TLE is so lucky to have her there.

We enrolled our granddaughter at The Learning Experience after a great tour and conversation with…read morethe director. Unfortunately, once she started, we saw very little educational progress. Most days were described as "just playing," and it felt more like babysitting than a structured learning environment. Things became more concerning when a summer-only student repeatedly bullied other children, including our granddaughter. She was hit and pushed, and none of this was communicated to us by staff, we only found out after asking. Despite knowing this child had ongoing behavioral issues, the school allowed the behavior to continue. After witnessing our granddaughter crying due to another incident, we immediately removed her. She is now enrolled at Hillcrest and absolutely loves it. The difference in care, communication, and learning has been night and day. Talk to your kids and ask them questions, you'll be surprised what you learn