The Goddard School Long Hill is excellent! While we have been home due to Covid-19, their online…read morelearning experience has kept our toddler engaged with virtual story times and the many at-home activities that they work hard to create and relate to the curriculum. Every week there is a new theme with accompanying stories and activities. The staff and owners are very friendly and accommodating, and I would highly recommend joining Goddard at Long Hill to any family!

I cannot recommend the Goddard School of Long Hill enough! We eagerly anticipated opening day and…read morewe have not been disappointed. We met with various preschools in the area and none felt exactly right until we met with Sumara, one of the owners of the Goddard School of Long Hill. Her excitement and passion were evident from the first meeting (and I should note, have not waivered since). After researching the school's philosophy and considering some of our own personal experiences with the Goddard franchise, we made our decision. While waiting for opening day our son attended a different preschool and as kids will do, he picked up some negative behaviors and began saying he did not like school or learning. This was obviously very upsetting for all of us. However, within just a few weeks at Goddard we noticed a huge difference in him. He now loves school and we no longer have morning struggles and tears. He runs into the classroom each morning with excitement. His teacher is absolutely amazing and having the owners onsite and involved makes a big difference as well. The school is clean and bright and welcoming. We are so glad to be a part of the Goddard family!

TL;DR: This is an amazing school with caring teachers. Your child will learn so much and will love…read moregoing to school. Our now 2yo daughter started at Primrose of Florham Park last summer after we relocated to the area. During a time of such transition for her, Ms. Samuels and her other teachers provided so much nurturing, love, and compassion for her. She has since transitioned into the Toddlers class where Ms. White and Ms. Santana are loving and patient with her antics AND she learns so much. Over Christmas, she came home one day and just started naming colors (at 18mo!!). She now counts as she goes down the stairs. It's clear that education truly is the foundation for everything they do and that they do it with love for each child. Lastly, I will say that in addition to her teachers, our daughter has great relationships with people at Primrose who aren't even her teachers - Ms. Cathy, Ms. Joseph, etc. To me, this shows that the culture at the school is amazing in every classroom environment. Another benefit of going to Primrose is the app they use - Procare. This may seem trivial but it's been a huge upgrade from our previous daycare. You can customize notifications to get real-time photos and updates from your child's day. And, on tough mornings, the school will send extra photos to reassure you that your little one is okay. Regarding COVID-19, the school has taken critical precautions that thus far have prevented any school shutdowns or outbreaks. It is sometimes inconvenient to keep our daughter home with a cold while we wait for a COVID-19 result; however, it gives me peace that everyone else has to do it too. Overall, we're so glad that we chose Primrose. And our daughter is too - she squeals when we pull into the school parking lot most days.

Beyond disappointed in the bait and switch we received by the school. We toured the school 3 times…read moreand weren't given all the information needed to make a decision for our sons to attend under AFTER they received our registration fee AND the Friday before they were to start at the parent orientation. They make the 4 year olds wear uniforms (never disclosed), all children must use the school provided backpacks (never disclosed) amongst other school related decisions we were not disclosed. When we attempted to get our registration fee back we were told we're weren't charged tuition and the charge wasn't enforced as a "good faith" gesture. Pretty much you're lucky so no your $600 registration is ours. The owner was absolutely rude and snarky. The education director is cold and very rude. Make sure you ask every question you can think of because they don't ask, don't tell.

Greatstart Early Learning School in South Plainfield, NJ is like a HOME for us. We have two…read morechildren and our eldest graduated from there last year. He was there since he was at least 18 months old (if I remember correctly). He is 6 years old now and attending a private school in town. Our daughter and fortunately her cousins are also attending Greatstart. She has one more year before she joins her brother at the big school. Like most of you, we love our children so much that we search for the best place to help us navigate our children's growth, foundation and life as a family. We trusted Greatstart. The owners, director and teachers have become family to us. Fellow parents have become our friends too. Our son still have play dates with his friends from this school. We endorse this school because we believe that they put the children's safety, learning, and behavior as their priority while embracing the differences and challenges that life brings. To Greatstart Early Learning, THANK YOU for being a part of our education journey.

My daughter learned a lot from this school. She also had so much fun! Teachers and stuff knows…read morewhat to do when kids who at first doesn't want to go to school! Thank you! Highly recommend to everyone! If we weren't moving out NJ I would enroll my other kid.

My five-year-old was in pre-K at My Very Own School this past year and we couldn't have been…read morehappier with our experience. Ms. Danielle, the owner and principal, has always been wonderful to deal with. she takes pride in her school, which can be shown through the quality of the teachers and staff, the cleanliness of the facility, and the dedication to each child. My Very Own School fosters an atmosphere of learning and fun. We will miss the teachers including Miss Tiphany, Miss Erika and everyone else at the school. Thank you for keeping my child safe and helping him to learn and grow. We love you guys!

Both of my kids have gone to this school. The teachers are great and the owner has been extremely…read moreflexible with my schedule and very accommodating. My son absolutely loves going there, has a great time and learns a lot! Very pleased and would recommend to everyone!!!

I wish I could give the Giving Nest 10 stars! As a teacher I can vouch for the high quality of…read moreeducation the children receive and the high standards that they hold themselves to. The environment is warm, caring and friendly. My children loved this school so much that they still talk about their teachers and the fond memories they had. They will go above and beyond to make your child feel safe, loved and heard. They are not putting on a show, rather a genuine love of children and learning. We will never forget our experience and the foundation my children received at the Giving Nest.

What are you looking for when you send your child to preschool? An environment where you may never…read moresee a frown on anyone's face and everyone is happy to be there? A school where the owner and director are not only visible and involved in the day to day happenings with the children, but are also available, approachable and ready to address any concerns you may have? A teacher who wants the best for your child and challenges him to be the best he can be? A curriculum that addresses math, reading, science, social studies, language arts etc. with creativity and fun? A home away from home where you know your child will be loved and cared for? A school that goes beyond teaching the abc's to teaching the life lessons of honesty, respect, manners, caring for others, generosity and responsibility? Sending your child elsewhere would be missing an incredible opportunity to instill a love of learning in him coupled with life lessons that will be with him forever. So, what is the only thing I regret about sending my son here? It is not discovering the Giving nest sooner! Thank you to everyone who has made this year one my son will always remember. The Fiorilli Family (2015)

I can't say enough positive things about this school! I genuinely believe they offer the best of…read moreeverything. There is a perfect balance of play and structure. Every teacher and admin that we had the pleasure of knowing invested emotionally in the well being of my children. I watched my kids develop into more independent, confident, social and educated individuals. My oldest is excelling at Kindergarten and I attribute the time spent at The Giving Nest for preparing her. I will always be grateful to the staff for the care and start they gave my girls. It was a privilege to send them there.

I love the Giving Nest Preschool. Both of my children have attended and both have had an excellent…read moreexperience. They have multiple offerings for each age group along with before and after care. The teachers are wonderful and loving. Their expectations of the student are very age appropriate and the children enjoy the activities. The staff there is extremely easy to work with! We have chosen to stay at the Giving Nest rather than send our youngest to public preschool because we love it so much. I know that when I drop my daughter off she is well taken care of and loved.

If you are looking for a place to send your child to daycare, look no further. This is easily the…read morebest daycare my child has ever been. The Wonder Years checks all the boxes you could want or need. Their staff are more dedicated and love their jobs and it shows. The teachers here are like a family. I trust them because I know they genuinely care about each child and show love to them while developing and teaching at the same time. The facility itself is super clean, and I have been to two daycares/schools in Westfield, and this is by far the cleanest and most sanitary of them all. The children are all wonderful, it's a safe environment, and they even have a great outdoor playground for children of all ages. They also make the environment a positive atmosphere that I honestly believe will allow my child to be excited to be in school and learn. My daughter has also come home with so many fun projects to show us. I truly could not think of anything The Wonder Years does not offer in the growth and development of my child. I am so thankful and happy that we found the Wonder Years.

Our son has been at The Wonder Years Academy since Dec 2018. From the first trial day he spent…read morethere I knew we made the right choice. He has been in two different rooms so far and both of his main teachers have been/are wonderful. We do early drop off in the morning and everyone who is with him in the morning is very sweet. The director is kind, caring, and very knowledgeable. Everyone goes out of their way to make sure the kids and parents are happy. I have noticed so many positive changes in my son's development since he started attending. They encourage/follow what you do at home which makes it easier for the kids. The facility is clean and spacious. As a mom, there is nothing better than knowing your kid is happy every day, even though you can't be with them.

My daughter has been going to little oak for nearly two years. Joanne and her staff are loving and…read moreexcellent teachers. My daughter has come miles in terms of social and educational development since starting there.