We've been here about a month and the experience is worlds away from what we've experienced at 2…read moreprior daycares. The teachers actually care and learn how to treat each individual student. The turnover is not high, every staff member knows our children by name and greet them warmly everyday. If a child is having a tough day, everyone jumps in to try and help. No daily reports over things that children do as apart of growing pains/being a kid. So happy we moved to this location and truly wish we found it sooner.

As an update to my previous review, our son now attends Kindercare as well and we still couldn't be…read morehappier! The staff is always so happy to see him and everyone knows his name. We have had multiple staff members who aren't even his teachers stop us and tell us how much they enjoy having him there. It is clear that our kids are so cared for and that Kindercare is filled with staff who want to see children thrive and be loved.

Disappointing Experience. As a concerned parent, I feel compelled to share my disappointing…read moreexperience. First and foremost, the lack of communication from staff members was incredibly frustrating. Important updates regarding my child's progress or any incidents at school were nonexistent. There was no way to know what the children were doing all day at this daycare. They would not come home with any projects, homework, not even a piece of artwork in the month and a half we were there. Furthermore, the curriculum seemed outdated and uninspired. My child showed little enthusiasm for the activities provided, suggesting a lack of engagement and stimulation. It's disheartening to witness such a lackluster approach to early childhood education. Aside from the aspects of the education and staff, my child consistently had unusual episodes of accidents and vomiting that did not seem to be linked to any infection or illness. On the most upsetting occasion, during lunch time, my daughter had told a staff member that she needed to use the restroom and was told that she has to wait. She ended up going number two in her pants in the lunch room. She is 4 years old and has never had an accident as such since being potty trained at 2. She consistently told me that they would tell her she has to wait until after lunch to use the restroom. When I spoke to the owner, she was inconsistent with her story about the incident. Originally telling me that she never told anyone she had to use the restroom, then she speaks very quietly and they will have to work with her to speak louder, and finally that the teacher did come up to her and asked her if she had to go number one or number two and she said number one. As if whether she had to pee or poop would make any of this better. Fast forward one week and during lunch the staff member told her to finish her food, but she did not like it. She ended up throwing up instantly as I put her in my car after school and in tears telling me she didn't like the food she was told to finish. All of this could be over looked if I didn't reach out to SEVERAL other families in Livingston that had similar experiences and had left this day care as well. So far I have yet to meet someone who has something good to say about this day care. These are just a few of my experiences at this facility, which I have plenty more of. The owner also has a ridiculous policy to notify them one month in advance if you decide to leave or you lose your deposit. So basically, my child is miserable there and I have to force them to continue to go for one more month or we lose our deposit. Obviously I care for my child far too much to put her through any more of this. I was so upset over this entire experience I did not even bother to return to pick up my children's belongings leaving behind some clothing and slippers for 2 children. Just stay away, there are plenty of lovely and wonderful daycares, including Russian based day cares, around our areas to choose from. This place is very cold and not a pleasant experience for any child or parent.

As soon as I found Solnyshko and spoke with Miss Lena, I knew I wanted my son to join. I broke a…read morecontract that I had already signed with a different daycare the second they had availability. The teachers take great care to ensure all the kids are safe and having fun. They provide nutritious meals like fish, kasha, and soups, giving me peace of mind, especially since my son gives me a hard time at home. I've seen my son flourish over the years, and I couldn't be happier. The daycare doesn't have surveillance cameras for parents who want to watch their kids 24/7, which does wonders for your mental health as a parent.

Five stars just doesn't feel like enough for Little Explorers Early Learning Academy - UPK…read more From the moment we walked through the doors, we knew we had found a truly special place. The staff isn't just professional and knowledgeable -- they are incredibly loving, warm, and deeply committed to every child in their care. Our daughter lights up every morning when we tell her it's time for school. That kind of joy can't be faked -- it's the result of being in an environment where she feels safe, celebrated, and genuinely loved. The teachers treat each child like family, noticing the little things, comforting them when needed, and encouraging their growth every step of the way. They consistently go above and beyond -- whether it's through thoughtful activities, creative learning experiences, or just taking the time to share updates that show how well they know and care for our child. It means the world to us to know she is not only learning and growing, but doing so surrounded by people who truly care. We're endlessly grateful to the Little Explorers team for creating such a nurturing and inspiring space. They are helping raise kind, curious, and confident little humans -- and we couldn't imagine a better place for our daughter to begin her journey.

This is a fantastic center that I truly cannot recommend enough! The team here takes every step to…read moreensure each child's individual needs are met, allowing them to thrive in their academic and social-emotional growth. Both my daughters are so, so loved, and I never doubt the level of care and attention they are getting at school. Nutritious meals are included with tuition, which is a HUGE benefit. There are also seasonal classes such as dance, gymnastics, and soccer provided on-site by outside vendors, which lets us expose the girls to different sports without eating up precious weekends or evenings. Truly a great center!!

My daughter has been with Peanut Shell Child Care Center since she was 3 months old. The staff is…read moreterrific. The center is a non-profit associated with the YMCA and has the best child/caregiver ratio around. Price is competitive. Most impressive is the longevity and maturity of staff. This is not a fancy technology-centric facility -- even better, it feels like a school. My daughter is now three and comes home every day with new knowledge, confidence and friendships. Update: We had 5 great years of partnership with Peanut Shell ECLC. I have recommended many times and continue to be impressed with how they deliver for the children and families. Director, Lucy Cookman is a standout leader.

It's a sad day when you have toddlers being watched by an adult wearing no mask around them and…read morestop to mention to the kids that the trees trimmers are killers. I don't think that's appropriate language to these kids. These kids are no more than 3 years old and should not have to be brain washed by this individual. Peanut Shell step up and take care of this problem I don't have her name but she's about 5'5 and heavy set woman. Not trying to be rude.

My three year old daughter is thriving at this school. Wonderful, warm, loving teachers. Clean,…read morebright, and fun, my daughter always has a lot of fun. She makes art projects, learns numbers, letters, how to be courteous and kind. I can't reccomend this place more!

All is as well as it ever has been. Best school ever for 3-6 yr olds. You child will enter…read morekindergarten ready for the 1st grade. Register as early as possible. They fill up extremely quickly.

I'm rating this based on a tour I took with some clients so they could take part in the fitness and…read morewhat the Y has to offer. I used come here as a kid and though it hasn't changed much, it looks well maintained and offer a lot in the way of programming which is nice. The tour included looking at all the treadmill room, locker room, pool, gym and weight room. With the resurgence of big name gyms like Blink, Power Fitness and even local ones like Coloseum this to me makes them blush with a comparable membership price but offering so much. The sign up process was fine, though they only accept direct withdrawals from a bank account which is kinda disappointing but hence the drop in star but the staff all seemed to be very friendly and they accomodate adults, children groups of people with disabliities as well as seniors looking to play 'pickle ball'. It brought back memories coming here and I'm glad its still around, serving the area all these servoces that a lot of other places would either be higher or wouldn't offer all under the same roof.

Used to work out for the last 6 years at Blink Fitness before moving to West Orange and settling…read moreinto YMCA for the last year. My boyfriend who I signed up with using the 20/20 referral program was adamant about trying to find a gym with extra amenities such as a pool and basketball court in which I agreed to. I come to work out around 3-4 times a week at this location and here are my thoughts. Parking can be tough if you come during peak times such as after work and weekends. The staff is friendly and they maintain the facilities cleanly and diligently. There are very restricted times and days you are able to come in for laps or shooting hoops so if you think you will sign up and go there as you please, that is unfortunately not the case.. While the basketball court area is nice and the pool is warm, the gym is pretty small and very congested. The lifting area is always dominated by males and you generally have to wait to use a lot of the popular machines. Collectively with the discount my boyfriend and I spend around $70 a month in the beginning of each month. Here is some important news, if you are looking to cancel your membership be sure to give them a full 30 days notice cause they is no such thing as a "cancellation fee" which I found to be really odd.

So far we are very pleased with the care at KA Florham Park. They are very responsive to phone…read morecalls and follow COVID protocols diligently. They provide cameras for us to check in on our child, lunch and 2 snacks, and an end of the day report sent via email and through the app. Staff is friendly with us and our child is happy going there.

Kiddie Academy Florham park is the daycare with a lot love and care. My daughter Viki started her…read morefirst year at 2.5 years old. The teacher Miss Amisha and Miss Emily pad her to sleep and always hug her. She feel very safe and happy here. They have breakfast and lunch and another afternoon snack included which gives us peaceful mind. Other than that, they have live cam which you can see your child activities , eating, playing and sleeping real-time. Their skills learning and characteristics developing is the best. There is a daily report to record all of their activities and projects including what they eat during the day and how much. This is truly a best daycare I would recommend to any l body.

we've had such a great experience with Le Parc over the past 3 years. I can honestly say that I…read morehaven't had any complaints. the staff has always been kind and it reflects in the kids! last year for my daughter's birthday party I hired a balloonist to come to the school during their lunch hour and I was so impressed with how calm and respectful the kids were. It was unreal. Thanks to the staff, my child has grown into her own personality, expressing herself and performing with a confidence she did not have when she started. So grateful to Ms. Nadia and ALL the staff!

We heard about LPP from our neighbors, and we are lucky we did. Our son started at Le Parc Place…read morepreschool at 2.5 and is now 4. From the outset we have had a great experience. Nadia the director helped us figure out a schedule to transition him in before he was full time. Then this was his first time in full time care and all of the teachers were so warm and caring that he was immediately eager to go to school every day. It is a fairly small school so our son was thrilled to get to know some of the "big" kids and eager to move up a class each year. He constantly amazes us with all he has learned at LPP and he loves the enrichment classes he takes like art, dance, science, and music. Since the school is in downtown Maplewood, the kids get to spend outdoor time in Memorial Park, walk over to the library, and explore on walks. We greatly appreciate the great hours as two commuting parents. Most important to us is how we see LPP helping our son become a kind and caring citizen of the world. He loves to "play play play" at school and we see how he is doing that and much more at LPP. Can't wait to send our younger child there when she is old enough!

Our experience at The Learning Experience in Livingston was deeply disappointing and harmful to our…read moreson. From the beginning, it felt as though the administration attempted to force our child into a rigid, cookie-cutter mold rather than approaching him as an individual. In the 90 days we were enrolled, the concerns raised often felt excessive and out of proportion for a typical four-year-old. During his time there, our son was subjected to bullying and unkind behavior from classmates, which was not adequately addressed. He experienced daily emotional meltdowns, asked to be picked him up early every day, and grew to hate going to school altogether. He expressed feeling that the administration and staff did not like him, which was heartbreaking to hear from a child so young. Communication with us was overwhelmingly negative. Not once did a staff member share something positive about our son, despite him being described by multiple childcare professionals we trust as exhibiting entirely age-appropriate behavior. We received near-daily reports of issues that felt outlandish and unnecessarily alarming. Additionally, very few staff members used positive reinforcement or supportive intonation when speaking to him. Class sizes were extremely large, up to 25 children in his class! Perhaps most troubling was the inconsistency and insensitivity in communication. While staff spoke one way to us in person, they sent urgent-toned emails about our son during two major life events for our family, including one email sent just two days before our wedding, framing matters as emergencies when they were not. Early childhood education should be rooted in patience, compassion, and developmental understanding. Based on our experience, I would not recommend this location.

I enjoyed visiting the Livingston location. Patty was a doll and made me feel very comfy. Planning…read moreon enrolling my little one here once there's a slot. The facility was clean and the teachers were all pleasant. Looking forward to the new outdoor playground area. If my viewpoint changes post enrollment you'll be sure to hear about it!

The gym and employees in gym are fantastic! The preschool is a nightmare, the manager that runs…read morethat school is extremely unprofessional and violates many codes of ethics

The communication at the facility is very poor. Good luck getting in touch with anyone, for…read moreanything. It's really a shame that this place doesn't truly serve the community that its surrounded by, other than the childcare center, which I hear good things about. The women's locker room alone is so desolate it's kinda scary. I dont feel safe showering there. They also have no towels in the locker rooms. Tried to sign up for swim lessons but it was like pulling teeth even trying to reach anyone associated with aquatics. I am very shocked at the lack of customer attention/service here. My Family of 5 were looking for a community center to call home. Nope. Never going back.