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 daughter spend more than a year at Le Parc Place and we were thrilled. Ms. Nadia is a…read morewonderful, attentive, and caring leader, and all the teachers our daughter interacted with were loving and supportive. The curriculum was key to our daughter quickly picking up new verbal and written skills, and the thoughtful music, art, movement and other programs were beloved by our little one. We credit Le Parc Place with helping our daughter grow emotionally as well as intellectually. The frequent communication and feedback from the school's staff was prompt and helpful; the app worked well. We'll be sending our daughter here for summer sessions!

We have our two kids start their educational journey through Totri and I wouldn't have it any other…read moreway. Our kids love Totri and are always excited to go there every morning. The staff is very caring, they always try to go the extra mile for the kids and the parents. They had our back during many snow storms, a pandemic, when our town flooded... The manager listens to parents and always takes constructive feedback into account to improve the day care. They have many daily activities to help the kids develop and grow! Feels like a small family. When our oldest started Kindergarten, he was more than prepared!

I remember how challenging it felt as a first-time parent to choose a daycare for our daughter,…read moreespecially since she was starting at just four months old. My husband and I are so grateful we chose Totri - it has been a wonderful experience for our family. From the very beginning, it was clear that our daughter is loved, cared for, challenged, and engaged in learning every single day. The teachers in the infant room are endlessly creative, patient, thoughtful, and attentive. Because Totri is smaller than many other local daycares, it truly feels like a family. The staff goes out of their way to host special events for the whole community - from trunk-or-treat and spirit weeks to egg hunts - they do it all. Even in the infant room, the teachers take time to craft thoughtful, developmentally appropriate lessons and experiences. I was amazed at how quickly my daughter picked up sign language, her colors, and her numbers. As a Spanish-speaking daycare, Totri has also given her the incredible gift of learning to communicate in both English and Spanish. On top of all this, Totri makes life easier for parents. Their hours are longer than many other centers, they are rarely closed, illnesses seem to be minimized, and the cost is among the most reasonable in the area. The director, Ms. Mayra, is fantastic and very responsive to parents. Totri is truly a hidden gem. If you're a family who values a small, loving community, this is absolutely a place to consider.

This is a fantastic branch of the Y. Day care, camp, after school program, they have it all (except…read morea pool ;) the area is beautiful, the staff is friendly and knowledgeable, and I have never had anything but a great experience.

From the owner: Our Y is proud to be one of the largest providers of childcare, summer day camp and youth sports…read moreprograms in Maplewood and South Orange, New Jersey. All programs and services are designed to nurture the potential of children, promote healthy living and foster a sense of social responsibility. Located directly between the South Orange and Maplewood train stations, our extended hours of operation are designed to meet both the recreational needs of our youth as well those of working parents. Please note that the Childcare Center has different hours than posted on Yelp. For up to date information on all of our programs and services please check out our website or call us directly.

my child has came home with scratches and blisters on his area and poop stuck in his bum for a…read morewhile and when I addressed the problem they kick my child out . he only was in the school for a couple months and already i was told by the director that she does not respect me because of my age and it being to close to her children . I was never respected as a mother and seen as a child because of my age.

I have had my son in Brainiac's since he was 1/yrs old until he was 4yrs old and ready for…read morePre-School. I have to admit it was a scary time for me and my wife when we were choosing a daycare for my son. The staff including (Mrs. James, Mrs. Flo); made us feel right at home. They offered us the ability to stay with our son for a while so he could get acclimated to the new environment. They maintained everything they said in the 1st meeting; which was to provide us with a clean, safe, & fun environment for my child. It has been 3/years since we 1st walked into their doors and they have helped transformed my son into school ready. He is 1 of 3 children in school that knows how to read books, and write his name. I cannot thank Brainiac's enough for their sincere efforts to help my family!

My kiddos go here and always talk about how much fun they had when they get home. I love it when…read morethey learn something new and start re-enacting everything they did. Ana and Christine are amazing at what they do. Pickups and dropoffs are easy peasy. I'm still not sure how they can get their classrooms to sleep at the same time when I can't even handle 2 by myself!! It's hard work and everyone at Garden Of Wonders has so much patience. I highly recommend checking it out.

Excellent school!! You definitely get what you pay for. I had my son in other schools previously…read moredue to the cost but it's a world of difference having him here versus the other schools.

WOW! Highly recommended! I'm a busy doctor mom and called on a weekend--they were amazing Shonatte…read morewas kind, fast, and super helpful. Even when she couldn't do exactly what I asked, she gave me other great ideas that helped me something else off my to-do list! Thanks, NANNY SMITH, for saving the day!!!

Shanotte is a true professional and her communication, reassurance, and proactiveness helped us…read morefind the right nanny as first time parents. I can tell she genuinely cares about the family's needs and does her best to seek out the candidates that will be a great fit by doing her due diligence. I also appreciated that she is an advocate for us when it comes to finalizing contract terms to ensure both parties are happy. Lastly, I value that she is available at any time to answer our questions and goes above and beyond to check in on us to see if we are comfortable. I highly recommend the Nanny Smith!

My son started Zadies as an infant and will soon graduate their prek program and move on to his…read moredistrict school. I could not be happier with the quality of education and care he received throughout his 4+ years there. This center gets an A+ from me on all metrics.

Upon enrolling into Zadie's early childhood development center I was excited. My child was getting…read moreintroduced to preschool and I was referred to them so I was happy. I informed the school of dietary restrictions for my child and also had given all forms required by them prior to starting from the doctor. Unfortunately this allergy was not taken seriously. On multiple occasions my child was served foods that they were allergic to. After the 1st time I was then told that the allergy chart was not up and that there was a miscommunication and it was understood that there were no restrictions for the child's diet. (Even though there was doctors notes in place) I was also told I would have to bring food from home or that they can serve the sides of the day excluding the protein. I was also told that the child would be separated from the rest of the class to make sure of the possibility of the child eating someone's else food wouldnt happen. I thought this would be a good idea but still from then on I was so paranoid that I would remind the staff the day of and call after lunch each time this item was on the menu to assure my child was ok. On the second occasion I spoke to the teacher who ASSURED me that my child did not eat the allergic item. 30 mins later I get a call that my child actually did and was experiencing allergic reactions. I was told that the teacher, yes the teacher was out of the room durning lunchtime and that the aid served lunch and fail to check the chart. With all that being said if you don't want to micro manage your child's school just skip this one. The staff is undertrained and the most important things get overlooked.

I went to check this place out, as I was referred by a friend. The owner was well mannered, and…read moreappeared nice. She showed me around the place which was clean, and educational for the kids. The owner answered all my questions, and even introduced me to her own child.

My niece loves Ms winter daycare , she treats the kids like their family .The kids have so much…read morefun, it is very clean , and she accomadates for my late hours.