This daycare has changed my sons life. He absolutely loves the teachers there and all the kids…read morethere are great! My son has learned so much also from being there we will be going on a year and a half !

From the owner: Busy Bee's Daycare is a small, family-owned childcare center. Located in Beachwood, NJ, we are…read morestate trained and licensed for up to 20 children starting from ages 6 weeks old to 5 years of age. We provide a safe and positive environment, offering fun and exciting lesson plans to build an educational foundation for each individualized child.

Organized chaos. No curriculum or certified staff. Owner was so sarcastic to my daughter and I saw…read moreher be rude to other children. Just awful! Made too many financial mistakes too. I was always correcting her. The only thing that kept us here was that the staff was nice and my daughter was safe. We waited until an opening came for a preschool with certified staff and then pulled her out. The owner was rude when we left and just so unprofessional.

Owner is very unprofessional once mentioned CHS she turn my daughter away after my daughter has…read morebeen there for a month and then she wouldn't have enough money to pay her staff because she only has four workers Christine also grab my daughter by her backpack and she is rude to other children The lady that wrote the review down below below saying the owner is rude to the kids is a 100%. Very nasty. I also come to find out that none of the workers are even certified. I wish I could put no stars

We have had experience with a few childcare facilities in this area and Hillcrest Academy is by far…read morethe best around. Amy and Danielle are very welcoming every day we bring our children in. They have gone above and beyond and worked with our son to break a habit. We are so grateful Everyone on staff is friendly, caring, and compassionate. It impresses my husband and I to see that everyone knows all 3 of my children by name, even if they are not their teachers. If you are looking for childcare and have the opportunity to become a part of the Hillcrest family, I would highly recommend Hillcrest Academy.

the school is absolutely amazing! great staff great teachers and great friends! my daughter learned…read moreso much and had such a fun year at hillcrest! we will truly miss everyone there!

My son started daycare there in 2023. I was so nervous, first time mom and having to go back to…read morework and leave him with strangers worried me . But they were amazing and friendly and understanding. He started off with just a few hours to see how he'd do. I cried and he totally embraced it at less than 2 years old. They have been like family. He loves school. I love the app where you receive updates and pictures. The price is very affordable especially for all they do with children. I highly recommend

I'm a social worker who works with children & families across NJ and I have three children who…read morecurrently attend this daycare for well over a year now. Ms. Angela, Ms. Kayla, Ms. Tamia, & Ms. Zeba have been there from day one and are amazing early educators. I cannot thank them enough for the care & education they provide my children with on a daily basis. Other teachers/aides are also wonderful with the children, Ms. Sam & Alyssa have been wonderful additions to the classroom. The front office staff is very friendly, super helpful with communication, and answering any questions that may arise. Jamie, Julie, Bonnie, and Amy have always been supportive and available to our family and I've even seen them help out in the classrooms with the children when needed. The school has camera access so when I get a chance, I often see the children learning to write, sensory learning, circle time, and many librarian visits. They also offer breakfast, lunch, snack, & transportation. Kiddie Academy in Toms River has been a huge support for my family.

From the owner: Kiddie Academy of Toms River, an educational daycare in Toms River, offers age-specific child care…read moreprograms. Our flexible, standard-based curriculum encourages children to progress in school and in life. We pride ourselves in providing a daycare that focuses on developing positive character traits for kids, while providing a nurturing learning environment. Our programs can range from infant and toddler to kindergarten and school age. Read our child care reviews, take a virtual tour and learn more about Kiddie Academy to find the best "daycare near me" for you and your child.

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...

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

I am a 5 year employee of Sung Star Academy. Everyone who…read moreworks here loves children and they are all dedicated to their students as well as being amazing team players with each other. Our Director is such an phenomenal boss!! she is so compassionate, supportive and understanding of all of her employees. She is beyond professional and totally devoted to Sung Star including the health and well being of all of the staff, the students and their families. Ms. Young has created a positive, caring, safe and fun learning environment for all. I felt compelled to write this review after a false slanderous review was brought to my attention.

I just wanted to take a moment to shout out to the staff and owner of Sung Star. My daughter loves…read moreher school and is learning so much at Sung Star. The staff is amazing and I know my daughter is safe and having fun when she is at school. Thank you!!

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!!