The early learning center close abruptly 8.14.26... little to no warning to the parents and the…read moreleadership team said it came down to the money... no follow up.. teachers are great but the leadership is problematic around everything.. go somewhere else

The recent poor reviews are clearly malicious and patently false (they are far from the only game…read morein town, for one). I have sent both my kids there for the past five years. We have experienced three different directors in that time and each has been better than the last -- and the first was good! The staff are all friendly and the teachers my kids have had were all fantastic. Yes it is pricey. But I have never felt I was overpaying for what we get. But don't take my word for it: visit and see for yourself.

We have had an outstanding experience with East Rutherford Montessori. I attended the school myself…read moreand graduated kindergarten here, and years later, we chose the same school for our daughters. Our oldest recently graduated, and although we had the option to move her into public school earlier, we intentionally kept her at Montessori. The combination of small class sizes, individual attention, and the quality of the math and reading curriculum made the decision easy. She left extremely well prepared academically, which was exactly what we hoped for. Our younger daughter is entering Pre-K4 this year, and we're very happy to continue with the school. The Montessori approach and strong curriculum are major advantages, but the consistency of the staff is equally important to us. Teacher turnover is very low, and the staff are experienced educators who focus on learning and development rather than simply providing daycare. I also appreciate that the school continues to add experiences for the kids beyond academics. Dance classes and the annual recital have been great, and this year they added an aquarium field trip as well. It's rare to have the perspective of experiencing a school both as a student and, years later, as a parent. East Rutherford Montessori has continued to deliver the same strong educational foundation. 10/10 from our family, and we have happily recommended it to many others.

Our two girls have had such an amazing experience at Montessori of East Rutherford. They have…read morelearned and grown so much during their time here, both academically and personally. The teachers are incredibly nurturing, caring, and truly invested in each child. Most importantly, our kids genuinely love going to school every day, which says so much about the environment the teachers and staff have created. We are so grateful for the wonderful experience our family has had and would highly recommend Montessori of East Rutherford to other families!

My daugther has been at SHMS since she was 18 months. The school is unique because they focus on…read moreeducation vs. just playing. Children have freedom with limits. They learn how to be independent and learn at thier own pace. Most of Teachers there has been there for over 20 years. They are flexible and you feel like family. The school Director personally understand each child because the school small and she is very much hands on. Reading the review below was shocking because I've never experience any of what she mentioned..

Somerset Hills Montessori school has been a godsend to my family. We immediately became apart of…read morethe SHMS because that is how they make you feel at this school, like family. My daughter attended school and camp here for 3 years and again they have been a blessing. The level of education that my child has received is truly astounding. Her level of learning is currently at the level of a second grader thanks to Somerset Hills Montessori school. I truly thank them for everything they have done for my family and we will forever remember them.

This preschool is a absolute gem; we feel so lucky to have found it! My son is currently in the…read more4's class (his 2nd year here) and his older sister attended as well 3 years ago. The school (which has been open in Millburn for over ONE HUNDRED years) is still set in the original Victorian house on Taylor Street. There are only 2 classes--3's and 4's--so it is super small and intimate, and because of this, a very close-knit and friendly parent community. They have an amazing playground which backs up to the Millburn community garden. The school owns 3 large plots in the garden and they include it in the curriculum. So the kids get to plant seeds (which they also use for counting & math), watch & learn about the different stages of growth throughout the seasons (science/STEM), and best of all, harvest & eat the fruits & veggies they grow! The school is very tied in with the town, including field trips to the local fire station, the local farmers market (goes with the garden curriculum), and Paper Mill Playhouse. The head teachers and assistant teachers have all been there for 15-25 years I believe, which speaks volumes about the school. They are nurturing, kind, fun, and truly great at what they do. They also make good company at the school happy hours :) The other major selling point of the school for us was the flexible hours. Kids can attend half day, half day + lunch, or full day, anywhere from once a week to 5 days- you customize the schedule. I have never seen another school offer this. This year for the first time they also offered aftercare as yet another option. And of course they have summer camp too. Between my 2 kids we have attended 4 different schools/daycares in the area, including a similar Montessori school down the street, but Neighborhood House is our absolute favorite, hands down.

I can't say enough good things about Neighborhood House Nursery School! From my son's very first…read moreday of preschool, we knew it was a good fit. The nurturing environment, caring staff, and connection to the community (including field trips and a plot in the community garden) create a preschool experience that is so enriching for students. The schedule flexibility is fantastic, and speaks to the personal nature of the school. Each family has a personal relationship with the director and teaching staff, all of whom couldn't be more welcoming. My sons have thrived at NHNS and we will be so sad to see them graduate!

This school, especially the director, has been near impossible to work with…read more When we brought up concerns regarding our kid's care, the director's response was either we were understaffed so the teachers just forgot or deny that what we described happened at all. When pressed on what could be mitigating solutions to make sure certain lapses in care do not happen again, the director became defensive and used very strong language to turn the blame on us instead. Ultimately, instead of addressing any questions or concerns, they expelled our child with false claims, and now he's happy and free, as are we.

Our 15 month old daughter has been here for almost a year and I can't say enough great things about…read morethis place! The teachers make us feel so comfortable and that our daughter is well cared for and loved everyday! Her growth and development is also very fast paced and we believe that is in large part from what she is learning at mighty sprouts. The director Judith is wonderful and very invested in making this the best environment for all who go here! We feel very lucky to have found mighty sprouts!

I love The Children's House. This is our family's sixth year at TCH: my older one graduated over…read morethree years ago and my younger one will graduate this year. It's a school Montessori school and the teachers use Montessori methods not just in the academic lessons they teach, but in helping them to develop to be good people, and learn socialization skills. The classes teach not just beginning math and language skills, but also science and geography through learning about animals and maps, as well as lots of other areas of interest. They encourage the kids' curiosity, make corrections (when needed) in a gentle and kind manner. The classrooms are prepared for the children so everything they need is where they can reach it, and the kids know they are empowered to do as much as they are able. When I was looking for a pre-school I knew right away that this was the place where my children would thrive and be happy.

This is my daughter's second year here and my son started this year. The teachers are amazing and…read moremy children love going to school. They learn so much there.

We are so indebted to Small World Montessori. Our child has flourished under Ms. Robins who has…read morenurtured and educated our son from the time he was 3 years old. Now under quarantine, he misses his school and Ms. Robins so much. The school has embraced technology in order to continue offering a home Montessori education to our children in this time of quarantine. In addition to virtual group classes, individual one-on-one time for kindergartners and daily group story times for all the children, Ms. Robins' virtual presence is a constant reminder that she is more than an amazing educator -- she is a constant light providing normalcy for our children during this unprecedented time.

My two daughters attended this school from 2005 to 2010. I agree that the school is better suited…read morefor children with a sense of structure, or this organized becaus they will not spoil the children, and it does require a certain amount of structure in the day and a child who is willing to work on it . However, the amount of care and personal attention that's my daughters got here was amazing, all of that in a very clean, perfectly organized environment that prepared both of my daughters to continue and excel in excellent private schools. We As parents were very happy and I am planning to put my third daughter in when she comes of age. I think the best testimony to the greatness of the school is my oldest daughter memory. Even today, she claims that the real difference in her education was her kindergarten years and she still remembers all teachers dearly.

Since my first post was removed for being too vague, I'll tell the story…read more My son still has nightmares because of how he was treated here! Let's break it down by incident. First I picked him up and he had a bite on his face, but I was told it was a rash. He said it hurt and they would not believe me so I took him to the doctor, they confirmed he was bitten. I called and spoke with the director who told me the doctor was wrong. She then called back about an hour later and said they caught a girl biting another child and she said she bit my son too. Now, kids will bite but why would they lie to me? About a year after that my son started crying every night that he didn't want to go back. After a few times he showed me on his lamb what was done to him. Apparently he would cry when I left so they would put him in a highchair in another room. Then my favorite part, they would put their hand over his mouth. When I asked the director she said it didn't happen, but they had a new teacher from another school that "was more hand's on". Because it's ever ok to cover a child's mouth? When we went to get his stuff I didn't even get an apology. Everyone admitted to me that it was all true, yet not even a sorry. Since then my son was in another preschool and then into public school and in both places they were appalled to hear how he was treated. When we drive by, 4 years later, he will still tell me "that's the baby school that hit me" (he said hit, it was covering the mouth but either way they were wrong). I would often be late to work because no one was there in the morning, when they were supposed to be open. I make sure to tell everyone to avoid it here, I don't know if that teacher is still there or not but the absolute disregard for my child's safety that was shown to me by the director is enough to stay away. My son did LOVE Ms. Darlene, she was great with him and always pleasant.

I am very pleased with Blossom Montessori! My son goes 3 full days a week and seems very happy…read morethere. Miss a Ann the Director is so friendly we love her. Both of my kids also attend her summer camp program and they always enjoy it there as well. My son will be attending her school for the following school year and I can't be happier with my decision!