Both of our sons attend Waterfront Montessori, our younger one in Primary 1 and our older one in…read moreLower Elementary, and we are very happy to be part of this school community! We are very pleased with the quality of education, the dedication of the teachers, and the variety of classes and after-school activities the school offers. The classrooms and overall environment are great, and the beautiful playground is definitely one of the school's biggest advantages. I am glad our boys have the opportunity to learn, play, and grow in such a nice environment, both indoors and outdoors. I also think the annual school musical, where all students have the opportunity to participate, is something very special for families. I am especially excited that our older son will be part of it this year! Both of our sons love going to school, and that is what matters most to us!

Our son has been in the Nido program for the past 6 months. Montessori Waterfront School has been…read moresuch a wonderful experience for our family. The people make all the difference, across all levels and faculties: caring, collaborative, and genuinely invested in each child. I know our son is loved for who he is and encouraged to grow with confidence. He has formed an incredible bond and adores Miss Bryanna, Miss Alisha, and Miss Abby, who are each so special and make an incredible team. We're so grateful for them!

The Embankment School is a magical place for children to learn the life skills they need to…read morenavigate an ever-changing world where social-emotional intelligence and curiosity will prove to be just as important as scholastic achievements. My husband and I so happy with our choice to send our son to this wonderful, progressive school. The founding teachers are highly experienced and have created a brilliant mix of project based, hands-on learning, and academic programs for reading and maths. The individual focus on each child allows students to develop at their own pace both academically and emotionally. Safety has always been very important to us and we've never had a reason to worry about our son's wellbeing while at school. For example, there's a strict rule that the children are never to open the front door to anyone, not even their parents. If they see someone waiting to get in they have to notify a teacher. A few days ago the policy was put to a test. My son saw me through the window when I came to pick him up and in his excitement he forgot the rule and ran out of the classroom to let me in. Before he knew it, the head teacher had caught up with him and she firmly reminded him that for everyone's safety, only the teachers are allowed to open the doors. My son nodded and then they walked down the hall together to let me in. There is a good balance of freedom and creativity on the one had, and discipline and responsibility on the other. Overall our son has thrived tremendously in Kindergarten. School is now like a second home and he is always eager to get there in the morning. Everyday the children get to play outside, regardless of weather. Movement, music and dance is part of the curriculum and arts and crafts are natural components of every project the students are working on. As parents, we couldn't be more pleased with the progress our son is making; he is not only learning to read, add and subtract - he is learning to collaborate, to problem solve, to lead, to innovate and to be an independent thinker. He is not even 6 years old! What an amazing start in life. Thank you Embankment School!

We could not be more impressed with the school that Rachel and Jessica have created. Our girls have…read morereceived the highest form of education, while being allowed to be outdoors (regardless of weather), and given the space to be at their individual levels. We chose to send them to The Embankment School and have never once regretted our decision. I admit it was hard to pass up a space at a local Charter school, but after weighing out the things that were important to us, we felt it was more than worth it to send them there. The children are so happy to go to school each day. They never want to miss a moment. The student to teacher ratio is so amazing that children do not get left behind. From field trips to after school add ons, the education and activities have a huge range. Our kids have participated in farm trips, river walks, talent shows, fencing, Bollywood dance, chemistry and even magic classes. They are building skills that I never imagined they would, are being challenged, and still have time to play and be creative. We believe in progressive education and our children truly receive that there. This does not mean that they "play" in the traditional sense all day. They have learned to read and write but not by doing repetitive workbook/ homework. And the best part is that they WANT to learn. They love to read because they are encouraged to try without fear of being wrong. The way the teachers document the weeks by sending home images and a detailed description of the week, provides parents with questions to ask the children to provoke thoughtful and meaningful communication about their experiences. All in all, the entire experience at Embankment has been extremely positive and empowering while also providing an environment that induces scholastic as well as personal development. Thank you Rachel and Jessica and all of the outstanding teachers there!

Best of the best. My daughter has been to other daycares so I have a point of comparison and…read morenothing compares to the care, the positive environment and the amazing teachers and staff this place has. She started in infants with Mrs. Sandhu who has become like family and genuinely loves our daughter as well as Mrs Cantero who has so much love and care to give. Then she moved to Ms Vs toddler class so seamlessly that it was almost not even a transition. Ms V and everyone else there are so good with children and create such an amazing atmosphere that my daughter legit doesn't want to come home when we go to pick her up. What can be better? I feel like I've left my kid with my mom or mother in law when she's there (even better because she's learning a ton!). My daughter used to hate daycare and taking her was a traumatic experience for me and my husband so this has been godsend to us. Both the principal and associate principal and amazing too. Just all around good people really.

This school has become really terrible this year. There are about 22 kids in each class, and the…read moreteacher simply can't handle it. My child often comes home with poop on the underwear. My child is very upset going to school every day, so we decided to transfer. The school's admission office still refuses to refund the tuition for November. It has been a very bad experience. I hope this school take this matter seriously!

From the minute I walked in, I knew this was the right place for my child. The atmosphere was…read morewelcoming, bright, creative and not cluttered. The staff are very caring and attentive. I admire the Reggio-Emilia approach as it gave my child the leg up into getting into a Gifted and Talented Program. I've never been to a school with a dedicated "Artist" on staff. If you're seeking a place where your kids are safe, well-looked after and and environment where they can be themselves and create and grow, this the place. The toys are specifically chosen for creative thinking. No TV! Love it.

This place is nothing short of amazing. My son goes to summer camp here and he loves it. The…read moreactivities, the trips, the reasonableness of the fees charged, which include free before and aftercare, are just a few reasons why you might choose this camp for your child. There is a very good mix of educational activities along with some good old-fashioned fun, and lots of time for the kids to jump and play and spend time outdoors. But the real difference is the people. Well trained, courteous, and most importantly really love and know how to handle children. They bring out the best in kids.

Good school. small class size allows for generally positive learning experiences for my kids…read more Strong Parent involvement.

My daughter is just about to start her first grade after spending a wonderful year at K last year…read moreat SSSM. Her first year at school was beyond our expectations. From the caring teachers, the warm environment, the amazing principal, and the overall feeling that we're now part of a family. I was concerned that private Jewish school in Manhattan will be full of spoiled kids, coming from rich families, but i was surprised how humble the kids and their families are. The school and even more the Parent Association, are trying to bring everyone closer, helping new families feel comfortable and make sure no one is left behind. Last important thing to note is about values. The teachers and the school overall are teaching the kids about values, caring, loving, be humble, appreciate, help others and appreciate what you have. If I knew half of what i know today about the school i wouldn't hesitate for a second.

This is about Early Learning Academy, which took over this space…read more.. We moved out of Jersey City around 9 months ago and had our son in ELA for a year. We were very skeptical of ELA at first. Honestly, we were a little desperate. We needed to get our kid out of his daycare and River School had a waitlist for forever, so we took a chance on ELA. It was close to our place and an easy walk to PATH. Oh my gosh, I am so glad we did. My child blossomed so much at ELA. He was coming home knowing his alphabet, his numbers, singing songs. Truly truly great experience. The teachers loved him so much that they all literally came out and cried on his last day. We really wanted to come back to Yelp and give them a stellar review because they deserve it and they deserve a serious look for any parent in the area.

My 2 girls attended ELA, i enrolled my older one 3 years ago, when i first came to New Jersey, she…read morewas 2 years old. Last year, i enrolled my younger one. ELA is a very good place for toddlers & pre schoolers. Staff are nice & friendly. Although the turn over of teachers is slightly high, i would say all the teachers are warm & caring & they do their best to help kids improve. The hours are very convenient for working moms, they have early drop off & late pick up. Their price is comparable to other nurseries in Jersey city. Kids learn interesting stuff beside the usual English & math, like sign language, yoga & Spanish...etc It is a multicultural place, there are kids from different countries, my girls learnt few Russian & Indian words :) My overall experience with ELA is terrific & i recommend it to anyone who has kids age 1 to 5 years old.

My daughter goes to LCCS and I am happy with the school. The circle value that they teach their…read morekids works and helps to keep an environment of love, free of bullying, of love for learning, even the bullies get turned to be better people at this school, it comes naturally since there is a sense of respect for others in this institution. The LCCS system get the parents involved in the school community, get to know the other parents better and the other kids. Another thing I love is that the parents have the same goal, we hold our kids responsible for their effort, and we moved to get our kids in this school because we want a better education for them, better than the current public school system. There are lots of great teachers, a few that are not great (can't lie).

This school gets 60% of what public schools get for funding and is able to do so much because they…read moreare active in the community and have done fundraisers to get by. They have done such a great job that a majority of the graduating 8th graders have been accepted to McNair High School! I believe the tests scores are tops in J.C.! I know my son loves his school and has made a great deal of friends there in the 3 years he has attended.

Hamilton Park Montessori has been an incredible environment for my son. The school's headmaster…read moreAlexa comes from a successful history of running Montessori schools and her strong reputation is well-known in Central New Jersey. Our son's head teacher Michele is an extraordinary teacher. Most notably, she takes the extra time to write us notes on our son's progress (good and bad) without our prompting. Most importantly, our son is happy and making strides in his development. Just the other day we were amazed that he drew a story on his own that was extremely detailed. He was barely able to make a stick figure not too long ago.

I love watching how my little girl thrives in this environment! She is able to socialize, "work"…read moreand loves her teachers and friends. She looks forward to coming every day!