Our daughter joined Alpine Montessori - Millburn for Pre-k 4 year class of the 2019-2020 school…read moreyear. When our daughter first joined Alpine Montessori, she was initially very shy. But gradually she gained a-lot of confidence and became more expressive. Even though she joined for a short period, the school had a lasting impression on her. I greatly admired the teaching philosophy of the school, and the teachers took great care of our daughter. They were also very nice to us, the parents. At the end of every week, they gave detailed feedback of my daughters progress and what areas she needed to work on. My daughter loved her school and teachers so much that even during weekends she wanted to go to school! The teaching plan included a nice combination of fun play activities with traditional learning. The Alpine Montessori teachers and staff provided a warm and friendly atmosphere for my daughter to take her first steps in her education. The school and her teachers will definitely have a lasting impression on her, and prepare her for the next phase of her education. I would highly recommend Alpine Montessori of Millburn to any parents looking for high quality early stage education and development for kids.

My daughter graduated from Alpine this year (June 2019). I will truly miss the staff here. The…read moreteachers are wonderful and dedicated to making sure your child is learning yet having fun while they do so. The owner is a incredibly kind and understanding person. He is very easy to work with. My daughter adores him. You can simply tell he is involved in wanting the best for each child that attends the school. I purchased two books for my daughter from Barnes and Noble. One was a Kindergarten Workbook and the other was a First Grade Workbook. I was planning on using the First Grade Workbook at a later date. I couldn't believe it when my daughter read through the kindergarten workbook and said " mommy this one is just too easy". I was just amazed. I will definitely be back to Alpine to enroll our second child when she is ready. I only wish the school would continue to at least 3rd grade :). Maria G.

My two children attend St. John the Apostle. My eldest is currently in 7th grade and we are…read moreconfident she will be more than prepared for high school. The technology and education are top notch. The school offers a variety of activities, clubs, and sports. It is everything we expected and more from a Blue Ribbon School.

My two daughters attend St John the Apostle School and it has been a truly enriching experience. I…read moream pleased with the curriculum and with the extra curricular activities.

Samantha G., in the Summit Health Department, helped me with getting some vital records…read moreinformation. She did so in a timely fashion, helping me with suggestions on how to achieve the results I needed. Great job, thanks!

You can't pick a better place for your child. As a new mom I was so worried about leaving my son…read morewith anyone, but I couldn't have picked a better place than Lightbridge in Millburn. The teachers and the administration are so dedicated and so wonderful. It's why my daughter is also enrolled. The office staff made up of Ms. Nazo and Ms. Elizabeth is the best. Director Elizabeth Freeman is AMAZING- first one in, last one out. She's hands on, warm, and always approachable. The same can be said about Ms. Nazo. Her passion and dedication are evident in her daily interactions with the kids and staff. Shout out to all the teachers, honestly too many to name. They are all fantastic and so great with the kids, whether they are in the same class or not. Ms. Roy and Ms. Kim, again too many to name, are among those that have made a huge difference in our son's development. If you're on the fence don't be!

I just wanted to say a big thank you for the amazing Japanese and Spanish classes Ms. Zoya in Blue…read moreHorses have been teaching my kid. My husband and I were totally surprised when he started counting numbers in Japanese! (After seeing our surprising faces he went on to "show off" his Spanish) It's really cool to see him picking up new languages like that. Thanks for making learning so much fun for the little ones!

Terrible first impression! I was calling around daycares to inquire about availability in the…read moreclassroom for my son. The receptionist answered and said she would look into it and I was put on hold. Shortly after a different woman picked up, I explained I was already on hold and waiting to hear back from someone who was already helping me, she responded by telling me I have to call back tomorrow and hung up as I was still speaking. So rude! I don't feel comfortable having rude and unfriendly staff in the care of my son! If that's how they act to a prospective parent, how are they treating the kids?!

Had a great experience in the infant room wit Bev and Bianca. Once we got to the toddler room we…read morehad issues with constant diaper rash. We're were only there a few weeks and couldn't take it as we were being told something that didn't match up with the daily reports. My kid was also constantly sick the first year which is most likely common. We left the day care since we felt as if we couldn't trust the new care takers. We tried telling them to change and apply diaper cream regularly but they couldn't provide basic care. They also lost some of my sons belonging. Pan the director told us we would get reimbursed and then never did. Not a pleasant experience after the infant room and management didn't bother to ask why we left which shows their care and character.

Both of my sons have attended the pre-school program and summer camp. They have had caring teachers…read morewho have made sure they eat and are well taken care of. The school has a sense of community and the principal knows the kids by first name. Overall my kids have had a great experience and they love school.

St. Joseph The Carpenter School has a fast paced environment for elementary school children. The…read moreacademic expectations placed upon for example a student in 1st grade is elevated to the expectations of a 2nd grader. So each grade level is actually one grade level up. This creates an environment of stress for the child to reach those expectations. The pick up is chaotic. Very noisy in the cafeteria. It takes the teachers a long time to escort the child to the cafeteria for dismissal. There is no grassy area for the playground and thus children must play in the parking lot which is not safe. The massive amount of homework assigned to the student can be overwhelming so be prepared for that. Their school uniforms can only be purchased at one particular store and they are expensive. Overall, the school needs improvements to help children have fun while learning and not experience pressure to perform at the teacher's high expectations.

I have to ask, why are negative reviews always anonymous? As both a graduate of STS and having two…read morekids enrolled there currently, I can say the educational benefits gained from attending are well worth its cost. I also went to a private high school, and the difference between my education and those of those that had not attend a private school was very evident. I am on a first name basis with all of the faculty and staff, and consider them are part of our family. The parent community is also very strong and supportive of the students.

St. Theresa's daycare program was one of the most awful experiences my family has encountered!…read moreAfter 12 hours my 2 year old son was judged for not sleeping for 3 hours and for yelling from excitement! I was told after the second day that my 2 year old was disruptive to all the children, when I witnessed all of the children behaving primarily the same. Also, they have been completely unprofessional and borderline abusive to my toddler! I would NOT recommend this daycare to or for anyone and am filing a Formal complaint to the State of NJ!

My older daughter attended Children's Academy for two years before starting Kindergarten, and still…read moretalks about how much she misses her preschool. She's already learned in preschool many of the concepts she's now seeing in Kindergarten, which speaks to how well the school prepares students. She even learned to read during her last year there, and it's been incredible to see her reading progress with the strong foundation the school gave her. The Children's Academy is one of the few true Montessori schools we found in the area. The classrooms are set up with stations like Practical Life, Math, and Language, and the children have the autonomy to choose their activities throughout the day. At the same time, they learn structure and social skills, like taking turns, sitting on "The Line," and resolving conflicts using the "peace rose." The teachers are what makes the school truly exceptional. Many have been at the school for decades. They are deeply attentive and caring, and I'm constantly amazed by how well they know each child, even down to details like their favorite stuffed animal. All the teachers are Montessori-trained and continue to stay up to date with best practices. There's also a strong sense of community. The school has been around for a long time, and there are parents who were students themselves whose children now attend the school. There is a Parent Association that organizes fundraisers, field trips, and events, which adds to the close-knit feel. Another huge factor for us was the flexibility they offer. There are before and after care options, as well as coverage during school holidays, which are important to us as two working parents. We couldn't find any other Montessori school in the area offering this. We love the school so much that our two younger kids now go there. If you're considering Children's Academy, I highly recommend attending one of their open houses. They host open houses once per month on the weekend - the fact that the teachers take time from their weekend to do these open houses also speaks volumes! We are so grateful to have such a wonderful school near us, and recommend it frequently to families looking for a preschool.

I am incredibly pleased with my son's experience at the Little Room. He thoroughly enjoys…read moreattending, often requesting additional days due to his enthusiasm for school. I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude to his teacher, Mrs. Lambert, who is truly exceptional. Also, thank you to Mrs. Massi, Mrs. Chubbs, Mrs. Haxton, and Ms. Olive, along with any others I may have missed. You have all made Mikey's first pre-K experience a truly wonderful one. Choosing this program for my son has been one of the best decisions I've ever made!