Public school was failing our daughter no room for advancement and she would get In trouble for…read moredoodling while waiting for her classmates to finish. That's one example. When 2020 hit and everything closed down I took advantage of being able to do homeschooling on top of doing her regular schoolwork. It was difficult but throughout the summer I realized she was going to be going into sixth grade during the pandemic. Nobody knew what was actually happening and I felt they would not be able to really focus on real education with all these new protocols in place. We felt it would be more traumatic than beneficial so we pulled her out out of public school for sixth grade. We continue to do some homeschooling and found Voyagers. In the meantime it was such a perfect fit. She has been thriving ever since she is now in 10th grade and is doing amazing.Voyagers is pretty epic and Their approach to education is a breath of fresh air. This is a true community and I love the mixed age classes . Now that the school is located on the Brookdale community college campus it gives the older kids (and the younger too ) lots of opportunities that they wouldn't get in traditional school!! They can sit in on lectures and next year our daughter will be able to take some college classes to get them out of the way by doing dual enrollment. We are so excited about this opportunity. Please check it out. You will not be disappointed.

Parents, beware: I urge you to read this cautionary tale so…read moreyou can be better informed about the people that operate the school. My wife was planning to go back to work and we were looking at daycares for our two children. At the in-person visit, everything seemed great. They told my wife to submit an application and specifically mentioned verbally that the only non-refundable part was the application fee. We applied our children at the end of July when she started getting tentative job offers, planning a September start once my wife's professional license cleared and she began full-time work, but we did not set a start date for school. They charged us 2 months of daycare costs for each child along with the app fees ($5,000+). Two days after submitting the second application, my wife gets another job offer at a non-profit supporting people with cerebral palsy. The job is lower pay and only part time, but offered discounted on-site daycare so we could afford the lower pay. This was good for my wife because she's been dealing with her own health issues. Needless to say, with this job, we could no longer afford Voyagers for 2 kids, as it would cost more than her paycheck, so the next day we asked to withdraw. Voyagers administration's initial response was encouraging, they'd review our case to see if we could be refunded the $5,000, or even a partial amount. However, we were soon told that there will be no review and we will not be getting any refund because the form we signed said "In the event of withdrawal within the first 30 days, the Parent will forfeit the first and last months of tuition. No refunds shall be provided." Going back to the form we signed, I did confirm this to be true. However, the issue is that the form did not specify what the first 30 days were of--application date, enrollment date, or something else. It was purposefully left ambiguous so it could be used in any way they best suited their situation. As is, we gave the school 30+ days notice of withdraw, only 3 days after signing up. We could have waited until September, after the 30-day window and when they had less time to find new students, but something tells me that we still would not have gotten a refund. I write this as a warning to parents that the school will likely look for any excuse to take your money. We are now out $5,000, which is not a trivial amount of money for us, as it is nearly as much as I make in a month to cover housing, food, utilities, and everything else aside from school. And I imagine the unbending and we-will-interpret-any-rules-to-best-serve-our-needs approach from the top (board and directors) can only trickle down the rest of the school's operations.

We have our son in school and we couldn't be happier. The teachers really care about the students…read more One thing that stands out for us is the attention they give to the student. Oak hill makes sure the student is doing his work and if extra help is needed, they will help. The homework load is a lot , but that's what makes for a smarter student. We love the small classroom size and the student to teacher ratio. The campus is small but very easy to navigate . The security is also top notch and very careful about student safety. Overall we are very happy with Oak hill. We believe the growth of our son is attributed to Oak hill and would highly recommend this school.

From the owner: Oak Hill Academy is a NJ private school that is co-educational, independent, nonsectarian, and…read morenonprofit for grades pre-kindergarten through eight. Oak Hill Academy received accreditation by the Middle States Association of Elementary Schools in 1986, 1996 and 2008. The Academy is also a member of the New Jersey Association of Independent Schools. Oak Hill believes that all children have an instinctive need to learn, a natural curiosity, and a desire to do work of significance. Our intention is to combine the strongest possible academic atmosphere with a supportive, caring environment in an effort to develop self-confident, motivated students who have a love of learning. Our programs are designed to meet the individual needs and unique learning style of each student. Each child is an active participant in a learning process which stresses real-world connections and interdisciplinary experiences. Graduates leave Oak Hill Academy with a positive sense of self, a consideration for others

Great school, esp the teachers are all veterans and been there for decades, so are the teachers'…read moreaids. Great with kids, very caring, and does fun activities weekly. They offer music, ballet, and sport classes for the kids as well. Offer extended hours, and are openly alot of the times. They rent part of the church, so use the huge playground for kids to run around in. They also have a huge inside hall, so kids can run around during cold/raining days. Facility is clean, organized, and the best part are the highly qualified, seasoned, and caring teachers and the teachers' aids.

From the owner: Welcome to Lincroft Center for Children. Our center has 6 bright and spacious self-contained…read moreclassrooms, a large multipurpose room as well as a private fully fenced in playground area. Our staff is committed to caring for and educating each child in a respectful and nurturing environment. Call us today for more information.

My wife and I where new to the area and needed a solution for our three infant children. After much…read moreresearch and visits, we felt very comfortable with RuthAnn, Flow, and Angie. Our kids love it so much we enrolled our other 3 year old daughter with Christie. Such a pleasant, fun and safe atmosphere.. exceeded expectations..

What an incredible school. Our first year at Mountain Hill this past school year and I really can't…read moreeven put into words how amazing it was. My son loved it so much some days he didn't even want to leave! The staff is incredible, the teachers are amazing. The school is run so efficiently and safety is a top priority. The students are all cared for as if they were their own children. From the moment we dropped our son off on the first day, to pickup on the last day, I never had to worry about him and that's a beautiful thing. We are looking forward to many more years ahead at Mountain Hill!

Great school for both our children! Love school program,…read moreactivities and location. Thank you for everything!

Learning Tree Preschool is a wonderful preschool that fully prepared my children for kindergarten…read more The teachers and staff are true professionals who care about the students and make this a community where every child feels safe and nurtured. Both of my children thrived academically at this school while also learning how to be kind and respectful to their fellow students. I am truly thankful for the time they have spent here.

My 2 children attend this school and we love it the teachers and staff are exceptional and provide…read moreeach child with the exact amount of attention they need . The kids learn in a safe and friendly environment and are thriving as they learn I recommend the school to everyone .

We are so glad we found A B Seas for our princess. We were new in town and the area in general, but…read morefrom the first visit to our daughter's first day they have been fantastic. Finding the right place to take care of the most important person in you life isn't always easy, but we 100% made the right choice. The teachers are all amazing, Gloria, Sidney, Liz, everyone really. They are so loving, caring and involved with each child. Tina, the owner is so helpful and friendly. You really feel like family here. They even held a get together with bouncy house, food, etc. It was so great to meet the other teachers and parents. My daughter is happy to go there every morning and just lights up when she is dropped off (when was the last time you felt that way about "school?") and she even gets a little grumpy when she leaves. They take such good care of her and you can see the pure joy in all the kids from the photos they post. The facility is clean, convenient and well maintained. I honestly can't recommend them enough. Of all the places we looked this was the only one that truly felt "right."

I've been meaning to write this review for a while. I had my son in A, B, Seas from the time he…read morewas one till he was almost two. Tina and her employees are wonderful. A, B, Seas has a real familial feel. They took care of my son better than I could have hoped and that became even more clear when we moved away, and I had to put my son in a different daycare. The new daycare is good, but it doesn't hold a candle to A, B, Seas. The child to caretaker ratio is similar, and what they do with the children seems to be similar, but I can't put a price on the personal touch Tina uses in her business. We felt like part of the family, and I always felt like my son was truly cared for when he was there. It is a stressful thing to leave your child with people you don't really know (sometimes it's stressful to leave your child with people you do know).. If you have the opportunity to get your child into A, B, Seas - don't stress and don't hesitate. You will be happy you did.

Don't listen to the review about Ranney being unsafe. In fact it's safe to the point of…read moreasphyxiation at times, even for the oldest students. I graduated from the Ranney school within the last ten years. I want to start by saying that the Ranney school falls somewhere between 3 and 3.5 stars. The reason why I gave it 4 stars is because of the select few educators and employees who I encountered while a student there who had a profound impact on me. The good - Ranney is a fantastic academic institution. It prepares you extremely well for college. I attended a top university and I probably would not have tried as hard in high school if Ranney had not been such a structured environment. Therefore, I can only assume that if I went to public school I would have had more distractions and probably gotten into a lot more trouble (although I was always in trouble at Ranney. Zero tolerance policy for teenage bullshit) - As I said before, a few of the teachers and administrators there are extremely talented. I won't name names but a lot of them left and a lot of them stayed. - The campus is beautiful and sprawling over sixty acres. It's colorful and you could walk around it and get lost in it. The bad - Ranney gives you a false sense of superiority and after college you are in shock when you find out that the real world doesn't give a rats ass about you. - Due to it's high tuition (I think it was 25k when I was a senior and now it's up to 32k) the people who attend Ranney are spoiled because their parents have money. - Because it's such a small school there will be favorites and students that seem to be getting preferential treatment. I may have witnessed cases of this but one can argue that this is just the nature of education. I don't have a conclusive opinion on this matter. Overall, if you are thinking about going to Ranney or sending your child there, please consider the following last words: Parents, get involved in your child's education and the school itself. If you plan on keeping your child in Ranney for the long run you should be on a first name basis with the teachers, administrators, and staff. If you don't, I promise you it will hurt your child's chances of being anymore than a statistic at the school. Also, remember to budget 5k over the tuition. Everything is extra. Kids, if you are anything like me and you have the brains to succeed but you don't have the maturity when you are in high school, give Ranney a try. If you don't like it after a year, leave. Also, if you decide to go be very careful about what you share with the school. It's not like public school. What you do or say will spread around the bubble like wildfire. If you wish to know more feel free to message me.

They are completely unequipped to handle all children effectively. They rely on punitive measures,…read moreoften sending children home as young as 3 1/2 years old. The environment is horrible, making it not worth the money, especially since few of their graduates attend better schools than local public high schools.