My son is currently enrolled, and I truly can't say enough good things about A Step Ahead and its staff. We came from a larger preschool with many more children in each classroom. We were drawn to A Step Ahead because of its small class sizes and excellent teacher-to-student ratio, which has made such a positive difference for our son. I'm not sure why it matters that the new owner also has an autism practice. If anything, I see that as a huge advantage. She and her staff are knowledgeable, compassionate, and experienced in working with all types of children. My son, who is not autistic, has absolutely flourished there and is genuinely excited to go to school every day. The staff has been incredibly communicative, accommodating, and kind. We have felt at home there right away. The classrooms are clean, welcoming, and filled with engaging toys, and my son can't stop talking about his favorite part of the day - the staff! He's always asking when he can see Miss Holly, Miss Jodie, and the rest of his teachers! Every child and family has a different experience, but ours has been nothing but positive. We are so grateful to have found A Step Ahead and would absolutely recommend it to any family looking for a caring, nurturing preschool where children are truly supported and encouraged to thrive read more

The team at A Step Ahead is amazing! Our family has been apart of this school for 4 years. Recently one of my children moved into the public school system. He and the classmates that attended A Step Ahead are doing so well in school and I owe a lot of that to Holly and her team. They have helped my child learn independence in the classroom. My child knew how to spell his name, identify all letters, shapes and numbers before entering kindergarten. He also already knew classroom mannerisms and his kindergarten teacher complimented his hand raising, staying in his seats, sharing and participation in classroom instruction. All actions that were reinforced by the staff at A Step Ahead. The staff feels like an extension of our family, they are all like moms and aunts to my kids. read more

We toured about 5 places in the area before I visited A Step Ahead Preschool and as soon as we left and got into the car my husband and I looked at each other and both said "this is the place" There are many preschools that will teach your kids numbers and letters but at A Step Ahead my son learned and grew academically while he was taken care of with love and attention. To Ms. Holly, Ms. Diane, Ms. Jamie and all the great teachers and staff that were part of my son's preschool year I am forever grateful. I was very nervous because we were new to the area and my son is bilingual but was most fluent in his other language but, the staff took the time to get to know him and connect with him in a way that by day 3 he was already calling it "my school" On the first day that he was hesitant to even go inside, they were there for him with warmth and patience (and for me as a nervous mom) and that is how every child was always received. Academically, my son is now comfortable with both languages and is more than ready for Kindergarden reading sight words and knowing addition and patterns. They had spirit days and celebrations where parents or siblings can part take. My other son who is 8 was a surprise guest reader once and my little one still talk about it! The place itself is always clean and organized and there is an open door to communication; I even texted his teacher on a Sunday for a question about the next day and she answered me! A Step Ahead preschool was the best decision, they truly care and they made a great impact in my son and by association our family. read more

A Step Ahead Preschool is one of those really rare small preschools that you spend forever looking for. We are sooo thrilled that we were recommended to check out this school for our preschoolers. We started our oldest here at 25 months old and they completely changed her life (and ours). In just the first year, she went from speaking 1 word, to reciting the entire alphabet, counting 1-13 out loud, reading words on signs (and wherever we go), also counting by 10's, AND she can name every shape. This all happened in a few short months after nearly being a silent child. Our daughter was once scared to leave our sides and now she also shows an incredible amount of confidence in herself. She also completes simple tasks such as putting on her socks, shoes, jackets, gloves and hats. I love that this school is a traditional and Montesorri hybrid, it's the perfect school. Most importantly, the owner of the school Holly is just the SWEETEST person. The teachers are INCREDIBLY kind, caring and warm. They are always willing to help, be flexible, and everything is communicated flawlessly. I know that this was not an easy task with Covid, yet they managed Covid perfectly and kept us all happy and healthy! Also, emails and texts are super clear and Holly does a fantastic job keeping us all updated with fun events and anything we need to know. She truly cares about safety, and also the happiness of each child and family. Can't say enough great things! So happy! read more

A Step Ahead Preschool - So much fun!! - Preschools Near Me - Marlboro, New Jersey

I highly recommend A Step Ahead Preschool for any parent that is looking for great people to look after their young children at their most vulnerable age. Ms. Holly and staff are absolutely the BEST! They treat our children like their own and will have all 3 of my children go through A Step Ahead Preschool. There is no better place for your children and would recommend to any parent looking for a preschool in the area. read more

I can not say enough great things about AStepAhead preschool. My son has attended there for three years for preschool and summer camp there. The staff is so beyond amazing I only wish my children could have went there longer. Everyone is so warm and loving and you can tell how much they deeply care for all their students, as if they were their own. My son learned so much and went from barely speaking to writing and speaking so well. They made every activity a fun learning experience and not once did my children not want to go or not wake up excited knowing they were off to AStepAhead. I am so grateful that my son had a place to go when the rest of the world shut down for Covid. I knew that he was safe and the school was taking every precaution to keep their students and staff safe from the virus. I just want to thank Holly for the comfort I had sending my then 2 year old to school for the first time. He became a well rounded child and made life long friends and I will cherish the experience and memories always. read more

I would like to respond to your "Covid like symptoms" comment. 1) you don't mandate kids to wear masks in your school and I know this because my child didn't. 2) when we consulted a physician and reading the state guidelines you need to have more than 2 symptoms to be sent home. 3) my child was sent home for fever that by doctors all over the world don't constitute as having a fever. 4) We take Covid very seriously and protecting my kids and other children is a responsibility of every parent. If my child was sick I would have no issue keeping him home. I do that now for both of my kids but when a school tries to make excuses and send a kid home because their parent decides to pull them out of their care is bullying. And not an ethical way to do business. In addition, your school offers An after care program. There is a price attached to it. I requested the after care for my child. First I was told to put him for aftercare on different days than what I wanted because your school had other kids enrolled those days. Ummm ok you understand that aftercare is requested based on the parents needs. I was told that for a couple of weeks the school could only offer it for 2 days and once they were able to find staff they can do the 4 days I requested. Then I was told he's they were able to find someone to stay the additional days but I would have to pay the teacher $20 bucks an hour per day. As a business how does that make sense. You offer a 2,3 and 5 day program at a specific rate. Just because you have one kid doesn't mean you place the cost of running your business on the parent because you don't have enough kids enrolled. That's not how business is run. Ans my final thought you are a daycare/school. When enrolling kids that need help with potty training be prepared or staff up if needed. Telling a parent that it's an inconvenience to ask your staff to take a child to use the potty during playtime is not ok nor is slapping on a diaper. I don't care how long you may have been in business the point is you did many things that were wrong. If you mistreat one child and one parent that shoukd be enough for you to look at the ways you are operating and running your school. You are taking care of the most precious thing in a parents life and clearly you are not the school to be trusted with that. And when my child left on his last day he definitely was neglected because he had a bruise on his eye. I texted Holly about a lot of things and the fact that I have it in writing you will refund me the $$ for days missed your school chose to not send me the check. It's ok clearly your school needs it more than I do. Keep it! read more

Most definitely would recommend this preschool!!! Such an amazing experience!!! My child attends this school and me and my husband couldn't be happier! My child has learned so much in the time being there! At 3 my child was spelling his name!!! The school is small but that's what I love about it! Holly and her staff are extremely friendly and personable. I actually am so trusting of them I asked one of them to babysit my child! I love this school and highly recommend it! When I seen someone give a one star I knew I had to step in and defend this school. Holly and her staff do not deserve that after all the hard work they do everyday to provide and care for my child and their students. I do have Hollys phone number and whenever I have a question or concern she does get right back to me. I understand she runs a school and is teaching so I do not expect her to get back within seconds. Not one parent with children attending this school that I have talked to have anything negative to say, only positive. During break all my child is saying is "Mommy I go back to school tomorrow right?" "Mommy I miss my teachers" I love to hear this because I know I made the right choice placing my child in this school. read more