TLDR: Smile is absolutely amazing, and if you have the chance to enroll your child - do it…read more Our son attended Smile Nursey from the time he was 5 months old in Jan. 2022 up until last month when we moved out of JC. Ms. Debbi, Ms. Michelle, Ms. Christina, and Ms. Leanna (and the rest of the staff/teachers) are wonderful. Our son loved going to school every day, and he always - without fail- had a huge smile on his face when we picked him up at the end of the day. It was so clear that he was loved, nurtured, and encouraged when he was there. Ms. Debbi and her team were very responsive, and used the Brightwheel app to community with us and document his day (naps, meals, activities, pictures). They also got to know our son very quickly - his likes, dislikes; his temperament and nature; what food he likes the best; and how to get the best nap out of him (to name a few). There was never any hesitation or concern about the care he received. His teachers loved him as if he was their own. Aside from the amazingness of the school, Ms. Sheri (the owner) is a pillar of the community and is involved in so many events, as well as Whole Spectrum Austim. Legit - the caring nature trickles down from the top. In sum, Smile is a hidden gem in JC and we were so fortunate that our son was in their care!

BEWARE!!! My child repeatedly reported abuse by one specific teacher at this school. Upon the first…read moreinstance, management promised to investigate and take corrective measures. After subsequent reports from our child, clearly identifying the same teacher, we immediately removed her from the school. Parents please beware!

Our experience with this preschool, was absolutely amazing and exceeded all our expectations! We…read moresaw ,firsthand, the positive impact it had on my nephew. From the first weeks, the teachers made a genuine effort to support his adjustment, keeping us , thoroughly informed and ensuring he felt secure and always included. That level of communication and Genuine care made a big difference for our family. Their classroom environment is very structured, organized, and welcoming. It is a setup, where the students, are not overly stimulated and they keep it simple, but, yet, very relaxed and productive! Smart Starts Academy has a curriculum , in which, encourages learning through, play while building important social and academic skills. Over time, we noticed improvements in his confidence, language skills, and enthusiasm for learning, which speaks volumes about the quality of instruction and Attentiveness to each student in their classroom! Emotions that each child may carry ,throughout their day, was Never ignored , but rather, very respected and handled with Extreme care and Genuine Understanding! The staff is beyond,professional, attentive, and Deeply committed to each child's development and learning journey! This preschool sets a HIGH standard for early education, and we would confidently recommend it to any family seeking a program that combines strong academics with Genuine care. Furthermore, the fact that, the students are to wear a uniform, distinctively separates, from other schools,especially because, the students are grasping the idea that, "we are going to school" and it clearly shows the difference between all other schools in the area. I absolutely RECOMMEND Smart Starts Academy and it will Not disappoint! The Smart Start Academy is a Great School for each child's first major steps in Learning and socially engaging in Healthy and Sustainable Growth and Development!

Our 3year old has attended Smart Start Academy (SSA Lumbar House) in Jersey City for almost a year…read more We are so happy with the facility, staff and overall program. 1) Love the mandatory uniform. She associates her uniform with "going to school", which is a great visual prompt to get us ready & out the door each day. 2) The administration and staff are so helpful & have been extra accommodating to her special needs. There is a great curriculum including an introduction to Spanish language skills & preschool preparation (tracing letters, using glue sticks & scissors, etc) . It's truly like a school rather than just a daycare facility. She loves her teachers Mrs Ruth & Miss Justine :) 3) The tech used by the facility is great. The app lets us check her in & out for the day with ease. We get information and photo updates throughout the day. 3) Food is healthy and our picky eater never goes hungry.

This daycare is great! The staff is super nice, and my daughter is always handed back to me…read morewell-fed and happy. I'm a first-time mom so as you can imagine I was VERY nervous to leave my baby...needless to say I think it was harder on me than her, she has adjusted well and I am thrilled that she is socializing with children her age. Definitely a daycare you can trust.

I visited many daycares before putting my son at social Butterflies. The staff is great and…read moreenergetic. The daycare is child-friendly and safe. It is very clean. My son has learned a lot while attending social Butterflies Daycare. I recommend this daycare to everyone.

I would recommend this center with 10 stars, from the director to the entire staff hands on…read moreapproach and active play daily is what I would look for as a parent. The staff is outgoing, professional and caring. The center environment is open to all families and cultures in a loving, safe manner. The director is awesome, very open to listen and willing to give a helping hand to the staff as well as the parents. The entire environment is small and personal( like an intimate family) but safety and fun is always most important! Best center on the island for sure!

My daughter been attending this preschool since she was 2 1/2 years old. Now she is a current 3k…read morestudent there. Very friendly staff/ teachers. They all are very nurturing. Very family oriented!! She has learned a lot since attending this school. I adore the high quality of care/ education they give to my daughter!!

We joined AWNWA after leaving another daycare in town, which fell short of our expectations in…read moreterms of communication, consistency and several other factors. At just over a year old, I was extremely hesitant to uproot my child and start fresh somewhere new... but something in my gut told me that AWNWA was the right move for our family and looking back, I couldn't have made a better decision. It's been almost a year since we joined, and I wanted to take moment to share our experience with anyone who may be on the market for a daycare. The staff and teachers at AWNWA make it a truly loving and warm environment, which is why I know that it feels like home for my daughter when she is there. Some things I love about AWNWA are: 1) they post TONS of pics throughout the day to the parent app 2) they do so many fun/educational crafts and activities throughout the day - things I never would think to do at home. 3) They have a small/private outdoor area and use that regularly during the warm months (plus waterplay once a week in summer) 4) they have social events for all families every few months which are a blast and have really helped families to form relationships with one another 5) They value parent input and even have a parent committee to assist with events, policies, etc. 6) It's family owned. The director, Mr. B (and his wife Karan) opened AWNWA when their son was a child over 20 years ago. The center is truly their world and it shows. My daughter has learned SO much since joining AWNWA it blows me away. I feel like every day she is saying or doing something that I didn't know she could do. I personally know of at least 3-4 families who switched from other daycares to awnwa which I feel speaks volumes about awnwa. I can't recommend AWNWA enough.

This daycare is HANDS DOWN the best daycare Hoboken, NJ has to offer! I visited several daycare…read morefacilities and the care that Mr. B & his staff give to my child is absolutely incredible. I feel so lucky to have chosen this daycare for my daughter to attend! She has learned so much and I trust the staff whole heartedly with her. I am dreading the day we move to a different school as she gets older. I highly recommend this daycare! Mr. B & the staff feel like my second family. 10 stars if I could give them! BRAVO!

My daughter went to Love and Learn Daycare from 18 months until 3 and a half. Dawn and Jeheny are…read moregreat caretakers and educators. My daughter had fun, and learned a lot! Would definitely recommend. In fact, I have recommended several times.

Dawn and her staff are committed to their work with children. The daycare is safe and clean. They…read morewere very supportive with potty training, and easy to communicate with. Children leave ready and socialized for Pre-K. Very grateful to Dawn and the team at Love and Learn.

This daycare is wonderful, caring, and dedicated! Ms…read more Caroline is the owner and she is has a well run and organized setting. Ms. LILY! She is a teacher who works there and let me say, she is a natural at what she does. She not only works with love but the children love her! This daycare is a hidden little gem.

We sent both of our children to HCA when we lived in Hoboken and could not have found a better…read moreplace. Management - Marisa and Marissa - were excellent from the moment we took a tour of the place until the day we left Hoboken. The teachers are also wonderful. Our kids were treated with love and care and learned so much during their time at HCA. Bonus points for the three meals prepared each day plus snacks; few school closures that matched our work schedule for the most part; 7pm close time to accommodate working parents; video camera accessible all day; and a user friendly and informative app with pictures of our kids. HCA was a big part of our family and we are eternally grateful for them. There's no better place in Hoboken.

A truly amazing place that will always hold a special place in our hearts. Our son went to HCA…read morestarting as an infant and he is now 3 and he has thrived under their care. It was a wonderful second home to him. HCA staff is everything you would want in a daycare - warm, loving, communicative. On top of that, they cook organic meals on site so the kids eat very well. They taught him SO much and we are so lucky to have them.