The BEST School ever! If you want the best for your child, send them here! The teachers and staff…read moreare amazing! Kind, caring, loving staff. You will be amazed at how your child will blossom!

This school is phenomenal. The individualized attention that each child receives is what sets this…read moreschool above the rest. If you are looking for an actual learning environment not a daycare situation for your toddler or preschooler this is the place to send your child. The teachers here give your child the tools and skills necessary to succeed not just in school academically, but in practical life. I have seen first hand how this school builds self- confidence, self-discipline and social awareness in their students. It is such a nurturing environment and at the same time a very structured environment in which a child can flourish and learn with the sky as the limit.

My children have attended smart start for a few years. Wonderful staff. Clean environment. And most…read moreimportantly they are learning. Both socially & academically.

My son has been attending Smart Start Academy for 6 months now. He loves his teachers and his…read moreclass!! They are the best teachers and so attentive to all the children. He is learning so much in the toddler classroom!! I highly reccomend this day care!!

Peppermint Tree is excellent when you have an only child! Even if you don't require child care,…read moreaffording your child that social interaction is huge for their growth! It is also an excellent place to prepare your child for Kindergarten so they won't go in overwhelmed and scared. At home we can provide structure and learning tools but it just isn't the same as a true school environment. My son gets excited to see his teachers & his friends. He looks forward to gardening, dance parties and art projects. His overall growth has also jumped leaps and bounds from when he first started last year. So much so we extended his hours from half to full day! We also LOVE that the classes are small & the teachers build a close relationship w/ every child. Touring other schools was quite scary seeing kids screaming and overwhelmed staff. I can assure you Peppermint Tree is not and never will be that way! You also have a built in Summer Camp w/ 2 pools to accommodate all age groups. Did I mention swimming lessons, class trips, gardening, ice cream days, etc? All those things are either part of class or an option to add on. So if you are on the fence about where or if you are going to enroll your child, Peppermint Tree is definitely the Best Choice!

My child was enrolled in Peppermint Tree's summer camp. He was there for 5 hours and he was out…read more(playground & pool) from 10:30 am until 11:30 am. Then they'd go inside from noon until 3 pm. This was their time to eat and sleep! Their naptime was 2 hours. So, if you want your 4.5 year old toddler to go to summer camp and nap for 2 hours this is your place. There were no other activities as promised on the schedule we were emailed to before camp began. The schedule showed that they were going to do arts, science and so many fun things. When I asked if he was doing any of these things I was told by his teachers that most of these were happening during his pool time. Really? Isn't the establishment's responsibility to ensure that all groups get to do these "fun things?" Why should a 4.5 yr old eat and sleep from 12 pm - 3 pm. There is plenty of time for his "teachers" to read books, engage them in fun/educational activities while they're inside. So really, all that money we paid for was only for 2 hours (run around in the playground and use the pool). Our child didn't learn anything, there were no educational activities as the written schedule showed, and we basically paid for 5 hours, 3 out of which were eat and sleep! I don't recommend this place whether it is for summer camp or as a daycare. Unless you want to use it as a babysitting place, sure, then it's fine. Just don't expect your child to learn here...

If I could give 0 stars I would! The owner of the company is extremely rude, immature,…read moreunprofessional, and unresponsive! I registered my children for summer camp at their facility. I have called, emailed, and left several messages regarding their summer camp. I finally received a phone call back after multiple attempts two weeks before camp was supposed to start and the owner said she would write down my questions and get back to me. This was two weeks before camp started how do they not know their camp hours or the scheduled trips or events? She never got back to me regarding these questions so I asked for a full refund due to my poor experience with their facility. If they cannot answer simple questions I sure wouldn't want them taking care of my children. I called regarding the status of my refund she said she will mail a check as they are unable to refund the money to the card I originally paid with. We called a week later as we still haven't received the check and offered to pick it up. She said "we don't normally refund registration fees as they are non refundable and I will call you when I have the check ready." I told her no where online does it indicate the registration fee is non refundable one and two due to the poor experience and rudeness it should be refunded. I called a day later and she said "I still don't have the check ready I will call you when it is ready." I asked what the hold up was does she not have the funds to refund my money, does she not have anymore checks? She then said "I already gave you an explanation sorry it might not be what you want to hear have a nice day" and hung up the phone on me. I called back and said I'm simply asking why it is taking so long for them to refund my money and she said "I am not going to go back and forth with you I gave you an answer" then she proceeded to stay on the phone but not speak and I said "hello I hear you breathing you really not going to speak to me?" She then hung up. How childish. This is supposably the owner acting this way and you trust them with your child(ren)? I would pull your child(ren) out ASAP.

From the owner: At TPA, we serve children ages 6wks - 13 years old. We partner with families to educate the next…read moregeneration of leaders while offering care that meets your child's individual needs and your busy schedule. We offer infant, toddler, preschool, pre-kindergarten, before and after school care, and remote learning support.

Wonderful place to send our kids. Love this community and the values it teaches our kidsread more

Freehold Montessori School was my (now four-year old) daughter's first introduction to a…read moreclassroom/learning environment and we could not have been more grateful and appreciative of the entire experience. Nothing has compared to the peace of mind of dropping her off every day knowing that she was being thoughtfully developed in a safe and joyful environment by an academic staff that would embrace her individualism while instilling within her the skills to become a life-long learner. Honestly, our only regret was not enrolling our daughter sooner. While I cannot say enough wonderful things about this school, here are the most immediate that come to mind: 1. Ms. Margaret - If only we could clone Ms. Margaret and put her into every classroom across the country! She is truly an effective teacher that is passionate about sparking curiosity in her students and ensuring they are given the tools to maximize their potential. She effortlessly goes beyond "textbook" teaching to insert micro lessons about everyday life. The students are constantly learning in a fun and memorable way. Ms. Margaret also understands that every student is different, she is very tailored in her engagement. While we did not have the pleasure of working with teachers from the other buildings, I have to assume they are just as spectacular and aligned with the overall vision and philosophy of the school. 2. Relatedly, we were very appreciative of the thorough parent-teacher/director feedback loop at FMS. Parent-teacher conferences are in-depth and productive. We were given the details of our daughter's performance, saw samples of her work, side by side progress in her writing, and tangible examples of her day-to-day/contributions to various activities in the classroom. We were given the gift of learning about our daughter in a completely different setting and were able to understand areas we could reinforce at home. 3. Similarly, the school director - Ms. Yogi - is prompt, accessible and always acting in the best interests of the students. If we ever needed anything, she was very responsive, took action immediately and was incredibly thoughtful in following-up. During my initial tour of the school with Ms. Yogi, I noticed that she not only knew each student across all three buildings by name - but she truly understood each child and their personality/needs. She is an impressive leader and has cultivated a nurturing and emotionally secure environment for her students, while delivering excellence in academics. Within the first few minutes of speaking with Ms. Yogi, I knew this was the school for my daughter. Having meticulously researched and visited most preschools within the area - I can say FMS operates in a class of its own. There is no other school out there that provides a nurturing, yet academically enriching and diverse learning sanctuary. I am confident that any parent enrolling their child here will be just as pleased with their experience.

I recently visited The Good Shepherd Nursery School and it was just wonderful! The facility is…read morebeautiful and very modern and up to date. The classrooms were so cute and were very welcoming. The staff was friendly and helpful. They answered all of my questions and made me feel very at ease. I would highly recommend this school and would definitely send my children here.

My daughter has been going to this amazing school for 2 years. From the minute we walked in to…read moreyour own personal tour until today we have felt like family! The school is immaculatey kept, The teachers are abosulutely amazing. My daughter has learned so much and is totally ready for kindergarten! She always is up and ready to go to school and when I pick her up cannot wait to tell me about her day! The teachers really make parents feel at ease and are always accessible for any questions or concerns! I would not hesitate to recomnend Good Shepherd to anyone looking for an outstanding preschool to send their child to!!

I sent my daughter here from the time she was 2.5 until kindergarten and my son for the samount of…read moretime, until a few months shy of graduation we had to move to CA. There is NOTHING on the West Coast that compares to this school. I love the teachers,t hey have been there forever. It is clean and has an old-school approach to socialization and learning. They focus on instilling confidence and manners as opposed to being impressed with themselves for a 3 year old spitting out facts without having a context for applying what they are "learning". I loved it and am disappointed that my third son will not have the chance to attend Sandpiper.

As a retired public school principal I could not be more impressed with The Sandpiper School. The…read moreteachers are innovative and loving while the students were respectful and kind to each other. I was babysitting for a student last week and had the opportunity to see first hand the home/school connection as communication and thematic learning clearly linked the parents to their students learning. The 4 year old child in my care was eager to attend school everyday and demonstrated superior skills in reading readiness and socialization. I am certain she is totally prepared for Kindergarten next year. I would recommend this school to any parent without reservation.

Beautiful church. Friendly people. Singing and praying together always someone to help if neededread more

My family member passed away recently and we are in the process of planning funeral services for…read moreher at this church. She has been a parishioner here for 23 years. The experience we have had had been beyond nightmarish. We have called the office and left numerous messages and the priest will not return our phone call. The secretary in the office is the rudest person we have ever dealt with. I am beyond disgusted at the treatment we have received. I cannot believe this is the way a "church" treats people. They have made a very sad time unbearable. We have been life long Catholics and have planned funeral masses in Catholic Churches in the past and never have experienced anything like this. I would not attend this "church" ever. "Pat" in the office needs to find another job. Disgusting behavior from a place that preaches love and forgiveness. This place is a disgrace. Find another church if you can. Their words certainly don't support the actions we have experienced. If I could give this place zero stars I would but that is not an option.