My son has been at Lightbridge in Woodbridge since September…read more He loves going to school and seeing his friends and teachers in the Yellow Ducks class every day. In the beginning there were some transitions with teachers and my son was having more behavior issues due to the new environment and people. Once Ms. Tiya became head teacher though the class seemed to have more of a routine which helps young children especially my child. When he is home he talks about his friends and Ms. Tiya almost all the time. He loves Ms. Tiya and always greets her with a big hug. Whenever my son accomplishes something new Ms. Tiya will tell me in the morning when I drop him off. She has his best interest at heart and that is extremely important, especially when he is there for so long during the day.

Front office staff is extremely nice and friendly! However…read moreMrs Tyia the "teacher" in the yellow ducks classroom was terrible. She very aggressive and rough with my defenseless 3 year old. They have cameras and saw with my own eyes. I took him out but I still fear for the safety of other kids in that class. I witnessed her roughing up not only my kid but other children and would never recommend putting your kids in her class!

The cameras never work. Started my daughter recently and have been anxious since it is her first…read moretime in school. One of main reason going for this school was the cameras and it does not work. Its been very stressful. I am tired of complaining about the cameras to the staff and it has not been fixed.

Long Review Alert! I had high expectations from this Daycare…read morewhen i did the tour and read all the great reviews, but I was highly disappointed. We picked this daycare even though it was farther away from our home. To give some background, My daughter was 18 months when we enrolled her in this school. She was in another daycare since she was 7 months and the only reason we had to switch was because we moved to Edison. We loved her previous daycare. 1) At little treasures my daughter took so long to adjust. Every morning she wouldn't want to go there and was so clingy in the evening when she returned home. She was in Penguins classroom. 2) I felt the overall atmosphere in LT was not warm and non-welcoming.We had to drop her at around 7:45am when none of her class teachers were there. So she had to be dropped off in another classroom with another teacher who was least concerned about her. She wouldn't bother to say Hi to us or our daughter or welcome her any way. Some days she would completely ignore us . Drop offs were very unpleasant. When we raised our concern to the director, she said someone was going to take a look.Of course that never happened. I don't know how they do Quality control for such issues. 3) Timings of the regular teachers were such that we could never catch them if we were dropping and picking up outside 9-6pm window. During those hours it was only the part time teachers who had no clue if you ask them any question about your child. It created such a disconnect for us with her class teachers. So only way to communicate was to call them all the time for any major/minor question. Because otherwise we never met them in person. LT could provide better coverage for parents who because of their work schedule don't get to meet the main teachers. 4)A few times when I did a late drop off so i can meet her teachers (and reach my work late as well), I noticed that my daughter didn't wanted to go to her lead teacher who has been with her for couple of months. With Little kids It is very simple to tell who they like and who they don't. I don't think there was any attempt made to bond with my daughter. 5) Daily reports were hand scribbled with very minimum information of what the child ate during meal time. If I can find, I will post a picture of one of the reports. Imagine first we don't get to meet her teachers regularly and the only way we are relying to get some info is via the daily reports which were nearly useless. Once I requested her teacher to write more descriptive report including if she had milk (incase she did not eat food). I was told that for kids of her age (18 months), focus should be more on the food then milk so they never gave us that info. 6) LT is extremely structured that makes the teachers here more concerned about following the schedule and intense curriculum. The last meal/snack time was 3:30pm, and by the time i arrived my daughter would be so hungry and screaming for Milk. Nothing is offered to the child after the last meal because that is not in the schedule. It seems like the teachers are overworked. The type of words that she learned quickly and repeated at home speaks a lot- 'Stop It' 'Go Sit Down' 'Listen to me' 7)Also they would take the kids outside even in cold weather and told us to send appropriate clothing to bundle up or keep the child home if you don't want them to go outside. I don't understand How would the teachers keep the child bundled up who keeps taking off her hat or shoes or mittens even when outside. Overall I feel my child never bonded well with her teachers during the 5 months. Nobody really cared if she didn't come to the school one of the days or it was her last day at the school. Little kids need just a bit more love when they are away from their parents to help them cope emotionally. It was this thing which was really missing at LT. I am not sure about other classrooms or other teachers but our experience with this specific class was not great. The only positive side was state of art facility which is kept very clean and a structured curriculum . I wish I had decided against it so that my daughter wouldn't have gone through another change in 5 months. I wouldn't recommend this center to any of my friends.

My son has been attending this daycare since he was 4months old and the past 3 months has been pure…read morebliss. No place is perfect beside in there parents care. But I have never once questioned his safety or if he's being treated well. Comfortable child care is hard to find and I'm happy I found this gem and the staff their. They are truly wonderful people.

This is not your average day care center. This is the start of your child's education. My older two…read morechildren went to Montessori which is a wonderful school and a child's experience is even better which i never thought was even a possibility!!! The owner has put an immense amount of her time (I'm sure along with her experience in the field) making this school incredible exceeding every expectation i had personally. Every aspect of your child's day has been taken into consideration to make sure that your child will be learning and not being just babysat while you're at work like some other day care centers. My daughter is excited for the first time ever to go to school. She sees the owner and runs up to her and hugs her and loves all the staff. This truly is more than just a day care this really is a school environment and has structure and an amazing curriculum not that has been set by a corporate office to be followed but by an owner who wants to set your child up to love learning and be excited to to go to school! It's amazing how noticeable it is all the hard work and time and thought that has been put into creating a successful school for both the child and the parent. I cant day enough good things about this facility. What a wonderful journey we have begun sailing thanks to the amazing staff and owner!!!! If you want more than a babysitter and want to set your child up to start his or her education on a high note so your child will be excited to go to school and learn this is the place to go!!!!! Plus they have an amazing food program and even an app where you get updates everyday of what your children are doing. (I'm telling you the owner has really put her time into finding the best resources and utilizing them) best child care I've experienced thus far in eleven years!!!

Had the pleasure of stopping by Kiddie Academy during their grand opening. As a parent, the most…read moreimportant thing to me and my family is the caliber of staff, safety and cleanliness. Kiddie Academy is spotless, and although they already have quite a few children enrolled, you'd never be able to tell due to how clean the place is. The staff are super friendly, I had the opportunity to speak with management, and safety and caliber of their staff is paramount. Their curriculum goes above and beyond in comparison to competitors. Strongly recommend Kiddie Academy. They also have their own full kitchen, they prepare all their own meals, and have an area that is used for children's dinning which I thought was great.

Loving and caring staff. Fresh food. Curriculum is amazing and the kids have so much fun learning…read morethrough it.

My daughter had a wonderful experience at this daycare. From the very beginning, the staff made us…read morefeel comfortable and welcomed. The teachers are caring, patient, and truly attentive to each child's needs. The environment is always clean, safe, and full of positive energy. I would especially like to thank Mr. Tariq, the owner, for his outstanding leadership. He is kind, professional, and clearly dedicated to creating a nurturing space for children and peace of mind for parents. I am very grateful for the love and support my daughter received every day. I highly recommend this daycare to any parent looking for a trustworthy and caring place.

I feel compelled to share a more candid perspective based on my wife Dana's recent experience as a…read moredirector at this school. Dana is a highly experienced, deeply principled professional who poured her heart into this role. She was consistently praised by families for her leadership and the genuine care she brought to the school community. Unfortunately, her time here was marked by persistent professional undermining from ownership. Over time, support from leadership--particularly from Rick--deteriorated to the point of complete silence, making it extremely difficult for her to carry out her responsibilities. This was not just discouraging; it was incredibly undermining and unsustainable. While many of the positive reviews may reflect genuine experiences, it's also important to consider that current staff and families can feel pressure to remain silent or offer only praise. My intent is not to disparage, but to offer a fuller picture of the internal culture--one that, in our experience, lacks transparency, professionalism, and respect for the very individuals who work tirelessly to support the children. I sincerely hope Rick and Rena reflects on the treatment of their leadership and take steps to foster a more respectful, accountable environment. Families deserve to know that the people entrusted with their children are also supported and valued. Good luck to you guys in your future at the schools you have- it is to my understanding that you will absolutely need it.

I've been going to this daycare for almost 2 years now. you can tell that all the staff there truly…read morecare about the kids. one teacher, Ms. Mariam really stands out. she's there early each morning to assist as I drop off my kids. she is very kind and helpful and does her best to help them feel more comfortable. I really appreciate Lightbridge for their dedication and sincerity!

We visited 6 daycares when making our pick for our 4 month old (with motor skill challenges). None…read morecompared, because of Ms. Glendaly. True story, we asked her questions non-stop for about 45 minutes straight. Not only did she answer all of them thoroughly, she was kind, thoughtful, and completely understanding. She fosters an environment of love and communication. We always feel supported (even when we are being a bit crazy), she and the teachers are on our team, focused on helping our son thrive, and most importantly, he is.

Please don't base your decision off of one review. My son has been with St. James since 2020 and we…read morehave nothing but wonderful things to say about our family at St. James. No one wakes up chipper like a unicorn floating on a rainbow. I don't know what world that person lives in but it is life. Everyone is either happy/sad, it is life. The teachers are amazing. I had trouble potty training my son when he first enrolled at the age of 2 and the teachers were beyond helpful. Probably more than my parents (lol). My son had to be potty trained prior to Pre-K classes. He had a couple accidents here and there and the teachers helped him through it, physically and emotionally. My son comes home with crazy funny stories and loves everyone, classmates and teachers. He has learned so much being at St. James, even I questioned if his speed of learning was normal. :) I am not a religious person but his grandparents are. The teachers taught him mannerisms, how to pray, how to physically act in church, and etc. I cannot be thankful enough and grateful for the staff members. They are wonderful, amazing, and delightful to be around. My son adores his teachers so much he sometimes talks about not wanting to leave their side when he gets older. I would definitely enroll my second child in this school when I have another. Again, please don't let one persons bad experience/review make you from walking away from this gem. The school may be a little older but I find it okay. It gives it character. The school itself is very refreshing because it reminds me of when I went to pre-school. I personally love the SJ family and refer everyone i know who lives in this area to this school.

I've been so disappointed since enrolling my child…read more I was excited because I've heard great things about their program but unfortunately some of the staff is rude and judgmental. Being met with attitude when dropping off and picking up your child is unacceptable, especially when your child goes into hysterics when you are trying to leave. My crying child is a true indicator that something isn't right. Unfortunately we will be looking elsewhere for childcare. My advice: 1) Get a younger staff more accepting of 2 working parents. 2) Change your policies so parents are not stuck with paying a monthly bill even if their child doesn't go. On a positive note- Maggie is lovely. She's truly is a pleasure and so kind.

Everyone should want the best for their child! I know I do. When we had to move my first baby to a…read moredifferent daycare (we were freaking out). We toured a few others within our area. However, this was the only place that gave us a similar vibe like the other place he was at. Upon meeting Ms. Jessica (the prior director) - it felt as if we had known her for a really long time. She really sold us. Throughout our time here, we've been able to communicate any observations and concerns without any issues. They celebrate all the holidays and it makes you feel like you're part of an BIG family. They also have special themes throughout the year. It's not that big of a daycare so you really get to know everyone working there and start to become familiar with all the other parents and their kids. I do wish they still had their gym but they are currently using it for the North Brunswick public school Pre-K. Otherwise, quality education with lots of structure and every age has a cricculum no matter what age.

I am so glad that my baby goes to Red Birds class , all the 3 teachers ( Ms.Megha , Ms.Neelum &…read moreMs.Omayra ) are amazing . The best part is that they take care of my child as their own. My baby is happy there & that makes me stress free as a mom. Ms. Kopal is one of the most nicest person I have ever met, she is always there to help & always greets each and every person that walks into the school. I would highly recommend this place. 5 STARS for Lightbridge North Brunswick NJ.