As first-time parents, we were a bit anxious about sending our child to daycare. We didn't know…read moremuch about what options were available, so our search began with us casting a wide net. With little prior knowledge of the traditional Montessori curriculum, our initial search expanded the spectrum. After a few facility tours, it was clear that we preferred the Montessori curriculum and style of learning over the traditional curriculum. What sold us further and made our decision easy was the day we visited the new Guidepost Montessori in Bridgewater. Sylvia Chen, assistant head of school, greeted us personally to provide a tour, answer our numerous questions, and help us through the application process. Our warm exchange and the beautiful facility spoke volumes for what we could expect from Guidepost. So much so that my husband and I agreed to submit our application for enrollment as soon as we left the school that day. Fast forward four months and my maternity leave was nearing its end. Sylvia and Jennifer Tisdale, head of school, both made it a point to reach out ahead of time to ensure our son's first day was well planned for. When we arrived for new student orientation our son's guides were prepared to meet us, and it was evident that great care had been given as his name was already visible noted around the classroom. Guidepost's gradual entry for new students allowed us, as well as our son, to adjust easily into our new environment. From the start, we have always felt like our son's needs were well attended to and cared for. The Nido guides are fantastic and are invested in getting to know you and your child. They always have our son's best interests in mind and keep us updated on his progress and needs. One thing we love about Guidepost is their consistent communication. Each day, we look forward to receiving photos and daily tracking notes from Ms. Perrone. While we cannot be with him during the day, this detailed level of communication makes us confident that our son is well cared for. In just the few months that our son has been attending, we have seen so much progress with him developmentally. He is reaching milestones early and becoming more independent each week. He is excited to go to school each day. It is amazing to see his growth and I know it is because of the support he is receiving from his guides. We couldn't be happier with our choice. Guidepost in Bridgewater has exceeded all our expectations.

Great place to work! Staff are friendly and attentive to all children and their needs. I can't…read morerecommend Guidepost Montessori at Bridgewater enough. I am looking forward to sending my first baby here in the fall!

An absolute joke. Yes the campus is beautiful but the administration specifically the extremely…read morerude woman who handles admissions, is a mess. We've toured every private school in the area and I've never met a more incompetent person in charge of admissions. Do yourself a favor and look elsewhere. She will take you around the school and speak in this soft and meek voice about everything they "offer" but once you get her on the phone she's an absolute animal. They profile and judge every student there. I've heard a lot of people are leaving since this woman has come into the school. Seems like a very toxic environment.

This is amazing, I am so glad that FH can accommodate small class sizes with social distancing…read moreguidelines. It Truly makes it a stress-free decision for parents to allow our children back to their "2nd home"

In my opinion, this day care is THE BEST DAY CARE in town (and neighboring towns). Let me start off…read moreby saying, that similar to many parents, I researched many daycares before choosing a location. In addition, my child attended two other day cares before we landed here. The way the teachers interact with the children is wonderful to see. The teachers are firm and consistent in their approach to bad behavior (ie. removing the child from the space, talking to them, explaining why, etc.). They are kind and patient, they teach, they have fun (art, shaving cream, dancing). It's truly the BEST DAYCARE IN TOWN. My daughter has learned so much!!!!! Examples - ABC's, sign language, how to write, even some Spanish colors, and so much more. The Director, Johana is phenomenal, as well. My daughter was having a behavioral issue 2-3 months into joining. She was ok with the other children but she was not listening to the teachers and displaying behavior that was not her normal behavior. I believe this was because we just changed daycares and in parallel I was transitioning her into her own room / bed. Johana sat me down and explained all the issues and the impact it was having. She gave some recommendations on what we could work to implement, together, to try and rectify the problem. She was also very clear on how long we had to try and implement a solution (before we would need to change schools). All things I truly appreciated because there was over communication on the problem, a willingness to work together to try and resolve the issue, and a clear deadline. In the end, I was finally able to get through to my daughter and her morning statements of "I don't want to go here!!!" changed into "I can't wait to tell Ms. Caila XYZ" or greeting Mrs. Johana on the way to excitedly join Ms. Temu's class. Their willingness to try and work with you (as a parent) and their dedication to providing a safe, fun, and educational place for all the children is impeccable. You won't regret sending your child, here.

Can't say enough wonderful things about Lightbridge Academy, my son thrives and is always happy to…read morecome here. As a parent one of the most important things is to know your child is safe and well taken care of and this is exactly what we feel here. Nothing can compare to having peace of mind knowing that our son is in good hands. Also, the staff and teachers are wonderful and easy to communicate with. We are beyond happy with Lightbridge Academy! Keep up the good work! :)

We have found the perfect school! We love the Christian focus, the small class size and the…read moreexcellent communication from the Director and Staff. Everyone is so welcoming and friendly. You can see that they love their jobs and want to be there educating the children. We love the ability to walk into the classroom each day and actually see the children in their classroom environment... Always having fun! Zayn is doing fantastic! We are so pleased with his experience here and we are so happy to have found a welcoming, well-rounded pre-school.

There are so many good things happening at this school. And I'm someone hard to impress--especially…read morewhen it comes to my daughter's education. I have spent years looking at different schools - and this is a rare find. The owner is very well-versed in education and gives talks on leading philosophies in arts, language, and development of skill sets in ways that are real and lasting (and not just based on test scores and memorization). The teachers are lovely, nurturing, and present, and the setting is wonderful. I visited the school a number of times, and there's just really something special here.

The care and development of one's child is among the most sacred responsibilities in which a parent…read morecan entrust others. Enrolling our son in his new school probably made us feel more vulnerable than him! From day one, our experience with the staff at Albrook, especially his teachers and aftercare aids, has only made us feel comfortable with our decision. From our regular amazement at his pace of learning, to his obvious enthusiasm when talking about his classmates and teachers, we're so appreciative of his time at the school and look forward to many more smiles in the future. Thank you, Albrook!

From the owner: Montessori at its best! The Albrook School, educates students from toddler through sixth grade. As…read morea private non-profit Montessori school, it is fully accredited by the American Montessori Society and Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and is staffed by certified Montessori teachers.

The facility is a great place if you want to have a place to bring your kids and conduct personal…read morerecreation. Wish I could say the same about the people that run the facility. Not sure if it is a racial issue going on at the JCC but the vibe is definitely there. As I already don't see many African Americans there, it is prevalent that they will accept your money but hold you to a standard that non African Americans are held to.

This is a great facility in every aspect it provides, I joined the JCC two years ago after college…read moreto be apart of a gym that can provide me the necessary equipment I need to keep me fit and in shape. Not only do they have all the essential machines, they have a basketball court, swimming pools, sauna, steam room, showers, yoga/HITT classes and a great/clean atmosphere. Very family orientated organization with great security to make you feel safe and protected. The icing on the cake is the employees and management are super nice. They do it right at the JCC to the gym, amenities, staff, security and even the little kids camp/school they have, the kids look like they're having a great time and making lots of friendships. Highly recommended. Side Note: (not from SF, Ca but from Bridgewater, NJ) local reviewer/critic.

We have children in 7th grade and 4th grade. We had started at MCDS in PK and had planned to go…read moreto public school. Plans were altered with COVID and we have never looked back. Our kids have thrived academically and enjoyed participating in extracurricular activities. Both areas that we found lacking in public school where we felt that the teachers really did not know our kids. We've been particularly impressed with the middle school teachers and the overall middle school experience. The strong academic focus and supportive environment have been invaluable. We feel similarly about the elementary school, which also provides an excellent foundation. The after-school programs, including Cross Country, Drama Club, Outdoor Living Skills Club, and Cooking Club, have also been exceptional. The teachers and staff leading these activities have been wonderful role models and have created a sense of community outside the classroom.

We have been extremely happy with MCDS. Our daughter who is in sixth grade now has been there…read moresince she was a baby. All of our experience with MCDS has been nothing but positive. She absolutely thrives there and doesn't want to be anywhere else. They have been so great to work with! Some things that we love about MCDS are the academic rigor, the school/life flexibility, and the nurturing environment. First, you will find at MCDS that they are usually one year ahead of the public school system. But on top of this, they also place the students according to their needs. So, if they need to be challenged more, they will move them up to something more advanced. Likewise, if the student needs more help in a subject, MCDS will make sure the student gets the individual attention they need to succeed. This is so much better than the public school system where every child has to fit the same mold. We also have an older son who has always been in the public school system. We clearly notice a difference in how MCDS sets their students up for success while the public school tends to not cater to the individual needs. Either the student is advanced or they are not, there is no in between and it is really difficult to move up. Second, the faculty and administration at MCDS are always willing to work with us to ensure our daughter has what she needs. If we need to take a trip during school or she is sick from school, they have always been good to work with us, to ensure that our daughter has what she needs and gives her the flexibility to make up work. They have also been very open to feedback about how to improve or what programs that we would like to see added. They work very hard to see how they can accommodate these requests. Lastly, we really appreciate the nurturing environment they create at MCDS. My daughter is so happy there, we couldn't imagine sending her anywhere else. She is growing to be a confident, smart and caring person and we have to say a lot of that is due to her time at MCDS. The teachers really get to know the students and take the time to be a part of their lives helping them grow into well-rounded individuals whether it is joking with them at lunch, helping with pancake breakfast or teaching one of the clubs. They teach the children to respect one another as well as the teachers at a very early age. The older students participate in a peer leader program where they work with the younger children to help them grow and learn. Not only is this a great program to teach the older students leadership skills and responsibility, but it helps provide a good example for the younger ones on how to behave and treat others. While MCDS is a small school, they are able to offer a nice variety of extracurricular activities for the students at all grade levels. They offer activities like track, soccer, cooking club, outdoor survival skills, drama, and yearbook. The kids really love all of these and it gives them something else to look forward to at school. It helps to build the camaraderie between the students regardless of age and they really support each other. As a parent, we are very grateful for our daughter to have this wonderful experience. Mendham Country Day School has become a part of our family and we couldn't imagine sending our daughter anywhere else.

Our daughter has been enrolled at C2S for three years and our son enrolled for 1 year…read more The owners. The directors, assistants, teachers top to bottom are some of the best people I've ever worked with. We enrolled after the pandemic began and were very nervous about a lot of unknowns. Through it all, and now, C2S has been our home away from home. I cannot recommended them enough. Through good times or bad, they have been the most supportive group we could ever ask for. We love you C2S family!

My daughter has been attending Crawlers to Scholars since she was a year old. She is now 3 and I…read morecouldn't be happier with her experience here. As a first time parent, I was very nervous sending my daughter to daycare, but the teachers were wonderful with her and so patient and reassuring with me. The directors and staff are also very accommodating of the needs of the parents and are more than willing to work with you if you need help. My daughter has not only been well cared for, but she has also learned so much. The teachers are so caring, compassionate and creative. Weekly lesson plans are sent out so you know the theme of the week and all the activities they will be doing, which range from reading, music, science, sensory bins, practicing fine/gross motor skills, playing pretend, nature walks etc. The activities are just so creative and engaging for the kids. For example, today my daughter made a fire truck cookie using graham crackers, icing and Oreos. They also have someone come in and do a music class with the kids twice a month and yoga twice a month. There are also other additional optional programs offered such as dance, sports, and art. The enrichment activities are amazing, such as having visits from fire fighters, police officers, dentists, Santa as well as the teddy bear clinic, pony rides and at Halloween, a trunk or treat. They even offer a free evening event for families at Christmas time all Polar Express themed, with various activities and pictures with Santa. Summer camp is also incredible with weekly splash days on the playground, princess balls, dinosaur shows, bubble shows, petting zoo and field trips for the older kids. My daughter has picked up so much so quickly, all because of the varied experiences/activities they have provided for her. Choosing Crawlers to Scholars has been the best decision my husband and I could have made. We truly feel like we hit the lottery with this daycare.