Millburn, NJ - I knew about the Genius Gems in Manhattan and was thrilled to discover the Millburn…read morelocation that's closer to us! It's such an incredible place - with an almost overwhelming amount of Magnatiles lol - to activate children's creativity and imagination. The Magnatiles are helpfully sorted by color and shape in wooden bins. Kids can complete builds and challenges, and collect tokens to trade in for prizes. There were some pretty impressive structures in progress there. In addition to the main Magnatiles room, there is also a separate playroom with different activity stations and play/exploration areas, suited to younger kids. The recommended age range is 4-12, but my under-3 toddler had a great time as we play with Magnatiles at home and he loves them. He also spent some time in the playroom with the wooden train tracks and checking out various things to do. The admission charge for adults is slightly cheaper than the child pricing. A couple of parents - way more skilled and inventive than I - were building some pretty grand castles and towers as they waited while their kids played. The space is bright and clean, and the staff are very nice. For parents who don't wish to be "in the trenches" with their kids, there is a small cafe area with chairs and tables where they can hang out.

Updated overall rating as I think this is more fair on the whole. I know there are a variety of…read morefactors for their cost and rule structure

My two children have been attending Childtime for the past two years, and I cannot say enough…read morewonderful things about this daycare. From the moment we enrolled, it has felt like an extension of our family. The directors and teachers are the most compassionate, dedicated, and nurturing group of people I have ever met. Childtime truly feels like a home away from home for my kids. Both of my children have been thriving not only academically but also socially. I am so grateful to have found such an incredible place for my kids, and I would highly recommend Childtime to any family looking for exceptional care and education.

Estoy muy contenta con Kiddie Academy. Los maestros son muy buenos, cariñosos y siempre están…read moreatentos a los niños. Algo que me gusta mucho es que la mayoría de los maestros hablan español, lo cual ayuda mucho a las familias que se sienten más cómodas comunicándose en su idioma. Siempre se aseguran de que los niños estén bien cuidados y aprendiendo en un ambiente seguro y positivo.

NEW I have my child…read morecurrently enrolled at Kiddie Academy. This experience is current; it happened just today, August 31, 2023. I haven't had the opportunity to see how the school will handle as the director and assistant director were already gone for the day but I have had the opportunity to see what is considered qualified as it relates to the teaching staff. So basically my little baby was left in a highchair for well over an hour and a half. He wasn't being fed but just locked and trapped inside of it for what could only be assumed was to be kept out of the way so he wouldn't be an inconvenience to the leader of this classroom (Ms. Trinity) that continued to walk passed him cleaning and handling the other babies as if he simply wasn't there. Kiddie Academy does provide video but they do not provide sound to the video so I could see my son crying and wriggling around in discomfort but i couldn't hear if she was saying anything to him. Once I realized how long he had been sitting there and I could see his discomfort I jumped in my car and headed there (I wanted to more so see them organically than call ahead). Just before I arrived Ms. Mary, the teacher my son is drawn to and who I believe was not before in the room (there was someone else in the room, sitting out of view and while I'm not 100% sure I don't think it was her) removed him from the chair and began changing his clothes. When I arrived I was told that he was spitting out his food so it got all over him. Ok...so he was being a baby (not even yet 1) and was left in his wet dirty clothes for what seemed like almost 2 hours to me (I was on my computer and would check in on camera occasionally). When I confronted Ms. Trinity she said when the babies do something like that she usually let's them sit for 5 minutes. 5 WHAT??? He had been sitting there and sitting there and sitting there and NO ONE checked on him or helped him. This does not end here and I hope that Kiddie Academy regains my trust I will additionally say, in roughly the 3 months that my son has been attending this school, that after his adjustment period of getting used to this new situation every time I put him in Ms. Trinity's arms he screams his head off. When I put him in the assistant teachers arms Ms. Mary (the person to me that seems to have a true natural ability with these babies and who should, if anyone be the head teacher) he is completely quiet and at peace (I've even mentioned to Ms. Mary that I noticed that he flocks to her - she remembers I'm sure). When I expressed my concern to Ms. Trinity over the time she left my son in that highchair she simply said, "well I don't keep track". These people log every meal, every diaper change and poop, take pictures from the day and let me know if he napped. I call bullsh*t! To the Director, Ms. Issa and Assistant Director, Ms. Aisha (and the Owner, if you get a moment to read this) I wish you a wonderful labor day weekend and I will be looking forward to speaking with you next Tuesday morning on the above matter and how hopefully you can ensure nothing of its kind ever happens again to my child or to anyone elses. Sincerely, Keela Walker

My son has been going here for a year now and he loves it as much as I do. I interviewed other…read moreplaces and in home helpers but this was the right fit for me. I can't thank them enough for how they have helped me. .

My little Timmy went here for three years and loved the experience. Everything was great until…read morearound year three when the staff went downhill

My son has been attending this school since he was 6months old. I am extremely pleased with how…read morethey take care of the kids. The teachers are always genuine and willing to help. During pick up and drop off you are welcomed with a warm smile. The center is always clean, organized, and decorated to engage the kids. I highly recommend looking into KinderCare Piscataway for your kids, they make you feel like family!

This building is lovely and easy to find! Walk inside and take the elevators to the 4th floor…read more Check in and sign in with the receptionist. I was the only one taking the class so it went by pretty quickly. The instructor is so nice and really explains each topic well. She asks you questions to make sure you understand the content in order to apply it to the emergency situation. Her questions all help with the test at the end. She's friendly and approachable, so don't be afraid to ask questions! The mannequins have become more high tech from when I last did my BLS certification. There's an app that can measure the depth and rate you're performing your compressions. I think that's pretty cool! In terms of cleanliness/infection control, we were wearing masks. I only removed my mask momentarily when I was performing rescue breaths. All equipment was wiped down and disinfected after the course. Hand sanitizer was also available. I felt safe with the proper precautions taken. Overall, I highly recommend getting your certification done here! The whole experience was pleasant.

I would give them a zero if I could. I signed up and paid for a CPR/First Aid class in Rockaway…read morethat was scheduled for 2 to 5:30 pm on a Tuesday afternoon. I took time from work to attend and arrived at the site on time. First, the instructor (Daniel Scotti) never showed up. Second, I called the 800 number and was informed that the instructor had "car trouble" and the class was not going to be taught. Last, I was never contacted even though they had my cell number and email address. This organization is very unprofessional... go with the Red Cross or YMCA classes.

Creme is just a wonderful school. The staff and teachers are outstanding and my daughter loves it!…read moreI can't say enough good things about this place and Ms. Elmyra is the best! I'd recommend Creme to anyone who might be looking for a great preschool.

My child has been a student at Creme for 3 years. It has been a phenomenal 3 years! The directors…read moreare friendly, responsive and extremely approachable. All the teaching staff are knowledgeable and caring. My child has learned so much already and she is only 4! I highly recommend this school to anyone looking.

Great idea in the 70's. Still ran like it. I had three kids in the camp last year. Problem after…read moreproblem. I will share three to keep the reading to a minimum. 1st. my 8 year old daughter we not feeling well and she went to the nurses office. The nurse thought it was a good idea to ask her if she had her period. My daughter has no idea what that is and for them not to ask the parents is completely ignorant and unexceptionable.2nd. They lost our payments and could not explain why. They have no management systems to handle the billing and was a horrible experience. 3rd. I was in the office trying to handle one of these problems and the lady was extremely condescending to me and completely disrespectful to two young staff members in front of me. Needless to say he lost three campers for many years to come. Don't look at as old world charm and more like ran down and horribly ran.

This is a great day camp. When I first moved to town, it was recommended to me and we scheduled a…read morevisit. After, both of my children attended when they were in 3-8 grades for most of the summer. It is a sweet, old-school camp that has an overnight camp feel, without the overnight. Swimming, arts and crafts, and more!