I would strongly caution any parent--especially those with a child who has additional needs--before…read moreenrolling at JCC MetroWest. Our child was with the JCC metrowest for 18 months. Our child was incredibly blessed to have incredible teachers who loved and cared for our child during that time. Each classroom was truly filled with love and patience and I do not want the rest of this review to underscore those incredible teachers in my child's classrooms. With that said, As our child approached the age of 3, they received an autism diagnosis. The JCC metro west staff was notified of this diagnosis. 2 weeks after informing the staff of our child's diagnosis, our child was exited from the ECC program with less than 24 hours' notice. Regardless of the circumstances, giving a family less than a day's notice to find alternative childcare is incredibly disruptive and, in our experience, showed a lack of compassion and partnership. As parents, we trusted this program to work with us through challenges. Instead, we were left scrambling overnight to figure out childcare, work obligations, and next steps for our child. The emotional and logistical impact on our family was significant. What disappointed us most was not simply the decision itself, but how it was handled. Families deserve clear communication, transparency, and enough notice to make arrangements--especially when young children are involved. If your child has developmental differences or may require additional support, I encourage you to have detailed conversations about the program's ability and willingness to accommodate those needs before enrolling. Our experience left us feeling unsupported during one of the most difficult periods our family has faced. I hope the JCC reviews its policies and communication practices so that no other family experiences the same abrupt transition that we did.

The gym and employees in gym are fantastic! The preschool is a nightmare, the manager that runs…read morethat school is extremely unprofessional and violates many codes of ethics

Dingers is awesome! it's amazing that maplewood now has a place for kids and parents to practice…read moresoftball and baseball hitting. You can also get pitching lessons. it's a great part of our community.

From the owner: Looking for summer camp? Dingers is offering full-day baseball and softball camp for ages 9-12…read more Rain or shine with live games, pool days, whiffle ball tournaments and ice cream Fridays. Plus! Movies, HitTrax, bounce houses, indoor soccer, ping pong, and arcade time on rainy days. Aftercare available.

This is a fantastic branch of the Y. Day care, camp, after school program, they have it all (except…read morea pool ;) the area is beautiful, the staff is friendly and knowledgeable, and I have never had anything but a great experience.

From the owner: Our Y is proud to be one of the largest providers of childcare, summer day camp and youth sports…read moreprograms in Maplewood and South Orange, New Jersey. All programs and services are designed to nurture the potential of children, promote healthy living and foster a sense of social responsibility. Located directly between the South Orange and Maplewood train stations, our extended hours of operation are designed to meet both the recreational needs of our youth as well those of working parents. Please note that the Childcare Center has different hours than posted on Yelp. For up to date information on all of our programs and services please check out our website or call us directly.

This place is a gem. I have been privileged to be a member here for three months, and I have to…read moresay, I can't decide if I am more excited about the climbs or about the people who are so passionate about climbing. The climbs are frequently updated and there is enough variety for every difficulty level. Both I, my friends, and my seven year old have a plethora of top rope climbs and bouldering to chose from. The staff are absolutely invested in ensuring that we make the most of our experience. Outstanding does not being to tell it all.

Fun activity for the kids Came here during winter break and…read morejoined a summer camp where they are engaged for 2 hours A bit pricey but they thoroughly enjoyed the experience - def recommend to try it out Lot of local regulars visit here ... great workout routine and builds core stamina

Well run day camp operated by the West Essex YMCA…read more The staff is excellent and lead by Joanne Browne -- a fantastic director. My daughter has attended for 2 summers and loves her time at Pioneer Trails. Archery, tennis, crafts, swimming daily, talent show, science, nature, computers, outdoor games and competitions, indoor facilities for those super hot days, field trips, pizza lunch fridays. All around great time. Wonderful also is how the groups get to know each other.

Amazing customer service... we had so much fun. Mrs H and her assistant were professional,…read morefriendly, kind, and fun. The customer service was impeccable helping with setup, and ensuring everyone was enjoying themselves. The process of painting and the patience the assistant had with us. I highly recommend and definitely will be using them again. Mrs. H ensured my event was memorable.

I 100% recommended this art studio! The instructions were given clearly. It's just a comforting…read morefriendly environment. I paint a wine glass and it was very simple to do when following the instructions. Don't need to be a professional to paint here!

Nice place for children's party . Age for 2-7 ages to play . Partes are for 1 1/2 hours . Bring…read moreyour own food and everything for party. Good for parties up to 25 kids.

We had a birthday party here over the weekend and had the absolute best experience! The place is…read moreclean and has lots of fun play areas for the kids. The staff is very friendly and was so helpful throughout the party. We look forward to visiting again. I highly recommend!

My daughter's taekwon-do class. It's weekly and they definitely teach you to be more disciplined…read more You can definitely see the confidence grow in the children in the class over time. My daughter really enjoys her class.

The staff is not kind at all and they barely acknowledge you or your child when you come through…read morethe door. For swimming lessons, it is nearly impossible to get a makeup class and the instructors are more interested in talking to one another than actually teaching. The facilities are outdated and something always seem to be broken. For parents, it is extremely uncomfortable to be able to watch your kids during swimming class. You will be sitting very close to the pool and most likely will get splashed. Do not recommend.

Michael was amazing with my son! Gave him the confidence he needed :) highly recommend this driving…read moreschool for learners permit.

If you are searching for a driving school, your search is over! Pro City Driving School is the best…read moredriving school for you. If you are looking for the easiest way to learn parrallel parking; Michael Mallory has a point location system that always works to get you right into the parking space (without hiting any cone). It never fails! I call Michael the parallel parking MAGICIAN! lol I personally tried four different driving schools/instructors before coming to Pro City Driving School. I hate that I waisted so much money with other driving schools when I could have learned faster and easier due to Michael Mallory's instruction. Futhermore, My first test was in Wayne, NJ which is supposedly the easiet driving test site in NJ, but because I had a different instructor at the time (who was not as efficient as Michael), I did not pass. Thank goodness that right after this unfortunate event I contacted Michael (because of my older brother, thanks big bro)!. Here are a few things I would like to share with anyone who is searching for the right driving school for them: One, communication and being able to instruct/teach an individual without belittling or making the student feel insecure is extremely important. Positive instruction never fails! Two, allowing the student to make a minor mistake (one that is not life threating) that they can learn from is essential. So that on the road they can properly assess what ever situation that may arise; teaching them to become more aware/defensive drivers. Third, having an instructor who is fun/kind never hurts! These are all the attributes/intructions that I found and recieved from my instructor Michael Mallory. AND.......Guess what, as a result, I was able to pass my second road test at Randolf, New Jersey (which is said to be one, if not one of the hardest testing sites in New Jeresy) on December 17, 2015. I passed the test with flying colors, like putting icing on cake. The test was smooth and easy! Not saying that you don't have to put in the work because practice makes perfect (truly not a cliche). PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE DON'T WAIST YOUR TIME ON OTHER DRIVING SCHOOLS.. WHEN PRO CITY DRIVING SCHOOL...WILL CERTAINLY MAKE YOU A PRO AT DRIVING WITHOUT A DOUBT. To Micheal Mallory ..thank you so much.. you are a great instructor!... Merry Christmas to you and your family! From Priscilla Markin..A.K.A Aba Serwa