Our child just wrapped up at Petits after three plus years. I recommend anyone in the area consider…read morelooking at Petits when the question of childcare comes up. The staff there are caring and genuine. The school allows kids to be kids and to learn in varying, fun ways. The services are reasonably priced and the people are great. Highly recommended!

I enrolled my daughter in petits enfants when she was 1 year old and now she is 5 years old and…read morestarted going kindergarten. She is still missing petits enfants school. She has spent almost 4 year in this school and she came out as a well-adjusted and creative little girl. The curriculum was so perfectly geared toward my child's age and because the staff is loving and caring my daughter has thrived wonderfully. I highly recommend Petits enfants school and daycare to those who are looking for a safe, educational and loving environment for their children. Staffs are very nice and helpful.

This was the 8th childcare facility that I visited in a list of stellar locations including (…read moreKinder Kare, rainbow Academy etc etc) and from the minute I walked in I knew this was the place for us and after almost a year here that has only been affirmed many many many times over. Leaving your child in the care of others while you work is just plain hard but feeling that your child is in the hands of people that actually really love the kids is a breath of fresh air !! I know that my child is not only getting exceptional care but it also getting a great education at the same time. The whole staff from the owners ( Ms. Ivette and Mr. Manny who are always there !) to the director Ms. Monika are the most incredible caring people. The staff is always available for conferences or questions and are always so polite and incredibly attentive to detail. It is very competitively priced with the same range as the other centers, sure there was one or two other places that were a little cheaper but I'd gladly pay for the care, support and sense of security that I get for my child at TLE !

my 4 year old son has been enrolled in this school for a few months now and never with any of his…read moredaycares was he so eager to wake up in the morning to get to school, he wakes up everyday with excitement he loves all his teachers and friends and i cant thank them enough for taking such good care of him, there is nothing better than dropping your kid off at school knowing they are always in great hands. As a mother this was one of the best decisions i have made for my son he has learned so many new things since he has started here. The owners and the management team is also amazing i cant thank them enough. -ALEX CARTAGENA

When looking into most of the daycare options in Metuchen, Friends of the Family (FotF), stood out…read morefrom the pack. After being there for almost 4 years (age 2-6) and hearing about other daycares in town, we can say it was the best option for us and our daughter. A few highlights based on our experience: - Best hours with flexible schedule offerings (12 hours day, half days, partial weeks) - Fair pricing with no nickel and dining for extra hours, monthly fees, etc. Being independent allows them to avoid additional overhead of the franchise daycare options. - Incredible staff with little turnover, which is a big issue at many places - Caring owners with great attitudes and always reinvesting in the facility - Outstanding full-day kindergarten program (with included before and after care hours), led by Miss Kerri. Kids leave this program well prepared for 1st grade. - Perfect location downtown with plenty of parking and allows us to be close to everything (restaurants, dance, taekwondo, train station, etc.) We highly recommend you pay them a visit and seriously consider them for your child

I was told the waitlist was "very extensive" to the point they are unaware of when they can bring…read morein new clients, yet they are accepting deposits to become a client. I would not recommend a place that cannot keep track of the children and their attendance.

It's a great environment and an amazing experience. My daughter loves it. She loves going to…read moreschool and has made a fond attachment to the teachers and assistants. Everyone is super friendly. Ms. Amorosi, Ms. Ortega, Ms. Fiorillo, Ms. Eato, and the staff take great pride and joy in their work. They all are incredible teachers who ensure that our daughter is getting the best nurturing, training, and education a growing child needs. -

This school is great. My daughter is well cared for but learns to take care of herself. She always…read morecomes home singing a new song or telling me a new fact.

You won't find Metuchen this gym again, not with a barge pole. You also won't find Metuchen myself…read morein the locker room. I'm not into that. So it started badly, as on the way in, I got yelled at profusely, and I mean really yelled at, by some old man telling me I was driving the wrong way through the parking lot - and he stood in my way to yell at me too. It wasn't well marked and was banal as nobody else was driving in the lot. Then when I got on with my cardio, the TV was staticky, and while the gym had some decent stuff and some fit-looking members, I have to say these are not great facilities and the space is a little cramped. They offer no towels, no hairdryer, and in general, not one of the best I've used. I'd give it a 4 if not for the fact that the TV, lack of towels, parking issues, and especially getting yelled at, all made me not enjoy my workout much.

Prior to Covid, the facility was put on notice by me regarding unacceptable hygiene and cleanliness…read moredue to patrons leaving behind their wipes in the cup holders of various equipment. Only after a meeting with managers and CEO did it improve....briefly, while the employees walked up and down the floor giving me dirty looks because they now had to do something. The practice continued and did not follow normal hygiene practices, nor was anything enforced, ever. Covid comes, and enrolled patrons are notified that they can suspend membership until a specific date, and if not (suspended membership), it will automatically be re-enabled and charged unless notified. No ongoing communication has occurred since then, and only verbal information is/was provided. As of July 1st, no resumption of gym facilities yet they steal money from my on file credit card making an assumption that they may soon be able to open, and placing the burden of me having to keep extending my requested suspension. I'll assume I'm not going back as I'll be at risk, and because of their lackluster previous inabilities, I'm certain they may never return to normal. One might think that they would contact persons to ask if they minded them to have their funds stolen.

Overcrowded , dim , dirty,not enough teachers with the amount of children brought in . 12 babies in…read morea tiny room with one stressed out teacher. I took my child right out. Turn over rate is insane . Teachers constantly leaving probably over poor management. I am sure there are several things going on to get them shut down . Do not bring your child here !

I love this daycare! From the layout to the teachers, to their check-in system, which i've never…read moreseen before and i've used three different day cares. You check your child in and they give you a daily report of your child and send pics too! There's an awesome app you use! My daughter has been coming her just about a month. They are very well put together and i was so happy. My one year old took but 4 or so days to be completely comfortable with them. I felt my daughter was in a safe environment and nothing is more important. I leave my daughter there feeling 'well' inside if that makes sense. Very friendly too.

Don't waste your time or money at CWA. The teachers are not active or engaged with your children…read more The leadership does not enforce that teachers actually update parents daily. There is no set curriculum. They sell a good game but leadership, delivery of care, communication are disgraceful.

This daycare is not what you think it is , my son has been dragged my his arm by a teacher whom…read morethey did nothing about , then my son got scratched badly on his face which the director Anyssa said she doesn't know what happen but yet 2 teacher told me who scratched him then the following week he comes home with this bruise under his arm as you can see i have called this school over 5 times following 3 hang ups. They claim to love my son but yet this isn't love I'm over it and DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS SCHOOL AT ALL . Protect your babies from them MY RATE IS ONLY 1 because i couldn't summit this with no stars

We have had a wonderful experience with Apple Montessori. The teachers are caring, patient, and…read moretruly invested in each child's growth. We've seen our son become more independent, confident, and excited to learn every day. The classrooms are clean, well organized, and filled with engaging activities. Communication with parents is excellent, and it's clear that the staff genuinely cares about the children. We are very happy to be part of the Apple Montessori family and highly recommend it to other parents.

My son has attended school at Apple Montessori for the last 3 years, and 2 of those years he also…read morejoined for camp. We have nothing but amazing memories from this school, and I will truly miss it now that he has aged out. All staff is hands on and they really get to know your child. When I say all staff, I mean even teachers and co-teachers from other classrooms knew my son by name and recognized his father and I as well. I could go up to any teacher or office personnel and ask them about my son and they would have a lot to say; the school feels like it's own nurturing community, with the children's wellbeing always at the forefront. I never had any doubts as to my son's safety at this school, and to go the extra mile where safety is concerned, they offer camera access to your child's classroom and the doors can only be opened by approved personnel and parents. The learning environment is both nurturing and effective. My son was able to begin reading and writing by the end of pre-k! The classroom is set up so that the children can go their own pace and the teachers monitor them and gently push them when necessary. They have what is called the "family style" classroom which allows the younger children to look up to and learn from older children, and allows the older children to feel a sense of accomplishment and responsibility as well as leadership. My son is an only child so having older children guide him when he was little and then being able to be the leader when he was in Kindergarten was so rewarding in ways that went beyond the classroom. I adore all of the staff and teachers there. For his pre-k years he was with Ms. Kenny who is no longer there but really did a great job with setting his foundation for learning. For kinder year he went to Mrs. Mohan's class, and she and her co-teachers really made sure to make the transition as smooth as possible for him. They also made sure to keep him on target for his kindergarten goals, as did Mrs. Shetty, his reading group teacher. Mrs. Castillo and Mrs. Caraballo (from the office) are always there with a friendly smile and happy to help with any questions or concerns. There are also surveys that are sent out a few times a year so that they can receive feedback to continue improving. I do surveys for businesses often and usually it takes years to see changes, if you see them at all, but each year Apple expanded their offerings and really seemed to take in the feedback with grace, acceptance, and action. Recently they added after school offerings like Karate and Zumba. As a working parent it was nice to know my child had something to look forward to in after care some days. There is also an all new outdoor classroom/playground set up. Apple was a little more costly than some of the other pre-k schools we looked at, but I feel we really got what we paid for, our son has shown so much growth and development and we know he was well taken care of there. We loved it so much, we decided to stay for Kindergarten year which was not in our original plans but we found it was worth every penny!

I was moving from Atlanta back to my home state, New Jersey, because I wanted to advance my career…read moreand take a new job so I had to hop on Google and Yelp! to find the best of the best in my area. I saw this one and another close by, so I had my mother visit before I moved up. This was my mother's choice and when I talked to the owner, this was my choice as well. The owner, Ms. Cheryl, made me feel so welcome and I just knew she would take care of my son like her own. You could feel the love oozing out of her. She's also a mother and knows what mothers feel. She's done a great job of keeping me abreast of the daily activities the kids' are doing and what they're learning. Over the past year, I've seen her bend over backwards for these little kids and even the parents at times. My son can now count beyond measures, write his name and is reading a few words. He's made some great friends and loves his teachers. It's tucked away from the road and attached to a church. This also made me feel good because it's enclosed and the kids have their own gated play area. If you want to feel the love and know your kid(s) are being nurtured, being them here.

A wonderful daycare center with a family feel and truly caring teachers…read more If I could give more than 5 stars, I would! The owner Miss Cheryl was a God-send to us when we took in two foster children (two and three years old) this past year. Miss Cheryl was one of the few constants for our beautiful foster children during a time of a lot of uncertainty and instability in their lives. She also became a great support and friend to us as their foster parents. Miss Cheryl works hard to create a warm and welcoming daycare where every child is valued and loved. She loves all of the children in her care so well, and they love her! We would highly recommend Precious Gifts Daycare to anyone, and especially foster parents, as Miss Cheryl has a wealth of experience working with foster children.

I highly recommend the Keith Wold Johnson Child Care Center to any parent. This child care center…read moreis the hidden jewel in Edison. The center is unique because of its hospital affiliation providing high quality training to the educators and nurturing care to all children. It is also NAEYC accredited. The center is open all year round except for major holidays and provides before and after care programs. Each classroom has certified teachers and aids who provide exceptional care from infancy to kindergarten and offer camp in the summer. Currently, two of my children are enrolled in the child care center and this past June my oldest graduated from kindergarten. My youngest is currently enrolled in the infant classroom. The supervising teacher Debi ( baby whisperer) and all her staff are AMAZING and help foster a nurturing, loving and safe environment for my baby. When my baby started daycare she would not sleep in a crib at home and only slept in a recliner, Debi and her staff transitioned her to sleep in a crib in ONE week. I can't thank them enough! The child center also helped facilitate toilet training with my first and second children, I couldn't do it without their help. The child center also offers recreational activities such as ballet,hip hop dance, soccer, tennis, computers and swimming which my girls enjoyed very much. They also go on field trips to an apple orchard, Liberty Science Center, and to see a Play. The facility is very clean and safe and the office staff ( Helen, Marie, Anna, Anitha and director/principle Dr. Avonia Richardson-Miller) are always so helpful and pleasant and have always adressed any concerns I had. The kindergarten program is one -of-a-kind, the teacher Miss Erin is amazing!!! She is so passionate about teaching and she engages her students, making learning enjoyable and fun. Miss Erin has provided a great foundation for my daughter, and because of her, my daughter is confident and has excelled as a student. Miss Erin is the most organized and talented teacher you will ever meet . I would highly recommend KWJ for kindergarten to every parent. The staff is dedicated to providing high quality child care services. I always felt my kids were in great hands; greatly cared for in a loving and nurturing environment. The staff at KJW are like family who have had such a great impact on my children's lives . God bless the all for such excellent care.

KWJ has amazing, knowledgeable, caring staff! My children have grown a lot since attending at 3…read moremonths old. My daughter is reading full books since the age of 5 -level 4 books and excels in math. She loves it! She's made multiple friends and really likes all her teachers. I feel safe with my kids attending and everyone is so friendly and helpful! I would absolutely do it all again!