My three year old daughter is thriving at this school. Wonderful, warm, loving teachers. Clean,…read morebright, and fun, my daughter always has a lot of fun. She makes art projects, learns numbers, letters, how to be courteous and kind. I can't reccomend this place more!

All is as well as it ever has been. Best school ever for 3-6 yr olds. You child will enter…read morekindergarten ready for the 1st grade. Register as early as possible. They fill up extremely quickly.

Our daughter joined Alpine Montessori - Millburn for Pre-k 4 year class of the 2019-2020 school…read moreyear. When our daughter first joined Alpine Montessori, she was initially very shy. But gradually she gained a-lot of confidence and became more expressive. Even though she joined for a short period, the school had a lasting impression on her. I greatly admired the teaching philosophy of the school, and the teachers took great care of our daughter. They were also very nice to us, the parents. At the end of every week, they gave detailed feedback of my daughters progress and what areas she needed to work on. My daughter loved her school and teachers so much that even during weekends she wanted to go to school! The teaching plan included a nice combination of fun play activities with traditional learning. The Alpine Montessori teachers and staff provided a warm and friendly atmosphere for my daughter to take her first steps in her education. The school and her teachers will definitely have a lasting impression on her, and prepare her for the next phase of her education. I would highly recommend Alpine Montessori of Millburn to any parents looking for high quality early stage education and development for kids.

My daughter graduated from Alpine this year (June 2019). I will truly miss the staff here. The…read moreteachers are wonderful and dedicated to making sure your child is learning yet having fun while they do so. The owner is a incredibly kind and understanding person. He is very easy to work with. My daughter adores him. You can simply tell he is involved in wanting the best for each child that attends the school. I purchased two books for my daughter from Barnes and Noble. One was a Kindergarten Workbook and the other was a First Grade Workbook. I was planning on using the First Grade Workbook at a later date. I couldn't believe it when my daughter read through the kindergarten workbook and said " mommy this one is just too easy". I was just amazed. I will definitely be back to Alpine to enroll our second child when she is ready. I only wish the school would continue to at least 3rd grade :). Maria G.

Imagine a school as loving as your own home.... where your preschooler is excited to go and you…read morefeel completely secure in leaving him/her. Imagine a place and a teacher whom respects your child, his/her needs, concerns, fears, struggles, and whom acknowledges him/her, and teaches your child how to cope with them.... tools to use to help them through their concerns. Tools that will be used throughout their life. Never before have I seen teachers/directors more equipped to support these young, inspired, and yes, sometimes fragile, little minds... and nurture them, helping them unfold into capable, honest, and self-aware individuals. In school, the children problem solve, support each other, and learn from one another, with the ever calm and present guidance of their teachers. Now, this is a play based school- one where play is the work of the children.... and through this socialized play, they develop everything a pre-schooler needs to know! This school is also A TRUE COMMUNITY- welcoming to all who want to be a part of it.

We are so happy to have found this precious school. We were new to the area and visited several…read moreschools. When we came across the Millburn Co-op we new it was the right one for our daughter. She loves it and is excited to go each morning. It's a special little school with loving teachers and wonderful families.

I currently have a four year old son who has been attending Zadie's since he was just shy of two…read more Our experience has been fantastic - especially considering such extraordinary circumstances as a school wide flood and the pandemic. The administrators and teachers have always gone above and beyond to be transparent and problem solve. Most importantly, the kids have never felt the impact and receive outstanding academic enrichment. Specific to Covid, all I can say is that they are doing the absolute best they can and we appreciate it. They have managed multiple Covid cases with the strict guidance of the health department and brought parents along every step of the way. Personal opinions on vaccination aside, I've been impressed by their swift actions based on science and truly believe they are looking out for my son as if he was one their own. Zadie's is an awesome familial community - especially for families new to the area. I highly recommend.

We have been sending our 3.5 year old to Zadie's since moving back to Summit in Feb 2020. We had…read moremoved out of Hoboken where we were not happy with our former daycare experience - sending our son to Zadie's has been the polar opposite experience. It's clear that the teachers and staff truly care about the children - they remember things about our son from his preferences to details as minor as his favorite color. He always arrives at Zadie's happy and eager to spend the day with his teachers & friends. As it relates to COVID, Zadie's has done an excellent job of keeping parents informed, and mediating any situations that need attention. It goes without saying that managing a childcare facility during a global pandemic is nothing short of challenging, and Zadie's has done a fantastic job keeping up with the ever-changing climate as it relates to COVID and keeping our children safe. We couldn't be happier that we chose Zadie's for our family!

This preschool is a absolute gem; we feel so lucky to have found it! My son is currently in the…read more4's class (his 2nd year here) and his older sister attended as well 3 years ago. The school (which has been open in Millburn for over ONE HUNDRED years) is still set in the original Victorian house on Taylor Street. There are only 2 classes--3's and 4's--so it is super small and intimate, and because of this, a very close-knit and friendly parent community. They have an amazing playground which backs up to the Millburn community garden. The school owns 3 large plots in the garden and they include it in the curriculum. So the kids get to plant seeds (which they also use for counting & math), watch & learn about the different stages of growth throughout the seasons (science/STEM), and best of all, harvest & eat the fruits & veggies they grow! The school is very tied in with the town, including field trips to the local fire station, the local farmers market (goes with the garden curriculum), and Paper Mill Playhouse. The head teachers and assistant teachers have all been there for 15-25 years I believe, which speaks volumes about the school. They are nurturing, kind, fun, and truly great at what they do. They also make good company at the school happy hours :) The other major selling point of the school for us was the flexible hours. Kids can attend half day, half day + lunch, or full day, anywhere from once a week to 5 days- you customize the schedule. I have never seen another school offer this. This year for the first time they also offered aftercare as yet another option. And of course they have summer camp too. Between my 2 kids we have attended 4 different schools/daycares in the area, including a similar Montessori school down the street, but Neighborhood House is our absolute favorite, hands down.

I can't say enough good things about Neighborhood House Nursery School! From my son's very first…read moreday of preschool, we knew it was a good fit. The nurturing environment, caring staff, and connection to the community (including field trips and a plot in the community garden) create a preschool experience that is so enriching for students. The schedule flexibility is fantastic, and speaks to the personal nature of the school. Each family has a personal relationship with the director and teaching staff, all of whom couldn't be more welcoming. My sons have thrived at NHNS and we will be so sad to see them graduate!

We heard about LPP from our neighbors, and we are lucky we did. Our son started at Le Parc Place…read morepreschool at 2.5 and is now 4. From the outset we have had a great experience. Nadia the director helped us figure out a schedule to transition him in before he was full time. Then this was his first time in full time care and all of the teachers were so warm and caring that he was immediately eager to go to school every day. It is a fairly small school so our son was thrilled to get to know some of the "big" kids and eager to move up a class each year. He constantly amazes us with all he has learned at LPP and he loves the enrichment classes he takes like art, dance, science, and music. Since the school is in downtown Maplewood, the kids get to spend outdoor time in Memorial Park, walk over to the library, and explore on walks. We greatly appreciate the great hours as two commuting parents. Most important to us is how we see LPP helping our son become a kind and caring citizen of the world. He loves to "play play play" at school and we see how he is doing that and much more at LPP. Can't wait to send our younger child there when she is old enough!

Our daughter spend more than a year at Le Parc Place and we were thrilled. Ms. Nadia is a…read morewonderful, attentive, and caring leader, and all the teachers our daughter interacted with were loving and supportive. The curriculum was key to our daughter quickly picking up new verbal and written skills, and the thoughtful music, art, movement and other programs were beloved by our little one. We credit Le Parc Place with helping our daughter grow emotionally as well as intellectually. The frequent communication and feedback from the school's staff was prompt and helpful; the app worked well. We'll be sending our daughter here for summer sessions!

I wish this business good luck, as it just started up in September, but I had to write this…read morefeedback as the application process made me feel pressured and upset (and broke given the daycare is so much more expensive than others, yet doesn't provide meals or milk). I had a bad experience trying to register my daughter and expected infant. Apparently there were openings for my desired start dates for both kids, on Tuesday morning and when I was about to sign the forms to enroll my kids on Friday, I came to know one of the spots was taken (in the last thirty seconds of my long conversation with the owner). Turns out she didn't realize that the spots were filled. Usually this doesn't happen at Daycares. They realize what an important decision it is. They have a waitlist. You might pay to be added to the waitlist but it's at most $100, and in many daycares, there is no fee at all (for example the SOMA YMCA). At Goddard you have to pay 150 PLUS one month enrollment! It really hurt to think through this big decision just to find out that it was not a possibility for my family. Wish they told me when they gave the spot to another family, or wish they had a normal waitlist process. I think it's because the school is new and they have yet to learn from experience that you need to stay organized as daycare is so critical for families and their children. In the end, maybe it's for the best. The school is a lot more expensive than other schools. They don't offer meals other then snack. And you have to bring your own milk each day. Coming from a daycare where they provide all (very nutritious) meals and milk, I know how much more effort that would take. Other than effort, my current daycare offers lots of space, love, field trips, and all the things the Goddard promises too but they don't make you feel like you need to make a rash decision and put tons of money on the line to keep a full time job.

From the owner: At The Goddard School located in Millburn (Short Hills), we're more than just a daycare. The…read moreGoddard School is a private preschool, offering childcare to infants and toddlers to pre-k. Our programs are designed to nurture each child's curiosity in a safe and caring environment.

I just wanted to say a big thank you for the amazing Japanese and Spanish classes Ms. Zoya in Blue…read moreHorses have been teaching my kid. My husband and I were totally surprised when he started counting numbers in Japanese! (After seeing our surprising faces he went on to "show off" his Spanish) It's really cool to see him picking up new languages like that. Thanks for making learning so much fun for the little ones!

We have been at Lightbridge since September 2021. Our kids have loved it there and the staff has…read morebeen amazing, especially the director Ms. Elizabeth. Definitely would recommend Lightbridge to any family looking for a full time daycare!

We researched many other venues before choosing this campus. We liked the fit and experience of…read morethe leadership here, relative to others. Also, facilities are nicely laid out and setting fosters day trips to various spots such as post office, etc. I'm a product of the Montessori system, yet this is our son's 1st Montessori experience and we are confident he is paired with strong teachers. Additionally, there is sensitivity to allergies and many classes are allergen free. The parent network is good and many have made good efforts to reach out and build relationships.

We moved to the Summit area quite late in the school year and luckily there was one space left for…read moreour son to join the 3-6 class at the Montessori Children's Academy. We feel so incredibly lucky to have found this amazing school with the dedicated teachers and staff. We knew we wanted a Montessori education for our child and have been continually impressed with the kind, calm and thorough education he's received thus far. We highly recommend this school.

Wonderful school with teachers who go the extra mile with each child. I love that there is a six…read moremonth age span in each class and that the student:teacher ratio is beyond what is required in the state of new jersey. They also take two year olds, not just two and a half year olds, like other schools. And they change diapers! The director is really educated and practical, which is very refreshing. Amazing place for a first school experience.

The Gingham Giraffe Preschool is a fabulous preschool. The director, Mrs. Smith does an amazing…read morejob! The teachers are warm and nurturing. The curriculum is age-appropriate and focuses a lot on social skills which is so important at the preschool level. In addition, the preschool provides many additional activities such as lunch bunch and enrichment programs. An extra bonus is curbside service. The wonderful teachers will take the children out of the car at the start of school and put them back in at the end of school. Parents never need to leave their cars! My daughter is very shy and was hesitant to start school. After one day at the Gingham Giraffe Preschool, she could not wait to go back! She loved it so much that we decided to send her an additional day. My husband and I truly feel blessed to have our daughter in such an amazing preschool! The Gingham Giraffe has helped her develop a love of learning! Kudos to Mrs. Smith and her wonderful teaching staff!