Children are sick Wayyyyy toooo much in this facility…read more The children don't learn much and are NOT prepared for the transition to kindergarten No improvement in children Avoid Ms Alicia she's a mean teacher who many mothers complain about . This school is biased and must be shut down !

Esthetics: KinderCare was very nice esthetically; our location resembled a cute little schoolhouse…read morewith clean grounds, clean interior (you don't smell any odor of poop or bleach... like some places I've toured), and definitely bright and airy. Everything I was looking for of the ideal poster image daycare. Both classrooms (1s and 2s); large & spacious, with sections for play, reading , lunch/craft table, and diaper changes/toileting; every child had there own cubby area w/ coat hook and bin (that have their facial picture and their names - cute touch!). Price Tag: Ideal = costly. The school tuition is expensive, however there are two perks; tuition includes blankets and all meals. You supply the typical stuff -- diapers and wipes (ointment, etc). There are additional classes called Learning Adventures (offered for an additional fee $50 per child), I signed my kids up for Music, which in my opinion was a waste of money. My children never hymned or sung the songs they learned at home. At the school they attend now, they do. The teachers there all seemed very nice and pleasant. Class size moderate 2:10 (varies each day). Staff: Stacey DeMarco, the school's director is very nice, however, you will not be dealing with her most of the time. It will be either Kristin, whom is the Asst Director and/or Megan, renamed the Program Specialist -- those two were not always the most personable or easy to talk to. In my opinion, that can make or break a school, and it definitely played a part with me removing my kids. Credentials: The school was in the final stages of becoming NAEYC accredited, which by now they are. However, the overall education factor wasn't there for me. I was looking for more of a preschool setting, with curriculum and pre-K preparation. It appeared to be more Playtime oriented, 1 and 2 year olds play, yes, but not all day, that didn't sit well with me. Other Stuff: There is definitely a nice diversified mix of kids. However, some of those kids displayed signs of biting, and also very sickly. My children were getting sick very frequently at this school; the policy they adhere to is the State's policy, so only if the child(ren) are feverish, has diarrhea, and/or vomiting -- will the children's parents be called to pick up a child. My daughter was sick and no one ever called me to tell me she was or appeared to be ill (i.e. watery eyes, runny nose, looked pail -- a teacher, and one who is a mother, should definitely be able to pick up on those signs). When a parent calls and everything is always fine or great, that raises an eyebrow for me, especially when its week one and two, and this is their first time going to school.

My granddaughter has been at Kradle 2 Kindergarten since she was 6 weeks old, and the level of care…read moreand education she has received is exceptional. At age 4 she spent a year at another school where she made little academic progress. We returned her to K2K in February. Despite joining the kindergarten class mid‑year, her teacher(Ms. Kimmie) went above and beyond to support her and the growth we've seen has been remarkable. Her reading and writing have improved tremendously, and she is fully prepared for kindergarten in September. The entire school welcomed her back joyfully. Kradle 2 Kindergarten is a school that truly invests in children, and we are deeply thankful for their dedication.

I would stay far away from this daycare. The owner Lynn leaves much to be desired. Her…read moreconfrontational and defensive attitude to handle concerns was the last straw for me. Instead of communicating respectfully and professionally, she escalates situations unnecessarily. There are much better daycare options in town for you and your child. This place also tends to cut corners and cheap out. For graduations families are expected to watch a slideshow on a tiny TV from across the room. The materials available in the classrooms often seem second hand like and passed down in poor conditions. It is very disappointing to realize how your money goes to the owner's pocket instead of improvements. Classroom conflicts are handled poorly here. My child repeatedly came home upset about issues with a classmate and was told by the teacher to "handle it themselves". My child is 4 years old. At that age, children need guidance and support from their teachers, not to be left to resolve ongoing problems on their own. As a parent, that was very disappointing to hear. Lastly, assignment instructions were often confusing, and repeatedly had mistakes. Occasional errors are understandable but it being so frequent made me think they simply do not care enough. As a parent, it can be frustrating trying to figure out what is actually being asked of your child. Things may seem small at first, but over time they add up and create continuous frustrating experiences.

I had to bring my 10 week old to Rainbow Academy because of my short maternity leave. She is my…read morefirst so I was very upset to turn back to work. Everyone here is super friendly and made my transition back to work a lot easier! The facility is super clean, the staff is amazing!! You get daily reports via email and pictures sent to you every now and then of your little guy or girl. And you can watch them on the computer to feel like you aren't missing out on too much of their day! Really a great place!

We love Lightbridge! Everyone here is so friendly and they really love the kids. My daughter…read morestarted here at 3 months and is now 3. The main reasons we picked Lightbridge was for their hours (7am to 6:30pm), the cleanliness of their facility, the ratio of teachers to children, the ability to watch them on your phone/computer and the pictures you receive of your child on what activities they are participating in. Definitely a great school for our daughter to be a part of!

My grandchild likes the teachers and made some friends and is learning a lot. My concern is that my…read moregrandchild has be home more than school. I'm concern of the cleanliness that they keep in the classroom. It's not that they give you any money back cause your child is not there. I know kids get sick in daycare but it's like every other week or two. I'm just wondering if anyone is experiencing this?

I just moved to the area and heard about this place…read more $35 to hold my spot on a waitlist? What work does that actually require for this place to then charge me. No thank you, will not do business with a place with such bogus fundamentals!

My daughter attended Tender Years for preK4 and we couldn't have asked for a better school! Her…read moreteachers [Ms. Katie and Ms. Kayla at the time] were everything we were looking for for her first time in a school environment. They were loving and caring, while also setting clear rules and boundaries for the kids to follow. Our daughter is one of the youngest in the class and we weren't sure if we would hold her back another year, but she learned SO much with their curriculum and was ready for kindergarten on time. She's still thriving in school, and I fully credit Tender Years for starting her off on the right path. As a first time mom, and our first experience with a school, my husband and I knew from the first tour Tender Years was going to be the best place for all of us. Our feelings were confirmed everyday. Mary Beth and Cathy made us feel like we were an extension of their family more than parents of a student. We were genuinely heartbroken on her last day, and still send her for alumni movie nights when possible! We couldn't have asked for a better experience.

Very disappointing experience. In just 3 months, our healthy baby was sent home 3 times for false…read more"illnesses," all disproven by our pediatrician. We gave 25 days' notice to leave due to the situation, and they still seized our full security deposit without justification. Unreliable and outdated--would not recommend Edit: Now they're also lying in their response. I emailed requesting the refund they claim they would issue--no reply. It's been over a month, and we still haven't received anything. They could've easily handed us a check on our child's last day, but instead they chose silence. They cite CDC and NJ state guidelines, which is fine--but the issue is their inability to recognize or interpret symptoms correctly. That's where the real problem lies. They've been unreliable, outdated, and now dishonest. Sometimes it's better not to reply to a review when you know you're in the wrong, rather than confirming every doubt someone might have. Completely unprofessional and a place to avoid.

As a father of three, I understand how difficult it is to find great childcare, and to be able to…read moretrust those who will care for your children. Fortunately for my family, we discovered the learning tree four years ago, and since then they have cared for three of my children as if they were their own. I can't express how much I appreciate the care that my children received from Mike and Diane and the entire learning tree staff. For any parents looking for a great place for your kids to learn grow and prosper I highly highly recommend the learn tree!

Truly amazing family runned business. My niece loved it and now my daughter does. Truly blessed for…read morean amazing family love them all

I'm writing in response to that bad review about no creativity. On the contrary, I think that…read moreschool is all about creativity and creative thinking and being unique!! The owner knows every kid's name and addresses them each in a way that makes them feel special and important. When I visited the school, the owner took a lot of time showing me all the different types of activities and what skill each exercise is trying to achieve. And they rotate all the activities and stations very periodically so it is always fresh and new and the kids don't memorize the answers or get bored. I was also impressed with how the school will help with suggesting other places in the area for other interests, and even other preschools, if this is not the one for you! I was very impressed when I visited the school. I think it is an amazingly nurturing, fun, educational environment.

My experience at this school was many years ago, however, receiving advertising from them today…read morespurs me to review and warn parents. This was a horrible environment- montessori learning tools but in a rigid, stifling program. My son was punished for creativity. Visiting the school I found 16 identical everything- no child was allowed to invent or create or think. I met with the director and she went off on an irrelevant rant about her own child- who was already an adult at the time, with no real grasp of what was happening in the classroom or playground. There are real montessori schools in the area which are much healthier environments. Run.

In my experience, this was an extremely disappointing and unprofessional environment. My son…read moreexperienced repeated distress at this school, including incidents involving both peers and a teacher that left him feeling humiliated and singled out. I became increasingly concerned about how reports of harassment were handled and whether adequate support or accountability existed when concerns were raised. The situation escalated to the point that I had to remove my son from school during the day because he was emotionally upset and crying. As a parent, I expected professionalism, student protection, and thoughtful handling of complaints. Instead, I felt our concerns were minimized rather than seriously addressed. Academically, we did not find the education justified the cost. Families considering this school may want to ask detailed questions about student support, complaint procedures, and how reports involving staff conduct are investigated.

Excellent school . My student attended Horace Mann NYC…read moreUPenn Wharton Stanford and Harvard Graduate from Spring School. They offer a bespoke ultra-rich curriculum for curious and motivated kids. The peer students are excellent. Don't worry about the small size school. It is superior in every way that counts to inspire a joy of life long learning. And all that is an understatement. The Montessori methods are great.