I'm a social worker who works with children & families across NJ and I have three children who…read morecurrently attend this daycare for well over a year now. Ms. Angela, Ms. Kayla, Ms. Tamia, & Ms. Zeba have been there from day one and are amazing early educators. I cannot thank them enough for the care & education they provide my children with on a daily basis. Other teachers/aides are also wonderful with the children, Ms. Sam & Alyssa have been wonderful additions to the classroom. The front office staff is very friendly, super helpful with communication, and answering any questions that may arise. Jamie, Julie, Bonnie, and Amy have always been supportive and available to our family and I've even seen them help out in the classrooms with the children when needed. The school has camera access so when I get a chance, I often see the children learning to write, sensory learning, circle time, and many librarian visits. They also offer breakfast, lunch, snack, & transportation. Kiddie Academy in Toms River has been a huge support for my family.

From the owner: Kiddie Academy of Toms River, an educational daycare in Toms River, offers age-specific child care…read moreprograms. Our flexible, standard-based curriculum encourages children to progress in school and in life. We pride ourselves in providing a daycare that focuses on developing positive character traits for kids, while providing a nurturing learning environment. Our programs can range from infant and toddler to kindergarten and school age. Read our child care reviews, take a virtual tour and learn more about Kiddie Academy to find the best "daycare near me" for you and your child.

Peppermint Tree is excellent when you have an only child! Even if you don't require child care,…read moreaffording your child that social interaction is huge for their growth! It is also an excellent place to prepare your child for Kindergarten so they won't go in overwhelmed and scared. At home we can provide structure and learning tools but it just isn't the same as a true school environment. My son gets excited to see his teachers & his friends. He looks forward to gardening, dance parties and art projects. His overall growth has also jumped leaps and bounds from when he first started last year. So much so we extended his hours from half to full day! We also LOVE that the classes are small & the teachers build a close relationship w/ every child. Touring other schools was quite scary seeing kids screaming and overwhelmed staff. I can assure you Peppermint Tree is not and never will be that way! You also have a built in Summer Camp w/ 2 pools to accommodate all age groups. Did I mention swimming lessons, class trips, gardening, ice cream days, etc? All those things are either part of class or an option to add on. So if you are on the fence about where or if you are going to enroll your child, Peppermint Tree is definitely the Best Choice!

My child was enrolled in Peppermint Tree's summer camp. He was there for 5 hours and he was out…read more(playground & pool) from 10:30 am until 11:30 am. Then they'd go inside from noon until 3 pm. This was their time to eat and sleep! Their naptime was 2 hours. So, if you want your 4.5 year old toddler to go to summer camp and nap for 2 hours this is your place. There were no other activities as promised on the schedule we were emailed to before camp began. The schedule showed that they were going to do arts, science and so many fun things. When I asked if he was doing any of these things I was told by his teachers that most of these were happening during his pool time. Really? Isn't the establishment's responsibility to ensure that all groups get to do these "fun things?" Why should a 4.5 yr old eat and sleep from 12 pm - 3 pm. There is plenty of time for his "teachers" to read books, engage them in fun/educational activities while they're inside. So really, all that money we paid for was only for 2 hours (run around in the playground and use the pool). Our child didn't learn anything, there were no educational activities as the written schedule showed, and we basically paid for 5 hours, 3 out of which were eat and sleep! I don't recommend this place whether it is for summer camp or as a daycare. Unless you want to use it as a babysitting place, sure, then it's fine. Just don't expect your child to learn here...

My child has gone to Kindercare on Fisher since he was 10 weeks old up till 4th grade and looks it…read morethere. The staff is great, the director is great everyone is wonderful. He loves when I drop him off. They feed him hot meals every day and he's has met a lot of friends

I have ABSOLUTELY nothing bad to say about KinderCare in Toms River. All of the staff are beyond…read moreamazing! My daughter has been coming here for over 4 years and she LOVES IT. The teachers are like family and they treat my child like she's their own. I came to this center after a VERY BAD child care experience and KinderCare helped me find my faith in childcare professionals. My daughter will be going here until she's too old to be here, Lol

Professional and caring staff. Very low turnover makes it feel like you are part of a big family.read more

New I would like to share my disappointing experience with…read moreWestminster school. My grandson was potty training. His teacher initially assured me that the school would follow our routine. However, when the teacher went on leave the teachers assistant took over and expressed that she couldn't regularly inquire about my grandson's needs. this seemed unreasonable, especially considering his age. The situation escalated when the teachers assistant falsely accused me of being aggressive. I was disappointed by the administrators handling of the situation, including false claims that I had instructed other parents on snack options due to my grandson's egg allergy. The administrators dishonesty coupled the teachers assistance. Actions led to our decision to withdraw my grandson from the school. The administrator, subsequent expressions of sadness seemed in sincere as it appeared to be motivated by financial concerns. I just want to caution others that it appears to be a culture of dishonesty among staff members. If a teacher assistant inability to engage in a conversation with a grandparent because she is sensitive. She shouldn't be interacting with the public. No one knew that the teacher went out on maternity leave.

I am the grandmother of a student who used to attend here. My grandchild came home with Hand and…read morefoot and fifths disease. I wonder how clean this place is, or if they even clean the toys inside and outside. I have heard various comments the some staff members have made and I am appalled. Some should not be working with children. A complaint to the owner goes unheard. She seems passive aggressive.

I cannot say enough about Sue and the staff at Ring Around the Rosie. My son has been attending…read morefor a year and a half and has come on leaps and bounds since starting school. He has made wonderful friends and the teachers are absolutely wonderful. Ms. Sue first noticed that our son was not developing at the same pace as the other children and we have worked together to determine the best course of action for him. They have services like speech therapy come in and perform evaluations which prompted us to seek a fuller evaluation of our son from the TS school district. The school has been extremely accommodating as he has multiple services in school and they help tailor his learning to his needs so my son is able to receive private services as we wait for the red tape of the public school district process. He loves attending the school and now my daughter attends the smaller classroom as well. They do an amazing job with the children and there is a lot of care and attention put toward each child. I also pick him up pretty late and see the staff cleaning at the end of each day - the place is very clean and while catching colds is inevitable in daycare, the staff does a great job of looking after and taking care of the kids. For example, my son did not like his lunch one day and they had chicken on hand that they provided to him, so he did not go hungry. They are wonderful :)

My children have attended smart start for a few years. Wonderful staff. Clean environment. And most…read moreimportantly they are learning. Both socially & academically.

My son has been attending Smart Start Academy for 6 months now. He loves his teachers and his…read moreclass!! They are the best teachers and so attentive to all the children. He is learning so much in the toddler classroom!! I highly reccomend this day care!!

This daycare has changed my sons life. He absolutely loves the teachers there and all the kids…read morethere are great! My son has learned so much also from being there we will be going on a year and a half !

From the owner: Busy Bee's Daycare is a small, family-owned childcare center. Located in Beachwood, NJ, we are…read morestate trained and licensed for up to 20 children starting from ages 6 weeks old to 5 years of age. We provide a safe and positive environment, offering fun and exciting lesson plans to build an educational foundation for each individualized child.

I sent my daughter here from the time she was 2.5 until kindergarten and my son for the samount of…read moretime, until a few months shy of graduation we had to move to CA. There is NOTHING on the West Coast that compares to this school. I love the teachers,t hey have been there forever. It is clean and has an old-school approach to socialization and learning. They focus on instilling confidence and manners as opposed to being impressed with themselves for a 3 year old spitting out facts without having a context for applying what they are "learning". I loved it and am disappointed that my third son will not have the chance to attend Sandpiper.

As a retired public school principal I could not be more impressed with The Sandpiper School. The…read moreteachers are innovative and loving while the students were respectful and kind to each other. I was babysitting for a student last week and had the opportunity to see first hand the home/school connection as communication and thematic learning clearly linked the parents to their students learning. The 4 year old child in my care was eager to attend school everyday and demonstrated superior skills in reading readiness and socialization. I am certain she is totally prepared for Kindergarten next year. I would recommend this school to any parent without reservation.

I recently visited The Good Shepherd Nursery School and it was just wonderful! The facility is…read morebeautiful and very modern and up to date. The classrooms were so cute and were very welcoming. The staff was friendly and helpful. They answered all of my questions and made me feel very at ease. I would highly recommend this school and would definitely send my children here.

My daughter has been going to this amazing school for 2 years. From the minute we walked in to…read moreyour own personal tour until today we have felt like family! The school is immaculatey kept, The teachers are abosulutely amazing. My daughter has learned so much and is totally ready for kindergarten! She always is up and ready to go to school and when I pick her up cannot wait to tell me about her day! The teachers really make parents feel at ease and are always accessible for any questions or concerns! I would not hesitate to recomnend Good Shepherd to anyone looking for an outstanding preschool to send their child to!!