We have sent both of our daughters to this daycare/preschool. The teachers really care about the…read morechildren and their well being. If there are any conflicts among the children they let you know at pick-up. They cater a hot lunch from a local Russian deli, which includes a soup, protein and vegetable. Far easier than sending your own lunch, and far healthier than any other daycare I visited - no chicken fingers and fries here. They are open later than most; follow a classroom environment with lesson plans for even the youngest class; great helping with potty training; get the kids outside every day (weather permitting); plan fun fieldtrips in the summer. The only drawback is the older facility, but there has been updates to A/C units, new flooring, etc., and they do have entrance security. If we had a third, we would not hesitate to send them to AdventureLand.

Heavy Russian spoken. Graduation is basically performed in Russian. So, kids come home and starts…read moreto speak Russian. For parent that wish that their kids speak English, this is something to consider.

i am giving a 4 star review for newark public schools cause i was a substitute teacher for one…read moreschool year in 2005 during my finding my purpose in life phase and i loved the kids and faculty but the folks running the school not so much. the kids did not come from privilege backgrounds but they had a thirst for learning and it was a great challenge for the other teachers and i but it took a draining toll on me and my teaching phase went out of business after one school year. its not easy being a sub as i was not able to really teach world history but rather be a baby sitter for 7th graders. . i did have some benefical moments as the teacher i was subbing for was out for a month for personal reasons and i was able to have control of the class teaching about world war 1 and 2 to a room full of 35 students who for the most part were listening and learning. when i look back ,teaching in newark nj was not easy and i dont regret the experience and i tip my hat to all the teachers who do.

I am very impressed by this school. After attending a tour and meeting the teachers and staff, I…read moreobserved a great level of care and engagement by everyone. The teachers are kind and very knowledgeable about what it takes to help students learn to the best of their ability. I saw students paying attention and actually LEARNING! I think it was the way the teachers kept their students' interests and the level of engagement in the classroom. I am particularly impressed with the friendliness of the staff- they are very approachable and I think that is important in a school community. I am excited to have found this school. ALSO I want to emphasize how much I love that this is a public charter school. Their curriculum is slightly different than a "traditional" public school. The teachers are given freedom to teach in more creative ways (I think that why the kids seemed more involved) - I looked at a great number of schools, but this one really impressed me. I am very excited about Golden Door.

We send our 2 children to Harmony since Jan 2020. Our 1st started in the baby room at 9 months,…read moreand our 2nd since 4 months. The decision to where to send is a daunting, emotional one, and we looked all over Hoboken, Jersey City, until we found Harmony. We have had a 1st rate experience at Harmony from both the staff and administrators. They are kind, loving, individuals - fiercely dedicated to the health and well-being of all the children. During the COVID pandemic - we felt informed & heard, always confident decisions were made with the best intentions of the children & staff. We love our Harmony experience, and we do not take our recommendation lightly.

This is the best investment I have made for my son and his future. I am blown away by the new…read morethings he is learning everyday. He has been enrolled since he was 8 weeks old and is now 18 months. He is doing very well in sign language, he is learning new verbal words every day, he is very social, and he is already showing signs that he may be ready for potty training and I can't take credit for any of it. Harmony really does the ground work for everything and all I have to do is reinforce it at home. The communication between parent and teacher is great. I wish they would bring back their kindergarten program.

What a warm, nurturing environment. Both my children go there and we could not be happier. The…read morebiggest thing that stands out to the whole school is the teachers and their commitment to the children. They come alongside you and your child and truly become part of your lives. This is a school that puts your child's need first. As a parent, I am so happy with the educational foundation they are getting, but more importantly I'm so happy they will be getting a foundation for the whole child.

My son started pre-k in this school and it was quite an amazing experience. This school is small…read moreand everyone knows each other which reminded me of the school I went to. They really stress parent involvement which I like. Everyone that works there is very positive and very professional. My son's first year of pre-k was nothing short of amazing. He will be there next year because I truly loved the school.

The Embankment School is a magical place for children to learn the life skills they need to…read morenavigate an ever-changing world where social-emotional intelligence and curiosity will prove to be just as important as scholastic achievements. My husband and I so happy with our choice to send our son to this wonderful, progressive school. The founding teachers are highly experienced and have created a brilliant mix of project based, hands-on learning, and academic programs for reading and maths. The individual focus on each child allows students to develop at their own pace both academically and emotionally. Safety has always been very important to us and we've never had a reason to worry about our son's wellbeing while at school. For example, there's a strict rule that the children are never to open the front door to anyone, not even their parents. If they see someone waiting to get in they have to notify a teacher. A few days ago the policy was put to a test. My son saw me through the window when I came to pick him up and in his excitement he forgot the rule and ran out of the classroom to let me in. Before he knew it, the head teacher had caught up with him and she firmly reminded him that for everyone's safety, only the teachers are allowed to open the doors. My son nodded and then they walked down the hall together to let me in. There is a good balance of freedom and creativity on the one had, and discipline and responsibility on the other. Overall our son has thrived tremendously in Kindergarten. School is now like a second home and he is always eager to get there in the morning. Everyday the children get to play outside, regardless of weather. Movement, music and dance is part of the curriculum and arts and crafts are natural components of every project the students are working on. As parents, we couldn't be more pleased with the progress our son is making; he is not only learning to read, add and subtract - he is learning to collaborate, to problem solve, to lead, to innovate and to be an independent thinker. He is not even 6 years old! What an amazing start in life. Thank you Embankment School!

We could not be more impressed with the school that Rachel and Jessica have created. Our girls have…read morereceived the highest form of education, while being allowed to be outdoors (regardless of weather), and given the space to be at their individual levels. We chose to send them to The Embankment School and have never once regretted our decision. I admit it was hard to pass up a space at a local Charter school, but after weighing out the things that were important to us, we felt it was more than worth it to send them there. The children are so happy to go to school each day. They never want to miss a moment. The student to teacher ratio is so amazing that children do not get left behind. From field trips to after school add ons, the education and activities have a huge range. Our kids have participated in farm trips, river walks, talent shows, fencing, Bollywood dance, chemistry and even magic classes. They are building skills that I never imagined they would, are being challenged, and still have time to play and be creative. We believe in progressive education and our children truly receive that there. This does not mean that they "play" in the traditional sense all day. They have learned to read and write but not by doing repetitive workbook/ homework. And the best part is that they WANT to learn. They love to read because they are encouraged to try without fear of being wrong. The way the teachers document the weeks by sending home images and a detailed description of the week, provides parents with questions to ask the children to provoke thoughtful and meaningful communication about their experiences. All in all, the entire experience at Embankment has been extremely positive and empowering while also providing an environment that induces scholastic as well as personal development. Thank you Rachel and Jessica and all of the outstanding teachers there!

We loved the Goddard School in Florham Park. The staff and management are excellent - caring,…read morethoughtful, genuine and practical. We had to leave because we moved, otherwise, we would have stayed there forever! We were in the infant room and the teachers in that room KNOW babies. I fully trusted them with our baby and knew that he was well cared for and safe during his time at school. Thank you to everyone at this school - you truly made our son's first year awesome!

Teacher student ratio does not meet state requirement. Will merge two different age groups together…read morefor a whole day due to lack of teachers. The stability of the teachers is pretty low and quality of floating teachers is poor... witness younger infants were crying in the morning while teachers did not do anything. Owner should step in and strengthen management.