Our son attended The Little School of Waldwick from the ages of 2 to 5, and we couldn't be more…read moregrateful for the experience. During his time there, he grew tremendously--socially, emotionally, and academically. We found The Little School after making the difficult decision to withdraw him from another local preschool that wasn't providing the extra TLC he needed. From our very first meeting with the owner, Maria, we knew this was something special. It wasn't just a daycare--it was a true home away from home. The love, patience, and individualized care our son received allowed him to thrive in ways we had hoped for. The nurturing environment and genuine dedication of the staff gave him the confidence to grow, learn, and develop a true love of school. If you're looking for a place where your child will not only be safe and receive an excellent early education, but also be loved and cared for like family, look no further than The Little School of Waldwick. We wholeheartedly recommend it to any family seeking a warm, supportive, and enriching environment for their child.

We feel incredibly lucky to have found this place! I really feel it's the best daycare/pre-K in the…read morearea, and I can't see how anyone could top them. Maria (who runs the center) just flat out cares. She is incredibly thorough in how she and her team look over the kids. She doesn't look at this as "babysitting", she looks at this as a proper school. She highly emphasizes education and constant broadening of the childrens' horizons, and she knows all of the kids in the school very well. Even more, as our son was starting their program she actively encouraged us to stop by with him after hours multiple times, to acclimate him to the environment before starting up. She did everything she could to make sure our child had the smoothest startup possible, and as a result he adjusted really quickly all things considered. I cannot recommend this school enough, it has been an entirely positive experience and I feel my child is being cared for so much more than at some of the local franchised daycares we visited. (Also regarding cost, interestingly they're on the better value side of tuition rates for the area)

In our last year at Ponds-Miss Tina, Miss Rachel, Miss Kristin, Miss Joanne and Miss Andrea are…read moreabsolute treasures. There is no better feeling in the world than being able to trust the care of your child to these wonderful teachers who feel like family.

My son attended Ponds from September 2022- June 2023 and then Sep 2023 to November 20th 2023…read more Incident occurred October 31st I do not even want to give this school 1 star but unfortunately I have to put something in order to review. I loved the school and so did my son Lincoln UNTIL they were negligent and gave him a cookie that he is allergic to. Backstory: Lincoln is allergic to Eggs (ALL) , Tree nuts and Sesame. I dropped him off on Halloween for a party. The teacher had texted me asking to call her...Before I even had the chance to respond the teacher was calling me "started the call off by saying oh my god Ms Garrison I don't know how it happened. Lincoln ate a cookie. " I had started to travel to school, while on the phone with the teacher. They had asked if they could administer Benadryl because Lincoln said his tongue felt like jelly. I was told by his pediatrician it would have resulted in the epi pen had the one lady ( a mother ) not thought quick enough to administer the Benadryl. The pediatrician could see that through reading his blood work because internally it showed a bad reaction. Upon my arrival the teacher, director and assistant all came up to me and said "going forward you are invited to all future parties". This made me feel comfortable because I was extremely upset, as any mother should be or I hope would be. I could not get this off my mind and was exchanging messages with the director curious how this happened. Why wasn't a teacher, director or assistant monitoring the table where my son was sitting . I had met with the director on Friday that week November 3rd, and discussed the following. * I suggested a "policy change" The suggestion was if Ponds could celebrate parties with just "oreos" as the safe cookie because I know Lincoln can have that. OR could they operate like a public school. * I wanted to confirm/ request that I could volunteer for all parties going forward. ( I was confirming it because this is something that the Director, teacher and assistant all had mentioned to me ) The Director had told me to send her an email with my requests and she would submit to the BOE (board of ed). I had asked if I would be able to speak with them directly. The director had advised me they like to be anonymous because the board is made up of church members and parents. I believe these parents are "those" parents that don't have kids with allergies or quite frankly care more about their kid being satisfied over a sprinkled cupcakes/cookies coming from a food store than a child who has allergies and could go into anaphylactic shock. What's even worse is when the Director says to me " I am sorry Ms Garrison we should have had a policy in place. Really ?!? Now you think that! I sent the email for the director to forward to the BOE attention. Come Nov 20th I pick Lincoln up from school. Teacher hands me envelope, could not look at me in the face, say goodbye, I felt disrespected. I opened the letter in the car and cried at that time. The letter denied the policy change, denied me being a volunteer and was dismissing Lincoln from the school effective Dec 20th. Lincolns sitting in the back asking me why I was crying and if I am ok. The only reply I could come up with at the time was " there are cruel people in this world" (letter attached for you to read) the letter is disgusting, harsh and NOTICE how in the letter NOTHING is mentioned about the school giving my son a cookie he should NOT have had nor my reasoning behind my requests. I question a lot from the letter to. I just feel like mothers were behind this decision. If other mothers could be volunteers , why couldn't I and why couldn't I when the Director, Teacher and assistant all said that on October 31st that " I will be attending all future parties. I obtained a police report, I also have a doctors note that is attached to the police report , from Lincoln's pediatrician where it states from his bloodwork that was drawn Nov 1st his lymph markers were HIGH due to ingesting something he was allergic to. It is a shame that they punished Lincoln and I for something THEY DID. Lincolns and I don't were recently at his allergist appointment Feb 22, 2024. What is a disgrace is that I noticed while walking out Miss Kristin his teacher was sitting in the waiting room and rather than act like an adult. She turned her head and ducked trying to avoid eye contact. This is disgusting. Don't make your child go through what my child did. Don't make yourself go through this pain. Don't put your kid in a school that says "oh we should have had a policy in place " after the fact. Search for better.

I can not say enough about Ready, Set, Grow. I have three boys and they all attended there. there…read moreIs no where else I would have sent my boys. All the teachers and staff are amazing!! i am So sad that this is my last year there. I will miss taking my kids there. And a plus all my boys knew how to read before even attending kindergarten. You will not regret sending your children here!!

Family owned and wonderful Staff! Very caring and treat your…read morechildren like their own!

Recently started my son here and couldn't be happier!! He had some issues (so we thought) at his…read moreprevious daycare but now that he has structure, he's doing amazing!! Highly recommended

One of the best day care facilities in the Bergen county area and an even better place to be…read moreemployed. Facilities are clean and up to date. The owner takes great pride in business and it shows everywhere! Children are cared for in the most loving and professional manner. The cradles family is definitely one to be a part of! Ms. Laura treats the children as if they're one of her own! Highly recommended.

It's such a great school from 2 1/2 yr olds to Pre-K. My son went here & he loved it. I've seen him…read moreimproved so much academically, emotionally & spiritually. All teachers and teachers assistants are very loving & nurturing. This school applies STEM in the class which is a great thing for all students. I highly recommend this school.

How can I begin to thank everyone at Primrose for showing my daughter more love, care, attention…read moreand support than I could have imagined? I'll start by writing this to share our happy story.  Primrose was my daughter's first experience going to (nursery) school and couldn't have been better.  I want to name ALL of the staff but this review would run on for miles! A special thank you though, to Mrs Lucas who has been there to greet us with a smile and kind words each morning, Mrs Flores & Mrs Jaber the co-directors-extraordinaire who make the magic happen with grace, all of my daughter's teachers and care givers -- with an extra special thank you to Miss Chante and Miss Kathy (or as she is so lovingly known in our home "Carrie the Carrot") who we will love always! My daughter just turned 3 years old and with that birthday is switching to a new school.  But we won't be strangers... we couldn't! We've simply come to love Primrose too much.

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?

Outstanding nursery and pre-k school. We have had 2 children come up through these halls and they…read moreare the best in the area. Our kids have received top notch care and leave positioned to excel as they make their transition to the elementary school. The owner Mr Jim runs a very professional organization, is fair but firm and we are thankful to to have this wonderful establishment we have continued to count on.

My daughter attended Lollipop for almost a year (due to COVID, her time was cut short). However the…read morestaff is phenomenal, the facility is clean, and there were many opportunities for parental involvement. With such a great establishment, I think they would greatly benefit from diversity outreach- both staff & students.

We're about to mark one year at Guidepost in Mahwah and our experience has been great over that…read moreyear. Erika, Jessica, the lead guides in the classrooms, the floaters, and everyone we've interacted with have always left a positive impression on us. Our child is growing and learning so much from the guides at Guidepost. We've learned so much along the way about Montessori thanks to the team there, there are endless opportunities to meet other families and connect over events that happen every month, it has truly been a great experience for us. We were in a different school prior to Guidepost and I don't feel like it's even fair to compare the two. The care and thoughtfulness at Guidepost is different than anywhere else, the attention to details and how much our child has gained from Guidepost has been so impactful to watch. I'll also mention for any caregivers who have children with allergies or dietary restrictions - Guidepost is extremely thoughtful with our Vegan child. Whenever there are events, they go out of their way to tell us about them and make sure our child is included with a vegan option, they keep vegan treats when the class is having ice cream or cupcakes, the guides are constantly in contact with us about the snacks and substitutes that we can bring in, it's been a really wonderful experience compared to the last school we were in and we appreciate how thorough they have been with our family and always making sure our child is included.

We absolutely love Guidepost! Our toddler has been so happy here, and it's amazing to see how much…read morehe's learned and developed in such a short time. The teachers are incredibly caring, attentive, and truly invested in his development. They truly understand toddlers and create a warm, nurturing environment where little ones feel safe, supported, and excited to explore. We've seen our little guy become more independent, confident, and curious every day, which has been so rewarding to watch. The Montessori approach is thoughtfully implemented, encouraging independence, curiosity, and a genuine love of learning. We've seen such amazing growth in our toddler. The school is also exceptionally clean and well-maintained, which gives us so much peace of mind. Everything feels organized, safe, and thoughtfully cared for. Communication with families is fantastic. We always feel informed, included, and supported, which makes a huge difference. The sense of community here is strong, and it really feels like an extension of our family. We're incredibly sad to be leaving as we're moving. It was honestly one of the hardest parts of our decision--Guidepost made it so difficult to go. That alone says so much about the impact it's had on our family. We're so grateful to have been part of this community and couldn't recommend it more highly!