We LOVE this school!!! My son loves going there everyday and I'm not just saying that he really…read moredoes. Mrs. Ashley is the nicest person and truly care about the kids in her school. You can tell she really puts her heart and soul into this school and the teacher that work there are just as great as she is. We are so lucky that we found this school, I just wish we got him in this school a year sooner. I also feel that the monthly tuition price is fantastic too. The Allwood Play and Learn is a great school and if your looking to place your child in daycare this school is absolutely worth checking out.

I never thought I'd be rating a pre-school (at least not for another few years... I probably need…read moreto find a girlfriend first?), but I came here to pick up my niece last week, and I was just really, really impressed. So here I am. I'm not going to pretend to be an expert on pre-schools (although, not to brag, but I did attend a pre-school and I'm pretty sure I graduated in the top 10% of my class. I'm really good at coloring.). Anyway... the people here were just so nice (I met... Ashley and Lauren, I think), the kids seemed to be having a great time, and it just felt like a great atmosphere. It was a little difficult to find though, so plan accordingly.

They have done a fantastic job adjusting to all the complications from the pandemic. I feel my kids…read moreare very well taken care of and safe. The staff and owner are very friendly and do a great job. I couldn't picture my kids being anywhere else.

I love how much my 18 month old loved going to school. That is a testament to everyone she comes in…read morecontact with. From the owner to the teachers - everyone knows her name and she lights up when she sees them. They are all very professional and polite. It truly feels like a family and we are so happy to be part of it!

My son attended this school, he needed extra help. It was recommended to us by the school director,…read moreI'll call her "J", It was recommended to us that he has an evaluation from the state to get early intervention. We did that and he qualified for some help. The day we found out he qualified for early intervention we told The Clifton Little School. The very next day we got a letter in his cubby to set up a meeting. The director "J", told me that he was a hazard and that they wanted him out of the school... he wasn't a hazard, he is active and not a robot. She made it sound like my son was a problem child and said he needed a "special school" that can handle him. Meanwhile the daily reports I got from his teacher where all good and positive. We found another school, a nice normal day care that just wants the best for the children in their school, it's the Allwood Play and Learn if anyone what's to know and they get 5 stars from me. The owner is absolutely involved, not just a check writer and she cares about our kids. The Clifton Little School was such a big let down for us, they know how to promote themselves with having Channel 12 News there for their Halloween Parade but what they don't tell anyone is their dirty secret that if your child needs a little extra help they will kick your child out of their school. My child isn't the only one this has happen to. Talking to the director of the school she makes it sound like they have a perfect school, they don't!! Don't take my word for it. Check this out https://www.nj.gov/dcf/families/childcare/centers/16CLI0001.shtml

I have a completely conflicting view than the woman below me. My son was very introverted, shy,…read morewouldn't play with children or wouldn't learn a thing from me. He started there in the summer program at 3 1/2 just to get him socialized with other kids. He was nervous at first but very quickly made friends he talked about every day. They incorporated him into their sessions flawlessly. When September started, he became an excellent kid! He had new friends he now talks about every single day. The boys stop playing just to see my son walk in, some wait by the window to watch him leave, the girls love waving goodbye and telling their moms who it is. His handwriting went from horrendous chicken scratch to legible. He knows his days, his weather, seasons, emotions, he knows the letters in his name and how to recognize it when written. He knows the structure in his classroom and applies that to home. His personality has only gotten better since attending this school! Another big plus, there is a dome of Lysol doom around this building. You can smell it oozing out of the windows. The level of cleanliness has been unmatched in any of the other schools I've seen in the area! Not every school is for every child and it isn't always the teachers but sometimes how well the child blends in with the other children. My only gripe is it is a little pricey. $46.00 a day plus anything else adds up real fast. I just thank god I have family to help. One last gripe with what the person below me wrote... The kids are trained to fall in line. Where in life are we not falling in some sort of line? Work, there is a 'line' to follow. School there is a 'line'. Unless your a parent who praises your child for being carefree, unable to follow rules (which is tolerated SO highly by everyone else on this planet), you have to learn how to fall in some form of a line and structure.

Lightbridge Academy in Clifton, NJ has AMAZING teachers and staff! My son started when he was 9…read moremonths and Ms. Emely, Ms. Shilpa, and all the other infant room teachers have done an INCREDIBLE job taking care of him! Ms. Emely is one of his favorite teachers! You can see the love that the teachers and staff have for all the children in their center!

I want to say that Ms. Alondra at lightbridge academy in Clifton New Jersey. My son Caleb likes her…read moreoh sooo much, she's always happy, social, very sweet towards my 5 year old son, more teachers should have a nice personality and have a wonderful demeanor like she does I thank her for being loving towards my son.I want the director and corporate managers to know more teachers should be as loving and caring as she is

Great school! Caring teachers and fun after school programs. PTO events are held almost every…read moremonth. The school makes you feel part of the family.

From the owner: LCEC fully implement and carryout student Individual Educational plans (IEP) based on N.J. D.O.E…read morestandards are developed for each student. Students are placed in small classrooms of no more than eleven students and are instructed by a New Jersey State certified Special Education teacher as well as at least one teacher assistant to ensure that each student receives individual attention and can progress at their own rate. We provide a structured environment and set clear goals so that our students know what to expect

I love kidville! Every location has been absolutely amazing!…read moreI have worked for the Hoboken one teaching dance, art, rr and the preschool classes. I also have loved this location. Theure your 1 stop shop for babies and kids 5 months or so until about 6 on average.

We just had our daughter's second birthday party here and it was a fantastic experience! The staff…read morewas amazing and the whole process was seamless...we just showed up and everything was done. All of the kids had a great time. It was the perfect birthday party.

My toddler has been attending Meadows since she was 10 months old, and we have nothing but good…read morethings to say. The staff and teachers are communicative, kind, and caring. We know that our daughter is always supported and loved, and she has adored her teachers in each of the classrooms she has entered. The school has a good balance of learning and play, and as our child has moved into the toddler wing, there are more and more interactive activities for her to do. The leadership builds community within the families and really loves when they are involved, and they are also communicative about issues/changes to schedules, etc. We have had few problems, but when something comes up, the issue is handled right away. One of the things that we love is the diversity within the school and the celebration of so many different holidays. We get to share some of our traditions and traditions we get to learn about the other students', which is something that we had been looking for in a school. We are so so happy that our child is at Meadows, and we look forward to our continued relationship with her school!

My son attended for 3 years before moving onto public school. Absolutely amazing place. Same faces…read morefor 3 years and great communication. Would recommend without hesitation.

The teachers, staff, and administration at Rainbow Montessori are absolute gems. They are kind,…read morepatient, nurturing and work every day to ensure a safe, welcoming environment for each of the kids and their families. I have had the pleasure of enrolling both my children (currently 3.5 and 1.5) at the Bloomfield campus. My daughter started in the toddler room at 18 months and my son in the infant room at 9 months. The teachers we have had direct experiences with (Ms. Gunes, Ms. Alaa, Ms. Layla, Ms. Blanca, and all of the classroom assistants) have treated us like family from the very beginning. The Montessori curriculum has been wonderful for our children - learning practical life skills and independence while also expanding their social and emotional development. Every week, I am impressed by what my kids have picked up academically, even at their young ages. Whether it be geography, letter/sound recognition, manners, counting, or about different cultures and religions - it's apparent the school is passionate about their curriculum. In addition, the teachers and administration plan so many fun activities and events throughout the school year, including annual trunk or treats, winter concerts, class holiday parties, field days/trips, and parent education sessions, to name just a few. The staff spend a great deal of time organizing and facilitating these events (usually after normal work hours) and that does not go unnoticed. Communication has been great for us. Individual student group chats are set up at the beginning of the school year for parents to communicate with the teachers and administration, which we have found very helpful. The staff promptly inform of us any incidents and are quick to respond if we have a question or concern. They also utilize two apps to share pictures/videos of the kids, class updates, and school wide announcements. All of these have allowed us to feel connected with the school, other families, and we are very appreciative of the open communication. On a more personal note, my son has several food allergies (7 in total), which presents daily challenges for our family. The head infant room teacher (a literal angel on earth!) and administration have done everything and more to help ease our stress and anxiety and accommodate his needs, starting well before he even entered the classroom. As a parent, you are always worried about your kids well-being, this is amplified even more when your child has severe food allergies, but I know I can rest assured that my son is in the best of care here. This school has been a safe haven for both of my kids, and I will forever be grateful for them helping shape my kids' early education experience.

Very warm, professional, and caring staff. New approach to teaching that is very effective. The…read moreteachers truly care for the children