My review is in regards to the childcare center. Let me elaborate on our overwhelmingly positive…read moreexperiences with JCC through a nearly 4 year history from Toddler Town to the LWCA. We had to leave JCC due to changing family needs but otherwise would have stayed. In my opinion, it is without a doubt the highest level of childcare offered in Bayonne. We have witnessed gradual improvements year after year through better and cleaner facilities, onsite activities for parents, and most importantly a loyal group of exceptional teachers. In my opinion, to gauge the level of care at a daycare you should look no further than the child! We have witnessed wonderful growth both socially and academically. Many of the negative reviews appear to be originating from disgruntled parents with axes to grind. One review mentions the school will be closing due to low enrollment; yet there is a waiting list for most of the programs? It appears there is a jealousy factor at play so I would caution any parent from deciding against JCC based on yelp reviews. Go take a tour and see for yourself! Dr Goldberg runs the operation and is not heavily involved in the day-to-day as she doesn't need to be. Over the years there were multiple incidents that required a voice of leadership and Dr Goldberg proved her ability to step up when needed. Over the four years there were a few instances where we needed to speak directly with Dr Goldberg and found her door was always open for parents. There are so many great memories but here are a few... The Halloween parade is a wonderful event run by the staff. The summer camp curriculum is full of daily adventures and outdoor activities. We were newcomers to Bayonne when we started at JCC and have made tons of friends over the years. It's a great environment and I have nothing but positive things to say about our experiences at JCC. JCC shines with its loving and nurturing staff which allows a child to grow happily in a safe environment. Thanks for everything!

Unfortunately, you do not get what you pay for here…read more It depends on your caretaker. Many "teachers" are not qualified- meaning they do not have teaching degrees to teach young children. It should be called a daycare, not an "Academy". Very expensive too. Some caregivers are good, but others not so much. Aside from this, most caregivers are very young and complain about the children. It seems very nice and clean, but its all show - no substance. We are no longer there after 3 years of mediocre care. We stayed because I work and needed the longer hours. I cannot justify keeping my kids there with all that went on. Teachers are texting while kids are upset. High turnover in Directors and staff. The only person who has been there for a long time is "Dr Goldberg", she is not a Doctor in Childcare, but she received her Doctorate in Pharmacy. Be aware that Dr. Goldberg and some teachers are concerned and they have complained to parents about the enrollment being low this year and that they might need to close down. I recommend looking at the reviews not recommended too. The review about the pedo phile sting on NJ.com is someone working there was caught up in the sting. It was so disappointing to us. I also found out from someone else. Why did the JCC not tell us? The NJ . com article is from Dec 2, 2017. A Bayonne person who worked there had initials. "W. E." . State investigators were called in. A bad experience for everyone involved. I cannot at this time recommend at all.

My daughter attends preschool here and attended camp this summer. I have nothing but positive…read morethings to say: the facility is clean, the environment is positive, and the staff are caring and nurturing to the children. I researched most schools in the area and found the tuitions to all be pretty comparable. This school has some obvious advantages in my opinion, including the park across the street. I would highly recommend to anyone looking for a positive learning environment for their little one!

To ALL parents, stay far away from this place…read more The teachers and teachers assistants in the actual classrooms are lovable, caring and easy to speak with. However upper management including directors and finance directors are crooks and the place itself extremely overpriced for a run down and dated facility . Upper management (women in the office) are rude, uneducated and extremely unreasonable, They are all about the money and not there for the benefit of the children/parents, Not to mention the facility needs some updating, dingy dirty walls, hallways and bathrooms. This place should be a state of the art facility based on how they rob the parents. I am very unhappy with this place and extremely applaud by Sophie's (Finance director) treatment towards me, a single mother of 2 when I expressed a cancellation of a summer camp application. Yes I understand policy, yes I understand protocol, however that does not give you the right to yell at a LOYAL, PAYING PARENT. It was unacceptable and I urge all parent to look else where. Do not deal with these money hungry, extremely unreasonable, uneducated, rude ladies. Stay far away!

Love this school and the people who work here. The curriculum is extremely advanced and way beyond…read morewhat any child is doing in the public schools. They begin cursive writing in Pre-K at Little Lamb PreSchool and by the end of Kindergarten they are reading and writing cursive better than most adults! It's amazing !!! Go see their website!

From the owner: Safe, sanitary, loving and caring environment that stresses high academics in a Christian…read moreenvironment.

We love this school! My child has been attending since 2. This is the best school choice we have…read moremade. The teachers and staff are warm and caring. My child comes home with wonderful art projects all the time. The kids also have Spanish and yoga lessons. The school really focuses on the children's development and my child comes home talking about different planets! The school is located in the picturesque Snug Harbor Cultural Center, with a big playground under mature trees. We are very happy here and highly recommend it!

Children's Harbor Montessori School is a phenomenal school! I could not be happier with my…read moredaughter's progress throughout this school year, not only with regard to academics, but also her socialization skills, self-confidence, artistic expression, and her overall motivation to learn. The school environment is unbelievably welcoming to both students and parents and we both felt at home there immediately. Parents are invited into the classroom (for entire class sessions!) regularly to share the school full experience with their children--there is absolutely nothing to hide at CHMS! The entire school is immaculate and gorgeous--classrooms are spacious with tons of natural light streaming in and they feature the children's artwork everywhere you turn. Also, the children have weekly yoga and music classes in addition to art! The teachers at Children's Harbor are all Montessori trained and go the extra mile on a daily basis; they do a wonderful job creating a child-centered atmosphere that really makes students look forward to each school day (even my daughter who was not at all the type to want to go to school in her two years of preschool before attending CHMS), and they individualize the work so that each child moves at his/her own pace and on the appropriate level. The students learn through play--just the way they should at this age. I truly feel that this makes the children really soar! My daughter's teacher takes her personality into account when working with her and this makes all the difference. My daughter didn't have much of an interest in letters at the start of the school year, but now she has mastered them and is reading and writing beautifully. I'm astounded! I really can't believe that she is getting a true Montessori education for FREE because they offer UPK (now known as "Pre-K for all"). I am a teacher and have taught UPK at both private and public schools and have worked at a local college as a supervisor of early childhood student teachers in many different pre-k classrooms. These experiences have allowed me the unique opportunity to gain an insider's perspective on pre-k, and I can honestly say from experience that Children's Harbor really stands out among Staten Island preschools. It's a bit of a drive for us, but I don't mind it all all because I am so confident that my daughter is getting the best pre-k education possible and that this experience will have long-term positive effects on her attitude toward education. Children's Harbor Montessori School is a true gem!

Reasonable price One of the best daycare's I ever…read moreexperienced, I would only trust them with my children. They are so loving and caring, and they keep the parents informed on every little thing that happens, including details, messages, pictures and phone calls. They are very attentive and they are Very responsible. I've had two children attend this daycare and I would not choose any other for my kids. Services Meal preparation, Educational services, Rest period regulation

I would like to write this review as a guiding source for all parents out there who are looking for…read morea decently priced, clean, trustworthy day care center for their little ones. They accept infants as young as 6 weeks up to kids 5 years of age. Their owner Marcus is excellent. He is a caregiver who cares and thrives to do better. They have activities, great teachers such as Ms. Judy, Ms. Aisha, Ms. Clyda, Ms.Denayjah and more. They are on Broadway and 15th street in Bayonne. They have a ton of space for the kids. They have their own playground. They have a big indoor play area. I have sent both my kids to Prodigy and they learned a lot there. Good place to send your kid! Book a walk through and see it for yourself.

Placing our son at The Place for Learning was the best decision my husband and I made. I had the…read morepleasure of meeting Ivonne and taking a tour of the beautiful and cozy school. Ivonne was warm, welcoming, professional and super knowledgable. She truly has a beautiful heart and its evident she loves children. I see her every day either upon my arrival or when I pick up Ethan, she is very hands on and always greats us with a smile. Ethan's teacher, Daiana is beyond amazing. She is so positive, uplifting and loving. Her interaction with the children is energetic and fun. On numerous occasions when picking my son up, he runs into her arms and does not want to leave :-) I always tell my husband I wish Daiana could remain his teacher till he goes to college :-). Ethan has only been at The Place for Learning for a few months and he is speaking so much more, in English, Spanish and sign language. I love his nature walks and movement classes. He is truly blossoming and I owe it to The Place for Learning.

My son has attended Liberty Montessori/The place for learning since he was a year old till he was 4…read moreyears and we loved it. We have moved him to a new school now because we moved away from the area. The teachers are very caring. We have seen our son grow into an enthusiastic young boy in their care. The butterfly classroom curriculum and the extra curricular activities are very good. The place is very clean and their sick policy is quite strict which is a good thing. It is very important that you feel safe when you drop your kids at school and this school gives us that exact feeling that we don't need to worry about our kids when they are here. We really love this school.

In my opinion, I think this school can use alot of improvement - in the staff & the premises…read more The teachers are not very friendly and they seemed to get annoyed when I would ask how my child's day was. There were rare occasions that the teachers & owner seemed happy to be there. I found the school to be dark and dirty (especially in the classrooms and in the cubby area- lots of dust bunnies). There were a few things I was not impressed with - 1) Once I walked in and one teacher was changing a girl's diaper - wiping a girl from front to back, then back to front (anyone who has a girl knows this is a No-No) - this teacher has been there for years(so she should have known better). I spoke to another parent about it & she said her girl would get urinary tract infections frequently & that seemed to explain it. 2) They never take the kids out to play and they are not the most active types themselves (if you go there, you will see what I mean). This is unfortunate, because at that age chilren should be allowed out to enjoy the sunshine and exploring the world.. 3) The teachers seem to like to let the kids go play by themselves for a good portion of the day - I have popped by often to see and I have witnessed the teachers chatting by themselves very often (not too concerned with the kids). 4) Their toys look are old and need updating. 5) They do not keep their doors locked at all times- which was very disconcerting to me. 6) There is sometimes a very weird smell in some of the rooms. I was not impressed and if you are in the market for a daycare, I suggest you look around and then make your own decision. All of this is my opinion and my child is no longer there.

The lady that runs this place has a nasty attitude. I called this afternoon to get information on…read morehow to register my son for September. The lady was annoyed that I even asked such a question and basically told me to call back in August and she will let me know if they have room. I informed her that I am a working mother and cannot afford to take the chance of them not having room and her response was "Oh well". I would not send my son to this school knowing that the person in charge is so nasty and unprofessional. If you cannot explain your policy in a polite manner how can you teach young children? FYI...I have never written a review before but I felt compelled to do so because of the pure unprofessionalism. I am an educator myself and I would never speak to a parent in this manner

Pee wee prep is a great preschool! My son, nephew, and niece attended this school. The teachers are…read moregreat everyone is great here! They prepare your child for kindergarten. The professional pictures they take every year is wonderful also! I would recommend this preschool to all parents!

My child also cried everytime I dropped him off for a week. NOW. Horrible services. My child got…read moreinto 2 incidents the 2nd incident which they called me and said pick up your child because he hit another student, so I'm thinking he must've really hurt another kid.. On the phone 1 staff member said said he hit a kid with a toy. So in my head I'm like" he's gonna be in big trouble" I get there and ask what he did another staff member said he scratched the girl. They didn't want to show me her because there wasn't any proof or markings on the girl. I asked my son and he showed me. Like I said no marks. I asked the staff member do I have to sign anything. Stating I know about the incident. That's what I did the 1st incident. They call both parents and tell them. So the staff member said no when I asked them HE THAN pretended to call the childs parent while I was there. So a whole hour u called me to come pick up my kid but didn't call the girls parent that got hit...FISHY.. It's supposed to be 3 major incidents and your OUT. Ok that's not all. There was another girl in time out next to my son. I always talk to her when I come in the daycare. So she said hi to me and I asked her whys she's in time out. She said cus I hit someone. Why did she stay and my child has to get sent home. Favoritism ? OF COURSE. NOW this all happened on a friend. I bring him back next week and I get stopped at the door saying my child can no longer come to this school, one of the ladies said she thought AMY the director spoke to me. NO I was not notified. So unprofessional. I didn't argue because I don't have the time to be having my child get treated like a step child. Because that's exactly how I felt they were already treating him. I brought him there only because I went there as a child and the one I oringinally was going to puthim in had no spaces. They don't teach your kids anything. It's more like a babysitters club. They are so out dated and messy. Ms.Amy literally talks to the kids like Mrs.Hannigan from Annie. My son was only there for 3 weeks. I'm 26 the place looks exactly the same. 23 years old stuff. MS.Amy smells like a ashtray. Everytime I pick my son up she's by the entrance smoking.