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.

We absolutely love this daycare. From the moment you walk in, it feels warm, welcoming, and truly…read morehome‑like -- nothing sterile, cold, or corporate about it. Every teacher knows every child by name, regardless of age or class, which creates a deeply comforting, close‑knit environment. We toured about seven different daycares when our daughter was a newborn, and this one immediately stood out as the most genuine, cozy, and nurturing. We started when she was five months old and instantly felt welcomed and confident that she was receiving exceptional care - esp Ms Sue, Babusya, Ms Lucy, Ms. Lori, etc!!! The teachers are incredibly attentive and truly invested in the kids. Their communication with parents is excellent -- we always feel informed, supported, and part of our daughter's day-to-day experience. The Procare app is used and extremely accurate with pictures as well! On top of all of that, the price is by far the most reasonable we found, especially considering the level of care and personal attention the children receive. Our daughter is thriving here, and we couldn't be more grateful for the wonderful community they've built. Highly recommend!

I'm so glad I found LTA! The teachers and Lori are the sweetest. I don't have to worry about my…read moredaughter while I work, which has been a huge relief. They treat her as if she was their own and I am so grateful for them.

This place was a legitimate nightmare. I'm copying the letter I sent to the CFO below since it's…read morerelevant to anyone considering the school. I removed names and just included their titles. I received no response from the CFO (not even a denial of the request), which I think is telling. xxx Dear Mr. CFO, My infant daughter attended Explore & Discover from September - December 2018, at which point we pulled her from the program. I have dreaded writing this email because retelling this experience sickens me as a parent. I want to be clear that our early termination was forced based on the improper conduct of your staff. I am writing to request a refund of our $X,XXX deposit. My daughter had a tough experience at E&D. I was told at every pickup she was refusing to eat and yet the head teacher denied my request to come in and nurse her for meals (which is counter to what your Handbook encourages). I was also told at every pick up that my daughter was inconsolable and spent the day crying by the door, yet Head Teacher also denied my requests on 10/4/18 and 12/4/18 to come in to the classroom to help ease her comfort. Her responses ranged from "no" to "absolutely not". She denied me access even after I communicated that the director had agreed it was a reasonable request. As you know, this denial of access to my child violates Article 47 of the New York City Health Code as well as the New York State Day Care regulations. Frustrated by feedback that my daughter's distress was continuing (and having seen an increase in her anxiety at home - tantrums, hitting), I spoke to Head Teacher on 12/11/18 requesting classroom access again. She angrily responded that: - I had no right to enter the classroom - My daughter's poor transition to daycare was my fault due to my lack of scheduling, consistency, etc - My daughter likely wasn't a good fit for daycare - She could only offer my daughter so much comfort, she had other babies to take care of After this conversation, I reached out to Director and asked if we could have a joint meeting with Head Teacher. This was the third time I had approached Director about being denied entry to the classroom. I was told she had already spoken with Head Teacher and based on how well my daughter was doing, they no longer believed we had a problem and I would no longer need to sit in with the class. I found Head Teacher's report of my daughter's sudden turnaround alarming, given that it opposed what she had communicated to me earlier that day. Given Director's acceptance of Head Teacher's account, I could no longer trust my daughter's safety in the hands of your staff. As I explained to both the Director and GM, this is not an early cancelation as I attempted numerous times to make this situation work. I do not expect to be penalized for the bad behavior of your teaching staff and hope that you will agree to issue a full refund of our $X,XXX deposit.

After reading all these wonderful reviews from other parents we were really considering going to…read morethis school. However, after today we will seek else where. I happened to be at the park today wa group of kids from the school also happened to be at the park playing. Please take a look at the photos. Ever since they got there, one of the teacher or maybe TA sat on the bench the entire time, and was on her phone constantly, even with headphones on! Really? The only time I heard her discipline the group of students was when she literally yelled across the park...she didn't even bother walking over to them. If she's a head teacher for the classroom, I didn't know head teachers can relax during open door play time...that's a first for me. A little while after, I caught the other two teachers were also surfing on their phones....I was really surprised to see all three of them were busy looking at their phones. Considering this school is one of the most expensive school in the area I would think they have the best teachers...well...boy was I wrong. Another school also happened to be at the park too, and those kids were much older however they each had an adult with them and they were extremely engaging with the kids. Don't believe me? See for your self. A month ago, the owner did reach out to me and to let me know that the teachers in the photos will not be returning to work, however...I still see one of the teachers in the pic at the school yard just a week ago...On the other hand, I'm sure this was a wake up call for all the teachers there to make sure to leave their phones behind while at work. Either way, my son will not be coming to this school.

Great teachers and happy kids! You can rest assured that your kids are in good hands while they're…read moreat Kiddie Kampus

Fantastic school all around! Caring and loving staff. My son was well prepared academically,…read moresocially and emotionally for Kindergarten. Highly recommend!

Both of my daughters have attended Parkside Preschool within the last four years. I have had…read morenothing but positive experiences with the school and staff from the office to the wraparound teachers. Parkside establishes a consistent routine that has teachers from neighborhood schools asking if my daughters attended Parkside. The school organizes many field trips that making learning interactive and fun. They also have numerous activities that allow the parents to be engaged in what's happening in the school such as parent nights, holiday parades and shows, magicians, multicultural events, and spring carnivals. They do have occasional bake sales to raise money for these extra events but they are only a few times a year and my daughters always loved being able to pick out a cookie or cupcake to bring home. I would definitely recommend anyone in the area with 3 year olds to consider Parkside!

My daughter is at this school and all I can say is that it's the best preschool ever!!!! My…read moredaughter is learning so much.. Her teachers Ms. Joey and Ms. Carol are the best!!!! The staff there are all so very sweet.. My son is 2years old he definitely will be enrolled when he becomes 3yrs.. I truly Love this preschool

I went on a tour of this place over the summer. My then 15 month old absolutely loved it. From the…read moresecurity system in place to the level of attention the staff paid to the children, this place was stellar. My daughter literally just sat in with the kids. And even played in the gated playground. I really liked this place. It is really difficult to find a place you honestly and completely trust to care for your child. Maybe no such place exists. But this was close. I just can't afford $1400 a month. That's why I took a star. The middle class should be able to afford a place like this without risking foreclosure or eviction.

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!

Wow, if I had read that review I wouldn't have enrolled my daughter. Good thing I somehow missed…read moreit. My daughter started at POA at 3 months and I've had a terrific experience. The teachers are fabulous, very caring and loving. The Director is fantastic (two of her kids also go to POA at that location) and runs a well organized school. I was torn between doing the nanny thing or daycare and this school has set the bar very high. My little one eats better and naps better at school than at home. The experience has been wonderful. I have no complaints at all about this place. I'm sorry to see the negative review below. My daughter is thriving.. eating well and is an early walker, very social, very happy all the time. I know her experience at the school fueled all this. I am thankful and recommend POA to any parents. Please message me if you have any questions.

My son started here at 4 months and we have felt great about it! The staff is truly caring.. The…read moreteachers are high quality and when you walk in - the whole place feels welcoming. They helped get my little guy on a schedule, but always met his individual needs. True professionals. We are very happy here.

We have been at Sunshine Lexington for a year and a half so far. My daughter started at 5.5 months…read moreold, so we began in the youngest babies classroom. We absolutely love it there, and so does our daughter. The teachers are wonderful, evidenced by the almost zero turnover I've seen since we started. The Tadpoles app is a great way to communicate, and you know what they're eating/drinking, when they have diaper changes or use the toilet, when they nap and for how long, and receive photos and videos throughout the day. In addition to the daily Tadpoles updates, there is also the opportunity to sign up for phone calls with the teachers, email teachers directly, and there is a monthly meeting over zoom (recorded and sent with presentation deck after as well) to keep you updated on everything happening. They also make it easy to connect with fellow parents by sharing parent contact info, having designated WhatsApp threads for each classroom, and hosting social events (including adults-only events). I have also been impressed with the curriculum and amazing programs. This year, my daughter had music class, Spanish class, soccer lessons, and yoga lessons! She absolutely loves doing her yoga moves at home and telling me the Spanish words she knows! What I find most helpful though is the guidance and support on when and how to hit certain milestones, including support on starting solid foods, when to switch from bottle to sippy cup, when to switch from sippy cup to open cup, etc. Right now, my daughter is in the beginning stages of potty training, and her excitement for the process started because of the encouragement happening at school. We're so glad we chose Sunshine Lexington!

We have been part of Sunshine for almost 4 years - and I must say our 5 year old has grown into a…read moreconfident young boy. He was introduced to a wide variety of subjects like - art, music, soccer, chess, crafts, phonetics, reading, writing, technology, yoga, exercise, dance, social study... They have an excellent schedule for summer and equally engaging curriculum for winters. My son comes back home talking about concepts he has learnt in school and looks happy on most days. He has always been ahead of the curve in doing things by himself, reading, writing... He also got through the G&T exams based on what he learnt at Sunshine. The principal, teachers and staff are professional, kind and really hard working - they teach kids to be independent, self reliant and confident. The center itself is very clean, hygienic and feels brand new (for the last 4 years). My only complaint was quick transitions from one class to another which brought in instability when my son was young. But it settled down when he turned 3. There was a high turnover rate in the initial few months but we have been seeing same teachers for the last 2 years and that makes us and our son very happy. WE HAVE BEEN VERY HAPPY WITH SUNSHINE AND EXTREMELY SAD TO MOVE ON.