My son has attended Alphabets Preschool Center since the age of 3yrs old. He has learned so much in…read morethis short period of time that it's mind boggling. Not only is the curriculum that's implemented amazing, but paired along with the excellent staff, I would recommend this school to ANY AND EVERYONE!! I am sad to say that my son is aging out and will be moving to Kindergarten soon. But if Alphabets had a Kindergarten program, he would stay right there!!!

From the owner: We are a member of the Asbury Park Early Childhood Consortium, and we are proud to offer free…read morepreschool programs to the residents of Asbury Park.

Monmouth Montessori Academy is the most amazing school! The director puts forth so much effort to…read moreknow every child, the teachers are full of love and patience, the children my kids have gotten to know are amazing, the families come together like a community, and the academic experience my kids are receiving is incredible! MMA is home away from home!

Since we discovered we were going to be parents we have made decisions based on researching what…read moreintuitively feels right for our son. We are always discussing what types of experiences will support him and allow him to grow into who he is and what he is here to be. We believed that choosing a school was one of those decisions that would have a tremendous impact on his growth and development. We concluded that Maria Montessori's method of learning would support our child in reaching his full potential...in a naturally occuring process....and most importantly a process he would LOVE. From the moment you pull up to the school it is evident something wonderful is happening here. A beloved community of children and families who radiate kindness, joy and a love of learning! Exactly what we had hoped for. The bonus is a 4 year old who has surpassed any academic expectation we could have even thought to place on him who looks forward to going to school everyday!

Was ran into the ground and whats sadder was that from what I heard the warning signs were written…read moreon the wall at least a decade in advance, even a financial adviser on another review website said how the business's finances were in shambles back in 2019 around year before it closed.

Racist??? Did I read correctly? NOT OUR EXPERIENCE!!!…read moreSeashore day camp has the most loving, compassionate, race,gender,religious and disability compassionate counselors,aides and teachers to be found in a 60 mile radius. These hard working professionals treated our children with the love and care that can be found in few educational facilities in this day and age. Read the other yelp testimonials and draw your own conclusions, mine are based in fact not falsehoods. 90 years of love speaks for itself, its easy to call names and hide.

I sent my daughter here from the time she was 2.5 until kindergarten and my son for the samount of…read moretime, until a few months shy of graduation we had to move to CA. There is NOTHING on the West Coast that compares to this school. I love the teachers,t hey have been there forever. It is clean and has an old-school approach to socialization and learning. They focus on instilling confidence and manners as opposed to being impressed with themselves for a 3 year old spitting out facts without having a context for applying what they are "learning". I loved it and am disappointed that my third son will not have the chance to attend Sandpiper.

As a retired public school principal I could not be more impressed with The Sandpiper School. The…read moreteachers are innovative and loving while the students were respectful and kind to each other. I was babysitting for a student last week and had the opportunity to see first hand the home/school connection as communication and thematic learning clearly linked the parents to their students learning. The 4 year old child in my care was eager to attend school everyday and demonstrated superior skills in reading readiness and socialization. I am certain she is totally prepared for Kindergarten next year. I would recommend this school to any parent without reservation.

I know and have seen firsthand that it is more common for people to voice complaints and concerns…read morethan to praise and acknowledge achievement. While I, too have voiced certain concerns with the center about my children, I want to also acknowledge how pleased I am with my sons growth and stability in his current class (Blue Horses). Miss Maria and Miss Amanda (admin) have both been extremely supportive and kind about hearing our concerns that we have had in the past, and for that I thank them. But I would be remiss if I didn't acknowledge the amazing job that Miss Haley has done with our son. She has been patient, kind, and extremely supportive of him. I know how challenging most 3 year olds can be, and he is NO exception. But Miss Haley has treated him so fairly and I have seen nothing but growth in him since she has been with Lightbridge. He has learned invaluable life skills about socialization that I would have never been able to teach him at home, and his academic progress has sky-rocketed. You have a very special/professional teacher in Miss Haley and I just want to give her the recognition she deserves. Thank you ALL for creating a safe and nurturing place for my children to learn and grow.

Great School! Awesome Owners! Amazing Admin Team and Teachers are the Best of the Best!!!!read more

We love this preschool! My daughter loves going to school and can't get enough. The teachers are…read moreamazing and so loving! This is our second year and she has learned so much. We highly recommend this preschool all the time to friends and family. The program is so well rounded. My daughter is always learning about the world and different cultures. They also do simple grace prayers and pledge of allegiance. Mrs Noel is a fabulous director! Also so available and accommodating.

Steer clear at all costs! After weeks of our child coming home with bruises and scratches, marker…read moreall over her face and hands, and no projects or communication from the teacher; we asked for a meeting to discuss our concerns. We were told to find another preschool. We were also asked by a board member why we would even want to go here given our concerns. As an educator and parent, I would recommend a place that has more curriculum alongside with the play model and a board and director that care about your children and family. We are one week into a new school and my only regret is that we didn't look sooner! I would recommend looking into Ivy Hedge, Children of the King, Tinton Falls Cooperative, or The Learning Tree.

Don't listen to the review about Ranney being unsafe. In fact it's safe to the point of…read moreasphyxiation at times, even for the oldest students. I graduated from the Ranney school within the last ten years. I want to start by saying that the Ranney school falls somewhere between 3 and 3.5 stars. The reason why I gave it 4 stars is because of the select few educators and employees who I encountered while a student there who had a profound impact on me. The good - Ranney is a fantastic academic institution. It prepares you extremely well for college. I attended a top university and I probably would not have tried as hard in high school if Ranney had not been such a structured environment. Therefore, I can only assume that if I went to public school I would have had more distractions and probably gotten into a lot more trouble (although I was always in trouble at Ranney. Zero tolerance policy for teenage bullshit) - As I said before, a few of the teachers and administrators there are extremely talented. I won't name names but a lot of them left and a lot of them stayed. - The campus is beautiful and sprawling over sixty acres. It's colorful and you could walk around it and get lost in it. The bad - Ranney gives you a false sense of superiority and after college you are in shock when you find out that the real world doesn't give a rats ass about you. - Due to it's high tuition (I think it was 25k when I was a senior and now it's up to 32k) the people who attend Ranney are spoiled because their parents have money. - Because it's such a small school there will be favorites and students that seem to be getting preferential treatment. I may have witnessed cases of this but one can argue that this is just the nature of education. I don't have a conclusive opinion on this matter. Overall, if you are thinking about going to Ranney or sending your child there, please consider the following last words: Parents, get involved in your child's education and the school itself. If you plan on keeping your child in Ranney for the long run you should be on a first name basis with the teachers, administrators, and staff. If you don't, I promise you it will hurt your child's chances of being anymore than a statistic at the school. Also, remember to budget 5k over the tuition. Everything is extra. Kids, if you are anything like me and you have the brains to succeed but you don't have the maturity when you are in high school, give Ranney a try. If you don't like it after a year, leave. Also, if you decide to go be very careful about what you share with the school. It's not like public school. What you do or say will spread around the bubble like wildfire. If you wish to know more feel free to message me.

They are completely unequipped to handle all children effectively. They rely on punitive measures,…read moreoften sending children home as young as 3 1/2 years old. The environment is horrible, making it not worth the money, especially since few of their graduates attend better schools than local public high schools.

My nephew started school here in September 2016, in the 1 year old classroom. I have attended some…read moreparties they had and the Halloween parade and I love this place! The teachers are all very sweet and he has progressed so much in just a year! I feel safe with him being left here and know he is well taken care of.

This school is hands down the best school in Monmouth County. They offer year round childcare with…read moretrusted certified teachers. Not only are their prices the best and most reasonable, but the teachers are extremely caring and good at what they do. The owner, Carrie is very caring and involved. She makes sure the kids are safe and engaged and keeps the place extremely clean. My kids are now 6 and 4 and have been going here for 4 years. They love this place and the people in it. In the summer they offer camp with various summer activities and little field trips, including swim lessons with the top rated Monmouth County school, Silton Swim. I wouldn't put them anywhere else. Best ever!!!

It's simple, they need to be fully evaluated for the lack of resources developmental substance and…read moredietary care that isn't being provided and upheld in this center that my self and other parents assumed we were paying into. Not having the staff to supplement another who may be absent shouldn't dictate my 2yr old and others that age to be blended in with the 6yr olds for the day as if it's frequent or normal! The underlying issues clearly lie within the staff and not knowing their roles or even the owners not applying a more complete structured system focused on the aspects of child development and welfare that can be applied for assurance. Not to mention the amount of unassured instances I've personally deal with from the unawareness and uncertifed staff that oversees my childs day. When asked what do they have to say for themselves...mostly unavailable or speak with a lower directive or deny the allegations that face them! Meanwhile my child suffers psychologically and her behaviors are becoming more rambunctious where I have to constantly try and restore the balance that is taught at home! They must be justice

My daughter started at this daycare and I had no idea what to expect...Amy, the owner and Lory are…read moreterrific. Caitlyn, Yazmin, and Staff are fantastic. The girls that work both the infant and toddler rooms are A*mazing. The staff is consistent, always the same faces, the meals are clean and they tend to my daughters allergies. Her teachers (I'll update later with names) hold her everyday while I leave because she gets upset. SCRATCHES AND SCRAPES ARE NORMAL...My daughter falls all the time at home...new walkers, honestly this is inevitable. The staff ALWAYS calls me and there is an incident report in her cubby when I pick her up!!! I WOULD ALSO LIKE TO ADD that there are cameras in every room and an APP for my phone so family and I can see her ANYTIME!!! The App also allows me to update info so her teachers are aware of what she has had to eat or drink prior to dropping her off! SERIOUSLY!!!?? The school is clean and there's a routine and curriculum for each room. I get a email report of what my daughter ate, how much, what she learned and when she was changed and if it was a b/m!! Call me crazy but one night i opened the camera app at night and low and behold there was a gentleman cleaning and vacuuming, they probably have a cleaning crew come in and clean ...I'm not even kidding!! Slip on booties are provided for parents to wear over shoes for the infant room to keep floors clean for crawling babies. When walking in there is a board that lets you know of any health incidents and what room!! I would also like to add that each parent is given a passcode to enter in and a button to press to exit. Honestly, it's not easy being away from my little one. I work a lot and as a single mom these women go above and beyond to take care of my daughter. I commute to bring my daughter because THATS what's best for my baby. Every holiday staff make a hand print picture with cute saying as keepsakes. I just love this place. Listen, I'm writing this review for moms that really want to know what's up because at the end of the day my little one spends more time sometimes with these ladies than with me and the reality here is I give credit where credit is due!! Thank you kiddie academy, you've played an important role in my level of success today and I just had to share how great full I am!!