My child just started here a month ago and our experience has been nothing short of amazing. The…read moresecurity and safety here are excellent and the staff go above and beyond to make students and parents feel comfortable and secure. My child is well taken care of and even though we just started the staff all know my family by name. Highly recommend for all children because the curriculum is excellent. It is not just a 'daycare' but they strive to prepare our children for Kindergarten and help with socializing, sensory stimulation, nap schedules etc. I also love the additional activities and philanthropic fundraisers they support. Everyone I know also speaks so highly of this location from the clean facilities to the staff. I miss my child during the day but the TLE app keeps me updated and sends pictures.

TLE is a great fit for some, but the 20 kids toddler (16 month old) classroom size & 4 teachers,…read morewas too overwhelming for our daughter, who stopped eating and drinking altogether. So we had to un-enroll her. Also had an experience where there were only 2 kids in the class around 7:45am, and 2 teachers. One teacher was holding a crying toddler, yet the other teacher neglected to comfort our daughter who was screaming at her feet, while she continued to talk to the other teacher. She only interacted with her when she saw me looking at her from the side window. This was day 3 of my daughter being enrolled there. Which completely broke my heart seeing this as a first time day-care mom. I spoke to the director and requested a specific teacher be assigned to my daughter because I noticed she was the most nurturing from what I'd seen, but was told they could not honor my request and assign a specific teacher cause they don't take requests. A few kids had yellow snot running down their noses which also resulted in my daughter having a terrible flu for 2 weeks. Stopping in a couple times during the day we also noticed that her bottle and food was placed on the table and left, and if they dropped or she didn't eat, there'd be little attempt to ensure she has something in her tummy. So she was always extremely hungry and cranky when we picked her up and drank 2 bottles on the drive home from roseland to Montclair. Our experience was not the greatest, but yours may be different. Eventually, her stopping eating and drinking after a week of being there forced us to remove her & we appreciate miss Tessa understanding and issuing us a partial refund.

I have had 2 of my kids attend Tutor Time of West Orange over the past 5 years, (including summers)…read moreand have had such a wonderful experience. Katrina and Rayna do an excellent job of running things. Operationally, they are extremely organized. Communication, which is critical for such a dynamic environment, is excellent. One thing that stands out is how much the entire staff truly cares about the kids and develop relationships with each of them. I was very nervous about my 3 year old, who wasn't potty trained and had a speech delay. Marilyn was so patient with him and helped him progress much faster than I could have hoped for. The Pre-K program that followed exposed him to so much and made his early Kindergarten experience a very smooth transition. I'm extremely grateful to have found Tutor Time of West Orange.

We've had a wonderful experience at Tutor Time in West Orange. Katrina and Reyna do an excellent…read morejob managing the center. It's organized, well-run, and you can tell they care. Marilyn, one of the teachers, has been exceptional, creating a classroom that's both structured and nurturing, and we've seen such positive impact. The entire staff is consistently cheerful, positive, and supportive to both kids and parents. We're genuinely grateful and would highly recommend this center to any family looking for a safe, caring, and well-led environment.

My child attends the Pre-K 4 program at Happy Face. I am very pleased with their curriculum. The…read moreteachers and staff are very innovative, engaging, friendly and nurturing. My child loves them ALL!!! They are also very informative with their bulletins and Parent/Teacher app which keeps my partner and me abreast of all activities, events, and notices. It is a joy to see my child thriving. Every day my child and I have enjoyable discussions on what was learned and plans for each week. HF also go above and beyond by accommodating to my hectic work schedule with aftercare. Much Appreciated. Keep up the Great Work!

Mari is very nice and the carers were very good with my Charlotte. when I requested daily updates…read morethe crew updated their system for parents to have a app where we can ask questions and they would post pictures and let me know when charlotte ate or did some activities. The app transition to communicate was a little slow and I would have appreciated a little more consistency. Regardless, Charlotte was very happy to go to daycare everyday and really like Christie. They also brought a petting farm to the neighborhood last year which was really nice.

My son started Zadies as an infant and will soon graduate their prek program and move on to his…read moredistrict school. I could not be happier with the quality of education and care he received throughout his 4+ years there. This center gets an A+ from me on all metrics.

Upon enrolling into Zadie's early childhood development center I was excited. My child was getting…read moreintroduced to preschool and I was referred to them so I was happy. I informed the school of dietary restrictions for my child and also had given all forms required by them prior to starting from the doctor. Unfortunately this allergy was not taken seriously. On multiple occasions my child was served foods that they were allergic to. After the 1st time I was then told that the allergy chart was not up and that there was a miscommunication and it was understood that there were no restrictions for the child's diet. (Even though there was doctors notes in place) I was also told I would have to bring food from home or that they can serve the sides of the day excluding the protein. I was also told that the child would be separated from the rest of the class to make sure of the possibility of the child eating someone's else food wouldnt happen. I thought this would be a good idea but still from then on I was so paranoid that I would remind the staff the day of and call after lunch each time this item was on the menu to assure my child was ok. On the second occasion I spoke to the teacher who ASSURED me that my child did not eat the allergic item. 30 mins later I get a call that my child actually did and was experiencing allergic reactions. I was told that the teacher, yes the teacher was out of the room durning lunchtime and that the aid served lunch and fail to check the chart. With all that being said if you don't want to micro manage your child's school just skip this one. The staff is undertrained and the most important things get overlooked.

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.

I love Preschool Learn Time for my son. He started in the 2 year old room in September and has…read morelearned so much! If you're looking for a prek for your little one instead of a daycare ... this is the place. They have a structured school day/meal times/nap times. His teacher has been working with him with potty training which is amazing. They even offer before and after care which was very important for me with my work schedule. Although it's small there is a little outdoor play area they go to when the weather is nice. My son always is excited when he gets to go out and play there. It's nice that they communicate with parents often. We get a calendar every month of what the kids will be learning and any important dates to remember. I love getting the weekly picture updates. There are lots of fun activities for the kids during the school day also. I like that they have enrichment programs once a week (with an outside company that comes in) you can pay extra for (my son has already done gymnastics and soccer skills). Another plus is that there is summer camp which runs similar hours and you can choose which weeks to send them (1-8 weeks). The teacher and director are always available to answer questions and get back to me quickly when I send a message or email. All of the teachers and aides are so sweet and caring towards my son and the other kids. My son never cries that he has to go to school and always tells me he had a good day and loves school. I would highly recommend Preschool learn time.

After long consideration whether to send my 2 yr daughter old to play school or not , we decided to…read moreput her in Preschool Learn Time . After a month of her time at school we realized that out decision to send her was right. My daughter really thrived at this school. The place is neat and tidy and secure. The teachers here are awesome. They know how to handle each kid and their interests and teach them accordingly. My daughter always look forward for the next day. She loves her teachers and has such fun playing and learning. I would recommend this school to any parent.

Our experience with this preschool, was absolutely amazing and exceeded all our expectations! We…read moresaw ,firsthand, the positive impact it had on my nephew. From the first weeks, the teachers made a genuine effort to support his adjustment, keeping us , thoroughly informed and ensuring he felt secure and always included. That level of communication and Genuine care made a big difference for our family. Their classroom environment is very structured, organized, and welcoming. It is a setup, where the students, are not overly stimulated and they keep it simple, but, yet, very relaxed and productive! Smart Starts Academy has a curriculum , in which, encourages learning through, play while building important social and academic skills. Over time, we noticed improvements in his confidence, language skills, and enthusiasm for learning, which speaks volumes about the quality of instruction and Attentiveness to each student in their classroom! Emotions that each child may carry ,throughout their day, was Never ignored , but rather, very respected and handled with Extreme care and Genuine Understanding! The staff is beyond,professional, attentive, and Deeply committed to each child's development and learning journey! This preschool sets a HIGH standard for early education, and we would confidently recommend it to any family seeking a program that combines strong academics with Genuine care. Furthermore, the fact that, the students are to wear a uniform, distinctively separates, from other schools,especially because, the students are grasping the idea that, "we are going to school" and it clearly shows the difference between all other schools in the area. I absolutely RECOMMEND Smart Starts Academy and it will Not disappoint! The Smart Start Academy is a Great School for each child's first major steps in Learning and socially engaging in Healthy and Sustainable Growth and Development!

Our 3year old has attended Smart Start Academy (SSA Lumbar House) in Jersey City for almost a year…read more We are so happy with the facility, staff and overall program. 1) Love the mandatory uniform. She associates her uniform with "going to school", which is a great visual prompt to get us ready & out the door each day. 2) The administration and staff are so helpful & have been extra accommodating to her special needs. There is a great curriculum including an introduction to Spanish language skills & preschool preparation (tracing letters, using glue sticks & scissors, etc) . It's truly like a school rather than just a daycare facility. She loves her teachers Mrs Ruth & Miss Justine :) 3) The tech used by the facility is great. The app lets us check her in & out for the day with ease. We get information and photo updates throughout the day. 3) Food is healthy and our picky eater never goes hungry.

I loved my experience with Martine and all of the teachers at Sole'! my daughter learned so much…read morebut most of all she was dealt with in a warm, loving and patient way. The teachers are kind and communicative. The teachers work very hard to create a safe and happy atmosphere!

Or 2 year old has been attending Sole's for over a year now and we love it! It's always clean and…read morethe staff are unbelievable. It's an amazing sight to pick up or daughter and see ten toddlers sitting quietly and eating their end of the day snack together, unreal. The kids all get naps, they have a new yoga class for the kids and they even help with potty training! We have a newborn who will be attending when it's time for mommy to go back to work as well. I don't know what we would do without the dedication of Martine and her crew.