Our daughter has been there for 6 months and we LOVE it! The staff is incredible, the facilities…read moreare really nice and clean. They are incredibly accommodating. We do their summer camp as well.

We have our 2 sons in this school. They are both very different personalities and are both thriving…read morewonderfully. Our first started part time and is now turning 4 in the pre-k program. He's shy and has come out of shell greatly with the education and the additional enrichment program. The staff is warm, caring, and has taken the time to get to know each kid personally giving a comforting and safe feeling. I can't recommend them enough.

My two daughters attended this school from 2005 to 2010. I agree that the school is better suited…read morefor children with a sense of structure, or this organized becaus they will not spoil the children, and it does require a certain amount of structure in the day and a child who is willing to work on it . However, the amount of care and personal attention that's my daughters got here was amazing, all of that in a very clean, perfectly organized environment that prepared both of my daughters to continue and excel in excellent private schools. We As parents were very happy and I am planning to put my third daughter in when she comes of age. I think the best testimony to the greatness of the school is my oldest daughter memory. Even today, she claims that the real difference in her education was her kindergarten years and she still remembers all teachers dearly.

Is your child is an active explorer? Curious, kind and always in motion? This school is not for…read morethis type for sure. We started out with great hopes but the underlying problem of this school surfaced pretty fast. This is a one-person show and the rest of the teachers and aids are changing very fast. The Montessori method is great but keeping children sitting on the line for an ​extended period​ of time is simply unacceptable. Also,​ each time when they line up for any activity they have to stand motionless otherwise they won't participate in any activity. Her solution - sit back on the line. So what are they doing all day?! Nothing! Young children should never experience such harsh treatment. This woman shows​ no genuine emotions towards the children. Her only way to manage the classroom is by ​screaming and yelling. Harsh verbal discipline (HVD) is scientifically proven to be harmful therefore it is a wrong choice to keep the children under control. The last drop before we pulled out when we realized the water bottle was almost full in the lunch box after a whole day in school. Imagine your child was neglected without drinking for more than 6 hours. Extremely​ disappointing experience! No trust what so ever! Oh,​ and your children's​ vocabulary will pick up a few new expressions such as: "I am overwhelmed with you"; "Shut your mouth!"; "Be quiet" and "It is your​ fault". Isn't that great​!? I am very happy that I could save my child from this bad energy and harmful environment.

If you are looking for a quality accredited Montessori program Christopher Academy is the school…read morefor your child. I had two children through the school, starting at 2 1/2 years old and my oldest leaving after 1st grade, and I'm so impressed. Both my children have progressed to other outstanding schools in the area and they were very well prepared academically and socially. Christopher Academy staff and teachers proved themselves knowledgeable and very supportive throughout my children's time at the school and they made life-long friendships as did my husband and I.

My sister and I went here pre-K 3 through 4th grade (they used to only go up that high). This was…read moreback in the early 2000s, but my parents still say it was the best choice they ever made to this day. We, along with many other alumni, went to a Suffolk private school that was a common filter school for Christopher Academy kids to go to after the 4th grade cut off -- The fact that every single one of us among my sister and I's age groups (We are 5 years apart in age, so about 20+ kids) graduated with straight A's in the top of our classes is not a coincidence. Even now, I still see that many of the recent valedictorians of our Suffolk private high school are Christopher Academy alumni (our high school sends us the graduation mailer every year). Long story short- the curriculum, class size, and amazing teachers here laid a foundation for us all that put us ahead of our peers at our Suffolk private school, college & beyond. My parents STILL donate to this school 18 years later & do not donate a nickel to the previously mentioned school that we went to for middle/high school. We are in the process of helping multiple friends make the change to send their young children here based on our experiences. Thank you CA for shaping so many of us into successful students and leaders.

We are so grateful we found the Montessori Learning Center (MLC) in Ridgewood - truly the best…read moreMontessori school in the Bergen County! As soon as we met Ms. Effie and toured the school, we knew it was the perfect fit for our toddler. The teachers at MLC are truly special - they genuinely care about each and every child. In one year, our toddler went from hesitant and shy to incredibly confident, independent and social. Most importantly, he developed a true bond with his teachers. Shout out to Ms. T, Ms. Angela and Ms. Ellen, who greeted us with smiles and positive energy at drop-off and pick-up! We also appreciated MLC's flexibility as we figured out the right schedule and cadence for our little guy. They worked with us every step of the way, making us feel like family! We are so thankful for the love, patience and support they've shown our little boy, and us! We look forward to watching our children grow here! We couldn't recommend MLC more highly!

Ridgewood Montessori Learning Center has been everything we hoped for and more. From the moment we…read morewalked through the doors we knew this was the right place for our son. The teachers are exceptional -- warm, attentive, and clearly passionate about the Montessori method. What stands out most is how communicative the staff is. We always feel informed and in the loop, whether it's a quick update at pickup or a note about what our son worked on that day. The consistency in the classroom has been remarkable -- our son has genuinely bonded with his teachers and you can see it in how confidently he walks in every morning. He's learning so much, growing in independence, and most importantly he loves being there. The community here -- both the staff and the other families -- is something we didn't expect but are so grateful for. This school is a hidden gem in Ridgewood and we plan to send all of our children here.

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!

The early learning center close abruptly 8.14.26... little to no warning to the parents and the…read moreleadership team said it came down to the money... no follow up.. teachers are great but the leadership is problematic around everything.. go somewhere else

First off let me just say I would not refer this place to my worst enemy…read more Let's talk about communication or LACK thereof It is almost impossible to get in contact with the staff there. It takes numerous calls and emails to yield one response. They expect you to respond rapidly (which most parents will do naturally out of concern for their child) yet they fail to move with the same urgency when a parent reaches out to them. I understand the staff may have their hands full but shouldn't there be a receptionist, secretary, or a program coordinator, who responds to calls and emails in a timely manner? It shouldn't take over two business days to receive a reply. That alone raises concerns in my opinion. With everything going on in the world today no parent wants to deal with a daycare that neglects to follow through on their commitments. There is much more I can say but I'll leave it at that. Do your own research and understand they'll tell you anything when you inquire about registering your child. Do not be surprised if you have a less than desirable experience Be safe everyone

I am not one to write reviews, but I feel it's important for me to share my experience so that…read moreother parents can have feedback when looking into childcare with this facility. Pros: 1. I would give my child's teacher a 5 star. She was the only reason I kept my child at this center. She cared for her students as if they were her own. 2. The curriculum was excellent, and my child's teacher was very creative with their learning lessons. Cons: 1. There is a lack of communication from the Owner/Director of this center. My child was there for a reasonable amount of time, and she never made an effort to meet with parents. All her communication is done via email or the daycare app. 2. As a paying parent, there was no regards to the stability of my child. On numerous occasions my child's class was transferred from one location to the next without ample notice or without any feedback from the parents. There was also an attempt to change my child to another classroom. Again, no disregard for my child's stability. 3. The hours of this center may not work for working parents. When I enrolled my child, the contract said that their hours were 7:30-6pm. After I signed up, I was notified that the center closed at 4:30 P.M "due to covid". I was also notified a couple of months later that the center's does not open their doors until 8:00AM; Which was inconvenient for myself because those hours do not concede with normal daycare hours. 4. Do not expect to participate in any daycare functions with your child. Parents are not allowed to be participate in birthday parties. In addition, there was no end of the year step-up ceremony for my child's class. As a parent I feel like that was a moment that was denied to my child and his classmates deliberately by the management of this place. There were not many reviews on The Caring Tree when I enrolled my child. The bottom line is that matters are handled unethically and unprofessionally and do not coincide with how a childcare business should operate. I hope this is helpful to other parents.

School is amazing until you have a neurodivergent child, they aren't trained to help any child that…read morebehaves differently. My child was constantly getting removed from classes and we were being told she couldn't sit still in a Montessori which was odd. We kept having constant meetings about him and it just became overwhelming for her and our family. We eventually had to remove her from the school and go into public. The teachers are lovely but are not trained to deal with all types of children which is sad. We also had all services in place for her and with that they still needed help to handle a 1st grader. My best decision was to remove her from a school that kept correcting everything about her.

I echo Laura's comments about Caedmon. My son is progressing so well both academically and socially…read morethat we decided to enroll our daughter. I think the one thing that separates Caedmon from the other private schools is the staff which is second to none. The school does an amazing job hiring both teachers and staff. Both my wife and I are very happy we joined the Caedmon family.

I really loved the care my eldest son received at Seeds & Sprouts for a few months earlier this…read moreyear. Ms. Davanna is running a wonderful business. At first it may seem like, "Whoa, a daycare in an apartment?" But Ms. Davanna and her team have truly curated a space that is clean, bright, welcoming, and fosters learning. When I brought my 3-year-old son for a brief tour before enrolling him, he was immediately drawn to the artwork on the walls and the toys that were available. What I especially appreciated: - the small class size, optimizing teacher-student interaction and care - engaging lessons and materials for the students - Ms. Davanna has a calendar and varies learning themes each month which is really great - multiple opportunities for learning while playing - very limited screen time - healthy and nutritious meals with weekly menus that offered variety so that kids didn't get bored - use of the Brightwheel app to keep all communications and sharing of updates in one place - Affordable price point, considering the number of hours of care and the quality of care provided Ms. Davanna herself is very professional and it's clear that she's an experienced educator. As the class had a range of ages, the teachers differentiated instruction to meet each child where they were. Having been a teacher myself for several years, this is NOT an easy task, but Ms. Davanna and her team made it look effortless. My son was potty-training at the time, and because he's only 3, was going through a range of big feelings each day. The teachers were very patient with him, and kept me updated on his daily progress and shared pics of his activities via the app which I appreciated. Ms. Izzy is really loving and thoughtful, and Ms. Jennifer was always willing to go above and beyond. I was even able to bring my younger son to the class for a day just to see what it was like for him, and he really enjoyed himself. I can tell that my elder son had a delightful experience and even though we live in Atlanta now, he still talks about his time at Seeds & Sprouts with fondness and excitement. I really wish I could have brought Seeds & Sprouts with me when we moved, cuz it's a struggle to find quality care down here! Overall I'd definitely recommend them to anyone looking for a great place for their kiddos.

Seeds and Sprouts Daycare, has amazing staff with so much heart and caring mindset. It's wonderful…read moreknowing that children get excited about going to daycare here. The staff here really make an effort to engage the kids and develop them in a very individualised way. The management is really committed to providing a safe, fun, and loving environment and I am very thankful!