Before I was Crazy Bernie I was just Bernie. One of the 1000's of kids that made his way through…read morethe school system in Bloomfield. Although it's been 37 years since I took up space (I was an aspiring astronaut then) roaming the halls of BHS was a good experience. Graduated in 1978 and moved on to the business world. After moving to California a year after graduating I started a furniture manufacturing company with my brother in a 3 car garage in Fresno, Ca. After growing it into a 15 million a year company sold it after 15 years. Took 5 years off then opened a retail operation and now after 13 years of struggling would give my left arm to be out. Having fun as Crazy Bernie though.

This School was the worse decision I have ever made! My child was being bullied for sometime and…read moreshe began to act out as a defense! The school began to interrogate my child and her friends ! They have labels on my child ! My daughter was a merit roll student before coming here! Nothing has happened to these children who bullied Her! They tried to put my daughter in a smaller class because they refuse to deal with the situation at Hand! Stay clear of all the counselor especially the lead counselor! in the school the assistant principal believes and follows everything she says its ridiculous! They Do Not Help Children at That school! They do more harm than Good! This is Bloomfield Middle school!

I'm a nanny, and I can't say enough good things about this school…read more From the minute u walk in you get a warm and fuzzy feeling. It's not the sterile environment I saw in many other preschools. The kids all seem happy and content, that's a biggie. The owner, though I only met her once, was very caring, accommodating and capable. The teachers and assistants my little charge had were wonderful. Mrs R. especially. They thought the basics with love and a firm hand when needed. I particularly liked the gentle emphasis they put on respect and obedience. I also did not notice any favoritism on the part of any teachers, not an easy thing to do in this line of work. There were lots of extracurricular activities and field trips, holiday parties etc...where parent participating was encouraged, and indeed many of the parents got to know each other well. On the whole it really felt like an extended family. I wish I could have sent my kids here , 20 yrs ago, but I couldn't even get on the waiting list, they had no room! This place has been around a very long time, and always had a great reputation. I really feel it's the next best thing to home!

Can't believe this is a Christian school! Sent my kids here…read morefor two years and it was absolutely wild! They came home every day talking about politics and random Bible teachings that I've never heard of, did some investigating and this was borderline grooming! After two years of this school threatening to suspend and expel my kids I promptly removed them and brought them back to the public school system which was MUCH better.

A great school with a warm loving environment! So happy I made this decision for my children!read more

I would strongly caution any parent--especially those with a child who has additional needs--before…read moreenrolling at JCC MetroWest. Our child was with the JCC metrowest for 18 months. Our child was incredibly blessed to have incredible teachers who loved and cared for our child during that time. Each classroom was truly filled with love and patience and I do not want the rest of this review to underscore those incredible teachers in my child's classrooms. With that said, As our child approached the age of 3, they received an autism diagnosis. The JCC metro west staff was notified of this diagnosis. 2 weeks after informing the staff of our child's diagnosis, our child was exited from the ECC program with less than 24 hours' notice. Regardless of the circumstances, giving a family less than a day's notice to find alternative childcare is incredibly disruptive and, in our experience, showed a lack of compassion and partnership. As parents, we trusted this program to work with us through challenges. Instead, we were left scrambling overnight to figure out childcare, work obligations, and next steps for our child. The emotional and logistical impact on our family was significant. What disappointed us most was not simply the decision itself, but how it was handled. Families deserve clear communication, transparency, and enough notice to make arrangements--especially when young children are involved. If your child has developmental differences or may require additional support, I encourage you to have detailed conversations about the program's ability and willingness to accommodate those needs before enrolling. Our experience left us feeling unsupported during one of the most difficult periods our family has faced. I hope the JCC reviews its policies and communication practices so that no other family experiences the same abrupt transition that we did.

The gym and employees in gym are fantastic! The preschool is a nightmare, the manager that runs…read morethat school is extremely unprofessional and violates many codes of ethics

Can't say enough good things about my first month at Andover daycare . Helen is wonderful , she…read moreallows my Mason to come in on mommy's schedule . Which is everything to me . He started at 4 months and I was.very sad and scared , she slowly transitioned me and him into the school. Thank you again .

Miss Hellen is horrible. My son was a couple months old when he started attending. I pulled him out…read morewhen he was about a year old. PROS : - kids have other kids to interact with -staff is nice -local area with a big back yard -kids have picture day and pictures turn out really nice. CONS : -Miss helen only cares about her granddaughter who is also attending the school. -Kids are never cleaned up after they come back in from being outside -constantly sent home with wet diaper and horrible rashes -miss Hellen has her "punish" chair where she makes kids sit alone in a wooden chair when they've been bad. - Staff is teens/young adults just looking for jobs no one has child backround I know this for a FACT because one of the girls is my cousins friend who works there. -my son was not allowed to bring his binky. Why? -my son was not progressing in speech nor socializing with children correctly. -Miss helen told me to my face "hes just a little to hard to deal with" ABOUT MY SON. -my son is very active so he doesn't want to sit in circle time, they would force him to so he would get upset and this is why she told me "hes hard to deal with" -tuition is a JOKE almost 300$ a WEEK for my child to be ignored, sent home dirty, and be made out to be some terror who is "hard to deal with " -Miss helen sent me threatening voice mails (that I wish I could include) telling me AFTER I pulled my son out that I owed her money ($200 plus) when in reality I owed her $45. BECAUSE of this she threatened to call norwescap (agency that helps with childcare) and tell them that I owe a balance with her school. This was AND I QUOTE "Luca (my son ) will not be able to attend anywhere until I get paid" she is a selfish selfish woman. she told me "I know dad isn't in the picture but I still expect my money" it was the worst decision of my LIFE to bring him to this school. I would prefer Early Discovery Learning Center in Stanhope theyre so nice so kind and so polite staff has been there 20 plus years. GOOD RIDANCE MISS HELLEN.

This is a great preschool with a caring staff. The staff are warm and the directors know all of the…read morekids' name right off the bat. They also offer a lot of support with potty training and do not require pull-ups. They are willing to work with you as a parent. Everybody seems very supportive and pricing for the education is fair.

I was a student there for 7 years and the way they treat people is insane, when you don't do…read moresomething but you get blamed for it,you get in trouble for nothing.

My daughter has been going here since kindergarten. She loves school and she loves learning. They…read moreprovide great quality education. Every year,I see great results. The teachers are extremely dedicated to their craft.They keep the children motivated ,well cultured and constantly inspire the children to conduct themselves within the codes of core values instilled and modeled on a daily basis.I highly recommend this school. I couldn't have made a better choice!

I cannot say enough wonderful things about Little Duck Day School (LDDS)! From the moment we walked…read morethrough the doors, we felt an overwhelming sense of warmth and professionalism. The staff is incredibly attentive, caring, and genuinely invested in the well-being and development of each child. The facility itself is adorable and thoughtfully designed to create a safe, engaging, and stimulating environment. My child is always excited to go to daycare and comes home with the biggest smile, eager to share all the fun activities and new things they've learned. The curriculum is well-rounded, incorporating a perfect balance of educational activities, creative play, and physical exercise. Communication with parents is top-notch. We receive regular updates, photos, and detailed reports on our child's progress, which gives us peace of mind and keeps us connected to their daily experiences. The staff is always approachable and responsive to any questions or concerns we might have. What truly sets LDDS apart is the genuine sense of community they foster. They organize wonderful events and activities that bring families together, creating a supportive network that extends beyond the daycare walls. In summary, this place is a gem in our town. They provide exceptional care, a nurturing environment, and a strong foundation for our child's growth and development. We are incredibly grateful to have found such a fantastic daycare and highly recommend it to any parent looking for the best care for their little ones! Miss Amanda has been such a big impact in our lives. My family has never been happier.