I cannot say enough kind words about the entire staff at TLE in Howell. My kids love their teachers…read moreand Directors, and ownership is always making a strong presence. I look forward to watching my children grow and learn at TLE in Howell!

I have been at this center for over 9 years now and I couldn't be happier. This is a great place to…read morework and bring your children. The curriculum is amazing, from sign language, to Spanish, to phonics. The teachers are caring and go above and beyond expectations.

My sister took my nephew for a trial day recently. She was excited about this school only to be…read moredisappointed in the end. The manager (Rebecca) explained that they would not have time to teach a 3 yr old how to write. Staffing wouldn't permit that. Also in the brochure it states they potty train, false! His pull up was an issue as well. In the email, she stated he wanted to play with the toys and interacted with the children well. So what's the issue ? I am glad we are aware before he was enrolled and possibly ignored or worse. On the hunt for a "Good" pre-K,

I used to go here best memories ever!!! Loved the whole thing! Great school!!! Best memories ever…read moreand very lovely

CSA share is 1000% worth it!…read more The CSA not only provides an abundance of vegetables weekly to participants but the diversity of options is great. It has provided me the opportunity to try so many new recipes & veggies. Vegetables from the farm last soo much longer than from the grocery store & taste better too! One in particular being Okra. In the beginning I had a hard time utilizing it well, but after trial fails I now LOVE grilled okra. The staff here are amazing, friendly and very helpful. I bring my dog Honey most weekends, and everyone is welcoming and very playful with her. The space is very beautiful and relaxing, with ample space to sit around and soak it all in.

This place is absolutely amazing and my family is so grateful that we found it! It's a hidden gem,…read moretucked away in Chesterfield (near Bordentown) with so very much to offer. We are blessed to take advantage of homeschool classes, camp days and the CSA! We've been attending homeschool classes and camp days for a year now and are always pleasantly surprised by the activities. My 10 year old has decided he'd rather not do classes but, is over the moon on camp days, as they offer less structure and more choices. My 5 year old is on her second season of homeschool classes and my 3 year old is just getting his feet wet but, is excited to leave me most days. EXCITED to leave me! Did you read that, moms of preschoolers?! They're always beaming with joy and toting a cute craft or some form of nature when they return. While they're in class, my 2 year old, myself and whichever kid is not in a class at that time (the little kids attend for one hour while the big kids have two hours) walk around the farm to visit with the animals, catch chickens, play in the field or just hang out with other families. Check out Fernbrook! You won't be disappointed!

The staff is amazing. My 2 daughters have been going since on of them was 7 months and my other was…read more6 weeks. The staff is so understanding and loving to children. It is so sad that this will be our last year after being here for 6 years. Little genius academy is the best place to have your child grow into their own!

We started bringing our first daughter to Little Genius Academy back in 2011 when she was about 1…read more1/2 and she stayed all the way through kindergarten. Our 2nd daughter started shortly after she was born in 2014 and is still there in a pre-K class. Our experience here has been amazing. Our older daughter never complained about going to school, she made lots friends, some of whom she continues to see outside of LGA and finished kindergarten knowing how to read and fully prepared for 1st grade in public school. Our younger daughter looks forward to going school every day and is having similar experience that her sister had. Through the years that we have been coming to LGA, we have gotten to know the owner/director, Miss Angela, and several of the teachers and administrative staff. It is clearly no accident that LGA is as successful as it is. Miss Angela is always there and takes a very hands on approach with every aspect of the school. Any time we have had a problem or concern, Miss Angela was extremely attentive and responsive in addressing our needs. All of the teachers that both of our girls have had took a genuine interest in their well being. They greet the children with a welcoming smile in the morning and they stay on top of their game in meeting the children's needs throughout the day. The administrative staff is courteous and professional and come across as warm and caring to the children - and they seem to know every child's name...very impressive.

We joined R-LDCC when my daughter turned 2.5 years old. My daughter went to KinderCare (Piscataway)…read morestarting at an early age of 2.5 months, and we switched to Crème de la crème (Bridgewater) when she was about 14 months old. Both her previous daycare centers are for-profit chains whereas R-LDCC is a non-profit organization that truly cares about its teachers and kids. My child is very outgoing and expressive, but she can become reserved (and go into a shell) depending on the teachers or people she is with. Last year when we joined R-LDCC my daughter warmed up to her new teachers within a week and there is no looking back since. Here is my detailed review of why I think R-LDCC is one of the BEST daycare centers ever. FEES: Based on my experience, the daycare fees are significantly more affordable than some of the big chains and if you are affiliated with Rutgers, you get an additional discount. What's even more important to me is that most of the fees go towards the teachers' salaries and amenities (as opposed to the pockets of the corporate heads as is the case at the other daycare centers). When you care for your teachers/staff, they are happier and can provide the best care for the children. TEACHERS: All the teachers at R-LDCC are well-trained, attentive, and competent. The Director and the Headteacher have done a great job recruiting only the best as their staff. I interact with the teachers regularly, and they are always knowledgeable about my child's activities that day. The teachers take the time and interest to get to know each child and familiarize themselves with the child's unique traits and habits. This aspect is evident to me in how they organize and conduct all the classroom/outside activities, where each child gets to play/learn in their own way without imposing or restricting a group activity. They are always willing and work with you to help especially if you are concerned about anything specific about your child's development. CURRICULUM/LEARNING: Their curriculum is all about play-based learning and the children get plenty of outdoor time. I am strictly opposed to any sort of repetitive or rote learning methods, and it is so refreshing to see that the activities are not super structured and leave a lot of room for children to be creative and imaginative. From what I have observed and learned from my now 3-year-old daughter is that the teachers create a very inclusive classroom environment and use non-discriminatory language, which is valuable to me. At R-LDCC, they nurture the kids to become independent and there is also an emphasis on developing children's social/emotional skills. They value diversity and celebrate different cultures and holidays throughout the year. FACILITIES/AMENITIES: As some people noted, the rooms and the building are old (like many buildings at Rutgers University). However, all the classrooms are always clean, and the facility is well-maintained. The playground is the best part of this daycare. Their outdoor play area is much larger than some of the other big/modern daycare centers and they have sand - which the kids absolutely love to play with! All meals are included so that is a big perk for busy parents. COMMUNICATION: Fee payments are done through the ProCare app, and photos of the children's daily activities are posted on a website. There are 2-3 parent-teacher conferences held per year. Most of the communication happens either in person directly with the teachers or via email. They may not always reply immediately but that is because they are attending to the children most of the time. I am a tech-savvy person and I know other centers use fancy apps to update the parents (I have used Tadpole and Lifecubby at the two previous centers that my daughter went to).. Interestingly, I found more transparency at R-LDCC than at other places. Overall, my kiddo has been thriving and having great fun here. We love the staff and friends and enjoy going to R-LDCC.

I enrolled my son for about two years at this daycare center by the time he left he was 4 going on…read more5. He seemed to really enjoy it. The teachers were friendly and he seemed to be adapting to the structure there. Although we originally had him at the Rutgers Psychology Child Development Center for daycare when he was 2, we decided to transfer him to the Livingston Day care because it was a better commute and it was highly recommended by colleagues. The first thing I had noticed when I entered the daycare center was how dated it looked and the classroom space was tight. Kids were almost on top of each other, (pre covid of course). This was very different from the previous daycare he was in that had amble space and had more updated communication apps for parents (Tadpole). The Livingston center did not have an app instead parents had to call the center when they needed to communicate with the teacher, for early pick up and absences. This quickly became inconvenient when I'm rushing out the door and can't send a quick text to the teacher.. Pictures were uploaded to a website I had to continue to search for when I needed to see him in class time. The meals were bland and servings small. He always came home hungry. Aside from the lack of technology upgrades, over time I noticed a lack of diverse teachers. My son is biracial and it was important for me that he be taught by a diverse staff. Overtime, I saw that there was a high turnover rate among the staff of color and many did not stay for very long. I voiced my concerns regarding necessary upgrades and the need for long term diverse staff especially after the tuition was raised with no improvements. Those suggestions were mostly ignored. I decided to pull him out of the center at the end of his preschool year and place him in a robust kindergarten program near our home. It was the best decision I've made. Yes, the tuition was a bit higher but he loves it there because it's fun he says. They use smart boards to enrich classroom lesson plans, include parents in various holiday events and send daily reports of what was taught and what he ate, they also utilize an app to communicate and store photos. Although the staff could also use more diversity I feel more comfortable knowing he's getting the best possible education through a fun and interactive curriculum. I know this review is a bit long but I felt it was important that I write the most detailed and fair review of a daycare center for moms looking to give the best to their kids as we battle high cost daycare, demanding jobs and a desire to see our kids thrive in a futuristic world that includes high tech technology and blended families. It's still an uphill battle for parents who can't see every minute of our child's time at these centers but I've learned that the more transparent and accessible a daycare center is the more comfortable I feel leaving my child there.

I can't say enough of this school! My daughter goes to Pre K and she loves it! The care of the…read moreteachers for their students is absolutely amazing! You can see that they care about their students and parents. Her education has grown tremendously since she enjoyed the school.

I have a lot to say about this school. I really miss St. Aloysius. MSA, the school, is extremely…read moresmall and the teachers are not as good as they were at St. Aloysius. Majority of the people hate MSA. I don't think it was right to close the school. You took away memories, friends, and so much more. It is unfair so the children that had to be taken away for this school with their friends that are like family to them. My children went to St. Als and they were there for 8 years. It is sick to think that we now have to switch schools. She loved everything about St. Als and everything was perfect. Now we have to move and transfer her to a different school because she doesn't like MSA.

We couldn't be happier with Little Angels ! The staff is incredible with the kids, treating it more…read morelike a school setting where learning and growth are prioritized. They give individualized attention to each child while also fostering a wonderful sense of community within the entire class. The owners are truly amazing people who go above and beyond to teach the kids essential values like respect and self-confidence. They also emphasize healthy eating habits, which has made such a positive impact on the children. It's clear that these lessons stick because all the kids are kind, respectful, and supportive of one another. This daycare has been such a positive experience for our family, and we highly recommend it to anyone looking for a nurturing, enriching, and well-rounded environment for their child! Our daughter Danica truly loves this place and my wife and I are blessed to have them. From the Giordano family

What a neighborhood gem! We're coming up on our one year anniversary at Little Angel's and we…read morecouldn't be happier with our experience. Even from our very first drop-off, the staff and teachers have been caring, attentive, and fostered a safe + welcoming environment to put any anxiety at ease. Our son bounds in the door every morning, carefree and excited to see all his favorite familiar faces. We feel so lucky to have found such a wonderful place for our son to continue to grow and learn.

My son has been attending Happy Hours school for 3 years and it has been a wonderful experience for…read morehim. The owners are very caring, open to discussing any concerns and really enjoy the children. I looked into the "bigger" more well know preschools and found them very cold and institutional like.