How can I begin to thank everyone at Primrose for showing my daughter more love, care, attention…read moreand support than I could have imagined? I'll start by writing this to share our happy story.  Primrose was my daughter's first experience going to (nursery) school and couldn't have been better.  I want to name ALL of the staff but this review would run on for miles! A special thank you though, to Mrs Lucas who has been there to greet us with a smile and kind words each morning, Mrs Flores & Mrs Jaber the co-directors-extraordinaire who make the magic happen with grace, all of my daughter's teachers and care givers -- with an extra special thank you to Miss Chante and Miss Kathy (or as she is so lovingly known in our home "Carrie the Carrot") who we will love always! My daughter just turned 3 years old and with that birthday is switching to a new school.  But we won't be strangers... we couldn't! We've simply come to love Primrose too much.

My grandchild likes the teachers and made some friends and is learning a lot. My concern is that my…read moregrandchild has be home more than school. I'm concern of the cleanliness that they keep in the classroom. It's not that they give you any money back cause your child is not there. I know kids get sick in daycare but it's like every other week or two. I'm just wondering if anyone is experiencing this?

My child has attended AMBS for the past eight years, and it has been an exceptional experience. The…read moreschool provides a warm, nurturing, and supportive environment where students are encouraged to grow academically, socially, and personally. The teachers are truly outstanding--dedicated, caring, and passionate about helping each child reach their full potential. Their commitment to individualized learning and student success has made a lasting impact on my child's development. We are incredibly grateful to be part of such a wonderful school community.

Choosing the school for a child is a really big deal for parents. This school is not a choice…read morebecause it does not provide a safe and supportive place for kids to learn. A lot of parents and students have said that this school has some problems. The people in charge of the school are not very nice. The principal is often. Does not listen to people, which makes kids feel scared instead of encouraged. A school should be a place where kids feel respected and heard. That is not what happens here. The teachers are also not very good at their jobs. They can be rude and dismissive which makes kids feel like they do not care. Kids need teachers who're patient kind and want to help them learn but that is not what they get at this school. The whole school has a feeling to it. Kids and parents have said that they do not feel supported and that people are often mean to each other. School should be a place where kids feel happy and excited to learn. That is not what happens at this school. Because of all these problems parents should think carefully before sending their kids to this school. It could be really bad for kids to go to a school that's so stressful and negative. There are other schools that are much better where kids can feel safe and supported and that is where they will do their best. In the end this school is not a place for kids to learn. The mean principal, the teachers and the bad atmosphere make it a place that kids will not thrive in. Your child deserves a better school.

Primrose Wayne was the best choice we could have made for our child's first experience in a school…read moreenvironment. From the moment we stepped foot inside to tour the facility we felt a comfortable, friendly, positive vibe. The facility is clean, spacious, modern and organized. The classrooms are always neat and tidy. The staff is extremely welcoming and have become like our family. With every classroom our child has been in, we find a bond with the teachers which is so important when these are the people spending all of their time with your child. The curriculum is also so incredibly enriching. Our almost 2 year old can count to 20, sing along to the ABCs and spell his name..... it's incredible! We absolutely love everything about Primrose and really have them to thank for guiding our child in the right direction to prepare him for grade school.

IMPOSSIBLE to coordinate a visit. There is only 1 person who gives tours and it all revolves around…read moreher schedule. She has zero flexibility or consideration for people who work in the city. Additionally, she wont provide any information in advance of the visit (ie, rates) and cant give a definitive answer on if a spot would be available 6-7 months from now (its really not that hard to figure out), but is requesting a deposit to be on a waitlist. If this is the way they recruit, it concerns me how the business is run. No thank you

Yelp, please add a 10 stars as soon as possible because that is how I feel about this daycare. ;)…read more Where do I start here with the amazing things about Kinder Kastle? I will start with the owners, I think. NEVER have I seen owners be so involved within the facility setting as I see here. I am not talking about seeing their faces once in a blue, they are there every day!! They know the parents and children by name, they know what is going on at all times within the facility and that is a big deal for me. They are involved with the children's mile stones as well which is so heart warming to me. They also assist in the classrooms when assistance is needed. They do not hesitate to jump in to assist their staff!!! Another big deal for me. Now lets talk about the staff. From the Director, Receptionist, to the classroom staff I love them all!!! They are all welcoming and knowledgeable. Even the classrooms my son is not apart of greet my son by his first name and are pleasant to interact with. In my son's class-Miss Crystal, Miss Maria, Miss Ola, Miss Clementina thank you for caring for my son as if he was your own, it really makes me feel at peace when I am at work to know he has awesome teachers as yourself taking care of him. it makes me so happy when I see my son interact in a positive, happy way with all of you. I consider you all as extended family at Kinder Kastle as you have been a major part of all my son's milestones and growth. This daycare also keeps track of the milestones and helps to identify when your child may be eligible to transition to the next class. I love that the infants are not mixed in classrooms with active walking babies. There are babies who are "trying" to take 1 step or 2 but definitely not active walkers around little immobile people. Big plus for us moms who are concerned of the different baby levels mixed into a classroom together. All areas are kept very clean especially the baby changing station. It does not smell like a toilet when you walk into the baby classrooms, another plus for me. I had my son in another daycare which smelled like a old nursing home when you walked in-poop and urine smells if you need a visual-sorry! Another favorite of mine who may go unnoticed, under the radar is Miss Betty. Thank you for feeding our children, I can't imagine the task of getting that many little meals together. Jorge loves the Swedish meatballs and mashed potatoes!! Trust me I have this much positive to say due to an experience at Tutor Time when my son was thankfully only there for a month until Kinder Kastle opened, so I know the difference of a daycare that will make us moms feel satisfied and at peace. I will leave it at that since this review is supposed to be something for Kinder Kastle and not about another daycare. I also want to say that in this daycare, one of things I appreciate is their strict illness policy. If your child is ill and you are cleared to bring your child back, your note from the physician must specify "not contagious". Makes sense right? I wouldn't want a child coming back in from having something contagious and the parent brought them back in just because, especially when you are paying for services. It would be courteous to the other parents, children and staff to simply ask your physician to specify "not contagious". If you have a physician who isn't able to simply add a comment as simple as that for proper documentation purposes, then maybe you need another physican-just saying! :) Again, thank you all for all you do for my family and I. I couldn't be more pleased to have my child there. The Gonzalez family.

My daughter attended this daycare for 4 days (Clifton location). This daycare is very unorganized,…read morethe caregivers are not professional and don't seem to be experienced, some don't seem to love kids or just persons that you can trust with your kids specially with infants. They make you fill out so many forms about your babies schedule and instructions to just do whatever they want, feed them when they want as well as changing their diapers. They would put products on my baby's skin without my authorization. If you call during the day to see how your child is doing, they would get annoyed and give you attitude. All they want is money, don't let them trick you with the security systems and nice daycare, they do not care about the kids. All of the staff look unhappy and not wanting to do their jobs. I DO NOT recommend this daycare to NO one. Don't trust them specially with vulnerable infants. My experience was awful, I gave them time to put their shit together and spoke to everyone, even the director, to avoid writing this review and having to switch daycare. I think I trusted this facility way too much and had very high expectations, this is why now I'm so disappointed. My baby's first day when I picked up my 3mon old baby her pants were all wet of pee, my daughter was left alone in a corner awake in a swing far away from the other kids and unattended by the teachers, when I grabbed her she was freezing, the air conditioner was too low so when I carried her she was shaking, she was only given 2 bottles of milk during the full 8 hours that she was there (my baby eats a lot) I told them her eat schedule and wrote everything down on a form they provided, she usually eats every 2 hours and even before. When I saw her pants wet and felt how cold she was I asked the teacher (Jayda/Jayra whatever her name is) her answer was "well I just changed her diaper!" (with a nasty attitude) I replied by showing her my baby's pants so she can notice the wetness on it (she never made eye contact) she proceed with grabbing a tablet and slamming it in front of me to show the times she was supposedly changed but that doesn't really means she was changed on time cuz she can document what ever she wants on there and not necessarily be done. I was so irritated that I did not react any other way then just grab my baby and leave the center with my eyes full of tears. After I got home I called and spoke to the manager (Ashley I believe is her name) the director (Kimberly) was also aware, supposedly everything was gonna change but I was already concerned about my daughters safety and treatment. The next day that teacher (Jayda/Jayra) wasn't in my baby's classroom but the teachers there were still not following my baby's schedule, they were not giving the baby her bottles on time, they would always put the excuse that baby was sleeping. I also took my baby some sleepers so she can stay warm in her classroom since it was so cold in there but they would take it off and lose her socks.The third day when I went to drop her off, I went in the classroom and I waited almost 10 min for the teacher to go inside the classroom to take my baby so I can rush to work but she was too busy gossiping with another teacher in another classroom. Every time I use to go drop her off or picked her up, there was a different teacher which didn't know anything about the instructions I had gave to the previous teacher, their communication skills were horrible. This is not a place to trust, it's full of unprofessional and poorly trained staff that are only there for a paycheck and not necessarily because they like kids.

Our son attended The Little School of Waldwick from the ages of 2 to 5, and we couldn't be more…read moregrateful for the experience. During his time there, he grew tremendously--socially, emotionally, and academically. We found The Little School after making the difficult decision to withdraw him from another local preschool that wasn't providing the extra TLC he needed. From our very first meeting with the owner, Maria, we knew this was something special. It wasn't just a daycare--it was a true home away from home. The love, patience, and individualized care our son received allowed him to thrive in ways we had hoped for. The nurturing environment and genuine dedication of the staff gave him the confidence to grow, learn, and develop a true love of school. If you're looking for a place where your child will not only be safe and receive an excellent early education, but also be loved and cared for like family, look no further than The Little School of Waldwick. We wholeheartedly recommend it to any family seeking a warm, supportive, and enriching environment for their child.

We feel incredibly lucky to have found this place! I really feel it's the best daycare/pre-K in the…read morearea, and I can't see how anyone could top them. Maria (who runs the center) just flat out cares. She is incredibly thorough in how she and her team look over the kids. She doesn't look at this as "babysitting", she looks at this as a proper school. She highly emphasizes education and constant broadening of the childrens' horizons, and she knows all of the kids in the school very well. Even more, as our son was starting their program she actively encouraged us to stop by with him after hours multiple times, to acclimate him to the environment before starting up. She did everything she could to make sure our child had the smoothest startup possible, and as a result he adjusted really quickly all things considered. I cannot recommend this school enough, it has been an entirely positive experience and I feel my child is being cared for so much more than at some of the local franchised daycares we visited. (Also regarding cost, interestingly they're on the better value side of tuition rates for the area)

You don't get more experienced, caring staff than this anywhere else. This school has done so much…read morefor my son. Where else can you get weekly professional swim lessons in a heated, indoor pool? Cooking, music, gym class. A very supportive environment for both child AND parent with a real sense of community. Wouldn't send my son anywhere else.

I would stay far away from this daycare. The owner Lynn leaves much to be desired. Her…read moreconfrontational and defensive attitude to handle concerns was the last straw for me. Instead of communicating respectfully and professionally, she escalates situations unnecessarily. There are much better daycare options in town for you and your child. This place also tends to cut corners and cheap out. For graduations families are expected to watch a slideshow on a tiny TV from across the room. The materials available in the classrooms often seem second hand like and passed down in poor conditions. It is very disappointing to realize how your money goes to the owner's pocket instead of improvements. Classroom conflicts are handled poorly here. My child repeatedly came home upset about issues with a classmate and was told by the teacher to "handle it themselves". My child is 4 years old. At that age, children need guidance and support from their teachers, not to be left to resolve ongoing problems on their own. As a parent, that was very disappointing to hear. Lastly, assignment instructions were often confusing, and repeatedly had mistakes. Occasional errors are understandable but it being so frequent made me think they simply do not care enough. As a parent, it can be frustrating trying to figure out what is actually being asked of your child. Things may seem small at first, but over time they add up and create continuous frustrating experiences.

My granddaughter has been at Kradle 2 Kindergarten since she was 6 weeks old, and the level of care…read moreand education she has received is exceptional. At age 4 she spent a year at another school where she made little academic progress. We returned her to K2K in February. Despite joining the kindergarten class mid‑year, her teacher(Ms. Kimmie) went above and beyond to support her and the growth we've seen has been remarkable. Her reading and writing have improved tremendously, and she is fully prepared for kindergarten in September. The entire school welcomed her back joyfully. Kradle 2 Kindergarten is a school that truly invests in children, and we are deeply thankful for their dedication.

I think it is disgusting the news aired the past two days 3 guys of Don Bosco making $2-$4k…read moreshoveling for people today and yesterday. On news, even asking their priest for a day off today to finish. They advertised their car detailing side business. Are they a REGISTERED BUSINESS? ARE THEY PAYING THE IRS TAXES. THIS NEED BE LOOKED INTO. Shame on them. Heck of a lot of money to make in a day. Shame on them to advertise them on news. Shame on the priest and principal to allow this.

Instead of attending the 9th Avenue Food Festival in Manhattan, my partner and I came this…read moreafternoon to the Don Bosco Community Food Truck Festival held next to Charles I. Granatell Athletic Stadium by Just Jersey Festival inside a 35-acre park-like campus of Don Bosco Prep in Ramsey. This event is a benefit for Don Bosco Fathers Club and features 17 gourmet food trucks, music from DJ Louis, beer and pony rides, a petting zoo, and a bounce house for children. We managed to grab a culinary taste of mac and cheese, eggplant parmesan garlic knot slider, skirt steak sandwich and coleslaw (Argentina), ground beef lomo style empanada (Peru), and peanut butter cup cupcake. To walk off our meal, we managed to tour around the campus, which comprises three academic buildings and two athletic complexes. It was a nice day spent outdoors.