Apple Montessori Edgewater was pivotal in my son's development. Not only did he come home equipped…read morewith the knowledge and confidence to be independent, he came home HAPPY. My son LOVED Apple. His teacher, Ms. Reyes, and her team took the best care of my child, as they do with all the children. There was always art work or themed days or new recipes or science experiments happening every week. The director, Ms. Barias, is a joy to communicate with, Ms. Jeong somehow keeps things organized amongst chaos, and I just really loved our time here. If you have the opportunity to attend this school, it is an absolute joy.

Apple Montessori Edgewater has been amazing for our family. Our child has grown so much in…read moreconfidence, independence, and curiosity since starting there. The teachers are incredibly caring and attentive -- they really get to know each child and bring out their best. Communication is excellent, and the environment feels both nurturing and inspiring. We feel so grateful to be part of such a wonderful school community!

Our lottle boy has thrived in Ms. Shadai's classroom, and so much of that is a direct reflection of…read moreher teacher's warmth and dedication. From day one, she made our child feel safe, seen, and excited to learn. Her knowledge of early childhood development is evident in everything she does -- whether she's supporting feeding routines, providing strategies for picky eaters, guiding toilet training with patience and consistency, or redirecting behavior in a way that is kind but clear. She meets children exactly where they are developmentally and responds with strategies that actually work. She is, without question, a fantastic asset to this daycare, and we are so grateful our sone has been in her care. We will miss her!

Our daughter has been attending Cadence Academy since 2.5 years old and is currently in the Pre-K…read moreclass. We are extremely happy & proud of how much she has grown under the care & love of all her teachers. She has built so much confidence & independence in the past few years. The staff & administrator are always welcoming and available to answer all our questions and concerns - their love and support really helped us navigate our way. We want to thank our Cadence Family for everything they have done so far for our daughter & family!

We had nothing but a wonderful experience with OCA in Edgewater NJ. The school is very organized…read moreand communicative. The facilities are wonderful and safe for the kids. The videos and updates from the classroom every single day are just want a parent needs. This school has a real curriculum and my daughter was absolutely prepared for kindergarten after attending this school for many years. Ms. Alison is just a wonderful teacher and truly cares about all the kids. She is the Pre-K 4 teacher. She is so passionate about teaching the kids not only how to read and count but also about the world (travel, theatre, arts, NYC, books). I can't say enough great things about this school. The administrators are very involved and responsive to any requests made by the parents. I was so lucky to find this school and really believe this has given my daughter a massive advantage in life. Thanks OCA!

OCA is the best! Our now 2 year old enrolled in Oct of last year and it has been the absolute best…read moredecision as parents. The teachers are so loving and caring - I feel so comfortable leaving her knowing she'll be looked after with love. The classrooms are colorful and sun-filled. The class sizes are small and the curriculum is so thoughtful and includes music and dance classes! I've been so impressed with how much my daughter has learned in such a short period of time. We love OCA!

I wish so bad that I had good things to say about this program. Their mission statement is so good!…read moreBut in reality, they don't care about individual kids, don't appreciate the creativity of their employees, and their curriculum is only geared towards pre-schoolers and it's not set up for allowinging 1-3 graders to learn and flourish. As a result, it's really a disservice to even have it in out schools. it's definitely one program that should be cut due to budget. It does little good and costs way too much.

This was a terrific place that we sent our kids to for a variety of reasons. The staff here is…read moreabsolutely 100% top notch and truly treat the children in the most wonderful and compassionate way. As a parent, I felt really good about dropping off my kids here as I knew they were taken care of very well. The place is very clean and the curriculum is engaging. I can tell how much my children enjoy it as they do a great job of sending daily updates and photos which really help us get a good grasp of what they do all day. Also, my kids always left with a big smile on their faces. This only happens when the people who operate this place truly care about the children. I can say my experience was about as good as it gets and we absolutely plan on bringing the kids back very soon. I noticed there were some legacy negative reviews that were tied to the previous ownership - but speaking from experience I can say unequivocally that this daycare is absolutely pristine and the right place to send my kids to. We've had some good and not so good experiences with other options and Genesis is without doubt on top of the list as I feel confident they take great care of the kids and keep parents regularly updated with their daily communication. Highly recommended.

My son attended RMS as a 4 month old and stopped right when he was about to turn 2, due to…read moreCOVID-19. The schools true colors showed during this time, and I would urge anyone considering RMS, or any Twin Parks locations to do their research. The "teachers" my son had were great, but great caregivers can be found elsewhere. My review is not of the care, but the administration and their dishonest business practices. As a parent, of course finding loving caregivers is essential. What you don't consider is how inflexible and uncaring administrators will affect your experience. I have a gripe with the school. I am no longer sending my sons there (toddler and infant) due to circumstances from the pandemic lockdown, and had requested my enrollment fees back, but the school has decided to keep it. They had refunded other families, but continue to deny mine. I can go on, but will give you a pros and cons list instead, and hope that you learn from my very expensive mistake. Pros -Infant program starts at 3 months, many programs don't start this young -Columbia affiliated, which means you get dibs if you have a connection to the university Cons -Facilities are located in the basement of a residential building, lack of natural light, shared entrance with residents. -School schedule has MANY days off for "professional development", holidays, weeks for winter break and spring break -Make parents fundraise for holiday bonus for teachers and staff, and a staff luncheon---as if parents won't do nice gestures on their own accord -Make parents fundraise for a spring charity -Very strict pick-up time policy for late care -Early closing on Fridays -Expensive tuition, strict contract, no flexibility should you need to leave school. You will have to pay the entire years tuition anyway. They require your SS# to hunt you down if you don't pay. -Administration makes you fee like they are doing you a favor, as if you are not contributing to their livelihood. -Small space, limits the types of strollers they will allow you to store at the school during drop off. If you've made it this far and want to ask me questions, send me a dm and I will be happy to share my honest experience. I know one review won't stop them from securing families to attend, but I hope that this will save some families from throwing their money away. There are much better options around the UWS.

Of the dozen highly recommended schools we looked at across UWS, UES, and harlem, this school was…read moreclearly the best. The students were sitting quietly and fully engaged with their projects when we attended a school visit. A student had made a mess and was in the process of getting a broom and sweeping it up when we arrived. No screens, no screaming, no fancy live streams or eye scanner locks like other schools we went to. Just a philosophy that work builds character, children should be allowed to be children, and learning should be hands on, not digital. Loving staff, fantastic teachers, great facilities and location. We could not be more grateful to have found this school. I truly believe it is one of the best pre-k schools in Manhattan.

Susy and her team are simply amazing! Our daughter started here when she was just 4 months old and…read morethrived beyond our highest expectations. From care to engagement & learning, their team is meticulously detailed on feedings as an infant and much more as a toddler. Our daughter was always engaged in arts and crafts, reading, learning the ABCs, numbers and shapes and played an active role in group activities. Susy and her team were family to us. They are extremely professional, empathetic and truly go above and beyond for all of her families. What we appreciated most was Susy's responsiveness and transparency especially when caring for a young baby who is incapable of vocalizing their own needs. To this day, our daughter still recalls her fondest memories at Itsy Bitsy.

My boy started attending when he was only 5months old, now he is 27months old. he grew up with Itsy…read moreBitsy Staffs. This place is like his second home. He is excited to go every morning and never refused to go ! I am so thankful for the staffs to have him with warm hearted. you know kids can feel it !! During the pandemic Susy was so helpful for parents' schedules. All the facilities are cleaned and they follow COVID rules very strict. I highly recommend to every parents who need a daycare with loving care.

I couldn't be more grateful to be part of this community. The teachers and staff are truly A++…read more And, not surprisingly, they have handled the entire Covid situation perfectly. Even after 6 months of Covid quarantine, my 2 year old son still asks to see his teachers every day. We couldn't be more lucky to be part of this school-its a gem!

Morningside Montessori is a gem. My family feels so lucky to have found it, and we wish it went…read morethrough high school! It's incredibly warm and nurturing, and we know that our children are safe and happy. There's a friendly vibe and tons of natural light, with wonderful caring teachers. Great parental involvement as well. It has been a beautiful experience. Thank you MMS for giving our children the best introduction to school that we could imagine!

We have been at Park West for two years and are so happy with our experience. The teachers are…read moreprofessional, thoughtful and caring. They are in tune with parents' questions and concerns for their children and help us feel at ease. Admin is easy to reach and communicative. My child is flourishing and thriving and loves being there!

As often as I read reviews, I figured it's about time I contribute, and I whole heartedly want to…read morethank Park West for a wonderful education for my son. During our son's "graduation" at Magenta class today, there were many teary eyes (from the parents that is, the kids had no clue). Why I chose Park West two years ago: 1) It started while I was with my son at the local CPW playground, I remembered being impressed with how well behaved the kids from the school were. Seriously, how were they able to get these little 3 year olds to be so good? 2) the administration: exmissions (yes a word you'll come to know as a Manhattan parent), was very thorough. Since the school ends at 6 years old, they are not incentivized to shunt you to their elementary program. During the period when we were applying for elementary schools, I had almost daily updates on deadlines to be aware of. Very helpful when the whole process is ridiculously complicated. Office workers are very approachable 3) Montessori system: My son was shy and not the type that "opens up" if he were pushed/cajoled/bribed to do what the other kids were doing. I needed a place that allowed for him to progress at his own rate with less rigidity (I had to overcome with my tiger mom instincts). 4) Hours- they have a 12 month option, enrichment programs to 6 PM. Given that most parents there have to work, it's nice to know that this school realizes that and works with it. Two years later, it proved the right decision for us. At four years and a half years old, he is reading simple books, dressing himself, and counting to 100 along with his classmates. He's attending a gifted and talented public school program in September. I hope this is helpful. I wish you best of luck on this crazy process.

We love Apple Montessori-Cliffside Park. My daughter has been going for more than 3 years and have…read moreseen her grow wonderfully personally and academically. Overall school follows structured curriculum but focuses on personality development too.

The teachers are so warm and caring, but also very professional in educating and disciplining kids…read more One day I was picking up my baby and his teacher came out and asked if we could wait a bit because my boy wanted to finish his book. I love their patience and thoughtful approach to the little ones.

Highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a daycare/preschool!!! GREAT PLACE!! The school…read moreis full of amazing, caring teachers and friendly professional staffs! Both of my kids started going to All About Me when they were 3 months old/2 years old and stayed for over 3 years. I'm cautious about education environment for my children as a working mom so I visited at least 7-8 childcare/learning centers before making the decision to go to All About Me. I'm so glad we chose AAM! I cannot say enough good things about this place. My favorite thing about this place is the warm and friendly environment that is evident immediately when you walk in the door. It was hard to leave a 3 month old baby with anyone, but I completely trusted teachers in the infant room. As a first time mom, I also learned a lot from Ms. Maria - they are all AMAZING! The director, Ms. Vicki, and all the other teachers, Ms. Rudi, Ms. Nia, Ms. Cindy, Ms. Adela and Ms. Klaudia, in the toddler classes are all wonderful with both of my kids. Also, I have even become a really good friend with all of the teachers! All the teachers and staffs know all of the kids' names regardless of the class. My kids absolutely loves all the teachers at school! It is always awesome to see them playing and interacting with the kids at school. I feel very lucky to have everyone at AAM as my children's first teachers in this loving environment! We are very very happy with our experience at All About Me and definitely recommend it.

Whenever my child is at All About Me I know he is safe and well cared for. All About Me is…read morefollowing all CDC Guidelines and keeping the children safe. The management team here is incredibly responsive and great to work with. During these trying times it especially important to know your child is safe and cared for.