I go to music classes in the park with my son and he loves it. Our teacher is wonderful and even…read morethough he is only 10 months old, he really enjoys the class and follows along. I would highly recommend. We also appreciate that they have an outdoor option in addition to their classes indoors.

I don't really post reviews, but we had such a positive experience with Hootenanny that I felt…read morecompelled to share. We hosted my son's 3rd birthday party here, choosing the Music Party with Pete. Pete was so personable and warm, and when he led the singalong he had 14 children totally riveted. They had a blast. Kira was responsive and helpful leading up to the day of the party, so planning was a snap. For me, the best part was knowing that we were supporting a small business owned by a family in our community. While there is certainly nothing wrong with going with a place like Gymboree or MyGym, there was a personal element to this experience that made it that much more special.

I have a background as a former elite gymnast. In our sport teaching proper basics is the corner…read morestone to learning safe and advanced skills. When I started with Coach Gardy he did exactly that, broke the lessons down to the base and slowly built my tennis back up. I used attack everything, playing very rigid and tight. With Coach Gardy I am learning to be patient and freer with my swing and body mechanics. I knew on day one of my lessons that this was a special instructor. I fully trust my tennis with Coach Gardy. Daniel K.

Gardy is a great tennis instructor. I'm so happy to be working with him. It is clear that he is…read morepassionate about the sport and he brings that to his lessons. He records each lesson and sends it to me after so that I can review and make my progress happen even faster. I've only been playing for a few months and can already hold my own with other experienced players and this is no doubt due to Gardy's meticulous and effective instruction. Lastly, he's just an affable guy who is fun to work with.

I love taking dance lessons with Klajdi!!! He is not only VERY well trained, but he's also…read moreprofessional, kind, and passionate about his students. He works hard to help them improve, meet their goals and wants them to enjoy their time on the dance floor. He helped me build confidence in my dancing, and ballroom became a new love of mine. I'm so grateful to him for helping me find new joy and also being able to look forward to something during a stressful work week!

My son is quick to say no things, and Mame had the perfect feel and approach to keep him engaged…read moreand riding the edge of his comfort allowing him to grow and progress at his own pace. She is smart and serious without being rigid or taking away the play of skating. I recommend her without reservation. She is an excellent instructor and a high quality human being.

Mame taught my 2 children for a number of years and she was beyond wonderful. She was patience,…read morekind , willing to adjust her teaching based on each kid's learning style. They are both now able to skate with confidence. And now Mame is teaching me how to skate! It's been so great to be able to share this experience with my children.

My son has had an amazing experience at Poppyseed, we cannot recommend the program highly enough!…read more He started in the baby program when he was ~10 months old, and continued on until he was nearly 3. Lilly, the main teacher, is energetic, warm & engaging. The classroom environment is very welcoming, like a giant, kid-friendly family room collided with a toy store! The composition of the class - free play, music, snack (or lunch, if during lunchtime) with story time, craft project, play, more music - is a very age-appropriate rhythm. Poppyseed has been a fantastic "first classroom" experience for my son and really helped him develop the comfort and confidence to be ready for separation programs and activities with his peers.

My 2.5 year old son loves Poppyseed and immerses himself in all of the activities, as do the other…read morekids. It was perfect for him because he wasn't ready to separate, so his caregiver (or I) attends with him, and now that he's nearing the end of the program, I think he'll be ready to start a 3's nursery program without having much if any separation anxiety. The simplicity (e.g. basic/ vintage toys, but lots of options) and thoughtfulness of this place is part of what I think makes it so magical. The kids also eat lunch together and have a great time interacting. My son has a "best friend" in the program already. I've heard that it's typical for kids to make lifelong friends from this program.

We LOVE this school!!! My son loves going there everyday and I'm not just saying that he really…read moredoes. Mrs. Ashley is the nicest person and truly care about the kids in her school. You can tell she really puts her heart and soul into this school and the teacher that work there are just as great as she is. We are so lucky that we found this school, I just wish we got him in this school a year sooner. I also feel that the monthly tuition price is fantastic too. The Allwood Play and Learn is a great school and if your looking to place your child in daycare this school is absolutely worth checking out.

I never thought I'd be rating a pre-school (at least not for another few years... I probably need…read moreto find a girlfriend first?), but I came here to pick up my niece last week, and I was just really, really impressed. So here I am. I'm not going to pretend to be an expert on pre-schools (although, not to brag, but I did attend a pre-school and I'm pretty sure I graduated in the top 10% of my class. I'm really good at coloring.). Anyway... the people here were just so nice (I met... Ashley and Lauren, I think), the kids seemed to be having a great time, and it just felt like a great atmosphere. It was a little difficult to find though, so plan accordingly.

I have had 2 of my kids attend Tutor Time of West Orange over the past 5 years, (including summers)…read moreand have had such a wonderful experience. Katrina and Rayna do an excellent job of running things. Operationally, they are extremely organized. Communication, which is critical for such a dynamic environment, is excellent. One thing that stands out is how much the entire staff truly cares about the kids and develop relationships with each of them. I was very nervous about my 3 year old, who wasn't potty trained and had a speech delay. Marilyn was so patient with him and helped him progress much faster than I could have hoped for. The Pre-K program that followed exposed him to so much and made his early Kindergarten experience a very smooth transition. I'm extremely grateful to have found Tutor Time of West Orange.

My son has been at Tutor Time since he was 4 months old. He has always enjoyed going to school and…read morehas learned so much. The teachers, leadership and staff are all very kind. We appreciate the early drop off hours too.

Megan is a very special skating coach and off-ice trainer. She has a rare ability to gel with both…read moreyoung children (including my own) and adults. Megan is fast becoming one of the most popular coaches at our rink (Chelsea Piers) due to her warm, caring personality and willingness to go the extra mile in supporting her students' progress. Megan is so genuinely supportive and encouraging, both in person and electronically. She brightens up a room and always manages to turn my frown upside-down. I appreciate that she is a very active coach when it comes to demonstrating moves (rather than being stationary as some coaches are) and she also performs in shows, which is very inspirational. I love that Megan is also my height! Her physique is athletic and her ballet background is truly evident in her skating. I started off in an adult group class with Megan as our coach and then chose Megan as my personal coach, on and off the ice, as did a number of others in our class. I have had several coaches before in this country and elsewhere. Megan is my favourite by far and I can't imagine a better coach for me. I can't imagine skating without Megan...

Honestly, I couldn't have asked for a better coach to introduce me to figure skating for my 3rd…read morefirst time (I've tried on and off over the course of 10 years, to very little success)... Sure, she was encouraging and professional, all good coaches are. The difference with Megan was that she was GENUINE and INSPIRATIONAL. Because she cared, it made me care. And that made all the difference.