When we were moving back to the north east from CA, this school was what anchored us in NJ! It's…read moreour priority to make sure our daughter stay fully bilingual in Mandarin and English to stay connected with my side of the family and culture. We compared different immersion schools nearby but liked how nice the school facility as well as the teachers were. It was a leap of faith for us, but we are into our second year and still quite happy with the professionalism, the caring and loving characters of the teachers, as well as the constantly improving school programs. I really love the parent community too.

My children have been at HudsonWay for 4 years now. They started in Kindergarten and 3rd grade in…read morethe Spanish program. As we head into our 5th year, I am confident to say that we made the right decision. Our main priority was that our kids would be able to speak Spanish confidently and build relationships with the Spanish speaking side of their family that lives abroad. Well, we got that and so much more! The teachers at HudsonWay are irreplaceable. Their Spanish teachers are all native speakers from different countries and they each bring a warmth and special touch unique to their cultures. Their English and Math teachers are top notch. Because of the smaller class sizes, the teachers are able to provide a much more individualized approach to teaching and provide each student with what they need. They are also always available and happy to connect with parents. My kids have really enjoyed the engaging activities, projects and presentations which increase in complexity and rigor each grade level. As a parent, I too have enjoyed them, as we are invited in to see presentations and projects multiple times throughout the year. The community is tight knit and the parent board is very active in providing additional activities and experiences for the students and families. HudsonWay is comprised of families from all different backgrounds and walks of life, but at the same time, there is a common thread that runs through the community which is valuing language and learning. This makes HudsonWay a unique and special place; we are a diverse group in so many ways with a common cause bringing us together. Although my kids are in the Spanish program, they have friends in the Mandarin program as well as they are together for English, Art, Music, Phys Ed and more. Thank you, HudsonWay, for giving my kids the gift of language. It is a gift to our entire family!

We love Westminster Nursery School. I was looking for a program that was very loving and nurturing…read more Mrs. Bocian is such an amazing teacher. My son loves her and her assistant Mrs. Coler. He is always coming home with fun artwork and projects. I love that they are very fun centered but also manage to teach the kids the essentials. M is always telling me all about their fun activities. He also stays for lunch class with Mrs. Marsh, and although he doesn't love eating lunch at school, he adores his Lunch Teacher and her helper. They do such fun activities with the kids and it really shows the love and care they have for our kids. I would definitely recommend this school. It's very diverse and super inclusive.

I cannot emphasize enough how amazing this program is. My daughter is in the 3's class and I was…read moreextremely nervous about how she would do in Pre-K as a COVID child. Everyday we drop her off and she does not look back. She loves telling us about her friends, the day she had, and all of the amazing staff at Westminster. The teachers are highly attentive and never afraid to contact you. My daughter had dealt with some minor health issues this year and when ever she was out the teachers always reached out through phone or email to check how she was doing! I am so grateful to have found Westminster Nursery School!

We couldn't be happier with our experience at UVMS. From the start, the warm, family-friendly…read moreatmosphere set it apart from more corporate-style schools. The owners, who are also the teachers, are deeply involved and genuinely care about each child and family. They take the time to understand and support every student as an individual. Our son, who had trouble fitting in at another school, has completely transformed--he now looks forward to going every day. We've been so impressed that we also enrolled our daughter, and she's thriving just as much. Parents also form a wonderful, tight-knit community with the teachers, creating a true sense of partnership and support.

From the owner: Preschool through Kindergarten Montessori School…read more Union Village Montessori School, a Montessori preschool offering half and full day preschool to children between ages 18 months to 6 years old. UVMS offers music, yoga, Mandarin, Spanish and art classes as a part of their curriculum, besides providing before and after care. Sundari Rao and Immaculate Hudson brought their 25 plus combined years of experience and opened Union Village Montessori School located at Berkeley Heights in September 2022.