This is our 3rd year at Soresh. That should say it all! Having room for our young boys to run and…read moreplay was paramount in finding a preschool. Since the preschool is in a Temple, there is ample space to move about during the day. Children get to runaround indoors in a multi-purpose room (trikes, sports, yoga, etc) and they built a brand new beautiful playground last year (that can even be shaded from sun!). Oh...and there is a cooking class! Aside from the fantastic facility, the administration and staff are unmatchable. They truly love your child like their own. You are always greeted warmly in the morning. Teachers will get down on the child's level, make eye contact with each kid at drop off, and your children will always feel seen and heard. I never question if my children are safe and loved. Beautiful friendships are cultivated amongst children and families. There is ample opportunity to get involved in the community during school events and with weekend activities for working parents. The only downside about Soresh is that your child cannot stay forever!

Our two year old began attending in June - her first daycare / nursery school experience and it has…read morebeen amazing! The teachers and staff are wonderful, the facility is great (clean, spacious, and oh so welcoming). Our child has blossomed over the past two months and we could not be more grateful!

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.

What can I say about this school other than they are AMAZING!!! I took my daughter out of a…read moreterrible school and the staff took us in with just 3 days before school started. I left her there on the first day not knowing anyone and my nerves were through the roof. Once I picked her up that day she was so excited about couldn't wait to go back (she never did that in the other school) When I tell you my daughter learned SO much it actually brings tears to my eyes, her teacher Mrs. Liz is the absolute BEST. The place is filled with friendly teachers & staff, all classrooms & facilities are SPOTLESS & most importantly it felt SAFE. I'm so sad my daughter is leaving the school to start kindergarten in the fall but let me just say they are BY FAR the best! Thank you TLE of FRANKLIN LAKES you have exceeded all of our expectations & we will forever thank you for everything! Milania & I will miss you!

Our b/g twins are 2.5 and they are in LOVE with TLE. This is their first time in a full-time…read moreprogram and we were definitely afraid it would take some time to get adjusted. We started them off slowly with half days and found that they asked to stay longer. They speak about their friends and teachers at home and show us the projects they've made and things they've learned. Most importantly they're learning to love school and that going to school is fun, which is hopefully something they'll keep with them forever.

Wow, if I had read that review I wouldn't have enrolled my daughter. Good thing I somehow missed…read moreit. My daughter started at POA at 3 months and I've had a terrific experience. The teachers are fabulous, very caring and loving. The Director is fantastic (two of her kids also go to POA at that location) and runs a well organized school. I was torn between doing the nanny thing or daycare and this school has set the bar very high. My little one eats better and naps better at school than at home. The experience has been wonderful. I have no complaints at all about this place. I'm sorry to see the negative review below. My daughter is thriving.. eating well and is an early walker, very social, very happy all the time. I know her experience at the school fueled all this. I am thankful and recommend POA to any parents. Please message me if you have any questions.

My son started here at 4 months and we have felt great about it! The staff is truly caring.. The…read moreteachers are high quality and when you walk in - the whole place feels welcoming. They helped get my little guy on a schedule, but always met his individual needs. True professionals. We are very happy here.

Jack & Jill School is a special place. The caliber of the staff is unparalleled from what I've seen…read morein NYC, and the curriculum matches this. It has been a warm, nurturing environment for my 4 year old, and we couldn't ask for more creativity, fun, and education for him and his peers. I'd highly recommend this school for other families looking for an exceptional preschool environment with a warm community.

Jack and Jill has surpassed our expectations. The caring environment & the hands-on curriculum has…read morebeen terrific. My four year old told me earlier this month that Martin Luther King had said "no, no, no, no, no, no." When I asked about what she added, "He said all peole of all skin colors are the same!" I love reading bi-weekly detailed newsletters from my daughters teachers about what she learned and which motor skills she developed. A robust PA body and excellent ED help make this school the finest.

The best Pre-School around. I love the teachers and staff. My niece has been enrolled in the school…read moresince she was 2 years old and she had a wonderful experience thanks to the teachers and staff.

Is any place perfect? No. But, the Clifton Little School is close. It's hard as a momma to go…read moreback to work and send your baby to daycare, but I'm glad I chose the Little School. My kids have been going there at some capacity for over five years and are currently enrolled in the summer program. The activities are great and age/skill appropriate, and the kids learn while having fun. Mrs. Jennifer is reliable, friendly and fair. She has always invited feedback or concerns, and I appreciate that.

My son attended this school, he needed extra help. It was recommended to us by the school director,…read moreI'll call her "J", It was recommended to us that he has an evaluation from the state to get early intervention. We did that and he qualified for some help. The day we found out he qualified for early intervention we told The Clifton Little School. The very next day we got a letter in his cubby to set up a meeting. The director "J", told me that he was a hazard and that they wanted him out of the school... he wasn't a hazard, he is active and not a robot. She made it sound like my son was a problem child and said he needed a "special school" that can handle him. Meanwhile the daily reports I got from his teacher where all good and positive. We found another school, a nice normal day care that just wants the best for the children in their school, it's the Allwood Play and Learn if anyone what's to know and they get 5 stars from me. The owner is absolutely involved, not just a check writer and she cares about our kids. The Clifton Little School was such a big let down for us, they know how to promote themselves with having Channel 12 News there for their Halloween Parade but what they don't tell anyone is their dirty secret that if your child needs a little extra help they will kick your child out of their school. My child isn't the only one this has happen to. Talking to the director of the school she makes it sound like they have a perfect school, they don't!! Don't take my word for it. Check this out https://www.nj.gov/dcf/families/childcare/centers/16CLI0001.shtml

The Park Avenue POA is run by an incredibly competent, and hard working staff. During our initial…read moretour we were immediately impressed with how organized and professional the Director was. We knew that this preschool would be the one for our little girl and we patiently opted to stay on the waitlist and turned down other schools until a spot opened up. The Director and teachers helped us with the difficult transition from a nanny to preschool for our 3 year old. The Director has extensive experience working with young children, gives great advice, and is always supportive - never judgmental. Our daughter has been at the school for 1.5 years. The teachers are caring, warm, and attentive. They have weekly learning themes and encourage creativity, kindness, and collaboration. Our daughter has flourished at the preschool and is demonstrating more self-confidence, and stronger social skills. She is already trying to read and write, and is interested in math, and solving puzzles - which we know comes from the encouragement of her teachers as we rarely have time to work with her at home. We also love the fact that the program includes Spanish, Mandarin, music, dance, kung fu, and art lessons. We also signed her up for additional enrichment classes including ballet, soccer, and hip hop which we are grateful to have through the preschool. The enrichment programs are convenient since they are offered during preschool hours at the gym.

My son went to POA on Park Avenue for exactly 6 months. He cried every day before I dropped him…read moreoff. One day I saw how a teacher treated another kid with a running nose: she was violent, demeaning to the child and blowed his nose really hard! After three months, my son's teacher quit and when I went to ask why I was told by the director that once teachers found "better jobs" they would often quit. I do not think she was bright enough to even realize what she was saying. I also started to be suspicious because in their daily report they always said that my son ate all his fruit. My son DOES NOT eat fruit, so I knew something was not right there. While my son was there (he was in the Butterfly room) he had 3 different teachers. The kids spent a large part of the day stuck in chairs and there was an awful smell of urine in the entrance. No ramp was available for strollers not to mention the fact that the owners had been convicted of embezzlement for faud regarding the lunch program. http://www.nytimes.com/2011/09/17/nyregion/couple-accused-of-stealing-food-money-from-red-apple-preschools.html?_r=0 As soon as he left, he gained 5 pounds in a month and started to walk. He was 16 months when he started to walk! I wanted the day care to work out but after all this I was very happy to find a good nanny for my child.