My daughter had a wonderful experience at this daycare. From the very beginning, the staff made us…read morefeel comfortable and welcomed. The teachers are caring, patient, and truly attentive to each child's needs. The environment is always clean, safe, and full of positive energy. I would especially like to thank Mr. Tariq, the owner, for his outstanding leadership. He is kind, professional, and clearly dedicated to creating a nurturing space for children and peace of mind for parents. I am very grateful for the love and support my daughter received every day. I highly recommend this daycare to any parent looking for a trustworthy and caring place.

I feel compelled to share a more candid perspective based on my wife Dana's recent experience as a…read moredirector at this school. Dana is a highly experienced, deeply principled professional who poured her heart into this role. She was consistently praised by families for her leadership and the genuine care she brought to the school community. Unfortunately, her time here was marked by persistent professional undermining from ownership. Over time, support from leadership--particularly from Rick--deteriorated to the point of complete silence, making it extremely difficult for her to carry out her responsibilities. This was not just discouraging; it was incredibly undermining and unsustainable. While many of the positive reviews may reflect genuine experiences, it's also important to consider that current staff and families can feel pressure to remain silent or offer only praise. My intent is not to disparage, but to offer a fuller picture of the internal culture--one that, in our experience, lacks transparency, professionalism, and respect for the very individuals who work tirelessly to support the children. I sincerely hope Rick and Rena reflects on the treatment of their leadership and take steps to foster a more respectful, accountable environment. Families deserve to know that the people entrusted with their children are also supported and valued. Good luck to you guys in your future at the schools you have- it is to my understanding that you will absolutely need it.

This place steals money from hard working parents. they pretend to care but they are only there for…read morescamming people and being neglectful to the children. I wish I would have known how they were getting over on me but as soon as I pulled my children from this daycare they kept charging my card without permission to even have the card on file. when I asked for a refund I was told I would get a credit not actual refund after they admittedly took it without my permission. im going to write a review on the BBb as well. Do not choose COA for your child!

My kids have been at COA since 2020, and they have become an extended family to us. Alot of schools…read morehave modern technology and Montessori curriculums but it does not replace love and care. At COA the kids are cared for and treated like family. The directors as well as the teacher go above and beyond for the children with events and activities. In the summer the camp has trips, and special events and guests to keep the kids entertained. Now that my daughter is in kindergarten she is excelling, and was well prepared thanks to the COA staff. I can't thank them enough!

My daughter has been going here for years and is about to graduate. They are open at 7am and close…read moreat 6pm, and serve breakfast and lunch. We get reports on how much kiddo is eating and napping, photos of the activities, and reports on what they learned. My kid loves to bring home her artwork and hang it up and has absolutely fallen in love with some of her teachers and friends. We have met people from Monroe, Spotswood and I'd say mostly East Brunswick here. They get the parents involved for Mothers and Fathers Day, a back to school night, and last year they did a trunk or treat. I've just been really happy with everything this place does.

Wonderful school! Our child is having so much fun. She gets upset when we come to pick her up!…read more The school is brand new, the facility is beautiful, (including a very nice playground with a manicured lawn). My daughter's teacher has been just the right mix of gentle and firm with her. (In other words, caring and compassionate, but doesn't tolerate her whining and corrects bad choices when need be).

Lightbridge Academy@East Brunswick I write this review as a…read moreconcerned parent and want to share my experience with Lightbridge Academy in East Brunswick. I enrolled my 2.5 year old child here and we had to pull out in a month's time due to negligence in many aspects. I am ok with that too but Regina, who runs the center, absolutely gives no value to your feedback ignoring everything you say. We are vegetarians and we explictly told not to share his food. To our surprise, they still let kids share food. I understand that it can happen with kids being kids. When we spoke to Regina, she absolutely ignored us. No parent will appreciate kids sharing food in daycare during COVID. There were multiple instances where kids did not wash hands after playing outside. Last Wednesday, my son came home compaining stomach ache which was followed by fever the very same night. We called doctor and they asked us to watch out till Friday but it did not improve. We went to Doc's office Saturday and got result Tuesday and turned out COVID positive. Nobody ever called us to check why my child was not coming to Daycare. Still, we called and informed daycare that my child was tested COVID positive. Next day, we checked with our friend whose child goes to same daycare but they did not inform them either to keep watch. If you are looking for daycare around East Brunswick, I suggest look for alternatives.

Lightbridge Academy in Milltown is amazing! As a first time mom to a baby born at the start of the…read morepandemic, I was so nervous about sending my baby to daycare. But I had such peace of mind leaving my one year old with the incredible staff at Lightbridge. The front office staff, teachers, and assistants were all the most lovely people and took such wonderful care of my baby. I loved that they had a well thought out curriculum and an excellent app where I could see updates about naps, feedings, diaper changes, photos, and videos. I also loved that they had a lunch option. It made my life so much easier to not worry about packing a lunch every day! They also had cute activities on some weekends, like "mommy and me" pictures. The center is very clean, and they take health and safety seriously. I'm so sad that we had to move and couldn't continue sending our daughter and any future children to this center.

We love Calico Cat. My 3 children all attended. This small school has been there for over 30 years…read more The staff is a group of caring adults who care for the children as they would their own. My kids were well prepared for kindergarten and came home with exciting news every day. Great communication with families.

I love big Apple for the main reason that they are bi lingual and my daughter loves learning words…read morein Spanish too .. the staff is great also with all the children . m miss Joann is awesome too !

Leaving a child unattended outside for 20 minutes while "getting his book bag" is extremely…read moreconcerning and could have turned into a different situation. All of the Kiddies should be supervised and kept safe no matter what. This is not okay.!

I can't believe this place even has 2.9 stars. They should have zero. Horrible security for child…read morecare - any person can walk in. Counselors do not care. So much more. The 5 star reviews have to be from management.

Speaking from a bit of experience (19 years as a referee at a different YMCA) I can say that what…read moremakes the Raritan Valley YMCA special is their people. The staff at this Y is friendly, caring and just generally nice happy people. Although Raritan Valley isn't the largest and most complete Y in central New Jersey it does a great job at servicing the needs of their community. Their Daycare and Summer Camp programs are a great help to working families and swimming lessons are included. They are the YMCA for youth competitive swimming. Fitness programs are available for Senior citizens with their Silver Sneakers. Zumba and Yoga classes are available for a more intense workout and a complete fitness center with no wait for a treadmill, bike, stepper or weight machine. Personal trainers can help you achieve your personal goals. Open basketball and pickleball are available in their gym for those who play. I highly recommend that you join the Raritan Valley YMCA and take advantage of this great underutilized facility.

We took a tour of the day care center and found it to be in excellent condition, very clean, good…read moreatmosphere with lots of things for the kids to do. Staff were very kind and friendly. Owner Rachel has 2 college degrees including a Master Degree in education. She was professional and engaging and took us on a tour of the new facility. She has worked as an administrator and teacher in this field for many years. Has Indoor and outdoor play areas. Outdoor area is secured by metal barriers. Staff has extensive training including CPR. Was impressed.

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I'm so glad that a friend of mine told me to check this school out for our little girl. From the…read morefirst day that she started in September of 2015, I've felt as though we've made the right choice for her. This is a Christian school which I LOVE!! Because of the chapel experiences and incorporating lessons about the Bible, she has formed her own relationship with God. She loves him and prays to him and it just fills my heart up with joy! Miss Vivian, Miss Melina, all of the teachers (Miss Ellen, Miss Toni, Miss Lynn, Miss D, Miss Gail) and staff are wonderful and caring. The energy is positive and it's definitely our little girl's second home to the point where she wants to stay even after being there all day. This is my 1st child and it was really a challenge for her and myself to drop her off on the first day, but this school made that transition much easier and I appreciate all of them for being such a great part of my child's life. We will miss everyone when she transitions to Kindergarten this fall. I would highly recommend this school to anyone!

My son first began Crossroads last summer as I was preparing to go back to work. After interviewing…read morea TON of daycares I was getting nervous I would never find a place I felt comfortable. And then we came to Crossroads! Mr. Doug took my husband and I on a tour - and that's where we met Ms. Toni! She had a fun, loving, upbeat personality with a genuine love for the kids. She scooped up my son and involved him right away! He absolutely loved her class! She infused each day with a great balance of age-appropriate learning and play. Her energy made that room fun! While I worked, I was at ease knowing my son was cared for :) I felt as if every day my son came home knowing something new! The other teachers in that room - Ms. Angela and Ms. Nancy - are amazing as well! Since that time, my son has grown and transitioned to a new room - where he also seems quite happy! The staff at Crossroads are warm and friendly! The facility is clean and always decorated with children's work. My son's favorite activity is the gymnastic program that comes to the school! Highly recommend!

Fantastic Preschool! Caring and Nurturing teachers. Affordable and Flexible. We are LES Preschool!…read moreThe school offers small class sizes for a more individualized approach to early education. They specialize in giving their students the best foundation for a promising future through laughter, fun, & play based learning!

A RARE find! Excellent staff and programs, small private school that feels like a family. Flexible…read moreschedules to work with family needs for daycare, as well as an exceptional preschool program which provides strong academic preparation as well as development of social skills. Highly recommend!