Our son attended Lightbridge Academy of Freehold for two years prior to our family relocating to…read morenorthern Monmouth County. Overall, my wife and I were very happy with this facility and if it were still practical to send our son there, we would. As with any new parents, we were very nervous about picking a daycare as everyone has a horror story. Two things stand out about LB of Freehold which ultimately eased our concerns: 1) The owners care. From day one Vita and Nicole were incredibly welcoming and professional. Not a day went by where we were not met with a friendly greeting. If there was a concern, they were always receptive and willing to set aside time to listen and take action when necessary. 2) The facility was modern (opened around 2015) and very clean. Every night each classroom along with all the toys were cleaned and disinfected. Did our son get sick? Yes, of course he did, it's daycare, but it was not excessive and was not a result of the facility being dirty (I'll hold the commentary on parents dropping off kids that are already sick). The teachers my son had (Infants / mobile infants /1.5-2.5 years) were great. All cared and all were in control of their classrooms and there was no turnover during my son's tenure (Ms Meryl in the infant room was incredibly caring and really helped our sons transition to DC). The owners made good hires. Some turnover was noted at the teacher aide level, but that is to be expected. Finally, and most importantly our son enjoyed being there. He never protested going in the morning and was always happy when we picked him up. Being around other kids on a daily basis has helped him develop socially. This is evident when I see him around other toddlers who have not spent time with their peers. If you have reasonable expectations, this is a great daycare and I would recommend to anyone looking in the Freehold area.

what an amazing childcare center. everyone is so happy and welcoming. the staff is always smiling…read moreand helpful. the admin team is fantastic as well. the curriculum is better than most I have seen at other schools.

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 don't like to leave reviews but I had to leave one for Kiddie Academy. The attentiveness and…read morededication of the staff are unparalleled. Thank you for always making sure that my child is safe, happy, and getting the best education.

We absolutely love Kiddie Academy of Freehold. The teachers and the staff are fantastic. My boys…read moreare excelling in every area of their development. Every day my three year old says something to me and when I ask, where'd you learn that, he tells me Miss Cindy! They have done a great job with the COVID precautions and worked through any hiccups very smoothly. Even with the somewhat of a disconnect (parents aren't allowed in the facility) the staff and especially Miss Lauren go out of their way to keep me informed about my one year olds development and what we can be working on at home. We would highly recommend Kiddie Academy to anyone looking for a top notch daycare/school facility in the area.

Wonderful place to send our kids. Love this community and the values it teaches our kidsread more

Freehold Montessori School was my (now four-year old) daughter's first introduction to a…read moreclassroom/learning environment and we could not have been more grateful and appreciative of the entire experience. Nothing has compared to the peace of mind of dropping her off every day knowing that she was being thoughtfully developed in a safe and joyful environment by an academic staff that would embrace her individualism while instilling within her the skills to become a life-long learner. Honestly, our only regret was not enrolling our daughter sooner. While I cannot say enough wonderful things about this school, here are the most immediate that come to mind: 1. Ms. Margaret - If only we could clone Ms. Margaret and put her into every classroom across the country! She is truly an effective teacher that is passionate about sparking curiosity in her students and ensuring they are given the tools to maximize their potential. She effortlessly goes beyond "textbook" teaching to insert micro lessons about everyday life. The students are constantly learning in a fun and memorable way. Ms. Margaret also understands that every student is different, she is very tailored in her engagement. While we did not have the pleasure of working with teachers from the other buildings, I have to assume they are just as spectacular and aligned with the overall vision and philosophy of the school. 2. Relatedly, we were very appreciative of the thorough parent-teacher/director feedback loop at FMS. Parent-teacher conferences are in-depth and productive. We were given the details of our daughter's performance, saw samples of her work, side by side progress in her writing, and tangible examples of her day-to-day/contributions to various activities in the classroom. We were given the gift of learning about our daughter in a completely different setting and were able to understand areas we could reinforce at home. 3. Similarly, the school director - Ms. Yogi - is prompt, accessible and always acting in the best interests of the students. If we ever needed anything, she was very responsive, took action immediately and was incredibly thoughtful in following-up. During my initial tour of the school with Ms. Yogi, I noticed that she not only knew each student across all three buildings by name - but she truly understood each child and their personality/needs. She is an impressive leader and has cultivated a nurturing and emotionally secure environment for her students, while delivering excellence in academics. Within the first few minutes of speaking with Ms. Yogi, I knew this was the school for my daughter. Having meticulously researched and visited most preschools within the area - I can say FMS operates in a class of its own. There is no other school out there that provides a nurturing, yet academically enriching and diverse learning sanctuary. I am confident that any parent enrolling their child here will be just as pleased with their experience.

My child has been attending The Goddard School since she was nine months old. The staff are really…read morecaring and loving and really try to nurture the children. As a current staff in the building, children can be difficult and it's hard when we have a lot of children at once but we make it work and make them feel safe throughout the day. We dedicate our time to these students and make sure that they are well taken care of. My child loves going to school and I wouldn't change going anywhere else for her. This is one of the best daycares and the tuition is reasonable.

My baby has been going to Goddard for about 2 months now. I couldn't be happier with this location…read more He is 6 months old and loves all of the teachers. He always leaves smiling and very happy when I drop him off. There is great communication and they always answer the phone.

An excellent school focused on play based learning! My twins were enrolled and we were comforted…read morewith warmth and encouragement! I am also a teacher there, 1000/10 recommend!

This school has made amazing strides in the last couple years. My child attended when they first…read moreopened and it was fine but my second child is attending now and it genuinely feels like a family. The teachers are amazing and are truly teaching the children even at this young an age. There are a lot of choices out there but definitely check out the Malvern School you will not be sorry!!

Accepting children 2 1/2 to 5 and Mommy & Me for toddlers…read more Testimonials: Hope Christian School was a wonderful experience for all three of my children. I can't say enough about the caring, nurturing atmosphere. The staff is exceptional. I would highly recommend the school to everyone. -Linda My oldest is now in first grade. Hope Christian School prepared her well for kindergarten, both academically and socially. Quite pleased with the Christian values and traditions instilled in the students. My second attends HCS now, and I am looking forward to my third attending as well. -- Anne All three of our children attended HCS. It was important to us that our children's preschool feed their minds and their spirits. HCS is like preschool used to be. It's about teaching children how to grow up and become great people. --Laurel HCS has shown me how a Christ-centered, academically based preschool can gently and safely usher my child from my loving arms into our world today. My child runs to an excellent, caring teacher with fantastic helpers, and back into my arms with the excitement of telling me how great his day was. He is being prepared for next year academically and for his whole life spiritually. Had I known the worth and greatness of this school, I would have sent my three older children here, hands down! --Regina I enjoyed the atmosphere in the school so much, that I became a volunteer helper in 1998 and am still volunteering today! --Cindy

Locks kids in libraries for long periods of time. God knows what else they would be willing to do…read moreto your child. Be very careful of this place. They are under investigation. Update: Protective Child Services investigation it turns out their camera system is only available for "live viewing" and there are no recordings. What this means is if anything happens in that facility to your child they will not be able to protect your child. Very irresponsible and dangerous for both children and staff that attend this facility. Sounds extremely shady. Parents I suggest a rigorous vetting process of this daycare before putting your child in a facility that has inadequate protections and precaution policies.

My son had started at ABC spectrum this past summer, at the end of the summer we were informed that…read moreABC had sold to apple hill academy. As someone who doesn't like change i immediately called up the other location of apple hill and was offered to meet the owner the same night. I am so glad we transitioned with apple hill academy. The owners have made so much positive change to the building. The rooms based off pictures being sent throughout the day are bright and cheerful, all the staff i come across are just so wonderful and kind. I am greeted daily but the wonderful director , Diana. My son loves his teachers and i love receiving photos throughout the day, and i enjoy reading his daily report filled with everything i need to know. He comes home daily with art projects. A huge thank you to the owners for invested time and money it has not gone without notice!

We love Little Beginnings! I started bringing my son at 10 months and he is thriving! His teachers…read moreare wonderful. Today he learned how to blow kisses and it melted my heart! He always has a smile on his face when I pick him up. I was very particular when choosing a daycare, and this place was the first daycare I felt comfortable with after seeing several. Highly recommend!

This was one of the most unsanitary daycare centers I have ever worked out children do not wash…read morehands after going to the bathroom or playing outside. the director worries more about where her next meal is going to come from instead of helping her staff with the problems their having in their classroom. the smell of poop is constantly in the building nothing is ever cleaned the staff if mopping cleaning toilets and taking out their own trash because they won't hire a cleaner. I do not recommend this daycare if you do not want your child to be sick all the time! THE TEACHERS THERE ARE AMAZING!! everything else there is completely wrong