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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.

Both my son and daughter attended Sunshine Schoolhouse Christian Preschool. I cannot say enough…read moregood things about this school, the teachers and the children and families that we met there! The teachers were warm and caring and my children loved being there. They got excellent instruction in a nurturing, fun environment. Sunshine brought out the best in my children. My children learned to love school there and therefore have such a positive attitude about learning and school now. The school is not "glitzy" but it is warm and the children feel safe and have fun learning. I miss it!!

Such a horribly run daycare. The director/owner (Jill) has no personal skills and no ideas about…read morechild development. She tells parents the kids need therapy when they are doing normal developmental behaviors. Instead of teaching the behaviors that should be used (ie not hitting, throwing toys) they punish the kids and make the kids feel like they are bad. She calls the parent of the child that got hit to pin the parent against other parents. When the daycare opened, the teachers were great and taught the kids. All those teachers left after the first year the school was opened. Now there is no learning and only playing. I wouldn't recommend this school to anyone!

Bloom Academy is by far the best daycare and preschool there is. It truly feels like our home away…read morefrom home. The owners along with the entire staff are such kind, special and highly qualified people who really do care and give individual attention to each child and their respective families. Bloom offers a challenging and motivating curriculum, fun activities that are age appropriate and flexible schedules. They also have additional, external services and activities conveniently offered to the children onsite (i.e. Speech, Dance and Amazing Athletes to name a few.). We highly recommend Bloom Academy to everyone and anyone. We will be sad to see our daughter graduate this upcoming school year but we will always cherish the moments and memories that Bloom has given us.

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

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.

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.

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.

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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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!!

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.

Safe, calming and nurturing environment. I feel very content with leaving my son there during the…read morework week. He comes home with crafts and new skills. I couldn't recommend Country Day school enough.

Our daughter has been going there since she was 18 months old- for both school and camp. She loves…read moreit and we feel so comfortable with her there. The teachers plus administrators are amazing. So concerned and loving - each child gets personal attention. Class sizes are small and everyone knows each other. My daughter has grown so much since we enrolled her.