My child went there the kindergarten and my baby now goes there in the infant room. I want to say…read morethat this facility has the best people working there. They are kind, helpful and loving towards all of the kids. I have never had a problem. With that being said, I would like to nominate Mrs. Amanda for Teacher of the Year. She works tirelessly for her students and all I ever see is her putting her 110% into her work. She is valued and loved. She deserves it!

We are so grateful we chose Lightbridge Academy in Rutherford for our daughter's daycare. From the…read morevery beginning, Miss Nataly has been a wonderful teacher--warm, attentive, and caring. She has created a safe and nurturing environment where our daughter feels comfortable and happy each day. Our little one absolutely adores Miss Nataly and looks forward to seeing her every morning. We also want to recognize Miss Yudeli, Miss Melanie, Miss Faith and Miss Andrea for their kindness, patience, and dedication. Each of them has played a meaningful role in our daughter's growth and happiness, and we couldn't be more thankful to have such a caring team guiding her early development. The staff is always very kind and helpful, and we appreciate all the efforts to create a wonderful environment for the children.

I've remaches a couple times to figure out what's going on with my daughter in daycare. No response…read moreafter me calling for about 2 weeks. I work on the basis so can't just walk in whenever I want

My son got viciously bitten by an autistic child in pre-discovery class not once but TWICE !…read moreHit and kicked multiple times but the child get to stay The class is unsupervised knowing they have special needs kids I was left to deal with the trauma and bruises marks on my skin with just "I'm sorry " The child is of course get to stay and abused children because "he's unaware of what he's doing " Be aware !!!!! all they care about is money not the safety of the children that class doesn't have much supervision your child support will be vicious attack

Toxic work environment.They hire and fire tons of stuff. Owner is greedy and pretends to be caring…read moreabout kids, in reality it's the opposite. They give kids toys to play with for the photo op, send pictures of happy kids to parents, then immediately they take away toys, kids start crying, doesn't matter, they give the same toy to the next kid for photo op. Parents think their kids are happy, in reality they are crying after toys taken away from them.

Good afternoon! As a parent involved in this school system for months before departing, The…read morequality,service and values of this day care are very questionable. I am extremely disappointed with the experience at Kiddie Academy (West Caldwell) The facility might look decent at first glance, but don't be fooled. The OWNERS and head of the facility clearly lack the morals and values essential for a nurturing and safe environment for children.

I am so pleased with the center. My son has been going here since August 2017 and my daughter just…read morestarted in July 2020 when they reopened after COVID. I have been here through the days of Sue and Blythe and now with Alaya. I have seen multiple people in the management team after Sue left the center and was here through the rocky times. The thing that kept me here during those rocky times were the amazing teachers. There was never a day where I thought that my child was in danger or not being taken care of by his teachers. Alaya was given a mess a little over a year ago and has really brought together a great team of management who brought the center around. They have all been very open to listening to the parents on what was not working well under the old management and working with us to find ways to fix it. My son is currently in the preschool class with Ms. Dede and Ms. Christina and he loves it. He gets sad on the weekends when he realizes that he will not be seeing his teachers and friends. When he was home during quarantine we connected with his teachers and messaged them throughout because he missed them. These teachers really became a part of his life and treat him so well. Because of COVID, things are harder now since I don't get to speak face to face with his teachers as often as I used to but they do their best to write tons of information into his tadpole reports and send home plenty of pictures and videos through the tadpole app. They also come to the front door to speak to me at pick up if he is the last in the class, or will pop their head out of the outside door of the classroom to speak with me if I have a question for them. They have taught him so much in preschool this year in just over a month and I look forward to seeing him grow and learn more as the year progresses. When he moved up from his discovery preschool class we were so disappointed to leave behind his last teacher Ms. Judy but Ms. Dede and Ms. Christina have been just as good. Infant has been a little harder to transition back to as the teachers in the infant classes are different than when my son went through there so I don't have a previous relationship with them. I rely a lot on the updates I get from Christina (management) when I pick up as she is assigned to help out in the infant class (the management gets assigned to different classes to try to limit the exposure between classes). I receive constant communication from her teachers giving me information on when she slept and how much she has eaten. She just started walking so I am now getting regular phone calls about the normal bumps all 11 month olds go through when they are learning to walk and fall down. The calls from Ms. Julie are always so pleasant and she makes me feel reassured that she is okay and keeping me informed so I am not worried if I see a little bump. I get pictures of her playing with different things in the class. And just the other day I received the cutest video of them showing her laminated leaves and teacher her the colors. They really do a good job of finding ways to instill learning even in the very young classes. It was really scary to send the kids back to daycare due to COVID, but there is no one that I would trust more than the team at this center to do everything in their power to keep all of these kids safe. I have never once even caught a glimpse of an adult (in the building or even outside walking to their car) not wearing their mask properly. Unfortunately, not being able to go into the classrooms, I cannot say what they look like but I know before COVID they were constantly cleaning and they would have a bin for toys that needed to be sanitized which they would add to during the day and not bring back out until they had been cleaned. We send in a clean blanket and mask every day to reduce germs and no outside toys are allowed in (even for their normal Friday show and tell) as they are reducing the germs everywhere they can. There are strict rules around returning to the center after being sick and take the kids temperature and ask the health questions every morning during drop off. My daughter just started daycare for the first time so I have no doubt that she will get sick several times this winter even with all of the precautions that they are taking (as she already has actually) but it has been so much less in the first 3 months in daycare than it was with my first child, which goes to show just how much they are cleaning (because lets be honest, babies have no immune system and put everything in their mouth so they are going to get sick).

We've been here about a month and the experience is worlds away from what we've experienced at 2…read moreprior daycares. The teachers actually care and learn how to treat each individual student. The turnover is not high, every staff member knows our children by name and greet them warmly everyday. If a child is having a tough day, everyone jumps in to try and help. No daily reports over things that children do as apart of growing pains/being a kid. So happy we moved to this location and truly wish we found it sooner.

I just can't give enough Complement to this location! I have two children enrolled here, one his…read morefull time one is part time who seem like he wants to be be full time because when we goto pick him up he doesn't not want to leave the owner arms !! I've had the pleasure to meet both owner Mrs. Michelle & Mrs.Marianne they're both beyond amazing and easy to work with. I wish I was able to give 10 stars to the this learning center! They are truly the best and care for our kids!!!

This place is a scam, they do not keep a very good eye on the children and they do not honor the…read morerequests made by parents I am very unhappy with this place and hopefully things change for the better of the children!

Wow! I absolutely love working at TLE of North Haledon! Having over 15 years experience in the…read morechild care industry, I know just how crucial it is to have the right people in place to create a wonderful environment for children, their parents and staff. This particular location is independently owned and operated by Alicia Antoine who is extremely experienced, having run another TLE location for 8 years and being a mom of 3. She understands the needs of working parents since she is very involved and hands on herself, opening the center daily. She also used to be a teacher and is extremely supportive to her teaching team because she shares the same passion for providing quality care and education to children in the community. I truly couldn't have picked a better place to settle in my career. The facility itself is absolutely beautiful (you have to see it to believe it) and TLE's curriculum is hands down the most comprehensive educational program I've had the ability to work with. The curriculum and research development team ensures that each child is able to grow and develop independently while becoming caring members of society. It is because of this team that teachers are afforded the ability to focus their energy on being loving and nurturing caregivers while they execute the TLE curriculum created by corporate. At TLE of North Haledon, you honestly get the best of all worlds- a brand new school with beautiful amenities, an experienced and passionate owner, a comprehensive curriculum, and the most loving, nurturing staff. You'd be hard-pressed to find all of these unique qualities anywhere else, and I am grateful to be part of such an incredible school.

This daycare center is the worst I've ever encountered in my 42 years as a mother of three. It's…read morecompletely unprofessional, lacking in quality and sympathy. If you have a child who doesn't move or speak, maybe this place is fine, but for my active son, paying over $1800 a month feels like throwing money away for a daycare that seems clueless about how to manage a child. After two consecutive days on 5/27--telling me I had half an hour to pick him up because he was climbing on furniture, which is typical kid behavior. I had to pull him out. My 18-month-old son faced discrimination from both the director and the regional director because of his special needs--he has a speech delay and is already receiving early intervention. When I took my first tour on 1/23, I explained all of my son's needs in great detail, and Victoria assured me that there would be no problem, that it was normal for his age. On the second tour on 3/11 with Rosie, I reiterated my son's needs, and once again, they said it was normal. Even uploaded and provided my son early intervention evaluation But when he started on 4/1, I received constant complaints. I was called on 4/3, 4/7, and 4/14 about minor incidents like biting another child, without anyone witnessing what actually happened. On 4/16, they reported he was running around and tried to bite a teacher's finger, and on 4/23, he hurt himself by slipping. Then on 5/5, he bit another child again without anyone clarifying the situation. That same day, they told me he put his hand in the toilet. This center has cornered me into providing documentation from doctors who have no clue what they're being asked for, since it's inappropriate for his age. They don't work with parents to help teach the kids; it's incredibly frustrating. Also when stuff happens to my son no report was given nor anyone knew what happened. Requested report from manager and still nothing.

Great school that cares about their students! We entrusted them with our 3yr old daughter and It…read morewas a joy to see her progress from September through June. My daughter never attended day care before and was very timid at first. But with the help of the loving and caring staff, she became more comfortable and confident. My daughter loves going to school because it's a safe and fun environment. The school classroom is equipped with a camera so you can check in periodically throughout the day. The tadpoles app is easy to use. I would highly recommend to anyone looking for a daycare center that will prepare your child for kindergarten.

My daughter has been enrolled with Kiddie Academy since 2022. She absolutely loves it there! The…read morecurriculum is engaging and age-appropriate.The teachers genuinely care about each child's progress and well-being, providing regular updates to parents. Ekta and her staff manage every detail with care and professionalism. My daughter has certain food allergies, and I appreciate how attentive they are when it comes to serving food, ensuring her safety and comfort. I recommend Kiddie to anyone looking for a supportive and enriching environment for their children!

They discriminate among kids and judge a lot. Director and teacher lacks empathy and big time…read morehypocrites. Teacher to student ratio is also high. They do not spend on montessori material and use text book and old material for kids.

After much care, thought and extensive research, I made the best choice by deciding to send my…read moredaughter to Hudson Montessori School in Jersey City for several reasons: 1. I was looking for a quality education experience for my daughter that was geared towards her individual needs. The Montessori Method of self-directed activity, hands-on learning and teacher guidance of children to make good choices, greatly appealed to me. In my opinion, Hudson Montessori excelled in this area with quality and experienced teachers. 2. It was important to me that my African American daughter attends a school that honors and respects diversity. Hudson Montessori does an excellent job at celebrating the diversity of its students through parent-led cultural presentations. Children are free to explore and ask questions as they are exposed to cultural celebrations from all backgrounds. 3. Lastly, I absolutely love the concept of choosing a major theme for each school year for the children to learn about certain subjects throughout the year. The annual Social Studies Fair is an excellent event that allows us to see just how much information the children have learned as they study the theme from the beginning of the school year to the end. 4. The selection of after school programs is second to none. There is an activity offered for just about every child's interests including yoga, art, chess, tennis, gymnastics, healthy cooking and more. 5. Parental involvement is just as important and Hudson Montessori has a very active parent volunteer organization. Parents are encouraged to help out in a variety of ways - through in-class presentations, movie nights, fundraisers or volunteering to assist at the Social Studies Fair. There are lots of ways to stay active. In addition, every month there are parent education nights where we can learn more about the Montessori Method and the types of materials our children use in the classrooms. 6. Lastly, the Year-End Celebration is a fantastic performance where our children have the opportunity to showcase their talents and gain confidence. This is my daughter's 4th year with Hudson Montessori and I couldn't be happier with the results. When she says "Mommy, I love school" that is the best compliment I believe that any school administrator, teacher and parent could hear. I know that I made the right choice! Thank you Ms. Jolly (Director), Ms. Maki and Ms. Gina (school administrators), Ms. Tia, Ms. Alia and Ms. Caridad, Ms. Denise, Ms. Mariana and Ms. Mahrukh for taking care of her for the past 3 years. Now that she has started first grade, I know that she's in capable hands with Ms. Shannon and Ms. Gina A.