If I Could Give Kiddie Academy of North Brunswick More Than 5 Stars, I Would…read more I don't normally write reviews this long, but after our daughter's preschool orientation today, I felt compelled to share our family's experience with Kiddie Academy of North Brunswick. This isn't based on one visit--our daughter has been part of the Kiddie Academy family since she was 14 months old, and our younger son now attends as well. When it came time for our daughter to transition into preschool through the township, keeping her at Kiddie Academy was incredibly important to us. Thankfully, Michele from the township helped make that possible so she could remain at the school she already knows and loves. As two full-time working parents who depend on before- and after-care, having a place where we genuinely trust the people caring for our children is priceless. If staying at Kiddie Academy hadn't worked out through the township, we honestly would have continued paying privately rather than move her. That's how strongly we feel about this school. Our son only started last week. This morning, my wife and I arrived around 8:10 AM, well before the 9:00 AM orientation, because we wanted time to speak with his teacher about how he was adjusting. One thing we love is the camera access. We've seen that our son is understandably having a difficult time adjusting to a new environment, but we've also watched how incredibly patient, loving, and attentive his teachers have been. Watching someone comfort your child when you aren't there tells you everything about the people you've trusted them with. And then there is Ms. Jay. In such a short time, she has become his friend, comfort, and protector--and apparently sometimes his preferred parent . Last week, he actually wanted Ms. Jay instead of me! As a father, you can't be offended; you appreciate how safe and loved your child must feel for that bond to develop. Ms. Ashleigh, the Director, is equally exceptional--sweet, patient, professional, and someone who treats these children almost as if she is a second mother to them. You can tell this isn't simply a job for her. Dr. Rick Burghli, the owner, has created something special. He goes far beyond what I'd expect from the owner of a childcare center. He holds events for children and families, introduces us to his own family, and makes parents feel like we're part of the Kiddie Academy family. Some of the experiences they create genuinely feel like a little Disney experience for the kids. And I cannot leave out Mrs. Abeer and the food! The woman is fantastic. Our daughter actually craves her meals . When your child comes home excited about what the school chef made, they're doing something right! I also want to mention something from today's orientation because reviews should be fair and based on firsthand experience. We were physically there before orientation began. During that time, we understood staff was waiting for another family experiencing an issue completing the township's registration/medical clearance requirements. From what was explained at the school, these were township requirements, not rules Kiddie Academy simply decided to impose. Despite the situation, the Academy offered to accommodate the family separately with a private tour and, when that didn't work out, another opportunity to reschedule. I won't speak for another family's experience because I wasn't part of their private conversations. I can only speak to what I personally witnessed and our family's years of experience. What I witnessed was a school trying to follow required procedures while still offering alternatives to accommodate a family. That is consistent with the Kiddie Academy we have known for years. We've recommended Kiddie Academy to multiple friends. Some chose Dr. Rick's East Brunswick location because it was closer, while others joined us in North Brunswick. I would never recommend somewhere to friends for their children if I didn't completely trust that place with my own. No childcare center, teacher, director, parent--or child--is going to have a perfect day every day. What matters is the culture, how my children are treated when I'm not there, whether they're safe, loved, learning, and whether the people responsible for them genuinely care. After years with Kiddie Academy, I can confidently say the answer to all of those questions is yes. To Dr. Rick, Ms. Ashleigh, Ms. Jay, Mrs. Abeer, the teachers, and the entire Kiddie Academy of North Brunswick team: thank you for loving our children, caring for them, teaching them, feeding them (apparently better than we do ), and giving two working parents peace of mind every day. You don't just operate a daycare or preschool. You've created a community our children consider a second home--and we're incredibly grateful to be part of it.

A wonderful academic and professional environment for the kids. The staff is very helpful,…read morefriendly, caring, and understanding. A special thank you to Mr. Rek, Miss Ashley, the manager, and Miss Jay for their support, dedication, and kindness. We truly appreciate everything you do for the kids and our families!

I've been going to this daycare for almost 2 years now. you can tell that all the staff there truly…read morecare about the kids. one teacher, Ms. Mariam really stands out. she's there early each morning to assist as I drop off my kids. she is very kind and helpful and does her best to help them feel more comfortable. I really appreciate Lightbridge for their dedication and sincerity!

We visited 6 daycares when making our pick for our 4 month old (with motor skill challenges). None…read morecompared, because of Ms. Glendaly. True story, we asked her questions non-stop for about 45 minutes straight. Not only did she answer all of them thoroughly, she was kind, thoughtful, and completely understanding. She fosters an environment of love and communication. We always feel supported (even when we are being a bit crazy), she and the teachers are on our team, focused on helping our son thrive, and most importantly, he is.

daughter has been going here for the past two years and my baby T loves it so much. There are a…read moremillion reasons to bring your children here.

This place traumatized my child!! I am sure of this because after I pulled him and sent him to…read moreanother center his entire attitude changed. He went from crying every morning, to being excited to see his teacher.

Amazing school, great curriculum , great teachers and most importantly the best principal Mr.Bruce…read moretaking care of the school and kids on a daily basis. Since we walked in to admit our kid 3 years back till the day we left the school , our child and us have been lucky to be in such a nice school /nice people around and our child has learnt a lot from here and made some special friendships . A special shoutout to all the teachers there who nurture/teach our kids the best education and behavior. Highly recommend to anyone in the area. Probably the best run pre-schools in the county.

My daughter has been going to the Goddard School of North Brunswick for the past two years and our…read morefamily absolutely loves the program! She started at just over 2 years old and it now almost 4 and a half. From the director down, we have been blown away by the level of care, attention and thoughtfulness given to teaching, shaping and providing a great experience for the children (and their families). The sensitivity and attention to detail not only to their education but their emotional and social development has been super appreciated and in sync with what we do at home. It feels great to be apart of the school's community and to know every day my daughter is happy and thriving when not with me.

My son has been going here for 2 years and has had nothing but a great experience. My son has…read morelearned so much and has made so many friends. He is so excited to go everyday and see everyone. If I ever have any concerns, they are always attentive and give helpful advice. I would highly recommend this daycare to anyone!

My son has gone to TLE Monmouth junction a few times previously and always came back extremely…read moreunhappy and clingy. We always attributed this to separation anxiety. Today, we took him to TLE for the last time ever. He was only there for half a day, however he came back with a bruise on his neck, a large bruise on his forehead and small red dots on his face from crying so hard (something he has never experienced before no matter how hard he cries) My wife picked him up and no one was able to explain to her what happened to him. I then went back with him to find out what happened and I was told he probably banged his head on the door. Later I received a phone call from his teacher explaining that he fell from a chair and hit his head and she had to put ice on it. No incident report was filed, no phone call was made to us (even though we called during the day, clearly concerned about him and were told he's doing wonderful). I feel so guilty for taking my son there and wish I had trusted the feedback I thought I was receiving from him. I know kids will always get hurt. However my reason for never going back is how little they appeared to care. I can't trust them to do enough to prevent injuries and I can't trust them to respond appropriately once an injury has occurred

So glad we found this school for our 1 year old at the time. We switched her from a different day…read morecare and things went very well from the start. She's 2 and a half now and had learned so much thanks to the teachers of this school.

I feel very lucky that we found The Sapling School. Our infant son has been attending the school…read moresince January 2021 and in the 6+ months he has been there, we have had zero complaints. The building itself is in great condition, and they handle COVID so professionally and thoroughly. The tuition rates are very reasonable, and the baby-teacher ratio is nice and low. While I can't go into his classroom just yet, all of the staff we've interacted with during pickups and drop-offs are so kind. His teachers are very attentive and do an impressive variety of activities for just being babies. I know he is truly growing through his experiences at Sapling and we're so grateful.

I am so glad that my baby goes to Red Birds class , all the 3 teachers ( Ms.Megha , Ms.Neelum &…read moreMs.Omayra ) are amazing . The best part is that they take care of my child as their own. My baby is happy there & that makes me stress free as a mom. Ms. Kopal is one of the most nicest person I have ever met, she is always there to help & always greets each and every person that walks into the school. I would highly recommend this place. 5 STARS for Lightbridge North Brunswick NJ.

The best school, with the most amazing Director, office administration, and teachers. You get a…read morewarm feeling when walking into this school! Ms. Kopal, the Director, is always so energetic and happy and greets each and every person that walks into the school. The teachers are so compassionate and caring, and are willing to work with you to provide what is best for the children. The children truly do come first in this establishment, and teachers are often going above and beyond to provide the best care. Ms. Kopal evidently has a great bond with all her staff, she's the best.

As a new mom you can imagine all that goes through your head when the thought of leaving your child…read morewith a complete stranger causes you a little anxiety. At Hogar childcare solutions all of that anxiety goes away the moment you meet Ana and her family !!!! My husband and I couldn't be happier with how well our daughter adjusted, to the point where she doesn't even want to come home at pick up ! That's how much our two year old daughter loves Ana ! My husband and I both work and is comforting to know that we can drop off our baby girl and go to work worry free ! We fully trust Hogar Childcare solutions and will definitely always recommend them to those in need of childcare. My husband and I along with Hogar Childcare are raising our daughter as a team.

From the owner: Hogar Childcare is the ideal place for families that want their children to learn and be cared for…read morein a loving personalized home environment. We have prepared a creative and highly stimulating space for your little one to grow at her own pace. With our help your child will develop all the skills needed before going into a formal classroom while having fun! Call us and ask more about our program! Si estas buscando cuidado de alta calidad para tu pequeñin ya no tienes que buscar mas! En Hogar Childcare les ofrecemos a nuestras familias un espacio preparado para la estimulación y el aprendizaje de sus niños. Nuestro programa es el balance perfecto entre educación y el cuidado personalizado de un hogar. Tu niño se sentira como en casa y aprenderá todo lo necesario antes de entrar a un aula de escuela formal! Llámanos y reserva tu cupo ya!

This is such a lovely, cozy and bright child care. The moment you enter you are greeted with a cool…read moreopen courtyard !I can only imagine how kids would love to be out there, having fun and experiment....the owners are very warm and caring and I am sure they will be an asset around the community! I was super impressed with the KrK curriculum in particular, and the attention it provides to each and every step of a child's growth. I think they also give a lot of thought to a child's nutrition, and I was surprised to see a healthy food program as well. The courtyard in the middle is the BEST thing, made me want to be a kid again! I would encourage anyone looking for a quality child care to visit KrK North Brunswick, I am sure you will not be disappointed #KrK #KrKNorthBrunswick #NorthBrunswick #Learning #Education #Childcare #STEM #Fun #Kids

Kids 'R' Kids Learning Academy North Brunswick is hands down one of the best daycare in North…read moreBrunswick I've ever experienced. What I like the most is that they genuinely care about children and helping them to develop their physical skills and enhancing brain growth.

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.