I am a current and alumni parent of Westmont who was admittedly clueless about the difference of a…read moreMontessori education when evaluating schools for my children. Westmont educated me while educating my children and now I am an advocate for life. My children, now 7 and 3 have experienced countless benefits from the Westmont environment and I feel so strongly about the community, teachers, administration and leadership that I was driven to action to post my very first YELP review to say as much. Westmont has each and every student's best interest at heart and I have seen that demonstrated over the course of my last 3+ years affiliated with the school. The academics and social/emotional curriculum is second to none. The community we entered has provided lasting friendships for my children and my spouse and I that have become our foundational friends in this community of Chester/Mendham that was new to us. You will not regret giving your children the opportunity to thrive at Westmont. Please reach out with any questions because as a business person I value a balanced and objective perspective but I also have very high standards so when a business exceeds those standards, especially when my children are the benefactors, I had to post a review!

Westmont provides a truly exceptional environment for young minds to learn in. My daughter has…read moreattended since "Little Steps," at two years old. She is and has been nurtured and cared for by a staff that cares for her nearly as much as I do. She also has learned independence, respect and how to deal with emotional situations. In addition to the solid foundation she is learning for bigger concepts, she is learning to become a solid human, as well. I would recommend it for anyone that cares about their child and values education.

I'm so happy with Curious Minds! The staff are kind/friendly/creative/attentive, the classrooms are…read morebeautiful and they are very reasonably priced. Honestly, thank you for helping my kids grow and learn and become sweet, smart little citizens

My older daughter spent 8 months in the preschool program in the Curious Minds. This place is…read morealways clean, organized and teachers are incredible! My daughter is happy and she grows a lot academically and socially. We love the family atmosphere and feel sad to pull her from her class because we relocated to another town. We truly appreciate your effort and 5 stars with no doubt!

My son has been attending this daycare since he was 4months old and the past 3 months has been pure…read morebliss. No place is perfect beside in there parents care. But I have never once questioned his safety or if he's being treated well. Comfortable child care is hard to find and I'm happy I found this gem and the staff their. They are truly wonderful people.

This is not your average day care center. This is the start of your child's education. My older two…read morechildren went to Montessori which is a wonderful school and a child's experience is even better which i never thought was even a possibility!!! The owner has put an immense amount of her time (I'm sure along with her experience in the field) making this school incredible exceeding every expectation i had personally. Every aspect of your child's day has been taken into consideration to make sure that your child will be learning and not being just babysat while you're at work like some other day care centers. My daughter is excited for the first time ever to go to school. She sees the owner and runs up to her and hugs her and loves all the staff. This truly is more than just a day care this really is a school environment and has structure and an amazing curriculum not that has been set by a corporate office to be followed but by an owner who wants to set your child up to love learning and be excited to to go to school! It's amazing how noticeable it is all the hard work and time and thought that has been put into creating a successful school for both the child and the parent. I cant day enough good things about this facility. What a wonderful journey we have begun sailing thanks to the amazing staff and owner!!!! If you want more than a babysitter and want to set your child up to start his or her education on a high note so your child will be excited to go to school and learn this is the place to go!!!!! Plus they have an amazing food program and even an app where you get updates everyday of what your children are doing. (I'm telling you the owner has really put her time into finding the best resources and utilizing them) best child care I've experienced thus far in eleven years!!!

It's a great environment and an amazing experience. My daughter loves it. She loves going to…read moreschool and has made a fond attachment to the teachers and assistants. Everyone is super friendly. Ms. Amorosi, Ms. Ortega, Ms. Fiorillo, Ms. Eato, and the staff take great pride and joy in their work. They all are incredible teachers who ensure that our daughter is getting the best nurturing, training, and education a growing child needs. -

This school is great. My daughter is well cared for but learns to take care of herself. She always…read morecomes home singing a new song or telling me a new fact.

Guidepost Montessori KP is truly an exceptional center! As soon as you enter, you immediately feel…read morethe warmth of the staff, the comfort of the beautiful, sun lit environment, and the joy of the children. If you're looking for a school that's "not just daycare," please, look no further! The team works relentlessly to meet the needs of families, those who are invested in their child's education and passionate about the Montessori approach to learning. Tours are offered daily and all throughout the day to accommodate working parents. I urge you to schedule your tour today!

We enrolled our daughter in the Nido classroom (infant) at Guidepost Kendall Park at the tender age…read moreof 4 months. As first time parents, we were extremely nervous to put our infant in daycare. We were new to the area and selected the school because it was within a 13 min drive to our home. We had no idea what to expect and just prayed that everything would work out. From day 1, we were struck by the remarkable level of care and attention provided by the teachers, known as "guides." These guides have shaped our daughter's early life with their boundless patience (with us), kindness, and genuine devotion to each child's unique development -- (Shout out to Ms. Vijaya, Ms. Michelle, Ms. Manisha, Ms. Fozia). Along with all the extensive training they go through, most of the guides are parents to young children themselves. They were able to help us navigate being first time parents and what to expect with our daughter's milestones, etc. During pickup, they would say, "Charlotte looks like she is ready to start walking in the next week or so" and like clockwork, she started walking. I would have never known the signs of readiness without the help of the knowledgeable guides.  The transparency and responsiveness of the administrators, Dr. Ali (Head of School) and Ms. Stephanie (Assistant Head of School) has been a constant source of reassurance for us. Dr. Ali and Ms. Stephanie know everyone's name (parents included) and the goingabouts in each classroom. We also regularly see them playing with the children because they genuinely care about the students.  As for the "montessori philosophy," I just thought it was another gimmick. But I was wrong! Our daughter's time at Guidepost Kendall Park has been marked by independence, curiosity, and a love for learning. Each day she comes home having learned a new skill (e.g., completing complex puzzles, drinking out of a tiny cup on her own, knowing how to put her toys away, doing the hand motions to "the itzy bitzy spider," etc.). I know she did not learn that stuff from us and I believe that not all daycares have the structure in place that enables children to learn these skills. To sum it up, Guidepost Kendall Park has given our daughter the best possible start in life, and for that, we're immensely grateful. Unfortunately, we are moving out of state and have to leave Guidepost Kendall Park at the end of the month. We will be transferring to another Guidepost school (which Dr. Ali and Ms. Stephanie helped facilitate). We can only hope the new school will be as great as the Kendall Park school.

Our two daughters attended ECYC from a few months old until we recently moved out of state…read more Nothing compares to this preschool. The outdoor space, the classrooms, the meals from the kitchen - the infrastructure is excellent and upgraded whenever it's appropriate. But the true treasure is the staff. Every year when my daughters moved up to a new level, I was amazed by the talented new teachers I would meet. And as my oldest daughter reached Kindergarten age, our family had grown to include several new honorary grandmas and aunts. There is nothing more important than entrusting your kids to teachers and caregivers who truly treat these children as their own. Also, my daughters having been "going to school" for as along as they can remember. This is not a daycare - this is a learning environment where kids develop their creativity and social skills, and begin to prepare for Kindergarten through writing, science and basic reading lessons. Nancy, the longtime director, is an exceptional administrator but also a very nurturing and kind face who is often right at the door greeting kids with a hug. Definitely check this school out, you'll be amazed.

Came here on Sunday for their Chinese classes. Today (5/31) they had drawing class for kids. I was…read moresurprised how well my girl did as she has never drawn before and usually colors. The drawing teacher was very good and nice as she breaks down the drawing into steps, so that the kids can follow easily. Afterwards, they frame their pictures and all stand together for a group photo. Stayed for another session of Chinese entrepreneurship, where they teach kids, in Chinese, about products and how to sell them; for fun! No fees just a small donation. Facility is clean and kid friendly. They have other activities as well.

The staff at Global Pioneer Academy really exceeds expectation! Global offers a very warm,…read morefriendly, safe and nurturing environment for children. As part of their curriculum they offer as a bilingual school, each classroom has a Mandarin teacher for learning a second language. In addition the children are taught sign language, my son is 2 and it is really exciting to see what he is learning daily with the detailed reports sent home of his school day. Alot of thought was put into the design of school, it is equipped with a garden, multi purpose dance /karate room, and a one of a kind playroom . Jun, Sally, Danielle and all the teachers are doing an awesome job and I highly recommend the school.

This was the 8th childcare facility that I visited in a list of stellar locations including (…read moreKinder Kare, rainbow Academy etc etc) and from the minute I walked in I knew this was the place for us and after almost a year here that has only been affirmed many many many times over. Leaving your child in the care of others while you work is just plain hard but feeling that your child is in the hands of people that actually really love the kids is a breath of fresh air !! I know that my child is not only getting exceptional care but it also getting a great education at the same time. The whole staff from the owners ( Ms. Ivette and Mr. Manny who are always there !) to the director Ms. Monika are the most incredible caring people. The staff is always available for conferences or questions and are always so polite and incredibly attentive to detail. It is very competitively priced with the same range as the other centers, sure there was one or two other places that were a little cheaper but I'd gladly pay for the care, support and sense of security that I get for my child at TLE !

my 4 year old son has been enrolled in this school for a few months now and never with any of his…read moredaycares was he so eager to wake up in the morning to get to school, he wakes up everyday with excitement he loves all his teachers and friends and i cant thank them enough for taking such good care of him, there is nothing better than dropping your kid off at school knowing they are always in great hands. As a mother this was one of the best decisions i have made for my son he has learned so many new things since he has started here. The owners and the management team is also amazing i cant thank them enough. -ALEX CARTAGENA