KIDS is the second child care we have used and the experience is vastly different. Leaving my…read morechildren is hard but at KIDS I feel as though they are with family. It is small and personal. The children are cared for in such a lovely way. From the curriculum to the food the details are thoughtful and designed to give our little ones all the tools they need to help them thrive and learn! Thank you for being part of our family.

I honestly would not recommend this school. My child attended here, and while there are a few good…read morethings, there are also a lot of concerns that parents should know about. The classrooms are often dirty, cluttered, and poorly maintained. What bothered me the most was the way some of the older teachers speak to and handle the children. and constantly telling children to "be quiet" instead of redirecting them appropriately. I honestly came a few times in the past to pick up. And heard rough talking It created an uncomfortable environment that did not feel warm or nurturing. A lot of families seem to stay mainly because they've been there for years and have relationships with the director and owner. But overall, the atmosphere and treatment of the children was disappointing and not what I expected from a preschool environment.

They have done a fantastic job adjusting to all the complications from the pandemic. I feel my kids…read moreare very well taken care of and safe. The staff and owner are very friendly and do a great job. I couldn't picture my kids being anywhere else.

I love how much my 18 month old loved going to school. That is a testament to everyone she comes in…read morecontact with. From the owner to the teachers - everyone knows her name and she lights up when she sees them. They are all very professional and polite. It truly feels like a family and we are so happy to be part of it!

If you are looking for a daycare with genuine loving teachers and a safe and nurturing environment,…read morethis is the place to go. When i was looking for a daycare for my one year daughter that was closer to home Emma Daycare is the first one that came up when i put in my criteria. I visited them and it was love at first sight! The first thing that i was happy about is that to enter the classroom every parent had to wear booties, which keeps the classroom clean and germ free rather than each and everyone walking in with dirty shoes. This is a place where kids spend 8-9 hours daily and it is very important the environment is clean and dirt free to ensure they do not fall sick. I have never had my child with a dirty/runny nose as the teachers have always been kind enough to clean them so that when i pick them up in the evening they are still like they were in the morning. My daughter hardly fell sick while she was there. The teachers are extremely patient and tolerant and even though she took her time to be potty trained they never showed attitude when they had to clean her. Every year she had wonderful teachers who genuinely love the children and not just a show of. Academically they are very focused and if a child needs to be challenged because they may be ahead to behind the class they are done without questions. In addition to academics the extra curricular activities like Champ Fusion, Jujitshu, Dance all being in one places saved me the effort of driving her around as i did have another child to cater to. The Winter Shows, Monday Day, Pumpkin picking even the Photographs that were taken professionally have all only added to our wonderful experience and i would HIGHLY RECOMMEND this daycare to everyone i meet. (In fact i have referred a few). Oh did i mention food? It yummy and my daughters still asks for it! Thank you Emma Daycare for taking such good care of my daughter.

After doing a virtual tour and taking the time to visit Emma daycare with my 2 year old child, I…read morecalled to find out about registering my child to attend. Despite the fact that I left two voicemails, no one bothered to call me back. I find it extremely disturbing that a daycare center was so unresponsive when they are responsible for looking after young children. Parents should be able to get in touch with a daycare easily in case of any emergencies. After informing me during the tour that they had space for my child, it was bizarre that they didn't call me back. Perhaps they didn't respond because they're racist and didn't want my African American child at their Russian daycare. Either way, it was insulting and they are extremely unprofessional. I would definitely not recommend this daycare to anyone.

We moved to Closter in September 2023 and considered several day care options for our 6 month old…read more We ended up going with Everbrook because of the proximity to our home and they also provide diapers, wipes and meals, which was not included at some of the other day cares we toured. This was a great value boost and the facilities were new and clean. We are extremely happy with our choice. The staff is friendly and responsive and our son loves his teachers. He has never had an issue being dropped off for the day (full day). Miss Karol has always been special to Cooper but he also is thriving with her new teacher, Miss Wendy since he moved up to the Toddler class. Everbrook Academy Closter is a wonderful, clean and caring establishment and our son is thriving here.

My 3 year old daughter has been enrolled at Everbrook for about a year. The staff there led by…read morePrincipal Reynoso are very attentive and folly committed to maintaining an educational, socially enriching, and safe environment for her. My daughter, who is very much an introvert, has really blossomed socially under their care and tutelage. The facility is clean and well organized. I strongly recommend it for parents who want more than just a simple daycare setting.

Children are sick Wayyyyy toooo much in this facility…read more The children don't learn much and are NOT prepared for the transition to kindergarten No improvement in children Avoid Ms Alicia she's a mean teacher who many mothers complain about . This school is biased and must be shut down !

Esthetics: KinderCare was very nice esthetically; our location resembled a cute little schoolhouse…read morewith clean grounds, clean interior (you don't smell any odor of poop or bleach... like some places I've toured), and definitely bright and airy. Everything I was looking for of the ideal poster image daycare. Both classrooms (1s and 2s); large & spacious, with sections for play, reading , lunch/craft table, and diaper changes/toileting; every child had there own cubby area w/ coat hook and bin (that have their facial picture and their names - cute touch!). Price Tag: Ideal = costly. The school tuition is expensive, however there are two perks; tuition includes blankets and all meals. You supply the typical stuff -- diapers and wipes (ointment, etc). There are additional classes called Learning Adventures (offered for an additional fee $50 per child), I signed my kids up for Music, which in my opinion was a waste of money. My children never hymned or sung the songs they learned at home. At the school they attend now, they do. The teachers there all seemed very nice and pleasant. Class size moderate 2:10 (varies each day). Staff: Stacey DeMarco, the school's director is very nice, however, you will not be dealing with her most of the time. It will be either Kristin, whom is the Asst Director and/or Megan, renamed the Program Specialist -- those two were not always the most personable or easy to talk to. In my opinion, that can make or break a school, and it definitely played a part with me removing my kids. Credentials: The school was in the final stages of becoming NAEYC accredited, which by now they are. However, the overall education factor wasn't there for me. I was looking for more of a preschool setting, with curriculum and pre-K preparation. It appeared to be more Playtime oriented, 1 and 2 year olds play, yes, but not all day, that didn't sit well with me. Other Stuff: There is definitely a nice diversified mix of kids. However, some of those kids displayed signs of biting, and also very sickly. My children were getting sick very frequently at this school; the policy they adhere to is the State's policy, so only if the child(ren) are feverish, has diarrhea, and/or vomiting -- will the children's parents be called to pick up a child. My daughter was sick and no one ever called me to tell me she was or appeared to be ill (i.e. watery eyes, runny nose, looked pail -- a teacher, and one who is a mother, should definitely be able to pick up on those signs). When a parent calls and everything is always fine or great, that raises an eyebrow for me, especially when its week one and two, and this is their first time going to school.

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!

Laura, the owner of Cradles to Crayons, also in Emerson has recently taken over this location from…read morethe previous owner after they told parents they were closing with 10 days notice. In the short time Laura has been in charge of this school the positive changes have been numerous, freshening up of the school, increased communication with parents, fixing safety issues, etc. I know my son is in good hands and I am very excited to see what other positive changes will be made this year. Edited to add: The changes I have seen in the few days since the school year officially started are phenomenal. A new curriculum has been implemented and my son has been coming home much more calm than with the previous owner and schedule.

We are very happy with our experience at Cradles 2 Crayons so far! Our toddler started in April and…read moreloving it so far! All of the teachers and the owners (Laura and Laura) are so nice and personable. We felt comfortable from our first meeting with Laura L. We know our daughter is in good hands with Miss Isabella and the other teachers. They use a Baby Connect app so that we receive updates and pictures throughout the day which is awesome. It's nice that it's a "school" environment too -- the facilities are clean and the kids all seem happy and taken care of. Definitely a nice neighborhood gem in Emerson :)

I would say keep your black children away from this school! my son hatedddd it i hated it everyday…read morea report oh he pushed this person he hit that person butttt when my son come home and i report it, it's he didn't have a physical mark on him. i call bullshit my son is a darker complexion and the other kids are white so of course a little redness would show. they tried to make my son look sooo bad. i would say this should be a whites only school! ms.Devyn fuckn sucks! she always treated my son different i would see how she would hug him when it was drop off because my son cried so bad everyday than immediately i see her as im leaving moving him away from her she's a racist! and my son first day in her class she called him boy and my sons dad said my son name is ace! if teachers cannot deal with kids of other races they shouldn't be allowed to teach. and all schools should offer some type of education on kids of different color. This school definitely needs to be investigated! the curriculum sucks! and they don't teach shit. kids don't even have a freakin WORK BOOK! also why are they charging so much for tuition but can't even get a proper photographer for the kids pictures c'mom! and the weirdos in the front act so concerned my son said melissa slapped him i definitely believe it now renee acts clueless to everything. my son also was having an allergic reaction and i noticed when i picked him up and took him to the doctor but let it be the other kids who don't look like his color they parents would've been called. The only teacher my son has ever liked was ms.gianna! she treated him so well and i believe she's probably the best there i hope she's leaves to find something better!! My son new teacher is very nurturing and loving and my son loves her soo much! i wish i found this school sooner. please keep your black children away from this dump everyday ms.devyn would write my son up and she wanted to have enough of them to kick him out but i said bump it and pulled him out! when she was on maternity my son never received a write up and i was getting good reports but soons she came back it was HELL!!' and he would even tell me all the teachers are so mean to him and would yell in his face. and he was very honest and said she kept doing it and he kicked her! i wanted to pull him before and i should've but i was told things would change and nope! that's my fault!! STAFF ARE NOT HONEST AND ALSO THERE NEEDS TO BE CAMERAS IN EVERY CLASSROOM! These teachers are not to be TRUSTED!

My son (currently 2YO) has been attending KinderCare @ Woodcliff Lake for a little over a year now…read moreand we have seen great improvement with his social skills and speech. He will enter their pre-K program come Fall. We like the feedback given and their parent/teacher conferences. I especially love the app to look at my son's activity throughout the day, that I don't have to worry about packing food (since they have a great menu), security and atmosphere. The director is always available as well.