Pingry is a not a school that treats you fairly unless you are legacy or a donor or a sports…read morechampion. It does not matter how smart the kid is. They are biased and all their decisions are based on DEI and race. Your kid will not get an admission unless they are connected to admissions committee or know insiders or a legacy.

I wrote this review specifically to go against Allan, Menan, and Celito. There are many topics to…read morecover including sexual abuse, toxic environment, kids cheating their way with money, faculty destroying student self worth, and it just being an overall terrible school. First I would like to cover sexual abuse. Going to Allan's example of sexual assault with Anthony du Bourg, he stated that Anthony was a teacher in the 60s and walked "through the locker room when we were undressed." In other words Mr. Anthony walked through the locker room in the 60s when Allan was changing. That means if Allan in 2017 would be pretty old. Not only this, but all of the other examples given by other reviews happened every 20 years and have no solid evidence. These reviews also state that there are better schools in the area, Newark Academy, Delbarton, Kent Place, and so much more have terrible incidents that are far worse than Pingry's. These claims have a high chance of not being true and there is no school in the world that has no creepos lingering. Considering that there are only 3 alleged assaulters for a school history of almost 200 years is really amazing. Now I would like to talk about the supposed toxic environment. Anywhere you go in life there will always be toxic people. I believe that Menan is just a parent who had a kid hang around the wrong crowd. The Pingry School also has amazing staff and faculty that can support anyone at anytime. Compared to other private schools and public schools Pingry is nowhere near as toxic. According to Allan people were racist and really toxic, the 1960s was a really long time ago and the world was really different. I understand that numerous students agree with me and love their school. For kids cheating their way with money, this is completely untrue. I have been at Pingry for a very long time and I can't tell you how many kids have been expelled for vaping, doing drugs, sexual assault, racism, and more vile actions. Pingry is extremely strict with this and the honor code is not used as a weapon, but more as a guideline. There are kids that got expelled immediately with billionaires for parents and have not been on school grounds since. Faculty destroying student self worth is the topic I disagree with the most. There are so many trusted adults in the school and for the reviews saying that they suck probably got failed and just trying to throw dirt. The teachers are very uplifting and help the students non-stop. Teachers also might favor students, but thats alright because whatever school you go to that might happen and it is not all the teachers at Pingry that do that. Pingry is an amazing school and If it was so terrible then why is it the third best school in NJ on Niche? I am not sure what these clowns are thinking putting these reviews, but is a Saturday night and this took like 20 minutes. Guaranteed all of these clowns are either Pingry rejects or got expelled. I also believe at least one of these reviews are a middle schooler thinking that they are funny, but in reality they just have nothing better to do. PS. Nobody hacking into your account and your other reviews don't really make your image look better

I wish I could give the Giving Nest 10 stars! As a teacher I can vouch for the high quality of…read moreeducation the children receive and the high standards that they hold themselves to. The environment is warm, caring and friendly. My children loved this school so much that they still talk about their teachers and the fond memories they had. They will go above and beyond to make your child feel safe, loved and heard. They are not putting on a show, rather a genuine love of children and learning. We will never forget our experience and the foundation my children received at the Giving Nest.

What are you looking for when you send your child to preschool? An environment where you may never…read moresee a frown on anyone's face and everyone is happy to be there? A school where the owner and director are not only visible and involved in the day to day happenings with the children, but are also available, approachable and ready to address any concerns you may have? A teacher who wants the best for your child and challenges him to be the best he can be? A curriculum that addresses math, reading, science, social studies, language arts etc. with creativity and fun? A home away from home where you know your child will be loved and cared for? A school that goes beyond teaching the abc's to teaching the life lessons of honesty, respect, manners, caring for others, generosity and responsibility? Sending your child elsewhere would be missing an incredible opportunity to instill a love of learning in him coupled with life lessons that will be with him forever. So, what is the only thing I regret about sending my son here? It is not discovering the Giving nest sooner! Thank you to everyone who has made this year one my son will always remember. The Fiorilli Family (2015)

When we were moving back to the north east from CA, this school was what anchored us in NJ! It's…read moreour priority to make sure our daughter stay fully bilingual in Mandarin and English to stay connected with my side of the family and culture. We compared different immersion schools nearby but liked how nice the school facility as well as the teachers were. It was a leap of faith for us, but we are into our second year and still quite happy with the professionalism, the caring and loving characters of the teachers, as well as the constantly improving school programs. I really love the parent community too.

My children have been at HudsonWay for 4 years now. They started in Kindergarten and 3rd grade in…read morethe Spanish program. As we head into our 5th year, I am confident to say that we made the right decision. Our main priority was that our kids would be able to speak Spanish confidently and build relationships with the Spanish speaking side of their family that lives abroad. Well, we got that and so much more! The teachers at HudsonWay are irreplaceable. Their Spanish teachers are all native speakers from different countries and they each bring a warmth and special touch unique to their cultures. Their English and Math teachers are top notch. Because of the smaller class sizes, the teachers are able to provide a much more individualized approach to teaching and provide each student with what they need. They are also always available and happy to connect with parents. My kids have really enjoyed the engaging activities, projects and presentations which increase in complexity and rigor each grade level. As a parent, I too have enjoyed them, as we are invited in to see presentations and projects multiple times throughout the year. The community is tight knit and the parent board is very active in providing additional activities and experiences for the students and families. HudsonWay is comprised of families from all different backgrounds and walks of life, but at the same time, there is a common thread that runs through the community which is valuing language and learning. This makes HudsonWay a unique and special place; we are a diverse group in so many ways with a common cause bringing us together. Although my kids are in the Spanish program, they have friends in the Mandarin program as well as they are together for English, Art, Music, Phys Ed and more. Thank you, HudsonWay, for giving my kids the gift of language. It is a gift to our entire family!

We love Westminster Nursery School. I was looking for a program that was very loving and nurturing…read more Mrs. Bocian is such an amazing teacher. My son loves her and her assistant Mrs. Coler. He is always coming home with fun artwork and projects. I love that they are very fun centered but also manage to teach the kids the essentials. M is always telling me all about their fun activities. He also stays for lunch class with Mrs. Marsh, and although he doesn't love eating lunch at school, he adores his Lunch Teacher and her helper. They do such fun activities with the kids and it really shows the love and care they have for our kids. I would definitely recommend this school. It's very diverse and super inclusive.

I cannot emphasize enough how amazing this program is. My daughter is in the 3's class and I was…read moreextremely nervous about how she would do in Pre-K as a COVID child. Everyday we drop her off and she does not look back. She loves telling us about her friends, the day she had, and all of the amazing staff at Westminster. The teachers are highly attentive and never afraid to contact you. My daughter had dealt with some minor health issues this year and when ever she was out the teachers always reached out through phone or email to check how she was doing! I am so grateful to have found Westminster Nursery School!

I was moving from Atlanta back to my home state, New Jersey, because I wanted to advance my career…read moreand take a new job so I had to hop on Google and Yelp! to find the best of the best in my area. I saw this one and another close by, so I had my mother visit before I moved up. This was my mother's choice and when I talked to the owner, this was my choice as well. The owner, Ms. Cheryl, made me feel so welcome and I just knew she would take care of my son like her own. You could feel the love oozing out of her. She's also a mother and knows what mothers feel. She's done a great job of keeping me abreast of the daily activities the kids' are doing and what they're learning. Over the past year, I've seen her bend over backwards for these little kids and even the parents at times. My son can now count beyond measures, write his name and is reading a few words. He's made some great friends and loves his teachers. It's tucked away from the road and attached to a church. This also made me feel good because it's enclosed and the kids have their own gated play area. If you want to feel the love and know your kid(s) are being nurtured, being them here.

A wonderful daycare center with a family feel and truly caring teachers…read more If I could give more than 5 stars, I would! The owner Miss Cheryl was a God-send to us when we took in two foster children (two and three years old) this past year. Miss Cheryl was one of the few constants for our beautiful foster children during a time of a lot of uncertainty and instability in their lives. She also became a great support and friend to us as their foster parents. Miss Cheryl works hard to create a warm and welcoming daycare where every child is valued and loved. She loves all of the children in her care so well, and they love her! We would highly recommend Precious Gifts Daycare to anyone, and especially foster parents, as Miss Cheryl has a wealth of experience working with foster children.

I can't tell you a thing about the curriculum (although from the look of the crowd I'm sure it's…read moresome provocative form of free association meets not so free tuition) but last night we went to see a young relative perform in Wardlaw's Spring musical Into The Woods. Rarely, have I witnessed a production so elaborate this side of Broadway. The costumes alone were exquisite and Judging from the logjam of six figure German SUVs lining the parking lot I immediately stopped wondering where such funding could have possibly come from. Considering my own public high school production of M*A*S*H featured Army Surplus Store remnants for costumes and props I shudder to think what Wardlaw's prom may look like... Maybe Justin Timberlake and Beyonce performing live on a levitating platform of pure platinum. Like the bumper sticker says... My other car is a Ferrari. Times they sure have changed. A great show.

My son has been enrolled in W+H since early childhood. These past 5 years have just flown by…read morewatching him thrive and grow. He's challenged, he's nurtured and he's given the tools to succeed. I've watched him accomplish projects with such determination and grit and I've seen him cheer his classmates with the same joy and sense of pride in them. The teachers are simply amazing...I've had the joy of connecting and maintaining strong relationships. They foster so much global awareness and inclusivity. My son has learned about so many different cultures and foods. When I am on campus...I feel like I am home. I am forever grateful to everyone at WH for my son's journey...it really takes a village...I'm fortunate to add to mine each year.

The school is one of the best in our area. The teachers are v friendly & loving . They take really…read moregood care of my child. I love the big classroom & the playground that my son also loves a lot. There are so many classes options that the parents can choose according to their convenience. I am v happy to choose this school for my child.

In my opinion, this day care is THE BEST DAY CARE in town (and neighboring towns). Let me start off…read moreby saying, that similar to many parents, I researched many daycares before choosing a location. In addition, my child attended two other day cares before we landed here. The way the teachers interact with the children is wonderful to see. The teachers are firm and consistent in their approach to bad behavior (ie. removing the child from the space, talking to them, explaining why, etc.). They are kind and patient, they teach, they have fun (art, shaving cream, dancing). It's truly the BEST DAYCARE IN TOWN. My daughter has learned so much!!!!! Examples - ABC's, sign language, how to write, even some Spanish colors, and so much more. The Director, Johana is phenomenal, as well. My daughter was having a behavioral issue 2-3 months into joining. She was ok with the other children but she was not listening to the teachers and displaying behavior that was not her normal behavior. I believe this was because we just changed daycares and in parallel I was transitioning her into her own room / bed. Johana sat me down and explained all the issues and the impact it was having. She gave some recommendations on what we could work to implement, together, to try and rectify the problem. She was also very clear on how long we had to try and implement a solution (before we would need to change schools). All things I truly appreciated because there was over communication on the problem, a willingness to work together to try and resolve the issue, and a clear deadline. In the end, I was finally able to get through to my daughter and her morning statements of "I don't want to go here!!!" changed into "I can't wait to tell Ms. Caila XYZ" or greeting Mrs. Johana on the way to excitedly join Ms. Temu's class. Their willingness to try and work with you (as a parent) and their dedication to providing a safe, fun, and educational place for all the children is impeccable. You won't regret sending your child, here.

Can't say enough wonderful things about Lightbridge Academy, my son thrives and is always happy to…read morecome here. As a parent one of the most important things is to know your child is safe and well taken care of and this is exactly what we feel here. Nothing can compare to having peace of mind knowing that our son is in good hands. Also, the staff and teachers are wonderful and easy to communicate with. We are beyond happy with Lightbridge Academy! Keep up the good work! :)