We have children in 7th grade and 4th grade. We had started at MCDS in PK and had planned to go…read moreto public school. Plans were altered with COVID and we have never looked back. Our kids have thrived academically and enjoyed participating in extracurricular activities. Both areas that we found lacking in public school where we felt that the teachers really did not know our kids. We've been particularly impressed with the middle school teachers and the overall middle school experience. The strong academic focus and supportive environment have been invaluable. We feel similarly about the elementary school, which also provides an excellent foundation. The after-school programs, including Cross Country, Drama Club, Outdoor Living Skills Club, and Cooking Club, have also been exceptional. The teachers and staff leading these activities have been wonderful role models and have created a sense of community outside the classroom.

We have been extremely happy with MCDS. Our daughter who is in sixth grade now has been there…read moresince she was a baby. All of our experience with MCDS has been nothing but positive. She absolutely thrives there and doesn't want to be anywhere else. They have been so great to work with! Some things that we love about MCDS are the academic rigor, the school/life flexibility, and the nurturing environment. First, you will find at MCDS that they are usually one year ahead of the public school system. But on top of this, they also place the students according to their needs. So, if they need to be challenged more, they will move them up to something more advanced. Likewise, if the student needs more help in a subject, MCDS will make sure the student gets the individual attention they need to succeed. This is so much better than the public school system where every child has to fit the same mold. We also have an older son who has always been in the public school system. We clearly notice a difference in how MCDS sets their students up for success while the public school tends to not cater to the individual needs. Either the student is advanced or they are not, there is no in between and it is really difficult to move up. Second, the faculty and administration at MCDS are always willing to work with us to ensure our daughter has what she needs. If we need to take a trip during school or she is sick from school, they have always been good to work with us, to ensure that our daughter has what she needs and gives her the flexibility to make up work. They have also been very open to feedback about how to improve or what programs that we would like to see added. They work very hard to see how they can accommodate these requests. Lastly, we really appreciate the nurturing environment they create at MCDS. My daughter is so happy there, we couldn't imagine sending her anywhere else. She is growing to be a confident, smart and caring person and we have to say a lot of that is due to her time at MCDS. The teachers really get to know the students and take the time to be a part of their lives helping them grow into well-rounded individuals whether it is joking with them at lunch, helping with pancake breakfast or teaching one of the clubs. They teach the children to respect one another as well as the teachers at a very early age. The older students participate in a peer leader program where they work with the younger children to help them grow and learn. Not only is this a great program to teach the older students leadership skills and responsibility, but it helps provide a good example for the younger ones on how to behave and treat others. While MCDS is a small school, they are able to offer a nice variety of extracurricular activities for the students at all grade levels. They offer activities like track, soccer, cooking club, outdoor survival skills, drama, and yearbook. The kids really love all of these and it gives them something else to look forward to at school. It helps to build the camaraderie between the students regardless of age and they really support each other. As a parent, we are very grateful for our daughter to have this wonderful experience. Mendham Country Day School has become a part of our family and we couldn't imagine sending our daughter anywhere else.

My daughter is in her second year at Hilltop Christian Nursery School, and we couldn't be happier…read morewith the exceptional staff, quality curriculum and programs they offer. Last year we moved to Mendham from out of state, and several neighbors recommended Hilltop. After a tour of the school and learning more about their play-based curriculum, we enrolled our three year old daughter. From the first week at Hilltop last year, she has felt at home and has looked forward to going to school. Each week, she comes home excited about the new skills she has learned, friends she has made and activities they did. Hilltop provides the positive introduction to education and school that is so critical for young children. I wholeheartedly recommend Hilltop Christian Nursery School.

We invite you to tour this Daycare as it is a wonderful gem in the community. The teachers are warm…read moreand caring and the children are happy. There is a playground, pizza Fridays, and the classes keep children engaged with art activities for every level. We value our families!

It has been a year since my son attended LL Academy and up until today, I was not persuaded to…read morewrite a review. I am happy and I am sad at the same time because my son has to leave the school to go onto kindergarten. I Love and will miss this daycare. If you are looking for a daycare for your child, Then I want you to look no further. I want you to sign your child up to the Budd Lake Location. My son has attended. 2 daycare centers in Hackettstown neither one of them worked out until he came to the Little Learning Academy. In my experience, I have only had one teacher who I adored but in this school, I adore every teacher. It is rare that you come across a daycare where every teacher is trained and is uniquely skilled in their own way but together they are a perfect match for the children. They are highly equipped to deal with every behavior challenge as well as providing a safe and loving environment for the children. I can assure you your child is getting the best education and care. YOUR CHILD IS IN GOOD HANDS!!

It's really hard to put into words the exceptional and nurturing care the Goddard School of…read moreParsippany provides for the children and their families. The owners, Mr. Pavan & Ms. Nerale, the directors Stacy & Ashley, and the teachers Ms. Nicole, Ms. Anu, and Ms. Alex are nothing short of phenomenal. Every single employee treats you and your child like family. They quickly become your village, rooting for your child every day. They are patient, welcoming, and comforting - a safety net if you will. You can tell this is so much more than a mere job to them. Their love and care for children radiates in everything they do. My son goes to the daycare happily in the morning. He has learned so much already, and the activities they provide are always age appropriate tailored to engage kids and develop their skills. My heart feels at peace leaving my child there. There's nothing more I could ask for.

Our kids were in a different day care since they were a year old until they were 6 years old. This…read moreyear with the pandemic we were so stressed about how we are going to handle the school schedule while both of us are working full time, that's when we were calling various places with negative response and when we called Goddard at Parsippany they were so welcoming and positive about their program. Their process was so simple and everyone is very professional in their approach and attitude, not only that we joined our twins but also had been telling many parents who are not aware of this school age kids support program.

My daughter started going to the Goddard School when she was 2 years old and is now 5 yrs old…read moregetting ready to graduate from the Pre-K class. Being a first time mom and fairly new to the Randolph area, my husband and I researched and toured every single preschool. As soon as I entered the Goddard School, I knew it was the right place for my daughter. I was immediately drawn to their state of the art fingerprint security system along with an outstanding curriculum, generous classroom space and a safe and immaculate, age appropriate playground. The school is warm and inviting. The halls are decked out with artwork and pictures of the faculty and students. The classrooms are bright, spacious, cheery and filled with countless educational tools and areas designed for pretend play, fine motor skill activities, reading, writing and listening centers and individual cubbies for the children. My daughter loves going to school everyday and I have seen a vast improvement in her social skills as well as her speech and language skills. She excels in math and science and can even read thanks to "sight words." She has learned quite a few Spanish words and knows a ton of sign language. As she enters kindergarten in September, there's no doubt in my mind that she is much better off to have gone to the Goddard School. I have grown extremely fond of all her teachers over the past 3 years. They have all been beyond helpful, extremely caring, sincere, nurturing, loving and exemplify what teaching is all about. The director, Miss Leigh Ann, is absolutely incredible. The knowledge she has and the willingness to help in any and every situation goes above and beyond her job title. If I ever have a care or concern, Miss Leigh Ann always puts my mind at ease. She is a true gem! Miss Daniele, the assistant director, is exceptionally friendly, efficient and professional. I know I can go to her with any question and she will have a solution. The owners, Miss Anne, Mr. John and Mr. Jonathan are always welcoming and pleasant. I can always rely on a smile whenever I see them. They run a tight ship and it feels as though we are all a part of one big, happy family. If you're looking for a fun, educational, loving and safe place to send your child, the Goddard School is it!! Erica A. Randolph, NJ

A great school with a tremendous staff! Our kids love it! My wife and I could not be happier with…read morehow our kids have developed since enrolling. Amazing!

Beyond disappointed in the bait and switch we received by the school. We toured the school 3 times…read moreand weren't given all the information needed to make a decision for our sons to attend under AFTER they received our registration fee AND the Friday before they were to start at the parent orientation. They make the 4 year olds wear uniforms (never disclosed), all children must use the school provided backpacks (never disclosed) amongst other school related decisions we were not disclosed. When we attempted to get our registration fee back we were told we're weren't charged tuition and the charge wasn't enforced as a "good faith" gesture. Pretty much you're lucky so no your $600 registration is ours. The owner was absolutely rude and snarky. The education director is cold and very rude. Make sure you ask every question you can think of because they don't ask, don't tell.

TL;DR: This is an amazing school with caring teachers. Your child will learn so much and will love…read moregoing to school. Our now 2yo daughter started at Primrose of Florham Park last summer after we relocated to the area. During a time of such transition for her, Ms. Samuels and her other teachers provided so much nurturing, love, and compassion for her. She has since transitioned into the Toddlers class where Ms. White and Ms. Santana are loving and patient with her antics AND she learns so much. Over Christmas, she came home one day and just started naming colors (at 18mo!!). She now counts as she goes down the stairs. It's clear that education truly is the foundation for everything they do and that they do it with love for each child. Lastly, I will say that in addition to her teachers, our daughter has great relationships with people at Primrose who aren't even her teachers - Ms. Cathy, Ms. Joseph, etc. To me, this shows that the culture at the school is amazing in every classroom environment. Another benefit of going to Primrose is the app they use - Procare. This may seem trivial but it's been a huge upgrade from our previous daycare. You can customize notifications to get real-time photos and updates from your child's day. And, on tough mornings, the school will send extra photos to reassure you that your little one is okay. Regarding COVID-19, the school has taken critical precautions that thus far have prevented any school shutdowns or outbreaks. It is sometimes inconvenient to keep our daughter home with a cold while we wait for a COVID-19 result; however, it gives me peace that everyone else has to do it too. Overall, we're so glad that we chose Primrose. And our daughter is too - she squeals when we pull into the school parking lot most days.

During the Covid pandemic, we had the opportunity to explore a preschool program closer to home for…read moreour 3 year old son. We came across Fun N Friends and are so happy we found this school. He is thrilled to attend each day. He loves his teachers and his classmates. He comes home happy and with a daily craft or activity to share with us. His teachers, Mrs. Molter and Ms. Conte are amazing. Very responsive and they also share weekly pictures on a private Facebook page for just our class. Most of all, we know that our son is SAFE at school. They have handled the pandemic and protocols extremely well and we are appreciative. They even have valet drop off and temp checks! Their attention to detail allows our son to have social and educational interactions with his peers while also staying safe and healthy. Samantha and Ken W.

My twins have been attending FVCDS since they were 16 months old; they are now nearly 5 and are…read morepreparing to go to kindergarten this Fall 2020. The owner Miss Aimee is wonderful and hands on. Very easy going and accommodating! The teachers love the kids as if they were their own. I am very confident in our choice to send our children to FVCDS as I have seen them grow to respectful, kind and intellectual little humans!

My kids enjoy this place as much, if not more than, the higher end places we used prior to moving…read moreto the area. They get lots of exercise and adore the staff. My 5 year old is in the summer camp program and LOVES it. It was a great decision for our family.