Great school. Well maintained loving and affectionate caregivers. What you expect from a Montessori…read moreand more..I am very happy that I switched my baby to their care.

We have been with Guidepost Montessori at Cranbury since 2020. We are so glad we learned about…read moreGuidepost Montessori during covid-19 shutdown. It was a life-saver with 3 kids at home. It gave me all the resources and support needed to keep my kids learning and growing in interactive and stimulating ways while at home. Once returned to in-person, we were amazed to see our babies become these independent, confident, capable BIG kids with such a great love for learning and acquiring new skills. Guidepost Montessori philosophy and approach to child care is unique and special and unlike any other daycares. But what makes Guidepost Montessori at Cranbury even more special is the amazing, loving and caring guides and staff. They guide and support not only the children in heir classrooms but the parents too. They helped me with weaning off breastfeeding, toilet training, kids' practical life skills and social/emotional skills. We thank you for your hard work and dedication. You are much appreciated!

For the past two years, our daughter has attended the New Horizons Montessori School. She just…read moregraduated from kindergarten, and we know enrolling her here was the best decision. Despite the very challenging pandemic year they did an excellent job keeping the school safe and clean. The teachers (Mrs. Neagou, Mrs. Sheldon, and Ms. Drea) are very supportive and nurturing with their teaching style. They make a conscious effort to attend to every student's individual needs. Our daughter learned through a blend of academics, foreign languages, and geography. My in-laws are former teachers, with over 60 years of experience, and they are impressed by her math and reading skills. We loved New Horizons, the teachers, and the curriculum.  We are very confident that she will enter 1st grade with a great head start. We recommend the school to anyone without any hesitation.

Love this place, only 2 weeks into summer for my two kids and already there is a noticeable…read moredifference in behavior. My daughter voluntarily said "Yes Please" to me this morning two times in a row. Thats a first for me and my little girl. can't wait to see what else the learn.

Run as far away from this school as you can! They are deceitful, incompetent, and worse, they put…read moreyour children at risk. The problems at this school began when the previous head of school, Mr. James, left. Since Mr. James left we have experienced the following: 1. The School LOST our child - On one occasion, our child left her classroom and the school did not know where she was. To make it worse, they never informed us about the incident and had to learn about it from another parent whose child left the classroom with my child. I was told by other parents that this was not a singular event. After the incident, the school (after refusing my request to fire the teacher) agreed to never assign that teacher to supervise my child ever again. This agreement lasted for several months until the school started assigning that teacher to watch my child again. Additionally, when I confronted the head of school about the event, he informed me that he did not tell me about the event because I was pregnant and he did not want to "upset" me. 2. TIME OUTS - My child kept complaining that a particular teacher would separate her from other kids and put her in time outs. The time outs would occur on a chair that was away from other kids. 3. TELLING/MAKING MY DAUGHTER FEEL THAT SHE IS A BAD GIRL - My child told me that a particular teacher tells her that she is a "bad girl". 4. TICKS - The playground is full of ticks. After finding two giant ticks on my child, I informed the school of the problem. They did not respond to my email or treat the playground for ticks. Since then, I have learned that other children have also come home with lots of ticks. 5. DEPOSIT - When I informed the school that I was leaving, the school told me that they would be returning my entire deposit. I believe they did this due to my experience and to deter me from speaking out against them. Well...low and behold, I never received the deposit and when I confronted the school several months after I left, I was told that they never said that they would be returning my money despite me having the emails to prove it. The school's (almost) saving grace are Ms. Puja, Ms. Savi, and Ms. Varshini, who are caring teachers. Unfortunately, the administration's incompetence and carelessness is too much to overcome. If you are interested in a Montessori education, I have heard good things about the Guidepost Lawrenceville location. Just please for your mental health and your children's safety DO NOT enroll them in the Princeton Meadows school.

I work in Early Intervention and I visit many different schools working with children in their…read moreclassrooms. Not only did the Guidepost Montessori staff accommodate for the needs of the child but they were also very welcoming. It is not always easy having a guest come into your classroom. The toddler classroom is a beautiful learning environment for all of the children in their. I have seen many toddler classrooms that are chaotic. The children here are independent, regulated, nurtured, and challenged and these are toddlers! The teachers do a wonderful job and it is so nice to see.

We LOVE Robbinsville Montessori! My daughter has thrived at this school for the past year and a…read morehalf. I was nervous for my daughter to start school, and I now have such a peace that she is in good hands. I can tell they truly love her and are helping her to learn and grow and develop socially and academically. Ms Chao, Ms Umesh, Ms Vargas, Ms Charma, Ms Daniela, and Ms P are all wonderful teachers and I am very thankful. I also appreciate that there is a beautiful outdoor play space and cheerful classrooms. What a gift to have a Montessori education! Additionally, Ms Chao is truly kind and a wonderful director (as well as teacher).

Our daughter had an absolutely wonderful experience at Robbinsville Montessori. She came home each…read moreday telling us all about what she learned and how much fun she had with her friends. Ms. Chao and staff were so good to her that I was sad to see her time end at the school. I can not say enough about how happy we are with the decision to send our daughter to Ms. Chao's class.

My child was bullied continuously and blamed because they were too sensitive and emotional. The…read moreadmin chose to do nothing. The toddler program is exceptional but once you get to primary, and beyond, it gets worse and worse. Most of us with issues just cut and run and want to forget this school. The school pays a lot more attention to the parents who donate and have multiple children and if you're a doctor or "known" person in the area. The school does a bad job with transparency ie teachers leaving and then you're stuck not being able to make the best decision for your child. The primary teacher was trying really hard to sell the third year and we stayed then they really sold Junior 1 and we stayed. Wish we had left earlier.

Montessori is dedication to purpose , creation, creativity, expression and yes, routine and…read morediscipline. You may perceive Montessori as lax but in reality it's non rigid structure with super attentive teachers providing far more comfort and opportunities for a child to learn. We have only had great experiences with the staff, teachers and community for two years now and their commitment to their program and emphasis on communication and feedback is intangible. They also work very hard to keep your schedule consistent for you while caring for your child. PS tracking each action and sending updates & pictures via an app, very nice.

Let me start off by saying that my son started in a different preschool nearby and we had a pretty…read morenegative experience (a review to come). He had never stayed with anyone but family before this, so I was pretty anxious about leaving him. When I found Matawan Montessori through an internet search for local Montessori preschools, I was excited because it was so close to our home. I immediately made an appointment to meet the director and bring my son in for a visit. Mr. Chris, the director, was delightful. He showed a true interest in my son and encouraged me to bring him in for a half-day session to see how he liked it. We did and the rest is history! He LOVED IT! I immediately felt very comfortable with the staff and environment there. Montessori was the perfect place for my little guy, who was just two and a half at the time, but started in the 3-6 year group because they saw that his interest and attention span were a bit above his age. He will be going into his sixth month at the school and I can't say enough about the staff. His head teacher, Mrs. Marina is fabulous and brings with her a lot of Montessori experience. Her assistants, Kelly and Sheeta show so much caring and compassion, and my son just loves them. He hugs them goodbye each day. Staff meets you at your car and escorts your child into the school. When you pick up, it's the same. They have a day each week where they spend some time focusing on music and one day for gym where the kids learn about fitness and eating well. They also teach Chinese and Spanish in the classroom one day a week. My son has really blossomed in this school. The Montessori method is a fabulous way to allow a child to develop their independence along with a sense of discipline and purpose. It allows them to learn at their own pace, regardless of age, and having the older children in the classroom with the younger gives the little ones role models. This lets the older children feel a sense of pride in helping their younger coeds. Matawan Montessori comes through with flying colors. I would recommend this school to anyone!

Outstanding preschool with great personal attention. Our daughter has thrived attending here. We…read morelove Ms. Jolisa, Ms. Mariah, Ms. Sadaf, and Ms. Angela!

Wonderful place to send our kids. Love this community and the values it teaches our kidsread more

Freehold Montessori School was my (now four-year old) daughter's first introduction to a…read moreclassroom/learning environment and we could not have been more grateful and appreciative of the entire experience. Nothing has compared to the peace of mind of dropping her off every day knowing that she was being thoughtfully developed in a safe and joyful environment by an academic staff that would embrace her individualism while instilling within her the skills to become a life-long learner. Honestly, our only regret was not enrolling our daughter sooner. While I cannot say enough wonderful things about this school, here are the most immediate that come to mind: 1. Ms. Margaret - If only we could clone Ms. Margaret and put her into every classroom across the country! She is truly an effective teacher that is passionate about sparking curiosity in her students and ensuring they are given the tools to maximize their potential. She effortlessly goes beyond "textbook" teaching to insert micro lessons about everyday life. The students are constantly learning in a fun and memorable way. Ms. Margaret also understands that every student is different, she is very tailored in her engagement. While we did not have the pleasure of working with teachers from the other buildings, I have to assume they are just as spectacular and aligned with the overall vision and philosophy of the school. 2. Relatedly, we were very appreciative of the thorough parent-teacher/director feedback loop at FMS. Parent-teacher conferences are in-depth and productive. We were given the details of our daughter's performance, saw samples of her work, side by side progress in her writing, and tangible examples of her day-to-day/contributions to various activities in the classroom. We were given the gift of learning about our daughter in a completely different setting and were able to understand areas we could reinforce at home. 3. Similarly, the school director - Ms. Yogi - is prompt, accessible and always acting in the best interests of the students. If we ever needed anything, she was very responsive, took action immediately and was incredibly thoughtful in following-up. During my initial tour of the school with Ms. Yogi, I noticed that she not only knew each student across all three buildings by name - but she truly understood each child and their personality/needs. She is an impressive leader and has cultivated a nurturing and emotionally secure environment for her students, while delivering excellence in academics. Within the first few minutes of speaking with Ms. Yogi, I knew this was the school for my daughter. Having meticulously researched and visited most preschools within the area - I can say FMS operates in a class of its own. There is no other school out there that provides a nurturing, yet academically enriching and diverse learning sanctuary. I am confident that any parent enrolling their child here will be just as pleased with their experience.

Our daughter started at the Guidepost Montessori during the pandemic and she is loving it! The…read moreschool and the personnel are great! We keep track of our daughter's activities through the pictures they post and the teacher keeps giving us feedback on our daughter's development. We highly recommend the Guidepost Montessori at Lawrenceville!

From the owner: Guidepost Lawrenceville is part of an international network of Montessori schools dedicated to…read morehelping children grow through joyful learning. Our school in Lawrenceville offers a nurturing and educational environment for infants (6 months to 18 months), toddlers (18 to 36 months), and young children (3 to 6 years old).Early childhood years are the most critical time in your child's development. These years are foundational in shaping your child's future health, well-being, and happiness at school and home. Montessori education provides your child with the tools to navigate lifelong learning.Are you searching for a daycare, preschool, or kindergarten in Lawrenceville, NJ? You may want to consider Guidepost Montessori. The daycare years correspond to our 'Nido' program, the preschool years correspond to our 'Toddler' program, and the kindergarten years correspond to our 'Children's House' program.With Montessori's emphasis on helping children grow through joyful learning, Guidepost at Lawrenceville can provide a nurturing environment for your child and prepare them for success at elementary school, and beyond.

Having small children and working full time is a challenge. Not because of the long hours or the…read moreexhaustion, but because finding someone you trust to love and care for your children while you are working all day is tough! I went back to work when my oldest (now 5) was just 8 weeks old. I searched everywhere. Seriously, if there is a place or person that watches kids in South Brunswick, I have interviewed them and might have even sent my girls there. We were lucky and had some good situations for daycare for our daughters over the years but we were never 100% thrilled with where they were. Of course, no one is going to love and care for your child the way that you do, so you become critical of things. Well, that all changed when we found The Montessori Learning House. Debbie Starinski is amazing, she runs her school with pride and love....you can feel it! All the of staff members are so sweet with the kids. Currently, 2 of my girls go to the school. Jo is in the preschool and Franki is in the toddler program. They are learning so much! Every day they come home with new work and art projects. Franki is speaking so much too. Everyday she has more words and sentences added to her speech! The school also uses an app that the teachers use to let parents know how the day went and what the kids did all day. I love the app!! Communication is a huge component to making me happy about childcare and Debbie and the teachers are great at it. There has never been a moment that I felt "in the dark" about what was going on at the school. The teachers and before/after care staff is so sweet and caring. There are times that I come to pick up the girls and Franki will be sitting on the after care teachers lap giggling...just so happy! They are always smiling when they are dropped off and when they get picked up. Mrs Allen told me that it was taking Franki some time getting used to sleeping on a cot. So she sits with her and rubs her back until she falls asleep...I seriously almost cried! Instead of just scolding her for not sleeping, they took the time to help her adjust to her new situation! Another person mentioned that the school is closed a few days a year for in service days...this is very common with not only private schools but people that do daycare out of their homes as well. What the person failed to mention is that this is one of the VERY FEW schools that is open on school holidays. In the past I have had to find placement for my girls on school holidays...I didn't have off but they did! This school is open the week of Spring Break and Christmas Break. They are also open on Holidays like Martin Luther King day....a lot of schools are closed! As a working parent, I don't mind the schedule they have...I actually love it! Thank you Debbie, thank you staff....thank you for keeping the most important people in my life safe and happy all day! Thank you for giving this working mama peace of mind that my babies are safe all day!!!!

I am a working mother of 4 and all 4 of my children have gone/are going to this Montessori at this…read morelocation or the Jamesburg location. I keep coming back because of the curriculum and because the well being of the children and staff is a top priority here. They have become an extension of my family. My 18 mo old just started this week in Ms. Allen's class and is having a tough transition. Ms. Allen holds him until he is acclimated and everyday when I come to pick him up he is sitting in her lap. It warms my heart how loving and caring she is with him as he struggles to separate from me. I have even sat in the office to watch him on the screen and she encourages him to be independent but is still loving in how she speaks to him. Each day I get the update on his and my daughter's progress (she is in the PreK program) in an email and on the app, but Ms. Allen also takes the time to update me, very honestly, on what went well and what didn't go well for him each day. Teachers don't always take the time to do that, but she knew that my son and I were adjusting during this first week and she did what she could to help us transition. My 4 year old daughter is now in her third year at this school. I loved my experience here and any time one of the parents voiced a concern about something, the school addressed it, including adding the daily reports, shifting staff, and even adding flexible hours for parents who need it. Mrs. Crandall is wonderful with the preschoolers. My daughter is learning social skills in addition to academics. She has the kids shake hands and make eye contact as they leave. She does this with each child, excusing them one at a time, to make sure they get the individual attention needed. I also have every confidence that she will be reading before she starts KG this fall. My older 2 were also reading at 4 years old, before they started KG in public school. Again, this is a school that has just recently offered daycare hours, due to parent request. This is not a standard daycare. With that in mind, there is a focus on education and enrichment and they have to follow school schedules and rules. I feel badly about the one other reviewer's experience. It's not easy when our child is struggling and needs some type of disciplinary attention. But, like any other school, they have to watch out for the other children and for the teachers. If a child is hitting, there are a few options they try but if the behavior doesn't stop, the child has to be taken out of class. They have to do it because otherwise you are putting the other children at risk.