This was a terrific place that we sent our kids to for a variety of reasons. The staff here is…read moreabsolutely 100% top notch and truly treat the children in the most wonderful and compassionate way. As a parent, I felt really good about dropping off my kids here as I knew they were taken care of very well. The place is very clean and the curriculum is engaging. I can tell how much my children enjoy it as they do a great job of sending daily updates and photos which really help us get a good grasp of what they do all day. Also, my kids always left with a big smile on their faces. This only happens when the people who operate this place truly care about the children. I can say my experience was about as good as it gets and we absolutely plan on bringing the kids back very soon. I noticed there were some legacy negative reviews that were tied to the previous ownership - but speaking from experience I can say unequivocally that this daycare is absolutely pristine and the right place to send my kids to. We've had some good and not so good experiences with other options and Genesis is without doubt on top of the list as I feel confident they take great care of the kids and keep parents regularly updated with their daily communication. Highly recommended.

Best place ever Our…read moredaughter is there since 2017. Now she is going after care. This is like a family place. My daughter have fun and learn a lot. They help her with homework. That is a big plus. They have a lot activities too. Places is really beautiful and clean. Jinah owner is really nice and available if you have any concern. Teachers are nice and helpful. Do not look for another place this is the right one.

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.

My daughter had a great time at KidztoPros Summer Camp - she took a film editing class. This was…read morethe height of the Delta variant and kids were masked and distanced and safety procedures taken very seriously, but nonetheless the kids had a great time and learned about video and film production. The instructors were fun and energetic. Reports were given every day on how your child was doing. It was a really positive experience.

I had to bring my 10 week old to Rainbow Academy because of my short maternity leave. She is my…read morefirst so I was very upset to turn back to work. Everyone here is super friendly and made my transition back to work a lot easier! The facility is super clean, the staff is amazing!! You get daily reports via email and pictures sent to you every now and then of your little guy or girl. And you can watch them on the computer to feel like you aren't missing out on too much of their day! Really a great place!

We love Lightbridge! Everyone here is so friendly and they really love the kids. My daughter…read morestarted here at 3 months and is now 3. The main reasons we picked Lightbridge was for their hours (7am to 6:30pm), the cleanliness of their facility, the ratio of teachers to children, the ability to watch them on your phone/computer and the pictures you receive of your child on what activities they are participating in. Definitely a great school for our daughter to be a part of!

Our son attends this wholesome camp. We are so grateful that we found this gem. The camp is placed…read moreon the Green Meadows Waldorf School campus. Our son takes a bus from Brooklyn to camp. The bus is air-conditioned with a loving and trained bus counselor. The counselor facilitates activities on the bus. Our son loves going to camp. He was skeptical before he went for the first day. He told the counselor, "I didn't want to come but I changed my mind." He was hooked when he arrived. The staff are thoroughly trained. This is the only camp (that I know of) that has a mandatory week-long training. The staff are compassionate, knowledgeable, patient and flexible. Nature Place Day Camp is intuitive and thoughtful to each camper, rather than prescribing a "one size fits all," schedule driven, rules based mentality. The campers are encouraged to be curious. Campers exude confidence through this curiosity. The camp has daily swimming in their beautiful "pond" (a tasteful pool that looks like a pond). My son is learning how to swim! In the past, we have invested our time and money in swim lessons ad nauseam with no results. He did not even want to go into the pool. Now that he is learning at nature place day camp, he has made more progress at camp than he has in years of lessons. The camp is teaching respect for nature and thoughtfulness. The camp values the environment and demonstrates an authentic love for the ecosystem to the campers. The camp also encourages mindfulness and thoughtfulness in silence and quiet meditative peace (instead of other camp's whistles and bells). The correspondence with the camp is wonderful. We can always reach someone at the camp whenever we need to talk about issues related to camp (e.g. different pick ups, meals etc). The camp sends out beautiful weekly updates which lays out what happened the prior week. The camp is a lovely place. My only regret is that I did not get to go here as a child. My husband and I are so fortunate to know that our son is getting a well-rounded, nurturing, safe and nourishing experience.

Mean and cold staff. They held me back a group below and won't let me go to the Delaware River…read moretrip. Half of my experience was terrible. Only a few counselors who were nice to me. And most of all they wouldn't let me work there because of my disability.

Enrolled my 10 year old son into a summer drawing program. He signed up for manga drawing figures…read morenot the digital one. He absolutely loved it and learning throughout the week he was there. He said they went into detail on how to draw the figures by learning body parts and skeletal system and muscles etc. It went from an art class to science class somewhat but he totally appreciated it! He learned body proportions and much, much more! Will definitely return next summer. Really wish we could afford to Continue a program throughout the school year. Highly recommend!!

School of Rock founder Matt Ross expanded his franchise building formula into art education with…read morethe One River concept. Not yet a 55 location phenomenon like its musical counterpart, One River is a growing franchise on the East Coast. The modern and upscale facility in Allendale offers a variety of children's, tween, teen and adult art classes that are taught by a young and hip faculty. The staff is helpful and informative. Our tween enjoyed the digital art classes he tried and the "teen shuffle" class he now enjoys -- which teaches in multiple media and fairly large groups. That said, I'm not sure the curriculum is on the same level as some traditional art schools we've experienced in the past -- that are usually focused on more one on one training. However the large number of choices, an energetic faculty and flexibility to switch between programs and instructors on short notice is a plus. This place is pricey but classes are about market for the area and the service offered. Depending on your expectations and the skill set you bring to the program -- One River might be a good choice. Top Tip: Take a trial class or two before you commit. The rolling admissions policy requires that you commit for at least 4 classes in a 30 day period -- and that you give a 30 days notice of cancellation.

We love cooking class here! We had a lovely experience and my kids really enjoyed it. We good to…read moretry more classes soon.

Casey never fails to let the kids have fun learning about food. She is great at answering all the…read morecooking questions my 6 year has. He fully enjoys her classes and always is impressed at how yummy the recipes are. He space is always so clean and she is very cautious and makes sure to social distance the kids where possible. She has hosted both an adult and kid party for us. We have zero complaints. She truly goes above and beyond. She definitely loves what she does and let's that shine through teaching her classes. We had the pleasure of also being part of the Yelp elite group and got to make yummy lava cakes. Attached are some pictures of how they came out.

We just signed up our 10 and 6 year old kids and they absolutely love it. Never knew they were this…read moretalented...haha. Thanks to our friend Hannah who has been raving about it and whose kids have gone for the last 8 years. We were all about sports but now they're spending a lot more time on art. Highly recommended to all!