Schools near East Rutherford, NJ

“We have had a wonderful experience at TLE. The staff and teachers are caring and attentive and go above and beyond to ensure our children are loved and in a safe, clean, happy environment. Our children have long days at TLE (9am-5:45pm) but the TLE staff works so well together to keep the children engaged with a mix of learning and fun. Both of our daughters have thrived and learned so much at TLE and we are grateful that we found this center. The summer camp was fantastic with water play and activities each week and they just hosted a great Santa event for the children that everyone thoroughly enjoyed! The kids were thrilled to have pictures with Santa while enjoying time with their classmates and friends. Thank you TLE.. for your flexibility, understanding, and support these last few years!!!! Would definitely recommend :)”

“I have tried several day-cares in the area and it’s safe to say this is the best place for my son. Amazing staff filled with people who really understand and care about their work. Highly recommend!”

“Im very impressed with the school, the building, classrooms overall everything great but with the gym are the most. they have one of the biggest gym i have seen at a daycare its nice to have indoor playing area for my son in winter”

“I have worked with Lorraine for some time to improve my health and it has been an amazing experience. Lorraine has really helped me through a number of challenging health issues. I am genuinely surprised by how much better I feel and how much my health has improved with Lorraine's guidance. Lorraine's recommendations are so feasible and Lorraine is incredibly supportive. Lorraine is thorough, attentive, kind, and a pleasure to work with. Lorraine provides scientifically based recommendations and explanations for health improvement that fit naturally into your daily life and are supportive of positive change. I have never felt better or had more energy, and I have a much better understanding of what I can do to support my health goals in sustainable ways. I can't recommend Lorraine enough!”

“We chose Goddard School for our 3-month old daughter after researching all of the options within a several mile radius. We couldn't be happier with our choice. We love her teachers Ms. Christine and Ms. Madison! Our daughter's face lights up every time she sees them in the mornings. We drop her off knowing she is not only getting terrific care from people who love her, but she's also learning so much! We are thrilled with her progress - every day she has lots of great activities. We know she is in great hands at Goddard and can't be happier with our choice. We know you'll feel the same.”

“My family and I have had the absolute pleasure of sending our children to PSA for the past four years, and I cannot say enough wonderful things about this incredible school. From the moment we first stepped through the doors, we knew we had found a nurturing and enriching environment for our kids.Located in the heart of Montclair, PSA is a true gem in the community. What sets this preschool apart is its unwavering commitment to the growth and development of every child who walks through its doors. It definitely fosters a family environment.The teachers and staff are exceptional. They treat every child with love, respect, and individualized attention. It's evident that they genuinely care about the well-being and success of each student.The school is always clean, secure, and well-maintained. We are very pleased with their response to the pandemic and sent our kids back with ease. Additionally, the classrooms are filled with age-appropriate toys, books, and materials that encourage exploration and creativity. My little ones loved the imagination play!If you are looking for a preschool that values your child's growth, happiness, and overall well-being, I wholeheartedly recommend Park Street Academy. It truly is a place where families become part of a loving and supportive community. Thank you, PSA, for four amazing years, and for laying the foundation for a lifetime of learning and success for our children.”

“Updating 12/23 to add that my daughter is now in her second year at Playhouse and continues to thrive. She has learned so much about how to treat others kindly and express herself constructively. I continue to marvel at the clever teaching methods. For example, they recently did a unit on germs and painted the kids hands with glitter so they could see how the glitter/germs spread around the room as they played.2/23: I am picky about daycares and preschools - most seem to be fine, but not amazing. Playhouse is one of those rare schools that is amazing and we feel so lucky to have found it. Our daughter is thriving - she loves going and she is engaged with the various activities. Every staff member is lovely and wonderful - they create a safe and supportive environment and they do such creative and incredible things with the kids. They have a great library for the teachers to pull from and I so appreciate my daughter's exposure to things (like her class pet) that she otherwise wouldn't be. Highly recommend!”

“We love this daycare; very caring and nurturing environment. We are very impressed with their program and structure provided to our toddler. He loves going in and is always super excited to tell us about his day. Very grateful for Hannah’s leadership and how she has shaped the program.”

“Very great daycare, I recommend this daycare. They take good care of children! My child learned so much and loved this daycare! The teachers were very nice! Thank you to Ms. Anna and Olga!”

“Very happy with the care my children have received here. Ms Melanie, Ms Katy and Ms Jackie were great teachers to my son since he was 3 years old. He is now in public school.Ms Olga, and Ms Jeydy have taken great care of my other baby since he was 3 month old.My older son was prepared for when he started kindergarten. He loves them and will remember them forever. They took great care of him while still teaching him the basics before he started kindergarten education.My now 1 year old rarely cries coming in, he opens his arms to his teacher every morning as I drop him off. They all have taken great care of my babies.Very happy to have found them. I believe the children’s show the parents how well they’ve been cared for by showing this actions and love for them when they see them.Thank you for continuing to care for my children the way you do.”

“Miss Donna and get staff treated my niece as if she were their own. Thank you for your patience, kindness, and willingness to go above and beyond to create a wonderful experience for my niece.”

“Kindergarten ReadyMy daughter attended TLE in Englewood Cliffs from ages 1 to 4 years old. She has grown a great deal socially and academically in those crucial years. She graduated and I am thoroughly pleased with her kindergarten readiness!No daycare is perfect but I do believe they try. Issues were addressed timely and with satisfactory resolution. When I dropped my daughter off, I felt she was in a safe space and that is most comforting for a working parent. I would recommend TLE in Englewood Cliffs!”

“This daycare is incredible all around. From the director, office staff, teachers, classrooms, cleanliness, food and so much more. I couldn’t be any happier with them. They are very responsive to any call, email or message. They give updates on your child’s progress. They treat your child like their own. They are willing to individualize each students plan to what is needed. Unlike other childcare centers I have dealt with, they are not more worried about money than the families and do not nickel and dime. Thankful I found them!!”

“I truly can’t say enough great things about marigold academy (formerly education station) in Bloomfield. It is such a special, well-rounded daycare with amazing, caring staff, exceptional + big outdoor playground space/toys, and tons of learning and toys inside. I was absolutely blown away with how much my child learned there and felt it was the perfect mix of play + lots of educational learning. My child absolutely thrived at marigold academy and we were SO sad to leave due to moving out of town. The child to teacher ratios are also amazing and small- much better than most other daycares. The staff does so many fun things to keep kids smiling and having fun such as weekly music class, holiday decorations and music, yoga, outdoor play, water play in the summer, etc. I love this place and recommend it so highly!!”

“As a new mom, I have never been more nervous than leaving my child in someone else's care. Cadence Academy, Paramus has relieved me of those nerves by showing care and kindness to not only me, but my child. I know he is in great hands when in the infant room and I couldn't be more appreciative. I LOVE the new app that connects us to his daily activities and keeps me up to date when I can't be there myself. Thank you so much to his teachers and the staff at Cadence Academy!”

“The BEST toddler program at FiDi area! The director and the teachers are very reliable and responsive. The school will send detailed lesson plan every week. These teachers are educators, not just childcare givers. My kid really enjoyed the program and learned a lot from the teachers!”

“I cannot say enough good things about this daycare center. The owners and employees are such sweet, caring employees. My daughter has been in public school for a few months now, but she sleeps every night with her class picture from Play n Learn. Every week before dance, we have to stop and say hello to Ms Natasha.Play n Learn was very good at prepping my youngest for public school. She is already impressing her teachers with her writing and tracing skills. The staff recognized that she was picking up things early and they accommodated her to ensure she was always engaged and learning new skills. They had a very well rounded curriculum for the preschool aged children. The graduation celebration they threw for the children moving up was so precious, and truly above and beyond what we expected. You could tell how proud the teachers were to see their students growing and blossoming.I very much appreciated the app used to communicate and update with photos of activities throughout the day.Ms Lorelei, Mr J, and Ms Jolina have really made a special place here. I am so glad to have found them and have had them in our children's lives.Thank you for taking such good care of our kids.”

“I cannot speak highly enough about Palisades Preschool (“PPS”)! My 6 year old son graduated from PPS last year and it’s become even more evident now, after having him in public school this year, how incredibly exceptional PPS is!Palisades Preschool is a warm and nurturing environment; the teachers are creative and patient, and the curriculum is highly effective (we enrolled our son in Kumon at the beginning of kindergarten and he tested at a first grade level on day 1)!Staff turnover is non-existent, which means the staff loves PPS and each other as much as they love the students. This brought so much comfort to me, knowing I could rely on their long standing reputation as well as consistency from day to day.PPS has always been so accommodating - whenever I have a question or need something, they are responsive and go above and beyond to be helpful. We never feel like we’re just a number - quite the opposite actually…we feel like we’re part of the PPS family!I forgot to mention, that my son who is thriving socially, academically and emotionally, was not speaking when he started at PPS and even qualified for early intervention. He never ended up receiving early intervention therapy from the state due to COVID lockdown, but he went on to speak by the time he was 2.5 years old and thrive in all aspects of school - thanks to his incredible teachers in the toddler room (and all throughout his time there).I wholeheartedly believe that the solid foundation my son built at PPS set him up for a bright academic future! Naturally, we cannot wait for our youngest to start school next month in the toddler room!Look no further than Palisades Preschool - truly, nothing can compare! ❤️”

“I started my daughter at Cresthill when she was one. As a new parent, I had many questions and concerns but Cresthill answered everything with detail and a friendly and welcoming attitude. Their staff is top notch and their uptown facility is wonderful, clean and a great overall environment.”

“We did roaming from our original center to the Columbus Square location and it was great! Super supportive and informative, both of our kids had a blast and kept talking about the new friends they met in "the big city". The guides did their best to make our kids feel like home! In one instance, my son asked to know what time we're going to pick him up and the guide called us so she could give him the most accurate response, this warmed my heart.”

“Jin-A has and continues to provide superb level of professional and loving care, in so many areas: the unit themes, the individual needs of each child, the needs of the group, parent engagement, and communication.All the children learn about themselves and their world through the same unit theme. Each age group's learning is scaffolded, appropriate for their level.With the teachers' guidance, the kids are taught to be self-reliant and independent. At the same time, they are also taught to care about their peers.Parent engagement events that the school offers help connect the kids' life at home at school. It also helps strengthen the school community by giving parents opportunities to build better bonds with the other families.The flow of communication with the administration and staff has always been exceptional. I have never felt uncomfortable to talk to anyone at the school.The teachers are loving and sweet to the children. Knowing, seeing, and feeling that they care about my child, and all the children in their care, cultivates trust with the parents.As a response to covid-19, the Jin-A consistently asked for parent feedback to best meet the needs of the families with what the school is able to provide. They have made intentional and well thought-out plans. And when things didn't work, they were flexible to adjust.The 3-acre center has provided a space where the kids can explore nature and enjoy being a kid: a playground, a pool, a garden, a labyrinth. What an amazing learning environment!We are absolutely grateful to have found and be a part of this special community.”

“Middleton is truly an amazing school. It’s like being part of a warm loving family. They take care of your child like their own. We spent two wonderful years at Middleton. Linda is the best. Every teacher truly cares about your child. Wish we could have stayed longer.”

“We had an amazing experience with The Learning Experience for 3K and 4K. Much of that has to do with the Jessica, the Director. She truly cares about the kids. She runs TLE like an incredibly efficient business with a passion for the children in a nurturing environment. After going to another daycare center with my son, we found TLE incredibly on top of everything and consistent.Jessica is always available and a great communicator. She is always so pleasant and professional. Even after my child started kindergarten, she checked in on him.We loved our time at TLE and highly recommend it. The staff is great, the center is very well kept and the parent communications are plentiful. Hands down the best decision we made was to send our son to TLE for preschool.”

“My daughter went to this school and loved every moment! She would cry because she didn't want to leave. Ms. Rowena and Ms. Jennifer are the best of the best! They really care and love the kids. The director is super friendly and always welcoming. Ms. Bertha will go above and beyond to help! Thank you for making my daughter school year the best! Many blessings!”

“Murray Hill Wee Ones Club has changed my daughter's life. We have been there since she was three months old and I've watched grow socially and emotionally. She has so many friends! Community is very important to their Director. She brings her early childhood expertise to the classes. I believe my one year old daughter is talking and walking this month because of the weekly classes! We never miss. I absolutely love the time with my daughter and the other Mom's and caregivers.”

“Super happy with Zplay! We moved to New York a few years ago and it was initially hard for my child, but he's grown comfortable talking to all the other kids and I'm glad he's been able to practice Russian outside of home!”

“My daughter just graduated prek4 today and sending her to appletree was the best decision I made! Im just mad at myself for not sending her sooner! Ms.Glynnis and Ms.Jazmin are just the best teacher ever. My daughter learned so much and her English improved significantly in such a short period of time. All the teachers and staff are so loving and caring. ❤️ Looking forward to the summer camp!”

“Over the past three years I’ve had the pleasure of picking my niece at TLE Cedar Grove. Each day she has a new story or anecdote to share about things she has learned or different project and activities she has done. I can see how she has come out of her shell and is excited to learn and make friends! How she feels at home there because each time a teacher passes her in the hall they greet her with a great big smile and she gives one back in return. I can’t wait to enroll my own children at TLE cedar grove one day!! I’ve seen first hand how amazing this center truly is!”

“I love it here. I was very nervous being a first time parent and still is everyday but I have 100% trust in the staff here taking care of my first son. If he is sick they immediately call and turn it to RN's haha. They keep parents up to date on class dojo and post plenty pictures of the kids on the daily. They have great activities for the scholars and is building the community. They are quick to response to any questions and they do not take any criticism personally. I've myself have had times when I was upset and addressed the staff and the responded positively to make sure I was a happy parent. Great group of staff and great place for kids . I have even arranged play dates with parents from this school to meet outside of school. Thanks buzzing bees in east orange !”

“I wanted to take a moment to express my gratitude and appreciation for the wonderful care that my child has received while attending your daycare. The dedication and hard work of the teachers especially MS. KIM at your facility have truly made a positive impact on our Child.we have always felt comfortable leaving our child in your care.I would like to mention MS KIM & MS TRACY at your daycare have gone above and beyond to ensure that our child is receiving the best possible care and education.The communication between the teachers and parents has been excellent, and we appreciate the regular updates and feedback on our child's progress. It's clear that the teachers are passionate about what they do and genuinely care about the well-being and development of each child.In closing, I want to thank you and your staff for the exceptional care and education that you provide. It's comforting to know that our child is in good hands and receiving the best possible care. I highly recommend your daycare to anyone in need of quality childcare.”