Schools near Farmingdale, NJ

“Both of my children are truly cared for emotionally and physically. All their teachers always have their best interests at heart. They way my kids run into the school, and don’t want to leave at pickup, you can tell they love it there.”

“My wife and I have been extremely pleased with the progress of our 4 year old daughter at the Montessori Enrichment Center in Howell, NJ. The staff are extremely passionate about the Montessori teaching method and they have given my daughter the time, attention and respect that she needs to flourish. She is developing excellent skills, both physically and interpersonally and I know she will be well equipped to succeed in the years ahead. Our decision to place her at this school last year was the best decision we could’ve made for our daughter.”

“Fantastic school and caring staff. I have zero complaints. Don’t think twice about sending your child here. :) My one regret was not sending my child here sooner!”

“I had some bad experiences in other daycares so I was traumatized and worried about brining my daughter here. However from the first day her teacher Ms Rosie the director and the staff made me feel comfortable and safe. My daughter loves to go to school. She’s now in pre-k with Ms Elizabeth and Mr.D who are always in a good mood, helpful and caring towards the kids. The lessons are fun and engaging and she spends time outside which she loves. The communication with the school is great including an app that they send pictures and lesson plan updates.”

“Ms. Dietra and Dr. Marian are both phenomenal teachers. The course was not easy, in the slightest; but they were always both there reminding you that they weren't going to leave you behind. Those two truly made ALL the difference, if you're wanting to become an MA stop wasting your time looking because this school is it.”

“I had my sons 2nd birthday here and it was awesome. Kirsten had some fun activities for the kids and made the parents life very easy. thank you to her and i highly recommend to all!”

“My son has been going to Applehill Academy in Howell for 2 years. He loves going to see his friends, his teachers and learn! I am so fond of the way Miss Heather leads her staff and spends time with the kids. Everyone there is always cheerful and excited to see us. I love the switch to Kids and Company as well. The app is awesome and I am always up to date on what my son is doing on a hourly basis. We are definitely an Applehill family!”

“The learning experience in Tinton falls is one of best preschool in all monmouth ocean county. Both of my son have been going there now for six years.all the teachers are nice and dedicated to educated the little one. Overall great atmosphere !!!”

“I've been bringing my 11 month old here for about 2 months. We signed up for the membership, and we love it! My baby loves the classes and the teachers. The classes are really fun and she gains confidence and new skills every week. The staff is also so great! Theyre all so sweet and friendly and remember all the kids and families. Really glad to have such an awesome place close to home.”

“I have two sons at TLE in Eatontown, and my husband and I could not be happier with the experience we have had so far! Since day one, the teachers have been able to build strong connections with our boys, in such a way that we trust them as extensions of our family to show them an unbelievably high level of care and love that we always feel fully confident in entrusting TLE with their care. While I didn't fully grasp what a curriculum could look like for young children, our kids truly love the routine, and come home nearly every week having learned something new. This center may be a part of a chain of daycares, but it does not have that feel. The staff know everyone by name, they are open to feedback, and regularly make changes and check in with parents to make sure that our kids are (in their words) "set up for success". Ms. Jackie has made incredible changes that have taken TLE Eatontown to the next level, and we can't wait to see what she does next! She puts the children first and deploys and education-focused mindset. My list of shoutouts could be incredibly long, but a few notable.. Ms. Angela has worked to build such a strong curriculum for the kids that is underscored by supporting them emotionally and physically. My sons are better for knowing her. Ms. Che'Kasha is both my kids' best friend and their go-to for emotional support. Her hugs turn around any tearful morning! Ms. Yesenia, Mary, Tyana, Jenn, Kayla and more, thank you all! Highly recommend TLE!”

“Our kids have been going to Apple Hill Academy for the last 3 years and we love the school. My oldest graduated pre K and and is now thriving in kindergarten thanks to all the knowledge she gained at Apple Hill! I toured quite a few schools in the area before choosing and I was very impressed how quick they were to respond and answer all of my questions, Helene was polite, welcoming, and scheduled our tour right away. Our daughter loved it from the first day and has made many friends there. I like the fact that the kids do a combination of crafts, scholastic activities and outside play. They also learn word in spanish, sign language and learn about well being and calming techniques. They are exposed to different sports, cultures, learn about different holidays, foods/recipes and career choices. We will continue to take our kids here and highly recommend to family and friends!”

“For the past 5 years our daughter has attended TLE in Manasquan, and with happy tears we are now ready for the next stage. Thank you so much to everyone who has help mold our daughter, especially Miss Mary who has prepared her for kindergarten, she is so ready bc of you. your care for her, showing her the excitement about the world (we cannot pass a map or globe without discussing states, continents or oceans) we will be buying a globe this weekend so she can continue to talk about where she wants to travel. ??
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“We love Jackson TLE!My son walks right into school every day , no tears , happy and ready to learn . Breakfast / lunch and snack is all provided , which makes it so much easier for us . We have a child in ps1 and school age and our 3 month old will be starting soon . The staff here is incredible .TLE curriculum is so wonderful ❤️”

“Ive worked in early childhood education for 20 years. So deciding where to send my daughter to school was an important decision . When we went on our tour of MMA I was blown away by the beautiful classroom design, the love and care of the staff , the attention to detail that Montessori believes in that shined in every aspect of the school and every child’s smiling face we saw along the way .My daughters first year of school has been a dream come true . She has developed such important skills beyond the alphabet and numbers. Her confidence and love of herself , her friends , her teachers , and the world around her are all a wonderful foundation for her life of learning . I have had the privilege to work in many schools over my career. Ive never experienced anything like what MMA has to offer children and their families . Each child’s unique abilities are given the space to shine. We have found our home and community here .”

“Both of our sons went here- so we’ve experienced both the infant/toddler care and the preschool. You will not find a more caring group of people entrusted to your children. Jaime, the director, keeps the school spotless. All of the teachers are thoughtful, creative, and kind to our children, and very loved! From Halloween parades, holiday performances, and spring concerts/graduation there are tons of parent involvement and activities. During the summer the school has camp-like activities: tattoos and face paint, arts and craft days, as well as water play. It was nerve wracking to put an infant in daycare during the pandemic, but I know we made the right choice with Gold Star!”

“The center director here, Miss Marge is simply amazing. You can tell she actually loves her job and the children. We love the codirector miss Robin as well! My son has been attending for about a year, and his teachers are amazing. Miss Kerry always orders the healthiest toddler friendly foods and the children eat well. Miss Liz is his primary teacher, and she is always very calm and engaging with the children. Mikey adores her. Miss Ashley is super patient and loves teaching the littles new things. We are over the moon with all the teachers. We got the pleasure of seeing Miss Danielle in the afternoons (she’s fantastic). Miss Loretta and Miss Dani are the teachers my son sees in the morning and we LOVE them too! This center truly makes learning fun and I actually feel very safe and secure leaving my child in their care for the long work day. I know I have mentioned a lot of teachers here, they have all contributed in building my child’s confidence and desire to learn. Thank you Jackson center.”

“i recommend Lightbridge Academy in Eatontown to any parents. it is amazing and my daughter loves it !.she is so excited to go in the morning and asked me everyday to go to her daycare. She loves her teachers especially Ms.Brittany who i want to thank her deeply from my heart because she is very professional teacher and great mom. My daughter always run to hug her when she saw her. she is very professional and very warm and caring. Honestly she always treat my daughter the same way like me. She is second mother for her. my daughter always love to sit on her leg and play with her. she has very great impact on my daughter's personality and her character. she always full of stories when i pick her up and watch her dancing and did all movement for every song which she learned from daycare. Also Ms Sam i want to thank her a lot for being a professional manager who always address any problems or any concerns very quickly and she always very warm, kind, caring in addition to treating all kids like her children . she has very great impact on my daughter and she gives her great memories and prepare her very well to her first experience to preschool. the activities and programs are perfect for her age. All the staff are friendly and welcoming. Ms Brittany also made the transition from daycare easy for all of us because i trust her and Ms Sam so much and i was sure that my baby in great and safe hands. Also they offer to see my baby on camera which is great options for me which i can see her on my work break and they always send to me report for everything for her including activities and meals and diapers change. We enjoy also getting pictures for her throughout the day and we love going over the daily report together in the evening. we are extremely pleased and grateful with everything has offer to our daughter. we left this place with positive experience full of an amazing memories which unforgettable. We love you Ms sam and Ms Brittany and wish all the happiness and success for both of you .Ms Brittany and Ms Sam will be always in my daughter's heart and mine.”

“We cannot say enough positive things about Genius Kids Academy, Ms. Marina, the staff, and the absolutely amazing experience they have provided for our daughter! Maddie started at Genius Kids this past September. Going to school for the first time, after being home with me for two years, she was extremely tentative and shy. However, within a few weeks, she was talking non-stop about her friends and teachers (Ms. Kate and Ms. Tina), singing all of her "circle time" songs at the top of her lungs, looking forward to Wednesday music classes with Ms. Tanya, and beaming from ear to ear whenever we mentioned her school. To say that she - and we - have LOVED Genius Kids is an understatement. My older son attended two different daycares when he was younger, and invariably we were dissatisfied with different aspects of them. This is not the case with Genius Kids. We have been thrilled every single day with the level of care, safety, attentiveness, communication, and nurturing provided. The staff works tirelessly to provide special experiences, activities, and memories for the children - shows throughout the year, festive events and parties, an abundance of cheerful and constantly-changing decorations, pool time and outdoor picnics, watching caterpillars turn into butterflies, daily songs and dancing. The children are always engaged and learning. It is remarkable how Maddie has learned numbers, counting, letters, shapes, and days of the week this year, the words to countless songs, how to be fully potty trained, and so many other unquantifiable skills - social/friendship skills, helpfulness, independence, maturity, confidence, and an expansive imagination that is constantly finding ways to engage in make-believe play (including her favorite activity at home, which of course is pretending that she is Ms. Kate and Ms. Tina leading the class). We are grateful that we have been able to witness Maddie's journey and incredible experiences at school thanks to the video monitoring, constant communication (updates/pictures), and high level of responsiveness from the staff. More than anything, what we have appreciated from Ms. Marina and the teachers is the level of genuine caring that they exhibit for the children. Genius Kids is not filled with disgruntled, transient teachers who are just working for a paycheck. On the contrary, every day we are confident that we are sending Maddie to a place where she is truly loved, where she feels special, where the staff's dedication is evident, and where she is in the best hands we could ask for. A place that brings her happiness and excitement, to which she is beyond eager to run out the door every morning. Genius Kids, because of you, Maddie has blossomed and flourished in so many ways. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for everything you have done for our girl. Love, The Palumbos”

“Absolutely love Future Generation! My son loves going and the staff are all amazing. It is a loving, nurturing environment and I never worry about any of my kiddos while they’re there!!!”

“My two children have been at Kiddie Academy in Eatontown for more than a combined 3 years. It has been a great experience. The teachers are very caring and look after my children like their own. There is a curriculum where even my very young children are constantly learning new things. I would definitely recommend this Kiddie Academy to family and friends.”

“I started my 18month old son at a completely different school but had the worst experience on his first day which led to us withdrawing him. After doing some additional research and touring the Country Day School of Colts Neck, we decided to enroll him here. We are extremely happy with our decision. The communication has been great since day one. I feel very comfortable leaving my child in their hands. I also appreciate the staff making it a point to know my child’s name right from the start. It’s been a great experience thus far and I look forward to my son continuing.”

“The teachers are well qualified and show great care and affection. The curriculum is well rounded. The center's management staff are amazing and ensure we are happy with all childcare decisions. Overall, a great place for a child's well being and development! I would highly recommend Lightbridge - Manalapan for anyone looking for daycare in the area!”

“We love Champions! My son has attended their aftercare program at MarEl since we moved here in 2020.Ms. Marie and Ms. Lisa are the heart of this program; they are compassionate, creative, and dedicated to the overall well-being of the children. They engage the children in interactive activites, homework assistance, and recreational/physical activities too. I love that he also gets to socialize with his friends and burn off some of that boundless energy every day.As a parent, Champions is invaluable -not just because of their affordability, but because it has also saved my sanity! I know he’s safe and happy, and I love that his homework is done by the time I pick him up. Sometimes there is just no time and energy for me at the end of the day so I appreciate having one less (but important) thing to worry about!Thank you Ms. Marie, Ms. Lisa, and your team.”