Schools near Belford, NJ

“High Hopes is a fantastic place to send your children, my son loves going there. He can't wait wake up and go see his teachers and friends. High Hopes provides so much fun and exciting daily activities. Im very happy with leaving my son here.Christina P”

“We really love this daycare! We originally picked it because the location and hours worked well for us, but it’s turned out to be such a great decision for so many more reasons.

Our daughter is always so happy to go in the morning and comes home smiling—what more could we ask for? Miss Alexis and Miss Stephanie are amazing. You can tell they truly care, and our little one absolutely adores them.

We also love all the fun activities they plan, like Ice Cream Day and Bubbles Bash. It’s those little things that make it such a special place.

So glad we found this center—it’s been a wonderful experience for our family!”

“I can not say enough amazing things about Goddard. I just wish I found them sooner. The directors and owner are so caring and helpful. The place is ran so well and it is very clean! The staff are all friendly and caring always have a smile on their face. I love that they know my son’s name even ones that aren’t his teachers. My son loves going everyday to camp and I can’t thank Goddard enough for treating him like family❤️ big shout out to Miss Sandy for making my son feel so welcomed and cared for everyday he is there. If you are looking for somewhere to send your child this is the best place around.”

“We seriously love this place. From the moment we walked in, we knew our child would be in great hands. The staff is so kind, patient, and clearly loves what they do. Our little one is always excited to go in the morning and comes home happy!

They do such a great job keeping the kids engaged with fun activities, learning time, and play. We’ve noticed such a difference in our child’s confidence and development since starting here. Plus, the place is always super clean and feels really safe and welcoming.

They’re great at keeping us in the loop with daily updates and pictures, which we really appreciate. It feels so good to know our child is being cared for by people who genuinely care.

Highly recommend to any parent looking for a warm, friendly, and reliable daycare!”

“My son went to Goddard recently for 1 yr of school and then summer camp. Everyone there is fantastic - Jeff, Christine, and allllll of the teachers. They are organized, personable, and communicate effectively. Everyone always has a smile on their face. Top notch !”

“My son loves going to Oakdale Academy, he always has a smile when I come to pick him up , and when I drop him off he’s always happy to go to school. Audree always keeps me updated with my son and is so sweet.”

“We had such a wonderful experience at Learning Tree Preschool for their 4 year old PreK + enrichment program. We had moved back to the area from North Jersey when we found Learning Tree and were so happy to find ourselves here. My child thrived in the warm, caring, thoughtful, and highly educational program. Every day during the summer months, my child cried that she didn’t want to leave “her school” and move up to Kindergarten. Learning Tree is a blessing of a school, super sweet community, and we had a PreK year we all cherish fondly!”

“Absolutely amazing place for kids to grow. I love the progression from Mommy and Me classes into their first time at school programs. Ms. Lucie, Ms.Fran and Ms.Beth have worked with all 3 of my children over the years, two of which have been diagnosed with autism. They always created a warm and inviting environment while offering professional advice and strategies to help us as parents navigate the toddler years! Most recently, I had a birthday party for my daughter that was turning 4. She is autistic as are many of her friends, so we weren't sure how everyone would do being this was most first experience at a friends birthday party. Every child was full of smiles , not a single meltdown! The teachers truly respected their needs and created an environment that was enjoyable for all. From planning to execution they made it the most stress free party planning experience for me! I would definitely recommend them for children under 6 yrs old.”

“The staff and teachers here provided my daughter with a safe space during a tough time for our family. It is a warm and nurturing place and I am incredibly grateful for our time spent there.”

“I don't usually write reviews, but my child had such a good experience here, i just wanted to share. He was a little nervous at first but Inna and her staff made it so welcoming for him that he could not wait to go to school in the morning. When we first got there he was non-verbal and did not play well with the other children. He is now talking, sharing and playing nice with other kids. Our overall experience here has been nothing but positive. We are sad to be leaving, but look forward to be coming back for summer camp.”

“One of the highest quality education institutions in the state of NJ. Not only are the studies rigourous, but they are challenging & thought provoking. In addition to education, CBA teaches the students respect, honesty, and how to lead exemplary lives. As a student, I was not only prepared for college but my life as a mature adult. Going to school here was one of the highlights of my life. One piece of advice that I would lend for students & future students: get involved with the clubs, sports, volunteering, extracurricular activities, and anything else the school has to offer. This school has so many great opportunities that build character, offer futher education, network with the community and much more.Religio Mores Cultura!”

“My husband and I have seen such tremendous growth in our 5 year old daughter in her years at Monmouth Day Care Center. Because we fell in love with the staff and beliefs here, we decided to enroll our infant daughter to follow in the same footsteps. Sending a six month old baby into a day care in the middle of a pandemic was never something that we thought we would have to do. We have never felt safer leaving our baby with the staff of Monmouth Day Care Center each day. The director takes every precaution necessary to keep each child safe. The amount of times they needed to shut down has been incredibly minimal, and the few times they were closed were out of caution and having safety be the utmost priority. Monmouth Day Care Center is incredibly clean, has amazing and loving staff that will do everything they can for our children and the office staff is in constant communication with parents regarding anything out of the ordinary that is going on with our children. My family and I will never run out of enough good things to say about this day care. Definitely recommend them to anyone seeking reliable child care!”

“I have been to this school since kindergarten. I loved it so much because they have good teachers and guess what I knew this place before I moved to New Jersey. And I miss this school. Your child will learn better and will be really behaved. Your child is special to this public school.Thank you”

“My son has been attending KA for just over a year and he absolutely loves it there, as do I. He started when he was 1 and while he transitioned to being in daycare, the teachers were loving and warm. It was a relief to me that he felt safe and cared for. During thunderstorms, I would see him cuddled up in the teachers lap. As he got more comfortable, his language exploded and we are amazed by the things he says at 2 years old. He comes home with cute crafts and will often tell me "I had fun!" when I pick him up. All of the teachers say hello to us when they see me at drop off or pick up and are overall very welcoming. Pat, the assistant director, is an absolute gem of a person. I was a nervous wreck as a first time mom sending my son to daycare but she comforted me and never made me felt overbearing or annoying with my questions. Kathi, the director, started a few months after my son and you can see how much she really loves the kids and also cares about their family. We are moving next month and we are SO sad to have to pull our son out of KA into a new daycare. I truly feel comfortable with my son in their care and more importantly, he feels safe, cared for, and is having a ton of fun while learning.”

“Wonderful owner, caring teachers, fun activities, safe environment, home cooked meals, the list goes on and on and on...... Best daycare/preschool to send your kids to!”

“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!!!”

“Coming from a thriving head start program in NYC I’ve tried other Daycares in the nearby area that let’s just say I’d never review. Bright Kidz is the equivalent of an organized NYC head start program with daily pictures and updates via app. My daughter started here when she was 2 in Ms Lilys class who teaches potty training like a champ(!) I love both the school year program and the summer program. She’s learned to speak Spanish in Ms. Lily’s class and they’ve continued that all the way to preschool. In Ms. Jess class she learned all of the colors and how to count. Even the children that were struggling with speech were singing the number songs etc(!) amazing I can work and not worry about having to take off whether public or Catholic schools are out. If I have to go into work early, I can because Bright Kidz is open 6am to 6pm with an ongoing curriculum even for the toddlers. The kids go outside twice a day that was my favorite part and also they offer soccer lessons during the school day so I don’t have to take her on the weekends. The staff is incredibly friendly they always take over if you and your little one is struggling with drop off lol When we were pregnant they helped speak to our daughter about becoming a big sister. (Tear that was emotional for me) My daughter enjoys Ms. Nicole she comes home saying she cares about all of her students. I said to my daughter I love how she gets you to eat lunch and keep your shoes on(!) Our second daughter will be attending Bright Kidz once we’re ready and unlike with our first I couldn’t be more proud. I highly recommend for working moms/dads/parents esp new NJers coming from the city with high expectations for their kiddos education goals.”